The Irish Times

US election: Ten key races in the battle to control the Senate

Congressional race will be key on Tuesday, with Democrats needing up to four extra Senate seats

Mon Nov 02 2020 - 01:00

Trump says he never liked Harvey Weinstein but ‘Michelle Obama loved him’

US president welcomes film producer’s conviction for sex crimes as ‘a great victory’ for women

Tue Feb 25 2020 - 19:34

Trump aide Conway should be removed from office, watchdog rules

White House adviser ‘repeat offender’ engaging in partisan politics, ethics body says

Fri Jun 14 2019 - 09:42

Trump’s accusers empathise with ‘incredibly brave’ Blasey Ford

Women who came forward during 2016 US election watching current events with outrage

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 18:39

US politician sues Sacha Baron Cohen for $95m over TV show appearance

Roy Moore appeared on ‘Who Is America?’ on pretence of accepting award for support for Israel

Thu Sept 06 2018 - 07:24

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

Pulse of America: 'Toughest sheriff’ Joe Arpaio and a presidential pardon

Figure whose zero-tolerance policy on illegal immigrants landed him a court conviction was a Trump supporter ‘from day one’

Tue Jul 10 2018 - 02:00

Beyoncé at Coachella: A definitive moment for black women in America

As a white Irish woman in the US, I see subtle ways black women are discriminated against every day

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 16:12

White House aide broke federal ethics rules during TV interviews

Kellyanne Conway breached guidelines by endorsing Roy Moore in Alabama special election

Wed Mar 07 2018 - 05:00

Kathy Sheridan: Nigel Farage, snake-oil salesman and brazen hypocrite

Kathy Sheridan: Why does Ukip’s chief dog whistler still accept a €100,000 EU salary?

Wed Feb 07 2018 - 05:00

Bannon comments could spell trouble for Trump’s presidency

Analysis: furore over Wolfe book will have a serious impact on Republican party’s future

Fri Jan 05 2018 - 20:29

Steve Bannon ‘lost his mind’ with Russia treason claim, says Trump

President responds to leaks of new book which claims Rupert Murdoch called Trump ‘idiot’

Wed Jan 03 2018 - 19:33

Trump says Russia inquiry makes US ‘look very bad’

In an impromptu interview US president says he hopes to be treated fairly by inquiry

Fri Dec 29 2017 - 16:47

Doug Jones’s Alabama win set to be certified despite Roy Moore challenge

Republican Roy Moore had claimed potential voter fraud in December 12th election

Thu Dec 28 2017 - 10:12

Fintan O’Toole on 2017: The year weird became the new normal

Nothing will be quite the same after Trump, Weinstein and Brexit

Sat Dec 23 2017 - 06:00

Christmas: A message of solidarity

The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is one of the comforting and stable traditions of Christmas throughout the English-speaking world

Sat Dec 23 2017 - 00:05

Charles Barkley still nobody’s role model – except his own

America at Large: Former NBA star helps Doug Jones turn the tables in senate race

Wed Dec 20 2017 - 17:28

Top Republican comes to Mueller’s defence amid rumours of firing

John Cornyn says it would be a mistake if Trump fired counsel, as criticism ramps up

Mon Dec 18 2017 - 01:00

Nigel Farage claims he is ‘53, separated and skint’

Former Ukip leader says ‘there’s no money in politics’ in a new interview with ‘Daily Mail’

Sat Dec 16 2017 - 15:48

Is Paul Ryan about to distance himself from Trump?

Ryan is rumoured to be weighing his future, perhaps with a future presidential bid in mind

Sat Dec 16 2017 - 01:00

US politics: the lessons of Alabama

Victory for Doug Jones does not necessarily herald triumph for Democrats in next year’s midterms

Fri Dec 15 2017 - 00:10

Republicans deal with fallout after dramatic defeat for Roy Moore

Blow to US president Donald Trump, who backed the former judge accused of initiating sexual activity with teenagers by more than a dozen women

Wed Dec 13 2017 - 21:22

Republican Roy Moore loses Alabama state election in blow to Trump

Doug Jones becomes first Democrat sent to Senate from state in 25 years

Wed Dec 13 2017 - 06:29

Democratic senator hits back at Trump over ‘sexist smear’

US president said Kirsten Gillibrand ‘would do anything’ for campaign contributions

Tue Dec 12 2017 - 21:01

Alabama polls open in closely watched senate race

Donald Trump endorses Republican Roy Moore who is accused of sexual misconduct

Tue Dec 12 2017 - 19:03

Podcast: Win or lose, Alabama vote harms Republicans

Roy Moore’s impact on Washington and One Planet climate conference discussed

Tue Dec 12 2017 - 16:34

Roy Moore ahead in Alabama’s divisive US Senate race

Polls indicate Republican hopeful on cusp of victory despite sexual misconduct allegations

Mon Dec 11 2017 - 20:26

Maureen Dowd: Washington mired in mud of sexual harassment

Al Franken resigns for wet kisses while Trump skips past his braggadocio on groping

Sun Dec 10 2017 - 16:08

Donald Trump backs Roy Moore amid sexual assault allegations

‘Did you see what happened today?’ - US president casts doubt on woman’s claims

Sat Dec 09 2017 - 10:32

Trump says FBI has ruined former security adviser’s life

Mike Flynn pleaded guilty last week to lying about conversations with Russian ambassador

Mon Dec 04 2017 - 21:06

US sexual harassment scandal spreads

Sight of Democrats and left-leaning media embroiled in scandal delights Republicans

Wed Nov 29 2017 - 20:57

US broadcaster Charlie Rose suspended following misconduct allegations

Suspension follows accusations of sexual misconduct by eight women

Tue Nov 21 2017 - 16:02

American tax overhaul has worrying implications for Ireland

Cantillon: Republicans plan lower corporate rate to entice companies home

Sat Nov 18 2017 - 05:00

Pressure grows on US senator Al Franken over groping allegations

After Roy Moore allegations, sexual misconduct scandal spreads to Democrats

Fri Nov 17 2017 - 19:59