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The measure of Donald Trump’s legacy will be the extent of the loss of faith in the office of the president – both as a leader and an institution

The first US presidential debate ahead of the November election didn’t proffer a winner so much as testimony to a dire political discourse

An analysis of the words and actions of past and present US Presidents confirms Donald Trump’s hostility to science, and suggests it may hurt him politically

Historically, US midterms are not kind to the incumbent - but these elections could make the last two years of President Trump’s first term very different from his first two years

The latest revelations about President Trump’s erratic behaviour and chaotic White House will only further endear him to his supporter base

As US President Donald Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un fling insults at each other, many of those watching have asked the question: could lobbing mockery lead to lobbing missiles?

Rather than “draining the swamp”, the Trump administration is opening the White House’s doors to corporate interests

The new President won’t have a completely clear run to do what he wants. There are plenty of checks and balances to rein him in.

It’s unlikely we’ve seen the last of Barack Obama, who still has plenty to offer public life

The growing support for third-party candidates in the US will force a shift by both main parties to bridge disaffection