Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed to US supreme court in historic first
Federal appelate judge becomes first black woman to serve on US’s highest court
Federal appelate judge becomes first black woman to serve on US’s highest court
Nominee could become first black woman in court’s history but process may be contentious
Stop-gap measure considered to extend limit to December
Business interests fear considering Bills together could doom roads and bridges deal
Former US president aims to bolster allies and berate enemies in state he won in 2020
Biden administration reverses Trump-era programme in state’s wildlife refuge
Trump era skewed the understanding of journalists as impartial watchdogs
Backlash against those who voted against ex-president in impeachment trial
Seven Republicans cross the aisle but vote falls well short of two-thirds majority required for conviction
Tuesday’s vote strongly suggests there will be insufficient votes to convict Donald Trump
Heavy security in Washington as preparations continue for next week’s swearing in
House aims to fast-track process of impeaching US president but real action will be in Senate
Democrats push toward second Trump impeachment, amid some Republican support
Michigan board of canvassers votes to certify the state’s election results
President slams coverage of pandemic as he holds blitz of rallies in Pennsylvania
Appointment of a supreme court judge so close to presidential election unprecedented
Mitch McConnell to go ahead with Senate judiciary committee hearing despite Covid-19
Democrats had hoped Mitt Romney and others would stymie the US president’s attempts to appoint a successor to the late Ruth Bader Ginsberg
In wake of McConnell speech, appointment of supreme court justice just matter of timing
President criticised by Mattis and Kelly as Republican senator ‘struggles’ to back him
I was once besotted with what went on in Washington DC. Now I find myself out of the loop
Democratic voters in midwestern state to pick presidential candidate on Monday
Crucial Republican senator says US president’s actions ‘inappropriate’ but not impeachable
Trump lawyer partially backtracks on claim that presidents can ‘do anything’ to ensure election
Ex-national security adviser’s claims in book may swing Republicans to call him as witness
He had savaged all his fellow Republicans and yet here they were, his Praetorian guard
Schiff underlines view US president’s privilege cannot ‘hide wrongdoing or criminality’
President will be forced to issue first veto after Republicans oppose emergency declaration
Vote comes as president's former lawyer Michael Cohen to testify before Congress
Talks between Democrats and the White House fail to resolve border wall dispute
Senate backs Trump nominee after vote is interrupted by screaming protesters
Susan Collins’s pledge of support should ensure Trump’s nominee has required votes
Two key Republicans indicate they will support controversial judge’s nomination
US Senate expected to receive report by early on Thursday to review
President’s remarks on Kavanaugh sexual assault accuser labelled ‘appalling’
US Senate agrees to delay vote on supreme court nominee over misconduct allegations
Christine Blasey Ford and supreme court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testify in Washington
Woman, who has accused Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her at 15, says she feared she would die
Supreme court nominee vehemently denies accusations by Christine Blasey Ford
US president intensifies backing for supreme court nominee amid sex misconduct claims
Committee refused to subpoena friend of Supreme Court nominee who was apparent witness
US Wrap: Trump criticises timing of sexual assault allegation by Christine Blasey Ford
Christine Blasey Ford says Trump’s supreme court nominee sexually assaulted her in 1982
Move likely to secure conservative majority on the court for decades to come
Move is likely to secure the conservative majority on the court for decades to come
Despite bullish mood, Bill represents a political and economic gamble for Republicans
Bill to replace Obamacare had been building head of steam until senator’s intervention
US president is trapped in a caricature of masculinity that corrodes his judgment
Collapse raises doubts about prospects of Congress reforming healthcare this session
Analysis: recriminations over education secretary’s nomination expected to continue
Billionaire given position despite opposition from 48 Democrats and two Republicans
Oral arguments to be heard on Tuesday in a battle that may go to supreme court
US president faces showdown with Democrats over appointment
House votes 227-198 to adopt resolution to allow pushing repeal Bill through Senate
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices