The Irish Times

‘A war hero and patriot’: US leaders react to the death of Bob Dole

Second World War vet and former US presidential candidate Bob Dole dies aged 98

Mon Dec 06 2021 - 08:31

Republicans threaten government shutdown to undermine vaccine mandates

US senators urged to block funding Bill unless Democrats meet demands

Thu Dec 02 2021 - 07:46

US Senate raises debt ceiling temporarily to avoid economic default

Federal government’s debt limit increases by $480 billion to $28.9 trillion

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 06:40

US lawmakers nearing potential breakthrough on debt ceiling

Stop-gap measure considered to extend limit to December

Thu Oct 07 2021 - 08:40

Trump makes first public comments since leaving office after death of Limbaugh

Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh dies age 70, Trump reiterates baseless election claims

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 21:06

Donald Trump acquitted of incitement to insurrection in impeachment trial

Seven Republicans cross the aisle but vote falls well short of two-thirds majority required for conviction

Sat Feb 13 2021 - 21:46

Trump impeachment trial set to loom over Biden’s first weeks in office

Senate trial will not start until week beginning February 8th, giving both sides an opportunity to prepare their arguments

Sat Jan 23 2021 - 00:33

Pelosi set to trigger Trump impeachment trial next week

Mitch McConnell earlier proposed to push case back so former president could prepare

Fri Jan 22 2021 - 06:31

Schumer vows to ‘do business differently’ as Democrats take over US Senate

Democratic leadership of key committees has still not been agreed

Thu Jan 21 2021 - 20:46

Members of Biden’s incoming cabinet face questions ahead of votes on nominations

Democrats fear cabinet delays as Senate to begin Trump impeachment trial next week

Tue Jan 19 2021 - 22:26

Security fears rise ahead of Joe Biden’s inauguration

Incoming US president wants focus on issues facing country amid Trump impeachment

Thu Jan 14 2021 - 20:55

Donald Trump impeached for second time by US House of Representatives

Ten Republicans join Democrats in voting for charge of ‘incitement of insurrection’

Thu Jan 14 2021 - 00:21

Senior Republicans defy pressure from Trump to nullify election

Mike Pence and Mitch McConnell turn backs on desperate attempt to cling to power

Wed Jan 06 2021 - 21:52

Homes of Mitch McConnell and Nancy Pelosi vandalised after Covid aid bill fails

Republican Senate leader blocked relief payment increase, which was supported by Trump

Sun Jan 03 2021 - 08:11