Rudy Giuliani: the five ages of Trump's loyal, long-serving friendGuardian US - Ed Pilkington in New YorkGiuliani’s loose lips on Fox News may have entangled Trump in a new scandal. Ed Pilkington reflects on a career of controversy “Rudy is great,” Donald Trump gushed last month when announcing the addition
Trump changes story over Michael Cohen payment to Stormy DanielsGuardian US - David Smith and Ben Jacobs WashingtonEthics experts astonished after Trump acknowledges he repaid Cohen via retainer that had ‘nothing to do with the campaign’ Donald Trump has admitted that $130,000 of hush money was paid to the pornographic
The six weeks that brought Cambridge Analytica downThe Guardian - Olivia Solon in San Francisco and Emma Graham-Harrison in LondonHow revelations by the Observer and others brought an unknown firm into the light and to its demise, amid international fury In December 2015, the Guardian revealed that Ted Cruz’s presidential campaign
Donald Trump repaid his lawyer for Stormy Daniels hush money, says Rudy GiulianiGuardian US - Ed PilkingtonIn Fox News interview, Giuliani says lawyer Michael Cohen was personally reimbursed for $130,000 used to silence porn actor Donald Trump personally repaid his lawyer Michael Cohen the $130,000 hush money
US teacher of the year stages silent protest as Trump awards prize – videoGuardian US - US NewsA teacher who leads a classroom for teenage refugees staged a silent protest by wearing several overtly political badges while receiving an award from Donald Trump at the White House. Mandy Manning works
House Republicans nominate Trump for Nobel peace prizeGuardian US - Ben Jacobs in WashingtonEighteen lawmakers write to Nobel committee to say president should receive 2019 prize ‘in recognition of his work to end the Korean war’ Eighteen House Republicans have nominated Donald Trump for the
US teacher of the year stages silent protest as Trump awards prizeGuardian US - David Smith in WashingtonMandy Manning, who works with refugees and immigrants, wears Women’s March and trans equality pins at White House A teacher who leads a classroom for teenage refugees staged a silent protest by wearing
Guantánamo prisoner released in surprise move by Trump administrationGuardian US - Ed Pilkington in New YorkTransfer of Ahmed al-Darbi to Saudi Arabia surprised observers by going against president’s pledge to restock military prison The Trump administration has made its first major move relating to prisoners
WWE star Kane wins Republican primary in Tennessee mayoral raceThe Guardian - Guardian Staff• Wrestler Glenn Jacobs set for mayoral election in August • Jacobs is well known for libertarian views Glenn Jacobs, a 7ft wrestler who was one of WWE’s biggest draws during the early 2000s, has won Republican
Trump's doctor is a warning to all the footsoldiers and loyal colludersThe Guardian - Zoe WilliamsDr Harold Bornstein has admitted that the president dictated his own health report. But he’s just one case of collateral damage in Trump’s war on truth Two years ago, give or take, the US election seemed
'We’re being assertive': Arizona teachers feel new power as strikes set to endGuardian US - Mike Elk in TucsonTeachers vow to return to the classroom if budget deal passes that would raise salaries and provide millions in extra funding “The teachers united will never be divided!” shouted the crowd as they marched
Trump dictated note saying he was 'astonishingly' healthy, doctor saysGuardian US - Tom McCarthyA 2015 doctor’s note describing Donald Trump’s health as “astonishingly excellent” was dictated by Trump himself, according to the doctor who signed the note. Trump made public the letter from Dr Harold
What's on the minds of America's teens: guns, sexism, school safetyGuardian US - Photographs and interviews by Kholood EidThe photographer Kholood Eid asks the next generation about the issues that matter to them most Kids have a lot on their minds these days. As a photography teacher at an after-school program that is part
Across the world, democracy is in crisis. Here’s my plan to save itThe Guardian - Dambisa MoyoThe rise of Trump and Brexit highlight an ailing system. But tests for politicians and voters could make a difference The election of Donald Trump and the Brexit referendum have together tested the limits
America's great strides in cutting smog at risk of being eroded, experts warnThe Guardian - Oliver Milman in New YorkScientists and health experts say Trump administration’s bid to undo pollution rules are ‘extremely counterintuitive and worrying’ America’s leading cities have some of the cleanest urban air in the world
Rod Rosenstein defiant against critics: 'The justice department will not be extorted'Guardian US - Tom McCarthyDeputy attorney general, targeted by political attacks from Trump allies, sought to reassure public that rule of law had not eroded A “survivor” is how the former FBI director James Comey described his
EPA chief Scott Pruitt: two top aides depart amid ethics investigationsThe Guardian - Associated Press in Washington• Pruitt announces departures of Nino Perrotta and Albert Kelly • ‘If I were the president, I’d get rid of you’: Pruitt lacerated at hearing Two top aides have resigned from the Environmental Protection
Russia investigation: leaked questions reveal what Mueller wants to ask TrumpGuardian US - David Smith in WashingtonA list of nearly 50 questions has been obtained by the New York Times, and more than half relate to possible obstruction of justice Robert Mueller, the special counsel investigating Russian interference
'Total BS': John Kelly forced to deny report he called Trump an idiotGuardian US - David Smith in Washington• White House chief of staff dismisses NBC News report • Kelly has been focus of speculation about his position John Kelly, the White House chief of staff, has been forced to deny a report that he called
Trump faces Guantánamo Bay decision that could undermine fight against IsisGuardian US - Ed Pilkington• Monday deadline for Mattis review on Cuba detention camp • Sending Isis prisoners could destroy legal basis for fight The defense secretary, James Mattis, has until end of play on Monday to produce proposals
Stormy Daniels sues Donald Trump for defamationGuardian US - Sign inThe adult film actor who claims she had an affair with Donald Trump is escalating her legal fight, suing the president for defamation. Stormy Daniels lawyer predicts Michael Cohen will ‘flip' on Trump
Republican Richard Painter to run for Senate as Democrat to thwart TrumpGuardian US - Associated Press in St Paul, Minnesota• Ex-White House lawyer and pundit to contest Al Franken’s old seat • ‘Our democracy is at stake’ because of ‘autocratic’ president Richard Painter, a Republican and former White House lawyer in the George
Trump suggests meeting Kim on border as South Korean leader touts NobelGuardian US - Martin Pengelly, David Smith and agencies• President suggests summit at site of historic meeting last week • Moon Jae-in: ‘President Trump should win the Nobel peace prize’ Donald Trump on Monday tweeted a suggestion that his planned meeting
A comedian is being held to higher standards than the President!The Guardian - First Dog on the Moon Comparing Michelle Wolf’s speech to what Trump gets away with is satisfying but it is ultimately empty calories
US stops caravan of Central American asylum seekersThe Guardian - Associated Press in TijuanaBorder officials tell people in ‘Stations of the Cross caravan’ it does not have room for them Nearly 200 Central American people who have been travelling north through Mexico for a month with the aim
Stormy Daniels lawyer predicts Michael Cohen will ‘flip' on TrumpGuardian US - Martin PengellyThe lawyer representing the adult film actor Stormy Daniels said on Sunday Donald Trump was in “panic mode” and expected his attorney Michael Cohen to cooperate with investigations into the president.
North Korea must take 'irreversible' steps to denuclearization, US warnsThe Guardian - Ed Pilkington in New York• National security adviser: ‘We want to see evidence that it’s real’ • Secretary of state: ‘We’re not going to take promises or words’ North Korea will have to show concrete and tangible evidence it made
James Comey dismisses House Russia report as 'political document'Guardian US - Guardian staff and agencies Former FBI director James Comey on Sunday dismissed a House intelligence committee report that found no collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign as a “political document”.
