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Democracies around the world will take this as a sign that the US is still capable of playing a global leadership role
Former president has remained defiant despite third indictment against him this year
Two members of the Navy alleged to have taken thousands of dollars in payments
House panel chair says forthcoming rules on China must curb flows to public markets
A divided Congress is in no position to tackle America’s serious fiscal problems
Could they both end with the dismantling of democracy?
State department move comes after west African leaders threaten junta with military intervention
Lawyers, a US justice department official and consultant are accused of helping former president challenge election results
Even more than 2020, next year will herald a battle for the future of US democracy
Treasury market moves modestly after Fitch knocks down rating a peg to double A plus
Former president’s lawyer resists move to take 2020 election case to court in a matter of months
The US political system will come under huge pressure over the coming year
White House request designed to speed up weapons transfers to Taipei amid rising threat from China
Jack Smith’s second tilt at the former president is far more complex — and potentially challenging to prove
Former US president’s legal battles are the animating essence of his campaign
Former president ‘determined to remain in power’ despite losing 2020 poll, alleges justice department
Agency cites ‘erosion of governance’ as it downgrades debt of world’s largest economy
News and analysis on the former US president’s legal problems as he prepares to face trial in New York
Former US president entangled in at least six legal cases, including indictment related to attempts to overturn 2020 election
Ron DeSantis holds GOP’s biggest cash pile as mounting legal fees strain former president’s war chest
US lawmakers accuse firms of facilitating capital flows to ‘America’s foremost foreign adversary’
Washington curbs Esta visa waiver scheme amid concerns about identity checks for citizenship applicants
White House pushes trilateral defence co-operation amid rising threat from China and North Korea
From film to politics to life, we spend too much time focused on others
Federal filings show businessman Timothy Mellon gave $5mn to back Biden rival’s presidential bid
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