Prominent Trump critic looks set to fall prey to party still in thrall to former president

Congressional hearing on Belfast Agreement told of issues still facing North

Former US president was denied access to his account after Capitol riots in January

Biden signals plan to vaccinate teenagers and focus on rural areas with mobile clinics

Former ambassador to UN pays tribute to Kamala Harris as she takes oath of office

Former US president continues to allege voter fraud in election won by Joe Biden

An array of new policy initiatives could have profound implications for the US economy

Republican legislature latest to make polls more secure in wake of Trump’s fraud claims

America Letter: Census results shape how electoral college votes are allocated in presidential elections

Authorities examine whether lawyer illegally lobbied Trump administration in 2019

American Families Plan proposes extra state support for childcare and education

False stories involving Kamala Harris, and Biden’s climate plan, travelled far and wide

President also expected to outline second part of his infrastructure plan, and to address foreign policy issues

State officials receive over 1.6m petition signatures – enough to trigger a new ballot

Exports will not begin immediately as there are ‘zero doses’ available, White House says

America Letter: The scale of the challenge to reform the criminal justice system is huge

US president to attend G7 in England and Nato summit in Brussels on first overseas trip

Wright was shot by police officer after he was pulled over in Minneapolis on April 11th

Move on anniversary of killing of estimated 1.5m civilians indicative of strained Turkey relations

Justice department to determine if pattern of excessive use of force exists

Police officer who killed 16-year-old girl in Ohio is put on administrative leave

Anxiety and fears subside as people pay their respects at George Floyd murder site

With blue wall of silence broken in George Floyd trial, Biden calls for ‘real change’

Biden calls for new legislation on police reform, says verdict is ‘step forward’ for US

The African-American man’s death at the knee of Derek Chauvin had a profound impact

Cheers erupt outside courthouse in Minneapolis after verdict in case that gripped nation

Ex-police officer could face up to 40 years in jail if convicted of George Floyd murder

Verdict in George Floyd death due this week as protests over Daunte Wright killing continue

The police killing of Daunte Wright in the city where George Floyd was killed has shocked America

China tops the agenda of bilateral meeting with Yoshihide Suga in Washington

Gunman opens fire at FedEx centre near Indianapolis airport in Indiana

Mexico to Meath cunning plan to beat US travel ban fell apart when I got virus

Kimberly Potter (48) shot and killed man after he was pulled over for a traffic offence in Minneapolis

Protests continue in Minneapolis as Kimberly Potter charged with manslaughter

Protests continue in Minneapolis after shooting of 20-year-old black man

Decision to charge police officer over fatal shooting could be taken on Wednesday

US Wrap: Father rejects explanation that officer accidentally used gun instead of taser

Violent scenes all too familiar as protests continue over shooting of Daunte Wright

Officers use tear gas and stun guns as protesters throw bricks and water bottles

US Wrap: Minneapolis braced for more unrest as Derek Chauvin trial continues nearby

Transportation secretary supports reversing corporate tax cuts to fund spending package

Campaigners vow to appeal result, amid accusations of voter intimidation at Alabama centre

Another night of violence in Northern Ireland sees a further 19 police officers injured and two arrests

Father and daughter appealed conviction for murder of Irish man Jason Corbett in US

Gun violence epidemic an ‘international embarrassment’, says president

Expert witness Martin Tobin says Floyd was unable to breathe as a result of police officers’ actions

Northern Ireland Executive calls for end to ‘deplorable’ street violence

Judge sets $200,000 bond as lawyers decline to comment on reports of plea bargain

Killers of Limerick man Jason Corbett set for hearing amid plea deal negotiations

Rollout continues apace as around 3 million vaccines are being administered each day nationally

Victim’s sister says district attorney plans to proceed with retrial of Limerick man’s killing

Suzanne Lynch flies high on Air Force Two with the US vice-president

US to follow $1.9tn coronavirus package with $3tn-plus support for roads, rail and energy

Lawyers argue ‘excessive’ force was used as ex-officer’s trial begins in Minneapolis

America Letter: US due to withdraw its remaining troops from region on May 1st

President announces plan for 200m vaccine shots in first 100 days at first press conference

Administration struggles to cope as over 100,000 migrants apprehended in February alone at border

US Wrap: Vice-president says legislation will have more impact than executive orders

Meeting comes as US rebuffs calls from Brussels to share its AstraZeneca vaccines

Man charged with 10 counts of murder after opening fire in supermarket in Colorado

Clinical trial results push AstraZeneca closer to FDA approval amid fears of cases growing

Mass shootings prompt national conversation about racism against Asian-American community

America Letter: Despite US affection for Ireland, Britain remains close partner

Antony Blinken and Chinese counterparts have tense exchange days after Biden-Putin spat

Pessimism expressed on key metrics of hospitalisations, vaccinations and cases

Some 4 million AstraZeneca doses EU sought expected to go to US neighbours

Covid-19 vaccine supply and Northern Ireland discussed during virtual bilateral meeting

Events suggest an interest on the part of the first female vice-president in Northern Ireland affairs

Taoiseach tells US vice-president that her election ‘has written history at many levels’

Letitia James announces ‘thorough review’ of proposed sale of Fifth Avenue property

US president tells Taoiseach of ‘deep affection that we Americans have for Ireland and the people of Ireland’

NI First Minister and deputy to have virtual meeting with US vice-president

US Senate introduces resolution to support Belfast Agreement calling for ‘full implementation’

Biden seeks to retain focus on vaccine rollout and relief plan despite Republican criticism

Martin stressed importance of reconciliation ahead of meeting Biden on Wednesday

Government to await outcome of EMA investigation before deciding on future use of vaccine

Series of 78 country-specific ‘virtual receptions’ will be held, department says

Taoiseach tells CBS television show of reluctance to ‘pre-empt’ talks with president

Taoiseach to thank US president ‘for the US’s support for the Good Friday Agreement’

The party’s pervasive presence in the US has long been a challenge for Irish governments

Richard Neal condemns decision to extend grace period for customs checks between NI and Britain

New Covid package brings to $4 trillion the amount the US has spent on shoring up its economy since pandemic began a year ago

America Letter: As Covid-19 vaccine rollout accelerates, who will get America’s spare doses?

Leading Democrats call for New York governor to quit over sexual harassment claims

Move shows Capitol Hill supports peace process and opposes anything threatening it

Focus on foreign policy issues as US president signs into law the American Rescue Plan

Big win for administration as US president announces additional 100m J&J vaccines

Varadkar says SF an ‘obstacle’ to unity after group took out border poll ads in US papers

New York Times and Washington Post will carry half-page ads organised by party

This follows Britain announcing intention to extend grace period for post-Brexit checks on goods entering the North from Britain

Congressional approval of plan would mark a significant achievement for president

Jury selection begins for one of the highest-profile trials in the USA in recent years

Over a year after pandemic hit, US is beginning to see light at end of the tunnel

Military junta steps up crackdown against those protesting against February 1st coup

America Letter: Comeback speech by former president includes new front for attack

Influx leads to reopening of a facility in Texas used by the Trump administration

Boost for Kerrygold and Baileys as US tariffs lifted

Former Irish ambassador spent last 20 years in uptown apartment with stunning city views