Parade of loyalists is Trump’s first show of force to US Senate Republicans, who will be under immense pressure to confirm his nominees – or sidestep that process altogether
Trump’s party set to control both house of Congress, according CNN and NBC
For almost a decade, he has loudly proclaimed a number of core policy goals. Now he has the opportunity to radically remake Washington
Majority in House of Representatives would produce full sweep of power in Congress
Democrats have a reasonable chance of regaining the House of Representatives but face an uphill battle to hold on to their Senate majority
Ciarán and Orlaith Staunton, who have campaigned tirelessly to raise awareness of sepsis, met senate majority leader Chuck Schumer on Capitol Hill
Prospect of shutdown grew on Friday as Republicans and Democrats battled over Bill amendments
Vote partially resolves a bitter, months-long battle over government spending
Senator (82) froze up twice last year while speaking in public, raising questions about ability to carry out role
Trump had pressed Republicans to reject any compromise while making tight immigration controls a feature of his campaign to defeat Biden
Five big tech leaders appeared before the US Senate this week, but it remains to be seen whether anything of substance emerges
In subtle shift in messaging, Biden says US will continue to provide crucial weapons and equipment ‘as long as we can’
President Joe Biden calls the move by Republicans ‘stunning’ and dangerous
Democrat believed in government as a force for good but has died at 90 watching US politics coming off the rails
President Joe Biden signs bill to keep agencies open
House speaker said:’ We’re going to do our job. We’re going to be adults in the room. And we’re going to keep government open’
Business owners are watching the impasse in Congress with a familiar sense of dread
Death of pioneer for women in US politics leaves Democrats with majority of one in Senate
Donald Clarke: If senators can dress like members of Limp Bizkit then the chaps serving them coffee should be allowed to do the same
US senator charged with accepting bribes including gold bars, in exchange for favours
Even the rain is ‘nice for us coming from the desert’, one Las Vegas-based follower of the Fighting Irish said
Delegation including state and national legislators will meet Martin and McGrath on Friday
Minority leader’s health scare sparks debate as 80-year-old Joe Biden campaigns for second term
US government could run out of money by beginning of June if debt ceiling not lifted
Martin Wolf: The depth of disagreement in the country makes it concievable
US president identifies as Irish in America but he visits Ireland as an American, a foreigner, albeit one with close ties of affection
Biden’s repeated calls for a ban on assault weapons opposed by Republicans in Congress
Diaspora links have stood test of time and Irish Americans remain rightly proud of role they played in Belfast Agreement
Stephen Collins: Intensely proud of his Irish roots, US president has a string of political and economic victories - whether the electorate recognises it or not
President Joe Biden has kicked off his campaign for a second term in 2024 with a robust performance - it remains to be seen whether it gives a lift to his poll ratings
Fears US government could run out of money to pay its bills later in the year if no agreement reached to permit additional borrowing
America Letter: Limiting the time politicians can serve in Congress would require a change to constitution
Changes include allowing a single legislator to call for new speaker’s removal at any time
I admit it: Like many liberals taking some pleasure in the American right's self-destruction
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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