Individual states might resist him, but in Washington he will have great power

A panel of contributors share their views

His appointments could shape US politics for a generation

Trump is a born campaigning demagogue. But will he be too lazy to rule?

Don’t count on it

The first day of the Democratic convention showed the party remains divided

The final episode of "Inside Obama's White House" tells us that he was often frustrated by the system, but achieved more than many allege

"To hijack Charles Dickens, the US economy is characterised by wisdom and foolishness"

Henry Kissinger became the most reviled and admired statesman of his time. Whatever his secret weapon might have been, it wasn't loyalty

Hillary Clinton gave a commanding performance last night but she has yet to face a strong opposition