Powell confirmed by Senate for second term as Fed chair
Incumbent had been renominated by Biden late last year
Incumbent had been renominated by Biden late last year
William Barr also describes rejecting electoral fraud claims in Oval Office meeting
This demonic little man has been watching too many episodes of The Americans
Sligo native made quite the mark on New York among the rich and famous
General who became first black US secretary of state made faulty claims about Hussein’s weapons
Former US president remains at California hospital ‘for continuous monitoring’
At 96 and 93, they say never going to bed angry is key to sustaining a relationship
America Letter: Bush jnr’s new book about immigrants is his latest rehabilitation effort
96-year-old former president has been snubbed by his Demoratic successors – until now
Cher among those to pay tribute after death of Moonstruck and Tales of the City star
The party’s pervasive presence in the US has long been a challenge for Irish governments
US Politics: The West needs a success story for its own morale as much as its outward reputation
Questions over suitability of Lloyd Austin, who would be first African-American in role
Head-to-head debate between the two presidential candidates a very different affair this time
Donald Trump’s nominee personifies a rising Christian conservative legal movement
Shifting demographics and growing anti-Trump factor have spurred Democrats’ hopes
US Politics: Democratic candidate knows that voters prioritise the economy and healthcare over all else
The government proposal would allow shower heads to boost water pressure
US Politics: Democratic candidate could be the most radical US president in decades
US Politics: Absence of dissenting voices on issue of momentous importance is unnerving
Maureen Dowd: Occupant of the White House is badly out of step with US national psyche
London Letter: Reactions to Labour leader’s virtual town hall meetings will worry Tories
Congressman’s arrival in the race could influence the outcome of November’s election
Janan Ganesh: Little was expected from US president Harry Truman but he proved a surprise
‘Neutron Jack’ built company into one of the biggest in the world
An unfettered Trump, playing out his own movie script, setting a torch to Washington
Creaking services and fears about China led to suggestion to nationalise European firms
US Politics: The fall of the Berlin Wall left US citizens free to argue amongst themselves
America Letter: A Sunday service in Washington offers food for thought on life in the US
America Letter: He scored a victory with Darroch but on other matters this lack of strategic thinking can be damaging
Independent candidate won 19 per cent of the vote in 1992 US presidential election
President’s self-serving plans to hijack Independence Day party sucks the fun out of it
Weary Americans could well see the insider as a perfect escape from four years of drama
Decades of federal ‘gridlock’ mean US is way behind on commitments, report reveals
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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