The Irish Times

Renowned US talk show host Larry King dies aged 87

Breezy interview style made him a popular figure on US television screens for decades

Sun Jan 24 2021 - 17:15

Bitter final chapter in the Mike Pence-Donald Trump relationship

Growing tensions between the pair exploded on the day the mob stormed the Capitol

Thu Jan 14 2021 - 09:34

Maureen Dowd: How did we go from Abraham Lincoln to a Sharknado reject?

Even if Joe Biden wins on Tuesday, it will not be easy to restore what has been lost

Sun Nov 01 2020 - 17:17

Many Republicans dislike Trump but will not pass up supreme court majority opportunity

Analysis: Romney’s intervention disappoints Democrats but his conservative credentials are clear

Wed Sept 23 2020 - 11:15

Why I’ve fallen out of love with American politics

I was once besotted with what went on in Washington DC. Now I find myself out of the loop

Sat Feb 29 2020 - 06:04

To save themselves, Republicans might yet desert Trump

Janan Ganesh: Party’s loyalty cannot be counted on as impeachment calculations change

Wed Oct 02 2019 - 16:00

Democrats back Pelosi for US Congress speaker role

Bill to protect special counsel including Robert Mueller blocked on Senate floor again

Wed Nov 28 2018 - 21:49

Future of several key Trump administration officials in doubt

Surprise Melania Trump criticism puts deputy national security adviser Ricardel at risk

Wed Nov 14 2018 - 20:46

Seven things we’ve learned from the US midterm results

The urban-rural divide remains strong and things look good for the GOP in swing states

Wed Nov 07 2018 - 10:08

Tuning in to the US midterm elections? What to watch for and when

State of play, when to watch, and key battles for Tuesday’s crucial Congress vote

Tue Nov 06 2018 - 01:00

Trump vows to send 15,000 troops to border to face migrants

US president ramps up immigration rhetoric amid spat with Paul Ryan ahead of midterms

Wed Oct 31 2018 - 20:40

Kavanaugh in line for US supreme court confirmation

Susan Collins’s pledge of support should ensure Trump’s nominee has required votes

Fri Oct 05 2018 - 22:00

Hundreds arrested at anti-Kavanaugh protest in Washington

Celebrities Amy Schumer and Emily Ratajkowski among more than 300 arrested

Fri Oct 05 2018 - 10:32

Brett Kavanaugh moves a step closer to US supreme court

Two key Republicans indicate they will support controversial judge’s nomination

Fri Oct 05 2018 - 08:02

FBI report on Brett Kavanaugh nears completion

US Senate expected to receive report by early on Thursday to review

Thu Oct 04 2018 - 08:41

Republican senators condemn Trump’s attack on Blasey Ford

President’s remarks on Kavanaugh sexual assault accuser labelled ‘appalling’

Wed Oct 03 2018 - 22:30

Trump mocks woman who accused Kavanaugh at rally

Christine Blasey Ford’s attorney calls the remarks a ‘vicious, vile and soulless attack’

Wed Oct 03 2018 - 06:39

Donald Trump says it is a ‘scary time’ for young men

US president says women are ‘doing great’ as he praises Brett Kavanaugh

Tue Oct 02 2018 - 19:45

Kavanaugh inquiry must be comprehensive but quick – Trump

FBI investigation into sexual misconduct claims ‘unfair to judge’ if it takes too long

Mon Oct 01 2018 - 21:14

Maureen Dowd: Testimonies, FBI and US’s pretend search for truth

If Republicans had wanted to vet Kavanaugh, Judge would already have been subpoenaed

Mon Oct 01 2018 - 01:00

Kellyanne Conway: ‘I’m a victim of sexual assault’

Trump adviser says Kavanaugh’s confirmation proceedings should not become ‘broader meeting’ of #MeToo movement

Sun Sept 30 2018 - 17:52

Trump orders FBI investigation on Brett Kavanaugh claims

US Senate agrees to delay vote on supreme court nominee over misconduct allegations

Sat Sept 29 2018 - 14:23

Senior law figures urge US Senate to delay Kavanaugh nomination vote

Bar association wants FBI to investigate sexual assault claims by Blasey Ford and other women

Sat Sept 29 2018 - 01:00

Kavanaugh nomination: Senate committee approves Trump nominee

Republican senator Jeff Flake calls for FBI inquiry before final Senate vote on nomination

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 19:43

Four key points from the Brett Kavanaugh hearing

Christine Blasey Ford and supreme court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testify in Washington

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 11:50

Trump praises Kavanaugh as ‘honest’ after dramatic day of hearings

Woman, who has accused Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her at 15, says she feared she would die

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 07:20

Kavanaugh vote expected to go ahead after day of high drama

Supreme court nominee vehemently denies accusations by Christine Blasey Ford

Thu Sept 27 2018 - 22:29

Brett Kavanaugh ‘unequivocally and categorically’ denies sexual assault allegations

Supreme Court nominee follows his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, before US Senate

Thu Sept 27 2018 - 21:25

Kavanaugh accuser agrees to testify before Senate

Committee refused to subpoena friend of Supreme Court nominee who was apparent witness

Sun Sept 23 2018 - 22:06

Brett Kavanaugh accuser willing to testify, says lawyer

Christine Blasey Ford says Trump’s supreme court nominee sexually assaulted her in 1982

Mon Sept 17 2018 - 14:27

Arizona pays tribute to John McCain as he lies in state

Former Republican presidential candidate died from brain cancer on Saturday

Wed Aug 29 2018 - 19:58

Democratic upset sets stage for Florida showdown in midterms

Trump praises results of primaries and says Republicans will ‘make America great again’

Wed Aug 29 2018 - 16:21

Arizona’s changing of Republican guard epitomises Trump-era challenge

Whoever fills McCain and Flake Senate seats will be strong indicator of party’s future

Wed Aug 29 2018 - 01:00

Trump-McCain rift clear as president sends tweet, heads to play golf

Former presidents George W Bush and Barack Obama to speak at senator’s funeral

Mon Aug 27 2018 - 09:08