Rich and powerful, it holds Congress in its sway. But after the murder of 20 young children in Newtown, Connecticut, can the gun lobby still hold out against more stringent controls?
Public generosity is on the wane, according to new figures which show giving to charities has slumped. But some of the country’s top chefs have just raised almost £30,000 – by baking mince pies.
“Evil visited this community today”, Connecticut’s governor told a nation traumatised by the slaughter of children. A tearful President Obama has promised “meaningful action” on guns.
Massachusetts senator John Kerry is almost certain to be nominated as America’s next secretary of state: a post he has wanted for years. Is he the right man for the job?
Twenty children are among 27 dead after a gunman opens fire at a primary school in Connecticut, US.
It is already being described as the biggest civil rights case for a generation. Felicity Spector writes on how the Supreme Court of the United States is wading into the gay marriage issue.
It is a looming deadline which will trigger sweeping tax hikes for most Americans and deep spending cuts, possibly plunging the country into another recession. We sort out the facts – and the figures.
Britain voices strong concerns over Israel’s decision to build thousands of new settlement homes in the occupied West Bank, but has no plans to withdaw its ambassador in Tel Aviv.
Is gay marriage a constitutional right – and should same sex partners get the same benefits as heterosexual couples? America’s highest court is poised to wade into the debate.
So much for those post-election hopes that the parties would reach a deal to avoid the looming fiscal cliff. Leading Republicans have trashed Obama’s plan as “totally inadequate” and a “non-starter”.
Does the demise of one of America’s favourite junk food brands mark a turning point in the nation’s eating habits, asks Felicity Spector?
As another US general becomes embroiled in the scandal involving former CIA director David Petraeus, Felicity Spector sifts through the details of a story that gets more unbelievable by the day.
As more revelations emerge about the circumstances surrounding the resignation of CIA Director David Petraeus, congress is demanding answers about why it was kept in the dark for so long.
The resignation of CIA chief David Petraeus has provoked a wave of speculation in Washington over the timing and the nature of his departure.
“We had no message and we gave it to the worst communicator in the world”, said one aide. As the defeat sinks in, the Republicans’ search for blame begins.