Hillary Clinton this week became the first woman nominated for the presidency by a major party. But not even a century ago, the idea that a woman could even be part of the establishment was laughable
‘America is already great’: Barack Obama urges US to back Clinton in last big speech
Departing president passes the baton to Hillary Clinton in emotional Democratic convention speech that cast Donald Trump as a threat to American values
Bernie Sanders supporters stage sit-in to protest Clinton nomination at DNC
Bernie Sanders protesters who had taken vow of silence to criticize Democratic National Committee, walked out of convention hall to occupy media tent on Tuesday,
Insult, provoke, repeat: how Donald Trump became America’s Hugo Chávez
Despite ideological differences, there are eerie similarities between the late socialist strongman and the Manhattan billionaire – and warnings to heed
Trump v Clinton: four lessons from the primary results for November’s election
Demographics, geography, and turnout will be critical for both Clinton & Trump – and attention will rapidly shift to the growing number of independents
Trump University ‘playbooks’ offer glimpse of ruthless business practices
More than 400 pages of released Trump University files describe how staff should target financial weaknesses to sell high-priced real estate courses
Sanders camp says Trump is ‘chickening out’ of debate – as it happened
The candidates make appearances on the west coast, as Hillary Clinton doubts debate between Trump and Sanders will happen before 7 June primary
‘Racists!’ ‘Illegals!’ ‘Scum!’: protesters v Donald Trump supporters
Protesters come clutching banners, flags and piñatas, some with masks, others with megaphones, to do battle with Trumpers. This is our politics today.
Can Elizabeth Warren unite a divided Democratic party to stop Trump?
Hopes are turning to Elizabeth Warren to heal the wounds of the Democratic race, and help the party build a united front for the general election
Trump fever in Appalachia raises warning signs for Clinton in coal country
Hillary Clinton may not be able to count on support in mountain and mining states (Appalachia) in the same way Barack Obama and her husband did