‘I’ve been pleasantly surprised that Trump has done exactly what he promised’

South Bend, Indiana mayor on backfoot after joining front runners for presidential ticket

Clutch of candidates opens up questions for the party about its identity and future

The gay, Christian mayor of South Bend, Indiana is widening his appeal among voters

Lawyer sought dirt on Joe Biden to help Trump 2020 re-election campaign

Fiery exchanges during third primary debate with all still to play for in race for nomination

Biden and Warren to face off for first time as former vice-president’s lead in polls slips

Candidates target former vice president over previous comments on women’s rights

Second night of Democratic debates likely to accentuate fault lines on race and identity

Twenty candidates seeking to challenge Donald Trump next year take to stage in Detroit

Joe Biden set to come under fire again as he remains frontrunner for 2020 nomination

Among the 10 taking to the stage on Wednesday, Elizabeth Warren is seen as the frontrunner

Democratic frontrunner changes position after criticism but makes ‘no apologies’

Proposal shows influence of Green New Deal and importance of climate for Democratic voters

New legislation is likely to be immediately challenged – and overturned – in court

US Politics: Left may prefer white magic to Trump’s black, but everyone is dabbling

Suzanne Lynch: Political danger of moving far left is why some Democrats think centrist is best

The California senator travels to South Carolina to pitch for support ahead of primary

Senator for Minnesota expected to campaign as contrast to Trump in policy and style

Presidents use occassion commanding national attention to gain political and policy advantage

New Jersey senator will run for Democratic nomination to challenge Donald Trump

African-American California senator joins crowded field of contenders for nomination

Bill to protect special counsel including Robert Mueller blocked on Senate floor again

Cindy Hyde-Smith still fighting for Senate as race went to run-off over requisite votes

Cesar Sayoc (56) has a long criminal history and could face up to 58 years in prison

US Politics: Developing trend of Democratic Party suggests a certain innocence

Here are 10 people who could take on Donald Trump in the 2020 US presidential election

Controversy erupts after Democrats threaten to release documents relating to Trump nominee

Democrats accused of trying to conduct Brett Kavanaugh’s hearing by ‘mob rule’

White House blames decision to end panel on states’ refusal to supply personal voter data

The film business isn’t as bad as it once was for sexual misconduct. But it’s still pretty awful

Ranking Democrat hits out at White House over failure to release documents on Cyprus bank links with Russia and Trump

Party could employ same tactics Republicans used to block Barack Obama’s pick for court

Despite catastrophic loss to Donald Trump, the pulverised party can still pick itself up

On day of party tensions, US first lady makes deeply personal plea to unite behind Clinton

Democratic presidential candidate picks Irish-American senator for White House bid

Directing vitriol at Democratic nominee proves a rallying sport for Republicans

Still unclear how much longer email investigation will last or if Clinton will be prosecuted

Republicans need measured insider, while Democrats must win back young, white voters