Donald Trump started the year fighting two federal prosecutions that threatened prison time. He will end it free and clear of his most significant criminal legal problems.

They can pardon a turkey and order a nuclear strike – but can a sitting US president sweep away all checks and balances on power?

Trump campaign co-chair Susie Wiles, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and former White House domestic policy adviser Brooke Rollins are among the names doing rounds as likely picks for White House ...