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The 199th US mass shooting this year – a depressingly familiar scene

The 199th US mass shooting this year – a depressingly familiar scene

Analysis: At least nine were killed at a mall near Dallas but further gun controls seem unlikely

Sun May 07 2023 - 17:47
Gun violence is leading cause of death for US children, says Biden, after eight shot in Texas

Gun violence is leading cause of death for US children, says Biden, after eight shot in Texas

‘We’re hearing screaming’: At least seven people are being treated in hospital for serious injuries

Sun May 07 2023 - 17:35
Fears of chaos at US southern border may lead to  immigration reform

Fears of chaos at US southern border may lead to immigration reform

Ending of Covid-era restrictions on entering the US is likely to see an increase in the number of people seeking to cross the border

Sat May 06 2023 - 14:00
January 6th attacks:  Proud Boys convictions a significant victory for US authorities

January 6th attacks: Proud Boys convictions a significant victory for US authorities

Senior figures in separate right-wing group, the Oath Keepers, were also convicted some months ago

Thu May 04 2023 - 18:14
Sudan: US may impose sanctions on those involved in violence as Biden calls for end to fighting

Sudan: US may impose sanctions on those involved in violence as Biden calls for end to fighting

Heavy shelling in capital of Khartoum disrupts efforts to deliver aid to trapped civilians as another fragile and frequently violated truce runs out

Thu May 04 2023 - 16:50
Fed increases US interest rates again but leaves open possibility of pause in rises

Fed increases US interest rates again but leaves open possibility of pause in rises

Quarter-point uptick is 10th hike in little over a year

Wed May 03 2023 - 20:19
Ukraine denies trying to kill Putin in  ‘drone strike’ on Kremlin

Ukraine denies trying to kill Putin in ‘drone strike’ on Kremlin

Kremlin says attempted drone attack on president’s residence in Kremlin was disabled by electronic defences

Wed May 03 2023 - 19:34
Joe Biden’s unremarkable tax return falls under the political spotlight

Joe Biden’s unremarkable tax return falls under the political spotlight

America Letter: Most presidents since the 1970s have released their tax returns for public scrutiny, with the notable exception of Donald Trump

Sat Apr 22 2023 - 09:00
Abortion drug access decision by US supreme court a victory for Biden

Abortion drug access decision by US supreme court a victory for Biden

Move represents win for Biden administration but case regarding mifepristone will go back to appeals court

Sat Apr 22 2023 - 07:51
Belfast Agreement is almost the only topic that can unite Democrats and Republicans

Belfast Agreement is almost the only topic that can unite Democrats and Republicans

The US’s crucial role in the success of North’s peace negotiations has come to outweigh the importance of its ‘special relationship’ with Britain

Sat Apr 22 2023 - 05:53
Contrasting Kennedys: Scions of powerful political family project very different images

Contrasting Kennedys: Scions of powerful political family project very different images

Robert F Kennedy makes bid for the White House and family members do not appear enthused, while Joseph Kennedy III addresses public conference in Belfast

Thu Apr 20 2023 - 19:00
Robert F Kennedy jnr: Anti-vaccine activist launches bid for US presidency

Robert F Kennedy jnr: Anti-vaccine activist launches bid for US presidency

Born into a legendary Democratic family, some of Kennedy’s beliefs chime with the American right

Wed Apr 19 2023 - 20:38
Robert F Kennedy jnr announces bid for White House

Robert F Kennedy jnr announces bid for White House

Son of assassinated presidential candidate seeks to challenge Joe Biden for Democratic nomination

Wed Apr 19 2023 - 19:46
Payment of $787.5m to Dominion voting by Fox News one of US’s largest defamation settlements

Payment of $787.5m to Dominion voting by Fox News one of US’s largest defamation settlements

News channel may face further court action over claims about outcome of 2020 presidential election following Dominion Voting Systems settlement

Wed Apr 19 2023 - 06:48
Biden and Varadkar discussed ‘challenges posed by China’ and other issues, say US officials

Biden and Varadkar discussed ‘challenges posed by China’ and other issues, say US officials

White House previously indicated talks between US president and Taoiseach would focus largely on Northern Ireland and Ukraine

Sun Apr 16 2023 - 18:02
‘I told you my plan is to run again’: Joe Biden will announce White House re-election plans ‘soon’

‘I told you my plan is to run again’: Joe Biden will announce White House re-election plans ‘soon’

2024 presidential election could be replay of 2020 contest between Biden and former president Donald Trump

Sat Apr 15 2023 - 08:40
Biden’s Irish visit still leaves questions to be answered

Biden’s Irish visit still leaves questions to be answered

Analysis: US president’s age, running for a second term and true intentions behind the trip near top of the list

Fri Apr 14 2023 - 18:30
Is the White House trying to protect Biden from reporters’ questions?

Is the White House trying to protect Biden from reporters’ questions?

Media follow Biden everywhere, but straight answers to direct questions are rare

Fri Apr 14 2023 - 12:44
Biden hails ‘astounding’ peace and hopes for return of powersharing

Biden hails ‘astounding’ peace and hopes for return of powersharing

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson says US president’s visit ‘doesn’t change the political dynamic in Northern Ireland’

Wed Apr 12 2023 - 22:24
People of North deserve democratically-elected, powersharing government, Biden believes

People of North deserve democratically-elected, powersharing government, Biden believes

US national security council official rejects Arlene Foster’s assertion US president ‘hates the UK’

Wed Apr 12 2023 - 11:51
Biden flies in to declare backing for peace and prosperity in North

Biden flies in to declare backing for peace and prosperity in North

US president not expected to use visit to ‘twist arms’ over Stormont re-opening

Wed Apr 12 2023 - 00:01
Biden visit: Air Force One lands in Belfast as US president says priority is to ‘keep the peace’ in Northern Ireland

Biden visit: Air Force One lands in Belfast as US president says priority is to ‘keep the peace’ in Northern Ireland

Joe Biden starts four-day trip in Belfast where he is expected to meet representatives from five of the North’s political parties in advance of a speech at Ulster University on Wednesday

Tue Apr 11 2023 - 21:47
Biden’s visit to Ireland aimed at marking Good Friday Agreement but it is also a very personal one

Biden’s visit to Ireland aimed at marking Good Friday Agreement but it is also a very personal one

Invitation to come to Ireland as president was issued even before he moved into the White House

Sun Apr 09 2023 - 10:48
Texas court ruling could make access to abortion harder across US

Texas court ruling could make access to abortion harder across US

Future of drug used in medication abortion in doubt after two contradictory court decisions in different parts of US

Sat Apr 08 2023 - 13:42
Wisconsin judicial election shows abortion remains a key issue

Wisconsin judicial election shows abortion remains a key issue

Liberal judge, who campaigned strongly on abortion, resoundingly defeated conservative opponent

Sat Apr 08 2023 - 10:00
Judge suspends authorisation for key drug used in medication abortions in US

Judge suspends authorisation for key drug used in medication abortions in US

Decision will almost certainly be appealed by Biden administration and could ultimately end up before the US supreme court

Sat Apr 08 2023 - 00:34
Biden hopes to convince Americans Afghan chaos was caused by Trump’s lack of a plan

Biden hopes to convince Americans Afghan chaos was caused by Trump’s lack of a plan

President’s poll numbers never recovered after the sudden withdrawal from Kabul

Thu Apr 06 2023 - 21:03
Report on US military withdrawal from Afghanistan blames Trump

Report on US military withdrawal from Afghanistan blames Trump

Biden was ‘severely constrained’ by decisions of his predecessor, review says

Thu Apr 06 2023 - 20:07
Biden visit to Stormont ruled out during Northern Ireland trip

Biden visit to Stormont ruled out during Northern Ireland trip

UK prime minister Rishi Sunak to visit Northern Ireland during US President’s visit next week

Thu Apr 06 2023 - 11:46
 Playing God: A brisk critique of the US Catholic hierarchy for moving sharply to the right

Playing God: A brisk critique of the US Catholic hierarchy for moving sharply to the right

Author chronicles how the Church has become politically powerful in recent decades but fails to speak to bishops or lay Catholics about their intentions

Thu Apr 06 2023 - 04:20
Joe Biden accepts invitation to address Houses of the Oireachtas during Irish visit

Joe Biden accepts invitation to address Houses of the Oireachtas during Irish visit

The president is also likely to address a joint sitting of the Houses of the Dáil and Seanad on Thursday, April 13th, according to sources in the Oireachtas

Wed Apr 05 2023 - 12:20
Trump condemns ‘ridiculous’ case against him and hits out at judge and district attorney

Trump condemns ‘ridiculous’ case against him and hits out at judge and district attorney

Speech at Mar-a-Lago home focuses on list of grievances with some dating back to 2016 presidential campaign

Wed Apr 05 2023 - 06:30
New York court has become a key stop on Donald Trump’s campaign trail

New York court has become a key stop on Donald Trump’s campaign trail

The case being brought against the former president could harden his supporters’ backing for him

Tue Apr 04 2023 - 23:02
Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records

Former president expected to be fingerprinted and processed, and may have his mug shot taken

Tue Apr 04 2023 - 20:21
Trump indictment: A nation’s divisions play out in Manhattan park

Trump indictment: A nation’s divisions play out in Manhattan park

Discord among Americans was apparent ahead of the former president’s court appearance

Tue Apr 04 2023 - 18:45
Donald Trump: New York mayor says violence not tolerated ahead of court hearing

Donald Trump: New York mayor says violence not tolerated ahead of court hearing

Strict security in Manhattan as former US president to appear in court on Tuesday afternoon

Tue Apr 04 2023 - 07:09
Bill Clinton: Windsor framework for dealing with Northern Ireland is ‘as good as anyone is going to get’

Bill Clinton: Windsor framework for dealing with Northern Ireland is ‘as good as anyone is going to get’

Gerry Adams told a conference in New York that the Good Friday accord was most important political agreement of our time

Tue Apr 04 2023 - 07:02
Trump indictment: Security intensifies as New York braces for court appearance

Trump indictment: Security intensifies as New York braces for court appearance

Protests expected as former president is brought before a judge

Mon Apr 03 2023 - 19:25
Trump expected to challenge charges brought against him this week

Trump expected to challenge charges brought against him this week

Former US president will speak on Tuesday night after he returns to Florida from New York court

Sun Apr 02 2023 - 18:25
US political system appears to have given up on  gun control measures

US political system appears to have given up on gun control measures

Biden’s repeated calls for a ban on assault weapons opposed by Republicans in Congress

Sat Apr 01 2023 - 09:00
Trump to fight charges and avoid plea deal, lawyer signals

Trump to fight charges and avoid plea deal, lawyer signals

Trump is the first former president of the United States to be charged with a crime

Fri Mar 31 2023 - 17:49
Donald Trump’s indictment throws US politics up in the air

Donald Trump’s indictment throws US politics up in the air

Analysis: No previous president of the United States, let alone one who is running for re-election, has ever been charged with a crime

Fri Mar 31 2023 - 00:23
US and allies agree initiative to restrict proliferation of commercial spyware

US and allies agree initiative to restrict proliferation of commercial spyware

Move announced as summit on democracy hosted by Biden administration takes place in Washington

Thu Mar 30 2023 - 20:36
All calm before hush-money storm in Manhattan

All calm before hush-money storm in Manhattan

No former US president has ever been charged with a criminal offence, let alone one who is running again

Wed Mar 29 2023 - 06:33
The US president, the porn star and the payment scandal that could lead to Trump being charged

The US president, the porn star and the payment scandal that could lead to Trump being charged

Trump investigation being considered by grand jury in New York stems from payments made to adult film actor

Fri Mar 24 2023 - 16:00
Government still wants to introduce scheme to allow Americans retire in Ireland

Government still wants to introduce scheme to allow Americans retire in Ireland

Varadkar says the numbers involved would not be large and initiative would not exacerbate housing or healthcare difficulties

Fri Mar 24 2023 - 14:54
Mitchell says current leaders must do what is necessary in Northern Ireland

Mitchell says current leaders must do what is necessary in Northern Ireland

Chairman of Belfast Agreement talks says today’s politicians must show the same courage and vision as those in 1998

Tue Mar 21 2023 - 19:01
Republicans denounce potential indictment of Trump while Democrats criticise calls to protest

Republicans denounce potential indictment of Trump while Democrats criticise calls to protest

Former president claims he will be arrested on Tuesday but comments appear based on media reports

Sun Mar 19 2023 - 20:20
Joe Biden throws support behind ‘vital’ Windsor Framework after meeting Varadkar

Joe Biden throws support behind ‘vital’ Windsor Framework after meeting Varadkar

Taoiseach thanks US president for support of Ireland’s position on Brexit

Sat Mar 18 2023 - 05:00
Washington parades Ireland centre stage as politicians play green card for St Patrick’s festivities

Washington parades Ireland centre stage as politicians play green card for St Patrick’s festivities

Varadkar, Martin and McDonald among many visiting Joe Biden and other key US players in traditional leveraging of our national identity

Sat Mar 18 2023 - 04:00
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