Lifting ban on sports betting presents opportunity for company which has a presence already

New Jersey sought to strike down federal law that prohibited betting in most places

Governorship wins in Virginia and New Jersey as voters reject provocative Republican campaigns

Addiction to legally prescribed pain-relief medication is rife in eastern Tennessee

With a huge ego and ‘always right’ attitude, New Jersey governor may have found a calling

President’s selection of experienced law enforcer gets nod from Capitol Hill and bureau

Former justice department official represented Chris Christie during bridge scandal

What was the the real reason for the FBI director’s sacking?

Support for Donald Trump remains strong in the ‘rust belt’ as he nears his 100th day

US president and Canadian prime minister make pledges on trade and border security

US president no longer sure things are going well after relentless parade of bad headlines

US president-elect’s cabinet choices appear to be more about style than substance

President-elect runs rule over aides and contenders for top posts over the weekend

Former Republican candidate for the presidency has called Trump a ‘con man’ and a ‘phoney’ in the past

Controversial former general Michael Flynn installed as national security adviser

President-elect meets to consider roles amid ‘purge’ of Chris Christie associates

US president rejects view he caused shock result, said voters wanted to ‘shake things up’

Resignation of national security adviser Mike Rogers latest exit from president-elect’s team

Appointment of Ryan ally likely to be welcomed by Republicans in Congress

Republican mulling a mix of insiders and outsiders for top administration positions