John Barron

Donald Trump has vowed “severe punishment” if the Saudi rulers had journalist Jamal Kashoggi assassinated. But what could that punishment look like, when a $US100 billion arms deal hangs in the balance?

Donald Trump and Theresa May are sparring over a leaked memo that described the Trump administration as dysfunctional. But this isn't the first time the UK's man in Washington has offered a less-than-favourable assessment, writes John Barron.

If you are over 55, chances are you don’t just remember the Apollo 11 Moon landing, you also remember exactly where you were when you saw it. So why do we remember some things so clearly but not others? John Barron investigates.

Joe Biden is in the box seat as the US presidential race cranks into top gear but he can’t take anything for granted, writes John Barron.

Why, despite the Republican Party’s devastating recent losses, does Donald Trump still seem to hold the Grand Old Party in his thrall? John Barron writes.

Studies show that people who vape are more likely to progress to smoking tobacco products.

Fifty years on from the Watergate scandal, the threat of impeachment that made Nixon resign has not fazed twice-impeached Trump — who could run for president again.

Joe Biden's name won't be on any of the US midterm ballots, but the November election will be seen as a verdict on the US president's performance – and could impact his ability to govern.

Joe Biden has jet lag. Joe Biden has a cold. Joe Biden was over-prepared. Joe Biden was under-prepared. Joe Biden has a stutter. Defenders of the president have trotted out plenty of excuses since last week's catastrophic first debate against Donald Trump. But should they replace him?

Fist fights broke out the last time the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate was decided on the convention floor in 1968.