The Irish Times

Joe Biden’s hour: Five takeaways from the Democratic convention

Unorthodox virtual event was a surprising success and a pre-election boost for the party

Fri Aug 21 2020 - 15:25

To save themselves, Republicans might yet desert Trump

Janan Ganesh: Party’s loyalty cannot be counted on as impeachment calculations change

Wed Oct 02 2019 - 16:00

Former vice-president Joe Biden announces White House bid

Biden ends months of speculation and becomes 20th contender in Democratic field

Thu Apr 25 2019 - 12:24

Rust Belt states reinvent their abandoned industrial landscapes

US midwest is fighting back after years of economic decline and population flight

Sat Jan 05 2019 - 05:30

US voters must unite under ‘moderate’ to oust Trump - key Republican

John Weaver is pessimistic about international relations and reputation of US abroad

Tue Aug 28 2018 - 01:00

Dromoland Castle €20m refurbishment completed

Travel Bag: Summer school, a wellness weekend and a babymoon for expectant parents

Sat Aug 11 2018 - 06:00

Trump-backed candidates struggle to cross finish line in US elections

Narrow leads for Republicans a boost for Democrats ahead of November midterms

Wed Aug 08 2018 - 18:53

Ohio governor delays man’s execution after juror’s letter

Parole board to hold hearing after presentation of convicted murderer’s childhood criticised

Thu Feb 08 2018 - 19:39

Trump’s silent majority: ‘Some around here thought his win was a miracle’

Republican Party supporters in Alabama pleased with job US president is doing

Wed Aug 09 2017 - 01:00

One killed after amusement park ride breaks apart in Ohio

Seven injured following malfunction on ‘Fire Ball’ attraction on opening day of state fair

Thu Jul 27 2017 - 11:15

Democrats boosted by Trump’s healthcare victory

US president’s rivals believe public backlash will cost Republicans in 2018 midterms

Fri May 05 2017 - 19:51

Trump blames everyone else for failure of healthcare Bill

The US president’s targets include conservatives, Democrats and possibly Paul Ryan

Sun Mar 26 2017 - 17:59

The Russification of America under Donald Trump is gathering pace

Putin’s macho authoritarianism, disdain for press, and mockery of truth has installed itself in Trump’s America

Wed Feb 22 2017 - 17:35

Donald Trump wins electoral college vote despite protests

Anti-Trump forces had tried to persuade Republican electors to abandon president-elect

Tue Dec 20 2016 - 11:16

Man with ‘Republicans against Trump’ sign says he was beaten

It shows ‘what he is doing to his crowds’, says man after security bundled Trump off stage

Sun Nov 06 2016 - 17:32

Donald Trump takes lead over Hillary Clinton in new poll

Averages show tightening presidential race as nominees ‘barnstorm’ swing states

Tue Nov 01 2016 - 19:51

US Election: Trump voters not just poor, working-class whites

Republican nominee’s support base extends to people unaffected by trade or immigration

Fri Oct 21 2016 - 19:12

It’s not an election. It’s ‘America’s Next Top Politician’

The world thinks it’s watching a conventional political race, but Donald Trump has been participating in a reality-television show

Thu Oct 20 2016 - 18:00

Donald Trump challenges Hillary Clinton to drugs test

Republican candidate says US presidential contest is rigged against him

Sun Oct 16 2016 - 08:59

Trump remains defiant but Republican campaign in crisis

More than 60 prominent Republican issue statements condemning Trump’s remarks

Sun Oct 09 2016 - 15:57

Tears of joy for Trump: ‘he is exactly what we need for America’

A Bond villain, a disbelieving politician and a tearful businessman react to tycoon’s win

Wed Jul 20 2016 - 09:58

Trump aims to show his softer side at Cleveland convention

Republican organisers are desperate to unite the party following brutal primary race

Mon Jul 18 2016 - 20:40

Cleveland tense and divided as Trump juggernaut arrives

Ohio city on heightened alert for Republican convention after Baton Rouge police shooting

Sun Jul 17 2016 - 21:30

The Trump show: ‘It’s gonna be a riot’

Donald Trump is heading to Cleveland for the Republican convention and his coronation as nominee will likely draw plenty of protests

Sat Jul 16 2016 - 06:00

Buy one Clinton, get another one for free

Bill Clinton helped create a boom, and Hillary wants to use him to create another one

Wed May 25 2016 - 13:16

Spotlight turns to running mates as Trump and Clinton near victory

Republicans need measured insider, while Democrats must win back young, white voters

Fri May 20 2016 - 14:22

‘I’m not stupid, OK?’: Donald Trump on Cameron’s comments

Billionaire dismisses ‘fraud’ article claiming he objectified women over four decades

Tue May 17 2016 - 08:25

Bernie Sanders beats Hillary Clinton in West Virginia

Second straight victory keeps US senator’s hopes alive as Trump wins two more states

Wed May 11 2016 - 07:51

Give Me a Crash Course In . . . Donald Trump v Hillary Clinton

The billionaire businessman is the last man standing in the Republican camp. But polls suggest the Democrat will take the White House

Sat May 07 2016 - 01:00

Republican speaker Paul Ryan refuses to back Trump

Former vice-presidential candidate’s remarks underline split in party

Fri May 06 2016 - 00:15

Ted Cruz hits a dead end in Indiana

Trump adds midwest to his victories putting him in pole position to face Clinton

Wed May 04 2016 - 19:12

Donald Trump set for Republican nomination as Cruz drops out

Resounding Indiana victory turns focus to November presidential election and Hillary Clinton

Wed May 04 2016 - 06:34

Trump attracts defecting Democrats as ‘he makes sense’

Billionaire Republican converts life-long Indiana Democrats with ‘strong arm’ plans

Wed May 04 2016 - 01:00

Maureen Dowd: Trump less macho than Clinton in some ways

Republican has tender ego, whereas Democrat is so tough she is known as ‘the Warrior’

Sun May 01 2016 - 19:38