The US’s attitude is too adversarial to be about an economic war. Tariffs may be just the first step towards undermining Beijing as a strategic and military rival, says Minxin Pei

The Trump administration has taken another step toward building a wall on the US border with Mexico, even as funding for the project remains in question.

The Trump administration has again told Congress that Iran is complying with the nuclear deal, but insisted Tehran would face consequences for breaching "the spirit" of the agreement.

The Obama administration last night signalled it is willing to compromise over birth control measures following a furious reaction from Catholic leaders that could damage BarackObama’s re-election bid.

The Obama administration is trying to protect top Bush administration military officials from lawsuits brought by British prisoners who say they were tortured while being held at Guantanamo Bay.