Ben Roback: How coronavirus is dramatically reshaping the presidential race

It will put more pressure on postal votes and digital campaigning – reward candidates with existing financial backing and a sophisticated media strategy.

Ben Roback: How coronavirus could derail Trump’s economy-focused campaign

The White House and US Government must get a tighter grip and treat it as a public health crisis, not a campaign platform.

Ben Roback: Huawei – Trump’s reaction matters, but don’t discount the feeling in Congress

The Prime Minister may be able to ignore disgruntled Tories, but the US legislature will play a critical role in any new trade deal.

Ben Roback: Was Trump the real winner of the first Democratic debates?

A confused and crowded field will ensure the President has plenty of ammunition to throw at whoever emerges to challenge him in 2020.

Ben Roback: Three weeks into a record shutdown – and no sign of a compromise

The President’s strategy of making a resumption of normal government depend on funding for his wall doesn’t appear to be working.

Ben Roback: From tariffs on historic allies to berating Mueller, can we predict where the President will go next?

A focus on foreign policy, but continued disregard for America’s traditional friends abroad: the likely course of the next 500 Days of Trump.

Ben Roback: After a year of Robert Mueller, is Trump starting to crack?

Republicans and Democrats are both desperate for the investigation to conclude, but for opposite reasons.

Roll out the red carpet for Trump

We need America. So we need its President – whether we like him or not. May must not let Macron walk off with Europe’s defence and security leadership.

Ben Roback: The West’s response to Syria is in Trump’s hands

The atrocity demands a response, but will the President favour international diplomacy or military action?

Ben Roback: British politics is sliding towards America’s new tribal norm

From the politicisation of committees and the near-deification of Corbyn to the absurd ‘fake news’ row over ‘Hatgate’, the parallels are troubling.

Johnson’s Trump initiative. Repulsive – but Right.

The brutal reality is that Britain needs the country the President governs – and so by extension needs him too.