Anticipation mounts with outcome of Mueller's probe expected soon.

RNC links 'noted Irishman' Beto O'Rourke's heritage to his 1998 drink-driving arrest.

Shootings has underscored the deep partisan divide over Trump's rhetoric on immigrants.

Senator is alone in taking personal approach to the President.

Trump demanded Obama release his academic records, then Trump's transcript was hidden.

Trump's ownership of the Republican Party was on vivid display at a gathering.

EDITORIAL: Jail-bound Michael Cohen laid down a warning during testimony to Congress.

Why the best training to take on Donald Trump is wrangling small children.

Herald cartoonist Rod Emmerson draws US House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi. Video / Rod Emmerson

Ex-Starbucks boss warned against run which may help Trump win another four years.

President believed Pelosi would cave but underestimated democrats, say insiders.

President pushed back on the notion that his reversal on shutdown represented a defeat.

The longtime Trump adviser said he has been falsely accused by the special counsel.

Billionaire said workers should take out loans to cover expenses while govt was shut down.

They feel victims of a hyped atmosphere where a video clip can ignite nationwide fury.

EDITORIAL: Just how electable is US President, as he marks his inauguration anniversary?

As Trump addresses shutdown, here are 50 ways America is struggling right now.

26 days into the shutdown, there doesn't seem to be much of a premium on logic.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi decided on a more confrontational approach.

A letter signed by 34 aviation groups outlines 11 areas of major concern affecting travel.

COMMENT: US President faces battles at home and abroad.

"I don't think he tells the truth": retired US army general on the president.

EDITORIAL: Govt shutdown has given a preview of the new era of divided rule in Washington.

Trump flew to Iraq in a darkened plane, but social media users photographed it.

President Trump defiant over funding impasse for border wall.

The president's visit was shrouded in secrecy.

Comment: "Cable news is designed to tweak you, bait you, titillate you ... anger you."

COMMENT: The presidency ends year saturated in tumult, with US govt in partial shutdown.

Russia has just revealed a freakishly powerful arsenal of hypersonic missiles.

Trump reportedly spent more time than usual in his official residence this week.