Democrats introduce article of impeachment against Donald TrumpResolution accuses president of inciting insurrection before storming of US CapitolMon Jan 11 2021 - 16:58
Democrats poised to begin impeachment of TrumpPresident will be first in US history to be impeached twice as outrage over riots growsMon Jan 11 2021 - 01:00
Suspects in Capitol riot arrested across the USPolice, fire departments investigate claims that off-duty officers were involved in protestSun Jan 10 2021 - 22:28
Mood in Washington morphs from shock to anger following Capitol riotCalm after the storm brings demands for answers from law enforcement, Republicans and TrumpSun Jan 10 2021 - 17:30
What the Capitol riots mean for Biden, Trump and the United StatesJoe Biden’s immediate task as president will be to unify a nation riven in twoSat Jan 09 2021 - 06:00
Twitter suspends Donald Trump’s account permanentlyUnprecedented move made by social network ‘due to the risk of further incitement of violence’Sat Jan 09 2021 - 00:34
Biden’s message of unity has never seemed so relevantAmerica Letter: The destructive end to Trump’s presidency may act as a catalyst for Republicans to work with DemocratsFri Jan 08 2021 - 22:24
Democrats poised to impeach Trump again for role in inciting Capitol riotsOutgoing president says will not attend Joe Biden’s inauguration on January 20thFri Jan 08 2021 - 21:49
Trump commits to orderly transition of power as calls mount for his removalPolice officer dies to due injuries sustained during Trump supporters’ assault on CapitolFri Jan 08 2021 - 06:54
Democrats intensify calls for Trump’s removal from officePelosi urges Pence to invoke 25th amendment after Trump supporters stormed US CapitolThu Jan 07 2021 - 22:39
Riots and the US Capitol overrun: the day that shook AmericaWednesday’s events started with protests and ended with calls to remove the presidentThu Jan 07 2021 - 21:35
Washington riots put focus on policing shortcomingsEase with which mob broke into Capitol building casts doubt on adequacy of securityThu Jan 07 2021 - 19:00
Trump appointee Mick Mulvaney resigns as Northern Ireland envoyPolitician among first of high-profile Republicans to break ties with the White HouseThu Jan 07 2021 - 13:56
Four dead after Donald Trump’s supporters storm US CapitolCongress reconvenes after chaotic scenes to certify Democrat Joe Biden’s election victoryThu Jan 07 2021 - 07:30
Capitol Hill riots mark how far American democracy has fallen under TrumpAnalysis: President gives impression of an autocratic leader out of touch with realityThu Jan 07 2021 - 07:15
Chaos marks end of Trump presidency as mob descends on CapitolDay of acrimony, violence and fear as Trump supporters storm heart of US democracyWed Jan 06 2021 - 22:55
Democrats take control of US Senate after double win in GeorgiaVictory in crucial run-off elections a huge boost to Joe Biden as he prepares to assume presidencyWed Jan 06 2021 - 21:45
Democrats gain control of US senate after winning two seats in GeorgiaRaphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff declared victors making it easier for Biden to achieve policy goalsWed Jan 06 2021 - 21:40
Trump increases pressure on Pence to act against presidential election resultsCongressional session to certify outcome of November vote set to descend into stand-offTue Jan 05 2021 - 21:57
Washington braced for violence as Congress meets to certify Biden victoryUS Wrap: Residents warned to avoid downtown area as pro-Trump protesters gatherTue Jan 05 2021 - 21:39
US election results: What to expect at Wednesday’s meeting of CongressSome Republicans may lodge objections at session to confirm officially next presidentTue Jan 05 2021 - 19:24
Donald Trump says he will ‘fight like hell’ to stay in the White HouseUS president holds ‘victory rally’ in Georgia ahead of crucial run-off Senate electionsTue Jan 05 2021 - 12:44
Fear in Washington as Trump presidency enters its final weeksEven if Trump’s worst instincts are kept in check, the GOP is in a dangerous placeTue Jan 05 2021 - 05:20
Trump doubles down on his false claims of election misconductOfficials in Georgia accuse president of undermining faith in US election systemMon Jan 04 2021 - 21:41
Mike Pence warns ‘stakes have never been higher’ in Georgia Senate racesJoe Biden campaigns with Democratic candidates in state’s crucial run-off electionsMon Jan 04 2021 - 21:01
Nancy Pelosi elected Speaker of the House of Representatives for fourth timeNew speaker presiding over much-reduced Democratic majority after electionsSun Jan 03 2021 - 22:25
Trump pressed Georgia official to ‘find’ votes, recording revealsWashington Post report shows president pressuring state official to overturn election resultSun Jan 03 2021 - 21:13
Biden and Trump to campaign in Georgia ahead of crucial Senate run-offsRepublicans need to win only one of two races on Tuesday to secure Senate majoritySun Jan 03 2021 - 20:27
Ireland aiming to be peacemaker on UN Security CouncilState will try to be honest broker during its two-year term, Ambassador to UN saysSat Jan 02 2021 - 01:00
Trump will not go quietly, and is unlikely to fade from public viewWhile the outgoing president may be free to peddle the baseless theory the election was ‘rigged’, he will not be able to escape legal scrutinySat Dec 26 2020 - 01:00
Washington is a shadow of its former self after 10 months of Covid-19America Letter: US capital waits to greet President Biden amid a particularly tough yearFri Dec 18 2020 - 20:00
Pence and his wife are vaccinated live on TVVice-president claims the US is ‘rounding the corner’ on Covid despite rising infection ratesFri Dec 18 2020 - 19:07
Trump attack on McConnell signals growing distance from partyMcConnell congratulates Biden on winning, president tweets ‘too soon to give up’Wed Dec 16 2020 - 21:07
Biden and Harris should receive Covid-19 vaccine as soon as possible, says FauciUS president-elect indicates he will take vaccine publiclyTue Dec 15 2020 - 20:55
Trump has plenty of reasons to be thankful to William BarrAttorney general’s departure no surprise as attention turns to Joe Biden’s AG pickTue Dec 15 2020 - 19:30
Mitch McConnell congratulates Joe Biden on US election victorySenate leader and senior Republicans break with Trump after electoral college confirms resultTue Dec 15 2020 - 17:12
Biden affirmed as US president by electoral collegeCollege electors convened on Monday amid rancour over election resultMon Dec 14 2020 - 23:24
Biden urges Congress to approve Covid relief packageInvestigators in New York reported to have stepped up their inquiry into Trump tax affairsFri Dec 11 2020 - 21:51
Attacks on the US election system orchestrated by Trump escalatesAmerica Letter: Texas files lawsuit with supreme court claiming unlawful electionsFri Dec 11 2020 - 20:00
US Food and Drug Administration set to grant emergency approval for Pfizer vaccineDaily deaths from coronavirus continue to breach 3,000 mark in USFri Dec 11 2020 - 19:38
Brexit: Taoiseach appeals for compromise to secure trade dealDespite pessimism, Irish Government sources believe agreement is still possibleFri Dec 11 2020 - 01:02
US passes new Covid-19 milestone with 3,000 deaths in one dayFood and Drug Administration holds key meeting to consider approving Pfizer vaccineThu Dec 10 2020 - 22:41
Trade deal with EU a priority over UK, says Democratic senatorChris Murphy tells Washington Ireland Programme event of ‘bipartisan’ view on NorthThu Dec 10 2020 - 22:32
Hunter Biden facing federal investigation over his taxesUS president-elect’s son has long been target of Donald Trump and his alliesWed Dec 09 2020 - 23:45
Facebook should be forced to divest itself of Instagram and WhatsApp, US lawsuits sayCompany accused of abusing market power in social networking sphere to crush competitorsWed Dec 09 2020 - 22:15
US considers Pfizer vaccine approval as Covid-19 deaths, infections soarCanada approved jab with the first doses expected to arrive in the country next weekWed Dec 09 2020 - 21:07
Biden defends choice of Lloyd Austin to lead the PentagonPresident-elect addresses concerns department would not be led by a civilianWed Dec 09 2020 - 21:03
Trump continues to claim he won election at campaign rally in GeorgiaRepublicans concerned attacks on election system will discourage voting in Senate run-offSun Dec 06 2020 - 22:05
Fauci warns of post-Thanksgiving surge in Covid casesDiseases expert apologises for comments about UK’s approval of Pfizer vaccine, saying he did not mean to imply it had rushed the processFri Dec 04 2020 - 22:16
Trump’s grip on Republican party not loosening any time soonAmerica Letter: Most Republicans in Congress will still not refer to Joe Biden as president-electFri Dec 04 2020 - 20:00
