generalSetting a low bar in the Oval OfficeTwo previous presidents, Ulysses S Grant and Warren Harding, were ill-suited to the role and left a tarnished legacy behind, writes Pádraig Hoare
worldMike Pompeo confirmed as Trump's CIA chiefThe US Senate has approved the appointment of Donald Trump's nominee Mike Pompeo to run the CIA, despite claims that he has been less than transparent about his positions on torture, surveillance and Russia's election meddling.
worldBan on pillow fights by US army after 30 injuredCadet pillow fights like the bloody one that left 30 injured this summer will be banned and actions are being pursued against many of those involved, US Military Academy officials said.