Pandemic funding in US under threat as Covid picture darkensAmerica Letter: As cases threaten to rise, release of funds falls prey to partisan politicsFri Mar 18 2022 - 20:00
Biden warns China will face ‘consequences’ if it provides material support to RussiaUS president and Chinese leader hold two-hour conversation over Ukraine warFri Mar 18 2022 - 19:17
Martin and Trudeau agree on consequences for Russia over UkraineTaoiseach and Canadian PM say democracies must unite in opposition to ‘immoral war’Fri Mar 18 2022 - 17:21
‘God love him’: Sympathy for the Taoiseach as Washington trip affected by CovidMicheál Martin had been having the week of his life until disaster struckFri Mar 18 2022 - 15:01
Micheál Martin had a very busy week prior to positive Covid testTaoiseach travelled to Paris and London before St Patrick’s Day visit to White HouseFri Mar 18 2022 - 01:00
Martin ‘feeling good’ and will keep working after positive Covid testTaoiseach accepts he might have to miss EU leaders’ meeting in Brussels next weekThu Mar 17 2022 - 20:43
US senators relaunch move to secure thousands of visas for Irish peopleDemocrat and Republican politicians put forward Bill to revive E3 visa schemeThu Mar 17 2022 - 17:00
US president meeting to go ahead virtually as Taoiseach tests positive for CovidMartin was due to meet Biden in Oval Office for traditional Shamrock ceremonyThu Mar 17 2022 - 00:47
Pace of tech innovation in Ireland fantastic, say Stripe foundersCollison brothers indicate ‘massive optimism for technology and science sector’ in StateWed Mar 16 2022 - 20:10
Under no circumstances can hard border return in Ireland says top US politicianRichard Neal awarded honorary degree by Dublin City UniversityWed Mar 16 2022 - 11:55
Taoiseach to discuss two-way Irish-US migration exchange with BidenMartin will also thank the president for his ‘steadfast’ support for Belfast AgreementTue Mar 15 2022 - 20:30
US senators to propose allowing Irish people to take up surplus visasUp to 5,000 people a year could benefit from E3 visa programme mainly aimed at graduatesTue Mar 15 2022 - 01:00
Biden to discuss Ukraine, Covid and climate with Taoiseach‘Leaders will reaffirm close partnership’ on St Patrick’s Day, says White HouseSun Mar 13 2022 - 23:32
When Irish ties are waning: Our diplomatic struggle in the United StatesIreland still punches above its weight on Capitol Hill, but the fight is becoming harderSat Mar 12 2022 - 05:00
Just how Irish is Joe Biden’s hometown in Pennsylvania?America Letter: 12,000 people will take part in Scranton’s St Patrick’s parade this weekendFri Mar 11 2022 - 20:00
Ireland strongly criticises Russia for ‘disinformation’ campaignIrish ambassador says Russians showed ‘reckless disregard for nuclear safety’Fri Mar 11 2022 - 19:10
US bans imports of Russian vodka, caviar, diamonds under new economic sanctionsJoe Biden says Russia’s most favoured trading nation status will be revokedFri Mar 11 2022 - 16:39
Excise duty on fuel set to be cut to offset sharp price increasesMotorists facing costs of €2 a litre for petrol, diesel on some forecourts amid Ukraine crisisTue Mar 08 2022 - 21:37
Russia summons Irish ambassador in Moscow over truck incident at Dublin embassyVaradkar criticises ‘foolish and unhelpful’ ramming of Russian Embassy gatesTue Mar 08 2022 - 16:02
Ireland likely to be more open to collective defence after Ukraine invasion – CoveneyRussian attack on Ukraine reinforces the need to look at increasing military capacity in Ireland, says MinisterTue Mar 08 2022 - 00:27
US politicians seek Congress support in fight against Troubles amnestyResolution that could be adopted around St Patrick’s Day also in favour of NI protocolSun Mar 06 2022 - 16:47
The Tricolour, Thomas Meagher and forging closer Ireland-America linksAmerica Letter: State legislatures to host Irish events in the run-up to St Patrick’s DayFri Mar 04 2022 - 20:00
Biden warns Russian oligarchs their ‘ill-begotten gains’ will be seizedVladimir Putin ‘badly miscalculated’ by invading Ukraine, says US presidentWed Mar 02 2022 - 07:27
Attack on Ukraine will cost Russia dearly, Biden warnsNew sanctions to limit Russia’s ability to do business in ‘dollars, euro, pounds and yen’Thu Feb 24 2022 - 20:57
Even butterflies are casualties in Texas battle over border controlsConservation centre on Rio Grande forced to close after online attacks by conspiracy theoristsMon Feb 21 2022 - 20:00
Trump’s Texas: ‘I can’t think of anybody I would rather have as president’Trump supporters who attended the Capitol riots have been galvanised into further political actionSat Feb 19 2022 - 06:00
Biden ‘convinced’ Putin has made decision to attack UkraineUS president says invasion could take place in ‘the coming week, the coming days’Fri Feb 18 2022 - 23:19
Biden ‘convinced’ Putin has decided to invade Ukraine, including attack on KyivRussian president to oversee nuclear missile drills as Ukraine tension soarsFri Feb 18 2022 - 22:51
Dealing with the legacy of history at the Capitol in TexasAmerica Letter: Monuments to confederate forces in the Civil War another symbol of division in AmericaFri Feb 18 2022 - 20:00
Russia may stage ‘violent event’ to justify Ukraine invasion, says USKremlin accuses Biden of ‘stoking tension’ as president warns of attack in coming daysFri Feb 18 2022 - 01:00
As inflation bites across the US, low-paid workers feel the squeezeLouisiana is the second poorest state in the union and has no local minimum wage rateTue Feb 15 2022 - 10:00
New Orleans prepares for return of Mardi Gras after hurricane and CovidAmerica Letter: There will be stringent checks on vaccination certs this year, while some parades may be shorterSat Feb 12 2022 - 20:00
At the Pink House: the front line in America’s battle over abortionClinic in Mississippi at centre of supreme court case which could overturn Roe v WadeTue Feb 08 2022 - 01:00
Palin libel case could be catalyst for major change in rules for US mediaAmerica Letter: Former vice-presidential candidate suing New York Times over editorialFri Feb 04 2022 - 20:00
Georgia offers bitter illustration of America’s voting rights divideNew laws to limit voting access at the heart of threat to US democracy, campaigners sayTue Feb 01 2022 - 17:00
Liberals worry US supreme court moving in increasingly conservative directionAmerica Letter: Court already split to 6:3 conservative tilt following Trump presidencySat Jan 29 2022 - 20:00
US in talks with energy producers about alternative gas supplies for EuropeBiden would consider imposing sanctions on Putin if he orders invasion of UkraineWed Jan 26 2022 - 07:30
Ukraine: ‘Total unanimity’ among allies on response to any Russian attack - BidenUS president says western governments preparing to impose ‘massive consequences’ on KremlinTue Jan 25 2022 - 07:18
Biden and Harris vow to defend US abortion rights ‘with every tool we possess’President and vice president issue comments on 49th anniversary of Roe v Wade judgmentSat Jan 22 2022 - 12:32
Trump, conspiracies and the curious case of Ray EppsRepublicans argue the January 6th riots were ‘false flag’ operations by government agentsFri Jan 21 2022 - 20:00
Biden warns any Russian movement into Ukraine would be considered as invasionPresident seeks to clarify earlier remarks about ‘minor incursions’Thu Jan 20 2022 - 17:59
Biden believes Putin will make military move into Ukraine‘It is going to be a disaster for Russia if they further invade’ country, says US presidentThu Jan 20 2022 - 00:04
Biden’s domestic agenda stalls as pressure mounts one year into officeMajor infrastructure plan has passed but voting rights and social reforms are in limboWed Jan 19 2022 - 19:00
Hundreds of millions of Americans to avail of free high-grade face masksDistribution of N95 masks planned for pharmacies, health centres across AmericaWed Jan 19 2022 - 10:00
Trump says ‘real insurrection’ was not Capitol riot but the presidential electionFormer president suggests government agents or informants were involved in storming CapitolSun Jan 16 2022 - 16:02
Biden under pressure as Covid test supplies dry upAmerica Letter: Corporate America beginning to offer testing to staff as a wellness benefitSat Jan 15 2022 - 01:00
Joe Biden backs changing US Senate rules to facilitate passing voting rights reformPresident warns of ‘defining moment’ as he voices support for filibuster reformTue Jan 11 2022 - 22:31
Biden likely to signal willingness to change Senate rules to facilitate voting rights reformsAmendment to filibuster may be on cards in move to overcome restrictions on votingTue Jan 11 2022 - 06:31
Crucial week for Biden as voting reform moves intensifyMichelle Obama spearheads campaign to register a million new voters in the USMon Jan 10 2022 - 17:55
