Very heterosexual couples and 18th-century airports: it’s 4 July, Trump-style | Hannah Jane Parkinson

Donald Trumps Independence Day extravaganza was special, says Guardian columnist Hannah Jane Parkinson I cannot wait, as a global citizen and (for obvious reasons) constant consumer of news, for independence from Donald Trump. I will be celebrating every single day. …

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Tariffs: Donald Trump’s trust in trade war tactic is big electoral gamble

Tariffs: Donald Trump’s trust in trade war tactic is big electoral gamble

Following his instincts, the president has slapped tariffs on $200bn of Chinese imports but the consequences are unpredictable Donald Trumps obsession with tariffs may be based on one of his few core beliefs. Or it may be part of a …

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Pence acknowledges tie-breaker may be needed to confirm Kavanaugh – Trending Stuff

After fiery hearings, VPs power to break Senate ties may be needed for first time on a supreme court nomination Vice-President Mike Pence acknowledged on Sunday that he may be required to cast a tie-breaking vote to secure the confirmation …

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