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Michael Cohen arrives at federal court in New York, US, on Wednesday. Photographer: Peter Foley/Bloomberg Michael Cohen sentenced to three years for hush money payments during Trump campaign

Lawyer says his loyalty to US president meant he felt obliged to cover up ‘dirty deeds’

Trump threatens government shutdown over border wall Trump threatens government shutdown over border wall

US president clashes with Democrat leaders as he demands $5bn promised barrier with Mexico

Accused Russian agent Butina expected to plead guilty over NRA infiltration Accused Russian agent Butina expected to plead guilty over NRA infiltration

Prosecutors accuse her of working with Russian official and US citizens to try infiltrate NRA

Trump still seeking chief of staff as Nick Ayers rules himself out Trump still seeking chief of staff as Nick Ayers rules himself out

Position unfilled as Mueller investigation into Russian interference looks set to end

Trump in depth

‘Tired of the abuse’: the illegal immigrant who makes Donald Trump’s bed ‘Tired of the abuse’: the illegal immigrant who makes Donald Trump’s bed

Victorina Morales used false documents to secure job at Trump golf club in New Jersey

It’s healthcare, stupid: Democrat strategy paid off in midterms It’s healthcare, stupid: Democrat strategy paid off in midterms

New members of Congress arrive, as another Democrat wins Senate seat

Trump 2020: Midterms, schmidterms. The presidential race starts here Trump 2020: Midterms, schmidterms. The presidential race starts here

Washington’s balance of power is changing, and neither party can rest on its laurels

My ringside view of Donald Trump’s latest attack on the media My ringside view of Donald Trump’s latest attack on the media

When the president roared at CNN’s Jim Acosta on Wednesday the room froze

Columns

Suzanne Lynch Suzanne Lynch - Washington Correspondent

Bush funeral raises questions about 2020 election

Janan Ganesh Janan Ganesh -

Trump has ditched pretence around American exceptionalism

Maureen Dowd Maureen Dowd -

Maureen Dowd: We are in a war over what kind of America we want

Suzanne Lynch Suzanne Lynch - Washington Correspondent

America Letter: Higher voter turnout boding well for Democrats

More Trump

Trump still seeking chief of staff as Nick Ayers rules himself out

Trump still seeking chief of staff as Nick Ayers rules himself out Position unfilled as Mueller investigation into Russian interference looks set to end

Chief of staff John Kelly latest Trump aide to exit White House

Chief of staff John Kelly latest Trump aide to exit White House Nick Ayers set to replace departing chief as president pursues campaign savvy operative

Bush funeral raises questions about 2020 election

Bush funeral raises questions about 2020 election America Letter: Democrats are still no closer to deciding who should take on Trump

Trump nominates William Barr as attorney general

Trump nominates William Barr as attorney general US president also selects state department spokeswoman Heather Nauert as UN envoy

‘Tired of the abuse’: the illegal immigrant who makes Donald Trump’s bed

‘Tired of the abuse’: the illegal immigrant who makes Donald Trump’s bed Victorina Morales used false documents to secure job at Trump golf club in New Jersey

Mueller investigators poised to file papers on Manafort deal’s derailing

Mueller investigators poised to file papers on Manafort deal’s derailing Michael Cohen memo likely to illuminate his co-operation with Russian contacts inquiry

Mueller recommends no prison time for former Trump aide Flynn

Mueller recommends no prison time for former Trump aide Flynn Former national security adviser helped investigations into Russian election interference

US senators blast Saudi crown prince over death of Jamal Khashoggi

US senators blast Saudi crown prince over death of Jamal Khashoggi Several senators believe Mohammed bin Salman responsible for journalist’s murder

Markets rally but questions remain on specifics of US-China trade truce

Markets rally but questions remain on specifics of US-China trade truce Recent US, Mexico and Canada deal still needs to be ratified by national parliaments

China-US trade war: Trump and Xi agree 90-day truce on new tariffs

China-US trade war: Trump and Xi agree 90-day truce on new tariffs Trump hails meeting as ‘amazing and productive’ with ‘unlimited possibilities for both’

Trump and Saudi crown prince meet on sidelines of G20 summit

Trump and Saudi crown prince meet on sidelines of G20 summit Russian president Putin high fives prince but other leaders still outraged over Khashoggi murder

G20 summit: US, Mexico and Canada sign new trade deal

G20 summit: US, Mexico and Canada sign new trade deal Deal is meant to replace 24-year-old NAFTA agreement which Trump says is a ‘disaster’

Former Trump lawyer Cohen admits lying to Congress

Former Trump lawyer Cohen admits lying to Congress Talks about a Trump hotel in Moscow continued into 2016 campaign, says Cohen

Former Trump lawyer Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress

Former Trump lawyer Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress False statements relate to congressional investigations into Russian co-operation

US Senate advances measure to cut support for Saudi forces in Yemen

US Senate advances measure to cut support for Saudi forces in Yemen Bipartisan vote in wake of Khashoggi killing defies stance held by Trump administration

Trump has ditched pretence around American exceptionalism

Trump has ditched pretence around American exceptionalism US Politics: President has replaced rhetoric with US naked interest-driven statecraft

Democrats back Pelosi for US Congress speaker role

Democrats back Pelosi for US Congress speaker role Bill to protect special counsel including Robert Mueller blocked on Senate floor again

Former US envoy to Ireland rails against ‘troubling’ Trump

Former US envoy to Ireland rails against ‘troubling’ Trump Kevin O’Malley condemns ‘schoolyard bully’ president in hard-hitting Dublin speech

Manafort dismisses Assange meeting claims as ‘totally false’

Manafort dismisses Assange meeting claims as ‘totally false’ Trump labels former FBI director Mueller as ‘a conflicted prosecutor gone rogue’

Paul Manafort accused of lying to US special counsel

Paul Manafort accused of lying to US special counsel Dissolution of Manafort’s plea deal means Mueller inquiry loses witness with Russia ties

Trump defends use of tear gas at border crossing

Trump defends use of tear gas at border crossing US Wrap: President calls on Mexico to deport migrants and urges Congress to fund wall

Maureen Dowd: We are in a war over what kind of America we want

Maureen Dowd: We are in a war over what kind of America we want Trump’s genius for hate and division has driven us into a canyon that won’t be easy to exit

Mexico to deport 500 migrants who tried to ‘violently’ cross US border

Mexico to deport 500 migrants who tried to ‘violently’ cross US border Border officers used gas canisters to disperse crowds at the crossing

Trump to support ‘public hanging’ Republican in Mississippi

Trump to support ‘public hanging’ Republican in Mississippi Cindy Hyde-Smith still fighting for Senate as race went to run-off over requisite votes

America Letter: Higher voter turnout boding well for Democrats

America Letter: Higher voter turnout boding well for Democrats Despite structural advantages in some states, shifting demographics will help party in time

Congress to investigate relationship between US and Saudi Arabia

Congress to investigate relationship between US and Saudi Arabia Intelligence committee to examine US agencies’ assessment of murder of journalist

Trump hits back after rebuke from US chief justice

Trump hits back after rebuke from US chief justice President’s criticism of judge who ruled against immigration order leads to intervention

US chief justice rebukes Trump over ‘Obama judge’ comment

US chief justice rebukes Trump over ‘Obama judge’ comment Roberts defends judiciary following president’s criticism of ruling on illegal immigrants

Trump under fire over ‘America first’ human rights policy

Trump under fire over ‘America first’ human rights policy US president rejects calls for a tougher response to Saudi murder of Jamal Khashoggi

Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing

Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing US president repeats Saudi claim that murdered journalist was ‘enemy of the state’

Ivanka Trump used personal email for government business

Ivanka Trump used personal email for government business Hypocrisy accusations as similar Clinton error saw Donald Trump urge chants of ‘lock her up’

White House restores CNN reporter’s press credentials

White House restores CNN reporter’s press credentials Trump administration backs down in dispute over Jim Acosta’s questioning of president

Republicans extend Senate majority with Florida win

Republicans extend Senate majority with Florida win State’s recounts extended the drama of this month’s midterm elections

Khashoggi killing: Trump unwilling to hear ‘terrible tape’

Khashoggi killing: Trump unwilling to hear ‘terrible tape’ US president declines opportunity ‘to hear the tape, no reason for me to hear the tape’

Full report on Khashoggi killing in the next two days, says Trump

Full report on Khashoggi killing in the next two days, says Trump Earlier reports said CIA concluded the Saudi Crown Prince ordered killing of journalist

Trump administration ordered to return CNN reporter’s credentials

Trump administration ordered to return CNN reporter’s credentials US judge rules Jim Acosta should be allowed back to White House pending law suit

Trump claims voters disguise themselves illegally in Florida

Trump claims voters disguise themselves illegally in Florida US president said people wear disguises to vote in the state, offers no evidence

Future of several key Trump administration officials in doubt

Future of several key Trump administration officials in doubt Surprise Melania Trump criticism puts deputy national security adviser Ricardel at risk

Migrants from caravan to US reach Mexican border city

Migrants from caravan to US reach Mexican border city Breakaway group of LGBT+ migrants arrive in Tijuana to a hostile reception

Melania Trump calls for dismissal of senior government aide

Melania Trump calls for dismissal of senior government aide US first lady clashed with national security adviser Mira Ricardel

Tweets by realDonaldTrump

The Irish Times View

Irish Times view on the rise of China as a superpower

Scale, ambition of achievement is astonishing and contest with US will shape global politics

The Irish Times view on the Mueller investigation: End of Sessions

Now it is the turn of Matthew Whitaker to recuse himself

The Irish Times view on the US supreme court: falling to new depths

Those Republican senators who still possess a moral compass must stand up

Videos

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