Abortion becomes political lightning rod in US after Texas enacts strict law
Court’s decision to decline to stop ban raises concerns Roe vs Wade ruling is under threat
Obamacare supporters to appeal striking down of landmark health law
Federal judge’s ruling could deprive 17 million Americans of healthcare coverage
White House bans CNN reporter as Trump sacks Sessions
Acosta has credentials revoked after tense exchange as fears grow over Mueller inquiry
Nancy Pelosi pledges to take constructive approach to Trump
House minority leader dampens hopes Democrats will move to impeach president
US midterms: Control of Congress at stake as polls close
Democrats seek to make gains in House and Senate with governorships also up for grabs
Record turnout expected at US midterms as both sides ‘energised’
Democrats seek to win back control of both houses of Congress as Trump rallies voters
US midterm elections will be an endorsement or repudiation of Trump
A priority of Republican strategists is ensuring the president does not wade into any controversy suggesting a disdain for women
Why the United States’ midterm vote centres on Donald Trump
Republicans say base fired up for November 6th; Democrats equally sure of ‘blue wave’
Humble offices and tech behind Democrats’ $1.4bn war chest
Non-profit organisation ActBlue has become a powerhouse for the party’s fundraising
The Irish Times view on US hacking claims: a shadow campaign
Technology firms have a responsibility to detect and obstruct the election-meddling campaign, and to co-operate better among themselves
US Democrats call for colleague Al Franken’s resignation
Several women accuse Minnesota representative of sexual misconduct in years past
Big Tech can no longer be allowed to police itself
Section 230 of the US Communications and Decency Act (CDA) was crafted in 1996 to allow tech firms exemption from liability for nearly all kinds of illegal content or actions perpetrated by their users
Irish-American fund intervened in US ambassador appointment
A ‘strongly worded’ letter sent from the influential philanthropic group to US Senate
Officer who shot unarmed black teenager named as Darren Wilson
‘No excuse’ for excessive police force, says Obama
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