The Irish Times

George Floyd’s family meet Joe Biden on the anniversary of his death

Relative’s of black man killed by police officer call for ‘meaningful’ legislation reform

Tue May 25 2021 - 21:51

Biden to meet with George Floyd family on anniversary of his murder

US president misses self-imposed deadline for police reform to address racial injustice

Tue May 25 2021 - 08:21

Trump’s lawyers say claim he encouraged violence ‘a monstrous lie’

Senators pave way for final vote in impeachment trial as early as Saturday

Fri Feb 12 2021 - 21:40

Healthcare part of US election dominated by Trump

America Letter: Reshaping judiciary one of few promises kept by incumbent president

Fri Oct 16 2020 - 20:00

Suzanne Lynch’s US Election Diary: Voters queue up amid worrying sign for Trump in key state

New poll puts Joe Biden seven points ahead of Donald Trump in Georgia

Thu Oct 15 2020 - 08:50

Kamala Harris’s policy vagueness could yet be a drawback

Peculiarly blank canvas of Joe Biden’s running mate may be opportunity for Trump

Thu Aug 13 2020 - 17:34

Kamala Harris: A trailblazing ‘fearless fighter for the little guy’

Joe Biden’s running mate known for tough questioning of Trump administration officials

Wed Aug 12 2020 - 14:49

Biden has poll lead on Sanders in Michigan ahead of ‘Super Tuesday 2’

African-Americans and suburbanites among those expected to back former vice-president

Tue Mar 10 2020 - 01:00

Warren and Sanders clash puts gender in the spotlight

Iowa debate adds further tension to tight race for Democratic presidential nomination

Wed Jan 15 2020 - 19:42

US House votes to send Trump impeachment charges to Senate

Lawmakers vote 228 to 193 to give Senate task of putting president on trial next week

Wed Jan 15 2020 - 19:29

Democrat Cory Booker drops out of 2020 presidential race

African-American senator who bemoaned lack of diversity in field failed to energise voters

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 17:49

Simmering tensions break out into open in Democratic debate

America Letter: Targeting of Pete Buttigieg underlines his status as the one to watch

Fri Dec 20 2019 - 16:44

Buttigieg and Biden show the US political centre still holds

US Politics: Left’s takeover of Democratic party is slower and patchier than anticipated

Wed Dec 04 2019 - 16:30

Kamala Harris drops out of US presidential race

Democratic senator from California ‘lacks the financial resources’ to continue White House bid

Tue Dec 03 2019 - 19:21

Why my brother – and millions of others – are sticking with Trump

‘I’ve been pleasantly surprised that Trump has done exactly what he promised’

Sun Dec 01 2019 - 16:28

Democratic debate: Pete Buttigieg targeted by primary rivals

South Bend, Indiana mayor on backfoot after joining front runners for presidential ticket

Thu Nov 21 2019 - 09:26

US presidential race suddenly interesting as Democratic front runners emerge

Clutch of candidates opens up questions for the party about its identity and future

Tue Nov 05 2019 - 01:00

Pete Buttigieg: Young Democratic candidate defying categorisation

The gay, Christian mayor of South Bend, Indiana is widening his appeal among voters

Mon Oct 28 2019 - 18:00

Giuliani leads battle against intensifying Trump impeachment inquiry

Lawyer sought dirt on Joe Biden to help Trump 2020 re-election campaign

Sun Sept 29 2019 - 20:08

Democratic debate: Biden’s age in spotlight during clashes with rivals

Fiery exchanges during third primary debate with all still to play for in race for nomination

Fri Sept 13 2019 - 06:50

Ten Democrats vie for presidential nomination in third debate

Biden and Warren to face off for first time as former vice-president’s lead in polls slips

Thu Sept 12 2019 - 06:00

Democratic debates: Biden in firing line over immigration policy

Candidates target former vice president over previous comments on women’s rights

Thu Aug 01 2019 - 06:37

Biden and Harris among 2020 candidates preparing for debate rematch

Second night of Democratic debates likely to accentuate fault lines on race and identity

Wed Jul 31 2019 - 21:21

Focus on Biden and Harris as Democrats gather for second debate

Twenty candidates seeking to challenge Donald Trump next year take to stage in Detroit

Tue Jul 30 2019 - 15:45

Democratic presidential candidates prepare to go on the offensive ahead of second debate

Joe Biden set to come under fire again as he remains frontrunner for 2020 nomination

Mon Jul 29 2019 - 05:00

Democratic presidential hopefuls gather for first campaign debates

Among the 10 taking to the stage on Wednesday, Elizabeth Warren is seen as the frontrunner

Tue Jun 25 2019 - 20:59

Joe Biden says he no longer backs federal funding ban for abortions

Democratic frontrunner changes position after criticism but makes ‘no apologies’

Fri Jun 07 2019 - 12:28

Joe Biden’s climate action plan goes well beyond Obama’s goals

Proposal shows influence of Green New Deal and importance of climate for Democratic voters

Wed Jun 05 2019 - 12:26

Alabama Senate votes to ban abortion in most cases

New legislation is likely to be immediately challenged – and overturned – in court

Wed May 15 2019 - 18:44

Magical thinking crosses party lines in America

US Politics: Left may prefer white magic to Trump’s black, but everyone is dabbling

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 01:00

Bernie Sanders might become a victim of his own success

Suzanne Lynch: Political danger of moving far left is why some Democrats think centrist is best

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 05:00

Kamala Harris: Democrat tells voters she can take on Trump in 2020

The California senator travels to South Carolina to pitch for support ahead of primary

Sun Feb 17 2019 - 17:30

US senator Amy Klobuchar set to join widening presidential field

Senator for Minnesota expected to campaign as contrast to Trump in policy and style

Sun Feb 10 2019 - 19:00

State of the union address: How important is it and what will Trump talk about?

Presidents use occassion commanding national attention to gain political and policy advantage

Tue Feb 05 2019 - 20:20