Welcome to Tuesday’s edition of Washington Secrets. Donald Trump flies to North Carolina for a rally today, so we look at the latest polling on the Senate race there, plus we have the latest court filings on the president’s lawsuit against the BBC. But first, does no one think they can win the 2028 presidential election?

JD Vance has had 18 months to get used to the White House and his role as vice president, feeling out the power of the presidency up close.