This difference is not just attitudinal – there is a lot more space in the States for one thing. But absent in the British mindset, at least at the moment, is this hunger for more, this urge to grow, that embodies the American psyche.
Our deputy editor talks to Sky News about what the growing list of indictments against the former president is revealing about the state of the States.
Sunak deserves more time to deliver on his pledges. In any case, the decision today is about choosing councillors with a practical, value for money, approach.
The Conservatives can learn from the Republicans how to fight a culture war over LGBT topics, but also whether one should.
There are several impressive contenders – although the former president is likely to make a return too.
Here are snapshots from four of them: Michigan, Arizona, Florida and Pennsylvania. Biden leads in all four, but these are early days.