The FT's Vanessa Kortekaas on the key stories to watch for in the week ahead

Lawyers wrap up arguments in trial of Trump’s former campaign chairman

Republican Chris Collins accused of passing on inside information about drug company

Action escalated over nerve agent attack against former Russian spy in Salisbury in March

Closeness of the vote in party stronghold points to tough November battle with Democrats

Razor-thin margin suggests president’s party will face tough midterms in November

The most powerful Republican family in America has taken aim at President Donald Trump

Indictment in Russian meddling probe revealed three days before Trump-Putin summit

GOP worries about the impact of US trade wars in hard-fought congressional districts

Republicans and Democrats unite to accuse the president of endangering economic growth

US president’s stance may become clearer as he meets Russian leader and attends Nato summit

Deluge of bad news for EPA chief forces president to act on vow to ‘drain the swamp’

Trump administration policy makes the search for seasonal employees more difficult

Left and right prepare for war over nomination in the middle of an election campaign

Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement sets stage for fight with Democrats on successor

Victory for millennial Latina hailed by progressives but may not lead to sweeping change

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ousts party veteran with progressive, working class campaign

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez beats 10-term congressman in big political upset

Surge in women running for office since president's election

Uncertainty over immigration policy despite Trump U-turn

Court asked to alter ruling that bars children being detained for more than 20 days