Several US states are expanding the offences to which capital punishment can apply, and the methods by which people can be executed. But broadly, the death penalty is in recession.

The reality TV star who transformed America has lost his relevance, with Republicans expected to pay the price in the midterms. But therein lies great danger.

Three brothers convicted of exploiting their wealth have received their punishment after 11 of their accusers spoke in court.

Once a party that marketed itself as the protector of innocent children, the Republicans have shocked voters with a ruthless attack on an alleged victim of child abuse.

Farmers have been one of the US president’s most loyal constituencies. But now they are feeling the pinch, and are poised to deliver his party a harsh reality check.

Trump has been ordered to attend court and answer questions – or drop the matter. But the case is unwinnable.

One of the US president’s top political foes has now been charged with leaking national defence information to a reporter in 2016 – accusations he denies.

On Sunday, the president admired Nicki Minaj’s bottom and disparaged Norway. But his remarks about Democrat Abdul El-Sayed were more sinister.