Us Elections
Ken Rudin: Political Junkie
The 2016 US Presidential campaign is likely to go down in history as one of the most brutal in American politics. Audio
Donald Trump ahead in US election polls
Donald Trump appears to have wiped out the lead enjoyed by his presidential rival Hillary Clinton according to the latest opinion polls. Audio
Ian Gurvitz - DumbF***istan
Hollywood screenwriter and producer Ian Gurvitz discusses his latest book, DumbF***istan, his scathing assessment of how one of the world's superpowers is getting dumber by the minute. Audio
US correspondent, Steve Almond
The apparent implosion of the Trump campaign, which has been in a free-fall for the past ten days. And the Zika has shown up in Florida. Audio
Melania Trump denies breaking visa rules
Donald Trump's wife has rejected suggestions she violated visa rules when she started working as a model in New York.
US correspondent Susan Milligan
US correspondent Susan Milligan discusses US politics and gun laws. Audio
Trump fires campaign manager
Donald Trump has fired his controversial campaign manager Corey Lewandowski. Audio
Battle for democratic nomination gets fractious in US elections
The battle for the Democratic presidential nomination is getting increasingly fractious. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders won Wyoming yesterday, his seventh victory in the last eight match ups. The… Audio
Washington correspondent on latest Trump controversies
Our Washington correspondent is Priscilla Huff. I asked her if the Donald Trump campaign is self-destructing. Audio
US presidential hopeful Donald Trump forced to backtrack
US presidential hopeful Donald Trump has been forced to backtrack after publicly calling for women who have abortions to be punished. Audio
Marco Rubio announces suspension of campaign
Today's US Primaries may have brought clarity to the final Republican and Democratic nominees. The Guardian's Sabrina Siddiqui joins Checkpoint. Audio
Trump wins Florida, Rubio pulls out of race
Super Tuesday 3 may prove to be the defining day in the US Presidential Primaries. Florida correspondent Steve Mort joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
US Politics - Jackie Kucinich
It's another big day in US politics, as five states have been voting in the primaries. The polls have closed in North Carolina, Ohio, Florida, Illinois and Missouri. And today could shore up the… Audio
What are Donald Trump's chances at the presidency?
As Super Tuesday looms, Donald Trump looks increasingly likely to be the Republican nominee - and even the US president, says Buzzfeed political editor McKay Coppins. Audio
US correspondent Susan Milligan
US correspondent Susan Milligan reports from Washington DC. Audio
Voters of Iowa about to cast first votes
Today the voters of Iowa will go to caucus, marking the first formal step in the process to elect the Democratic and Republican candidates for the presidency. Audio
Iowa Caucuses get underway
Voting starts in the Iowa primaries begins at 1 o'clock today with Democratic and Republican candidates making last minute pitches to party members. Audio
Iowa caucuses signal start of US presidential campaign
After a colourful and controversial lead up, it's business time for those hoping to contest the United States presidency. Audio
Ted Rall - Bernie Sanders
Ted Rall is a syndicated political cartoonist, columnist and graphic novelist. His latest book is Bernie, a graphic-biography of Bernie Sanders who is campaigning to be the Democratic Party candidate… Audio
Trump pulls out of debate
Donald Trump has turned on Fox News, pulling out of their debate just a day before it goes to air, and just five days ahead of the first vote in Iowa. Audio