As he considers running for president, Joe Biden is talking with friends and longtime supporters about whether, at 76, he's too old to seek the White House, according to several sources who have spoken with the former Democratic vice president.

Rajapaksa will step down seven weeks after President Maithripala Sirisena appointed him in controversial circumstances.

Governor Scott Walker made a name for himself in the Republican Party by cutting the power of public sector unions eight years ago, only weeks after he swept into office in Wisconsin

Prosecutors are examining whether Trump's inaugural committee raised illegal funds. Speculation mounts that Trump could face prosecution when he leaves office.

China will continue to exert its influence in the absence of a concerted effort by Western powers.