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Donald Trump's $25m hobby – and it's American taxpayers footing the bill
President Trump criticised Barack Obama for his regular golfing trips
Donald Trump insists his plans for Mexico border wall remain, stating 'it will get built'
The US president blamed the 'fake' media for reports his funding request had changed.
Where to watch Barack Obama's first speech since he left the White House
The highly-anticipated speech comes as Trump nears his 100-day mark in office.
China on notice as Donald Trump launches probe into security implications of US steel imports
President vowed to make US steel "great again" and curb cheap imports into the country.
US senator says 'ni**ers' and 'ni**as' aren't the same thing following racist tirade
Florida state Senator Frank Artiles says he's not racist and that he was referring to white people.
Majority of Americans do not trust President Trump to keep his promises
A new Gallup poll reveals most Americans do not think Trump is honest and trustworthy.
Senator Elizabeth Warren says Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ignores her when she says hello
The pair clashed during a debate on the appointment of Jeff Sessions as attorney general.
US political leaders in war stance as Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch vote looms
Senate leadership readies arguments as question mark hangs over Democrats filibustering to block appointment.
Democrat representative claims Trump is called a liar more often than any other US president
Maxine Walters hit out at the president over wiretapping claims.
Trump's popularity has plummeted and Paul Ryan is now least popular US politician
Republican pair's credibility appears damaged by fiasco of failed healthcare reform attempt, poll shows.
Donald Trump got away with the Obamacare disaster — it's Paul Ryan who Americans blame
Social media analysis shows fluky Trump escapes much of the backlash for his failure to repeal Obamacare.
Republicans don't blame Trump for healthcare bill's failure polls suggest
President's loyal supporters also back him up on Russia and wiretapping allegations.
Trump's attorneys try to use Bill Clinton to get immunity in sex harassment lawsuit
Supreme Court ruled in 1997 that chief executives are not immune from civil lawsuits about private behaviour.
Trump calls Russia story a 'hoax' in Twitter tirade
The president also took aim at the Clintons and the conservative Freedom Caucus.
Trump administration orders US embassies to conduct tougher screenings on visa applicants
The cables by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson provide evidence of the president's 'extreme vetting.'
Trump to House GOP: Vote on healthcare bill on Friday or Obamacare remains
President failed to reach consensus in negotiations with the conservative Freedom Caucus.
David Cameron jokes he is happy not having to listen to Trump's wire-taps anymore
The former British prime minister made the quip during a visit to Brown University in Rhode Island.
Ivanka Trump to get West Wing office but no official White House position
The first daughter will voluntarily subject herself to ethics rules despite not being a government employee.
Boris Johnson to meet White House aide Steve Bannon during US trip
The foreign secretary, who will stop in Washington DC and New York, is not expected to meet with President Trump.
Former North Carolina police chief detained at JFK Airport for more than an hour
Hassan Aden documented what he referred to as the 'unreasonable detention' in a lengthy Facebook post.
Trump's job approval rating hits new low of 37%
Gallup poll shows just one third of respondents back new president day after survey shows young Americans do not view Trump as legitimate incumbent.
Ethics Office chief calls out White House over failure to discipline Kellyanne Conway
OGE director Walter Shaub remains 'concerned about Ms. Conway's misuse of position'.
Trump tweeted his 'tremendous respect' for International Women's Day – these quotes say otherwise
He previously bragged about sexually assaulting women.
US gym turns off news channels because people keep fighting about politics
Political arguments have been close to blows in Scranton, Pennsylvania's YMCA.
Democrats asked to 'be respectful' during Donald Trump's address to Congress
One Democrat has announced plans to boycott the speech.
Kellyanne Conway accused of disrespect after kneeling on Oval Office sofa
Trump advisor pictured kneeling with feet tucked under her on sofa checking phone.
Trump approval rating hits new low with worst marks ever for a US president's first month
Challenges faced by the Trump administration are 'real problems' and 'unique to this administration' says polling
Trump slams mainstream media with 'no sources' and vows to remake CPAC confab in his image
Trump blasts journalists' anonymous sources as he promotes "core conviction" of putting Americans first.
'This is our time': Mike Pence thanks the conservative movement
Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference, the vice president laid forth his agenda.
Betsy DeVos defends rescinding of Obama-era transgender protections
Speaking at CPAC, DeVos highlighted the school-choice agenda she wants the Education Department to follow.