Of course Trump thinks he’s the Messiah — his disciples tell him so

The ‘devout’ Christians in the US president’s life are really just fawning sycophants

JD Vance could yet save his political skin. But it will mean turning on Trump – and soon | Simon Tisdall

The vice-president has endured his most humiliating – and damaging – week as his boss’s fall guy. How much more can Maga’s great hope take? For a would-be president, JD Vance has an unfortunate habit of getting into fights he cannot win. Three losing battles in the past week – with Iranian negotiators, Hungarian voters and Pope Leo – brought censure, humiliation and mockery raining down on his head. None were of Vance’s choosing. All were fought vicariously on Donald Trump’s behalf. The vi...

By Simon Tisdall

Trump’s new approach to picking judges: A tighter circle and a personal touch

Donald Trump prioritises loyalists and strong conservative voices in second-term picks, signalling a sharper ideological shift.

How JD Vance lost the mandate of heaven

The vice president is no longer the favourite to replace Donald Trump

By Freddie Hayward

Trump Used McDonald's Burger Delivery For 'No Tax On Tips', Later Called It 'Tacky'

The White House ordered McDonald's cheeseburgers that were brought to the Oval Office by DoorDash delivery driver Sharon Simmons, a Republican supporter from Arkansas, and received personally by Trump.

Sitdown Sunday: Does Trump think he has become Jesus?

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