The Irish Times

US vice-president Kamala Harris tests positive for Covid-19

Ms Harris has not been in close contact with president Joe Biden due to travel schedules

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 20:10

‘A profound shift’: US boosts supply of heavy weapons to Ukraine

Surprisingly effective performance of the Ukrainian military said to be a factor in shift

Sun Apr 24 2022 - 17:29

Eight die and several are injured in latest mass shooting in the US

Gunman opens fire at FedEx centre near Indianapolis airport in Indiana

Fri Apr 16 2021 - 21:12

Biden attempts to tighten gun ownership rules

Gun violence epidemic an ‘international embarrassment’, says president

Thu Apr 08 2021 - 22:30

Washington braced for violence as Congress meets to certify Biden victory

US Wrap: Residents warned to avoid downtown area as pro-Trump protesters gather

Tue Jan 05 2021 - 21:39

Biden to name coronavirus task force and move on cabinet picks

Transition team to step up activity with tackling Covid-19 pandemic seen as a priority

Sun Nov 08 2020 - 21:32

Amy Coney Barrett nears US supreme court after committee approval

Democrats boycott vote and place posters on seats to protest potential healthcare changes

Thu Oct 22 2020 - 19:05

Ireland will not be Brexit ‘collateral damage’, says Coveney in Washington

Minister for Foreign Affairs speaking ahead of key meetings at White House, Capitol Hill

Tue Sept 29 2020 - 17:28

Trump denies knowledge of ‘Russian bounties on US troops’ as criticism mounts

Russian unit offered cash to Taliban for attacks on coalition troops in Afghanistan

Sun Jun 28 2020 - 13:31

‘We will no longer serve rude or impatient customers’ – Dublin butcher

Village Butcher shop in Ranelagh urges customers to be patient

Tue Apr 28 2020 - 17:43

Maureen Dowd: Trump has forced the world to pivot to him

Impeachment process shows Trump the most brutishly powerful Republican of all time

Mon Feb 03 2020 - 01:07

Republican senator blasts Trump administration on Iran

Mike Lee calls briefing on Suleimani killing ‘probably the worst’ he had experienced

Thu Jan 09 2020 - 10:07

Republicans defend Trump after Ukraine phone call details emerge

Impeachment move criticised as key official to testify about whistleblower complaint

Wed Sept 25 2019 - 21:28

Trump to release Ukrainian call transcript as controversy grows

US president under fire over call to Kiev amid claims aid was withheld as bargaining chip

Tue Sept 24 2019 - 21:17

Bluedrop Medical raises €1.2m in seed fund for diabetes device

Galway-based medtech start-up has secured €3.7 million in investment so far this year

Thu Sept 19 2019 - 03:18

US boosts Balkan role and calls for historic Serbia-Kosovo pact

‘Both sides should lose’ something in the recognition deal, says Serbian president

Fri Sept 06 2019 - 17:23

US mass shootings: tentative signs of gun control co-operation

Trump speaking to senators from both parties to gauge support for possible measures

Wed Aug 14 2019 - 20:31

Yemen knocked back 20 years by ravages of war, UN claims

‘Human development has not just been interrupted. It has been reversed’

Tue May 07 2019 - 19:05

Pelosi offers partial defence of Biden over ‘inappropriate touching’

House speaker says claims against former US vice-president not ‘disqualifying’ but he should apologise

Tue Apr 02 2019 - 19:59

‘No chance’ of US deal if Brexit leads to hard border

Connecticut Democrat Chris Murphy says UK ‘cannot compromise sanctity’ of peace

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 20:11

US plan to end nuclear treaty with Russia sparks new arms race fears

Critics note that suspension will leave US free to begin developing its own weapons

Sat Feb 02 2019 - 01:00

Trauma of Trump presidency has focused Democratic minds

US Politics: Donald Trump has forced the Democrats to stand up for American power

Thu Dec 27 2018 - 15:10

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

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

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 21:21

Trump to name new chief of staff amid revelations

Mueller scrutiny mounts over ties to Russia and possible campaign finance violations

Sun Dec 09 2018 - 18:44

Prospects grow for Yemen talks in Sweden next week

US Senate advances measure to cut support for Saudi-led coalition, in rebuke to Trump

Thu Nov 29 2018 - 20:07

NRA chief lashes Democrats for ‘exploiting’ Florida massacre

Gun rights figurehead: ‘They hate the Second Amendment, they hate individual freedom’

Thu Feb 22 2018 - 20:07

Trump backs better system of background checks after shooting

Florida school massacre has reignited recurring debate about gun control in the US

Mon Feb 19 2018 - 17:30

‘This happens nowhere else other than the United States’

Analysis: Shooting is deadliest since Sandy Hook but is the eighth in a US school this year

Thu Feb 15 2018 - 07:52

Howard Dean eyes youthful grassroots for Democratic Party resurgence

Former candidate sees younger Democrats beating ‘rogue’ Trump and Republicans

Sun Feb 11 2018 - 21:05

Gun shows and mass shootings: the problem with America’s arms laws

In Sutherland Springs the right to bear arms is a creed as strong as the Baptist faith. But is last weekend’s massacre causing residents to think again?

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 06:00

Las Vegas massacre reignites debate over gun control

Killer carried 23 weapons to hotel room before opening fire and killing 59 concertgoers

Wed Oct 04 2017 - 01:00

Bird expert loses bid to halt motorway through Heaney landscape

Chris Murphy argues motorway near Mossbawn, Co Derry would damage swan habitat

Tue Sept 19 2017 - 11:44

Trump says ‘talking not the answer’ to North Korea crisis

US leader accused of ‘most dangerous, irresponsible tweet’ of his presidency

Wed Aug 30 2017 - 18:40

US to make arms deal ‘worth $110bn’ with Saudi Arabia

Middle Eastern ally to purchase ships, munitions and equipment from military

Sat May 20 2017 - 10:57