USA What path lies ahead for the US after the midterms? Democrats and Republicans are each claiming some success after the US midterm elections, but for both parties, serious challenges lie ahead. 07/11/2018
Good Morning Europe Last campaign push before US midterm elections Just hours to go before the most important elections in the United States since Donald Trump was elected in 2016. The midterms will decide who controls the balance in the House of Representatives and the Senate- and will be either a show of support for President Donald Trump, or a repudiation. 05/11/2018
Good Morning Europe Donald Trump ramps up the immigration rhetoric before midterms The US President is ramping up the rhetoric- Just days away from the midterms, Donald Trump is running a campaign that starts and ends with immigration. He's pledged he will change asylum laws to keep more people out of the country, and said migrants throwing rocks at border police could be shot at. 02/11/2018
Good Morning Europe Trump dismisses sex assault claim against Kavanaugh as 'Democrat hoax' Donald Trump has apologised to Brett Kavanaugh for the "pain and suffering" caused to him by sexual misconduct allegations, which the President has dismissed as a politically-motivated "hoax" 09/10/2018
USA Former US first lady Barbara Bush dies at 92 Known for her blunt speaking and self-deprecating wit, she was also fiercely protective of her family. 18/04/2018
USA Top Republicans warn Trump: Let Robert Mueller do his job As Trump continues his Twitter campaign against Robert Mueller's Russia probe, top Republicans take to the airwaves to warn Trump: Let the Special Counsel do his job. 19/03/2018
USA Train carrying US Republicans hits truck, killing driver No serious injuries were reported among the Republican members of Congress on the train, who were on their way to an annual retreat in West Virginia. 31/01/2018
world news Wynn resigns as RNC finance chair after sexual misconduct allegations Casino mogul Steve Wynn, one of President Trump's key allies, says the claims against him are "preposterous" 27/01/2018
USA Government shutdown looms over US working week In the US Senate, Democrats are refusing to pass temporary Government funding measures without a deal on immigration. With the Government in shutdown, Republican Mitch McConnell has inched towards a compromise, but is it enough? 22/01/2018
world news US government shutdown looms Congress scrambles to prevent a potential US government shutdown ahead of Friday's midnight deadline. 19/01/2018
world news President Trump unveils his 2017 "Fake News Awards" The New York Times, CNN and other US media outlets scoop President's highly-anticipated media accolades. 18/01/2018
USA Los Angeles man says he sent manure to US Treasury Secretary A psychologist claims to have sent an unusual Christmas gift to the US politician 26/12/2017
USA US Senate passes tax reform bill The most sweeping US tax reform in decades clears its biggest hurdle. Democrats call it a giveaway to corporations and the wealthy. 20/12/2017
USA Alabama defeat is a sucker punch for Trump Could Alabama spell trouble for Trump and mark a comeback for the Democrats?e? 13/12/2017
USA First big win for Trump as Senate approves tax overhaul President Donald Trump’s Republicans narrowly win approval for a tax overhaul. It represents their first big victory in the US Senate. 02/12/2017
USA Republican nominee denies sexual misconduct claims Republican Roy Moore is embroiled in sexual misconduct claims, just a month before a special Senate race in Alabama 12/11/2017
brussels bureau Trump one year on: a president 'shaking' the system "Every time Donald Trump's political death was predicted, he came out with higher poll numbers" 06/11/2017
View View: It is time for US Republicans to cross the political aisle Republicans who care about ending up on the right side of history cannot stay on Trump’s side any longer, writes Nina L. Khrushcheva 25/10/2017
USA Republicans open to 'bump-stock' gun controls after Las Vegas massacre The legal but controversial devices can transform guns into fully-automatic weapons capable of firing multiple rounds in long bursts. 05/10/2017
USA Pro-life, anti-gay firebrand beats Trump's pick in Alabama primary Roy Moore, an evangelical Christian who staunchly opposes gay marriage, has won the Republican Senate primary in Alabama, in a blow for President Trump who had backed his challenger. 27/09/2017
USA Trump under pressure to not to scrap the 'Dreamers' program Democratic lawmakers and a handful of Republicans are urging president Donald Trump not to scrap the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or 02/09/2017
USA Trump replaces White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus US President Donald Trump has replaced White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus with Department of Homeland Security head General John Kelly. The 28/07/2017
USA Obamacare lives to fight another day Two more Republicans declare their opposition to reforms to Obamacare, meaning the party has lost the Senate majority on the issue. 18/07/2017
world news McCain surgery delays Obamacare repeal vote Republicans postpone healthcare vote due to McCain surgery 16/07/2017
USA Republicans delay healthcare vote Trump tries to get Republican rebels on board after they vow to oppose healthcare bill in Senate vote 27/06/2017
USA US: most-expensive congressional campaign in history comes to a head in Georgia Georgia's record-breaking congressional election will be decided today. 20/06/2017
