Ben Roback: Johnson and Trump – digging in and clinging on

Both leaders are firing up their bases and seeking out all-or-nothing confrontations with their political enemies.

Ben Roback: Trump’s ratings are improving – but the midterm elections could block his legislative agenda

Four key states, three house districts and two top governors’ races to watch as November 8 approaches.

Ben Roback: McCain’s unique role in the Republican Party may now go unfilled

In the age of fake news, sub-tweets and gaslighting, the Arizona senator stood out as a pillar of a bygone political era.

Ben Roback: Will November’s mid-terms pull the rug out from under Trump?

All things considered, all roads point to a Democratic majority in the House of Representatives come November.

Ben Roback: Defeat in Alabama spells trouble for Trump

The circumstances may be exceptional, but the populist hurricane that bore him into the White House is clearly on the wane.

Ben Roback: A crucial week in Washington as the budget deadline looms (again)

With an alarmingly few legislative days before Christmas, a looming shutdown is the last thing Congress and the White House needs on their plates right now.

Ben Roback: Alabama in play for the Democrats as the influence of Washington fades

The Republicans are so determined to rid themselves of their candidate the leadership is thinking of running a write-in challenger.

Ben Roback: Trump has banished Comey, but his Russia problems will prove harder to dispel

The President’s decision has aroused concern in both parties, and drawn attention once again to an issue he is desperate to shake off.

Ben Roback: At home and abroad, a week of supreme importance for the White House

After the embarrassing failure of the healthcare Bill, China offers a new chance to display the art of the deal.

Rebecca Coulson: America. Vast cars, vast variety and a vastly complex verdict.

It’s easy, even comforting, to stick a simple narrative onto the election result. But it would be a mistake.