Senate win in Georgia makes it easier for Biden to govern and raises questions over Trump’s future role Herschel Walker is latest candidate strongly backed by former president to lose in US midterm electionsWed Dec 07 2022 - 06:34
Democrats secure majority in US Senate after Georgia victory Raphael Warnock defeats Herschel Walker in run-off election to give party 51 seats in 100-member chamberWed Dec 07 2022 - 06:18
Vestager suggests solution achievable in EU-US dispute over green subsidies Europeans fear impact on manufacturing and jobs of measures in Biden’s inflation reduction lawsTue Dec 06 2022 - 19:17
Biden praises U2 for ‘all you have done and the way you lift people up’Actor George Clooney and singer Gladys Knight also attend reception at White HouseMon Dec 05 2022 - 00:26
US Letter: Treatment of mental illness moves towards involuntary committalsInitiatives to force people to receive treatment have been announced in New York and CaliforniaFri Dec 02 2022 - 17:18
‘Union guy’ Biden puts economy before principlesAnalysis: US president pressed Congress to pass legislation on conditions rejected by rail workersFri Dec 02 2022 - 12:59
Oath Keepers verdict a significant achievement for US authorities Conviction of militia founder Stewart Rhodes undermines attempts to play down the January 6th attack on the US CapitolWed Nov 30 2022 - 11:20
Oath Keepers’ leader found guilty of seditious conspiracy in the United StatesStewart Rhodes could now face up to 20 years in prisonTue Nov 29 2022 - 23:56
Joe Biden calls on US congress to block damaging rail strike ‘Devastate our economy’: Some estimates suggest freight rail stoppage could cost the US economy $2 billion per dayTue Nov 29 2022 - 07:25
Washington restrained about Chinese response to Covid-19 protestsBiden administration has sought to ease tensions with Beijing in recent weeksMon Nov 28 2022 - 21:54
Lifting the lid on US presence in Northern Ireland during second World WarOn the 80th anniversary of Americans arriving in NI fresh research reveals several curious talesFri Nov 25 2022 - 19:00
US college town in fear as police continue hunt for killer of four studentsThree women and a man stabbed to death in their beds as two others slept nearbyFri Nov 25 2022 - 16:00
Mike Pence giving evidence on Trump would be a sensation but it is still early daysFormer US president has sought to prevent others who worked in the White House from testifying on events surrounding 2020 electionThu Nov 24 2022 - 19:21
US justice department seeks to question Mike PenceFormer vice-president could be key witness in criminal investigation into efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to stay in power after 2020 electionWed Nov 23 2022 - 21:38
Gun attack in Walmart store in Virginia the second US mass shooting in three daysA gunman who killed six people and injured four others at a Walmart outlet in Virginia was an employee of the store, police saidWed Nov 23 2022 - 18:09
US supreme court allows Congress access to Trump’s tax recordsThe decision ends the battle over former president Donald Trump’s tax returns that goes back to 2016Wed Nov 23 2022 - 06:34
US Congress urged to intervene to prevent ‘catastrophic’ national rail freight strike Key union rejects deal on pay and conditionsTue Nov 22 2022 - 17:23
Chuck Schumer backs Irish unity and greater access to US for Irish immigrantsSenate majority leader describes British legacy legislation on Northern Ireland as ‘wrong’Mon Nov 21 2022 - 18:15
Donald Trump is making a comeback, but have Republicans given up on him?The former president’s announcement that he will be running for the White House in 2024 was met with a notable lack of enthusiasmSat Nov 19 2022 - 05:00
Ireland’s best hope is the view from Capitol Hill remains unchangedThe Government is trying figure out how midterm elections will affect Washington’s foreign policyFri Nov 18 2022 - 17:00
Irish politicians on Russian travel ban list say it will not change stance on invasionBan on 52 Irish politicians is ‘hybrid warfare’, says Martin but Jim O’Callaghan expresses delight position received ‘such recognition’Thu Nov 17 2022 - 22:20
Nancy Pelosi steps down as Democratic Party leader in US HouseSpeaker of the House of Representatives to remain on as a backbencherThu Nov 17 2022 - 20:35
No planning permission needed for two years on converting buildings to house Ukrainian refugees Planning permission will not be required to convert buildings to house refugees for the next two years under new Government plansThu Nov 17 2022 - 17:53
Republicans win majority in US House of RepresentativesBiden says he is ready to work with Republicans to deliver results for American familiesThu Nov 17 2022 - 06:20
Coveney optimistic deal on Northern Ireland can be achievedMinister tells audience in Washington big effort will be made to secure agreement before end of yearWed Nov 16 2022 - 20:09
Government to call in Russian ambassador after Taoiseach and more than 50 other Irish officials are banned from entering countryRussian ministry says ‘key representatives of the leadership and politicians of Ireland’ have been put on ‘stop list’Wed Nov 16 2022 - 19:54
Donald Trump has triumphed in adversity before - he could do it againWeakened former US president seeks to re-assert his dominance in Republican politicsWed Nov 16 2022 - 18:05
Donald Trump to run for US president in 2024 Former president claims United States is being destroyed under Biden administrationWed Nov 16 2022 - 05:56
Poland consults Nato after Russia accused of missile strike on villageTwo killed in explosion near Ukrainian border which media reports claim was caused by stray missilesTue Nov 15 2022 - 23:01
Republicans nominate Kevin McCarthy to replace Nancy Pelosi as speaker of House of RepresentativesRight-wing Republicans have been pressing McCarthy to enact changes that would maximise their powerTue Nov 15 2022 - 20:45
Democrat Katie Hobbs defeats election denier Kari Lake in Arizona governor raceVictory staves off major threat to state’s voting rights posed by former TV anchor endorsed by TrumpTue Nov 15 2022 - 06:43
Democrats could still win House of Representatives, Biden says Democrats have retained control of the US Senate while counting continues in several key contests to determine fate of House of RepresentativesSun Nov 13 2022 - 19:03
US midterms: Democrats retain control of Senate after crucial Nevada victorySenator Catherine Cortez Masto has beaten Republican challenger Adam LaxaltSun Nov 13 2022 - 10:31
Democrats increasingly confident of winning key Senate seatsRepublicans believe they can win majority in House of RepresentativesFri Nov 11 2022 - 20:29
America Letter: Trump is under pressure but ready to fightAnother bid for the White House has been undermined by a better-than-anticipated Democratic performance in the midtermsFri Nov 11 2022 - 19:00
US Senate election in the balance as Republicans edge to House majorityFinal outcome of midterm elections still unknown after Democrats stave off Republican ‘red wave’Thu Nov 10 2022 - 21:34
Biden says he will work with Republicans after ‘a good day for democracy’ US president spoke after Democrat candidates outperformed expectations and anticipated Republican ‘red wave’ failed to materialiseWed Nov 09 2022 - 22:35
Projected Republican tsunami fizzles out to become a rippleUS midterm elections: Democrats performed far better than anticipated by pollsters and mediaWed Nov 09 2022 - 19:34
Republican landslide fails to materialise in US midterm elections Democrats take Senate seat from Republicans but control of the chamber remains in the balanceWed Nov 09 2022 - 18:14
Republicans set to prioritise border security and Biden investigations if they win back HouseUS Midterms: President and predecessor Donald Trump make final speeches to supporters on eve of electionsMon Nov 07 2022 - 20:51
US midterm elections: What are the early results to look out for?The issues involved as Americans go to the pollsMon Nov 07 2022 - 16:30
US midterm elections: five races to watchOutcome of Tuesday’s polls across the US will shape political landscape for next two years at leastMon Nov 07 2022 - 10:11
HSE cyberattack: More than 100,000 people whose personal data stolen to be contactedMove opens way to further controversy over attack and risk of litigation arising from itMon Nov 07 2022 - 05:00
US midterm elections: Republicans have slight lead over Democrats, poll showsBiden and Obama hit the campaign trail in support of party candidates ahead of polling day on TuesdaySun Nov 06 2022 - 19:57
Signs that influence of ‘the big lie’ about 2020 election is spreading beyond Republican baseSignificant number of Republicans and independents question whether defeated candidates should have to accept resultsFri Nov 04 2022 - 21:00
Trump hints at White House bid in 2024‘I will very, very, very probably do it again,’ former US president tells Iowa rallyFri Nov 04 2022 - 16:44
US midterm elections: Democrats make last-ditch efforts as margins for Senate razor thinWhile historical trends and opinion polls suggest Republicans will regain control of the House of Representatives, the fate of the Senate is more uncertainFri Nov 04 2022 - 12:36
Republicans growing in confidence about taking back control of US SenateDemocrats also claim they can pick up senate seatsThu Nov 03 2022 - 20:36
Midterm elections: Biden warns US democracy is at riskPresident concerned about political violence in aftermath of attack on husband of Nancy PelosiThu Nov 03 2022 - 07:40
Biden warns voters Republicans are ‘coming after’ social security, medical programmesPresident seeks to make future of health and social welfare programmes an issue ahead of midterm electionsTue Nov 01 2022 - 20:52
