US Election

The latest news, analysis and in-depth features on the US presidential and congressional elections

Donald Trump’s oilman diplomat raises hackles over pipeline to Putin

Donald Trump’s oilman diplomat raises hackles over pipeline to Putin

Choice of Exxon boss as secretary of state alarms Republican senators over Russia ties

By Simon CarswellTue Dec 13 2016 - 19:00

Podcast: Battle for Aleppo, Trump transition, Indian crisis

Podcast: Battle for Aleppo, Trump transition, Indian crisis

Oxfam’s Daniel Gorevan on Syria, Simon Carswell from the US, Rahul Bedhi on India

By Declan ConlonTue Dec 13 2016 - 17:26

Kanye West and Donald Trump speak about ‘life’ at meeting

Kanye West and Donald Trump speak about ‘life’ at meeting

President-elect did not say whether rapper would perform at inauguration

By Amber JamiesonTue Dec 13 2016 - 16:11

Trump picks Exxon chief Rex Tillerson as secretary of state

Trump picks Exxon chief Rex Tillerson as secretary of state

Tillerson shares Trump’s ‘vision for restoring the credibility’ of US foreign relations

Tue Dec 13 2016 - 12:02

Top Republicans part with Trump on Russian ‘meddling’ claim

Top Republicans part with Trump on Russian ‘meddling’ claim

Senate leader says he supports probe into allegations of Kremlin-backed hacks of DNC

By Simon Carswell and Clifford CoonanTue Dec 13 2016 - 01:00

Pennsylvania judge rejects Stein’s election recount request

Pennsylvania judge rejects Stein’s election recount request

Court ruling a blow to Green Party candidate who sought recheck of ballots in three states

Mon Dec 12 2016 - 15:52

Donald Trump’s Taiwan remarks ‘seriously concern’ China

Donald Trump’s Taiwan remarks ‘seriously concern’ China

Beijing says stable Sino-US relationship ‘out of the question’ without ‘one China’ policy

By Clifford CoonanMon Dec 12 2016 - 09:52

Donald Trump makes case for ExxonMobil chief as US secretary of state

Donald Trump makes case for ExxonMobil chief as US secretary of state

Rex Tillerson, dubbed ‘T Rex’ by Sarah Palin, has €26m salary and strong links to Russia

By Simon CarswellMon Dec 12 2016 - 07:00

Paul Krugman: Donald Trump is master of the art of the scam

Paul Krugman: Donald Trump is master of the art of the scam

Hallmark is to turn profit on failed businesses and leave others holding the bag

By Paul KrugmanSun Dec 11 2016 - 12:54

Trump set to name Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson US secretary of state

Trump set to name Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson US secretary of state

Oil company chief has close tiles to Russian President Vladimir Putin

Sat Dec 10 2016 - 22:41

Russia ‘interfered’ to help Trump in election, CIA concludes

Russia ‘interfered’ to help Trump in election, CIA concludes

Barack Obama orders intelligence review of cyber attacks and foreign intervention

Sat Dec 10 2016 - 09:51

Trump’s labour and environment cabinet picks alarm opponents

Trump’s labour and environment cabinet picks alarm opponents

Climate change sceptic to run EPA and fast-food mogul in line for labour secretary

By Simon CarswellFri Dec 09 2016 - 01:00

Donald Trump appoints fossil fuel defender to lead EPA

Donald Trump appoints fossil fuel defender to lead EPA

Scott Pruitt sued EPA in bid to undo key regulation to curb greenhouse gas emissions

Thu Dec 08 2016 - 09:34

Donald Trump named Time magazine’s Person of the Year

Donald Trump named Time magazine’s Person of the Year

‘It’s a great honour, it means a lot,’ US president-elect tells NBC’s Today show

Wed Dec 07 2016 - 13:21

US cannot wipe out terrorism with military might alone – Obama

US cannot wipe out terrorism with military might alone – Obama

US president speaks against reinstating waterboarding, a position supported by Trump

Wed Dec 07 2016 - 08:22

Trump sold all his shares in June, says spokesman

Trump sold all his shares in June, says spokesman

President-elect calls on US government to cancel Boeing order for new Air Force One

By Simon CarswellTue Dec 06 2016 - 20:40

Trump seeks to withdraw order for Air Force One upgrade

Trump seeks to withdraw order for Air Force One upgrade

White House disputes $4bn figure president-elect said was ‘out of control’ cost of Boeing order

Tue Dec 06 2016 - 18:34

Protecting Trump in Manhattan a ‘big challenge’

Protecting Trump in Manhattan a ‘big challenge’

Security for US president-elect costing city $1m a day says Irish-American NYPD chief

By Simon CarswellMon Dec 05 2016 - 05:00

‘Clever’ Trump will quickly grasp new responsibilities, Putin says

‘Clever’ Trump will quickly grasp new responsibilities, Putin says

Russian president says US Republican now head of state of ‘one of the world’s leading countries’

Sun Dec 04 2016 - 12:01

Give me a crash course in . . . recounts in the US presidential election

Give me a crash course in . . . recounts in the US presidential election

Not everyone is happy to accept that Donald Trump beat Hillary Clinton fairly

By Simon CarswellSat Dec 03 2016 - 00:01

Kenny denies Trump snubbed him over New York meeting

Kenny denies Trump snubbed him over New York meeting

Taoiseach defends US firms investing in State after Republican promised crackdown

By Simon CarswellFri Dec 02 2016 - 21:38

Trump supporters move to block election recounts

Trump supporters move to block election recounts

Michigan attorney general seeks to halt process requested by Green Party’s Jill Stein

Fri Dec 02 2016 - 18:28

If history repeats itself Trump will be a high-spending, big-borrowing president

If history repeats itself Trump will be a high-spending, big-borrowing president

Republican fiscal profligacy has fuelled damaging boom and bust cycles in US

By John FitzGeraldFri Dec 02 2016 - 05:00

Frightened by Donald Trump? Wait until you see his staff

Frightened by Donald Trump? Wait until you see his staff

Many of his hires and advisers come from a shadowy corporate misinformation network

By George MonbiotThu Dec 01 2016 - 15:27

Lara Marlowe: Trump’s Middle East policy left to Jewish relatives and friends

Lara Marlowe: Trump’s Middle East policy left to Jewish relatives and friends

President-elect sees ‘peace’ between Israel and the Palestinians as the ultimate deal

By Lara MarloweThu Dec 01 2016 - 11:19

Trump adviser more than tripled his money in Ireland

Trump adviser more than tripled his money in Ireland

‘King of Bankruptcy’ Wilbur Ross, who invested in Bank of Ireland, named commerce secretary

By Simon CarswellThu Dec 01 2016 - 01:00

Trump selects key members of economic team

Trump selects key members of economic team

US president-elect announces plans to separate himself from his business interests

By Simon CarswellWed Nov 30 2016 - 20:50

The ugly truth about Trump’s fixation with looks

The ugly truth about Trump’s fixation with looks

US president-elect’s cabinet choices appear to be more about style than substance

By Mary Lou QuinlanWed Nov 30 2016 - 08:58

Clinton supports recount of Wisconsin ballots by hand

Clinton supports recount of Wisconsin ballots by hand

Donald Trump’s camp labels advocates of recount effort ‘crybabies and losers’

Wed Nov 30 2016 - 07:04

Paul Krugman: How bad can it get under Trump? Really bad

Paul Krugman: How bad can it get under Trump? Really bad

America has just entered an era of unprecedented corruption at the top

By Paul KrugmanTue Nov 29 2016 - 16:45

Trump to announce Obamacare critic as health secretary

Trump to announce Obamacare critic as health secretary

Tom Price campaigned with Donald Trump because he promised to overhaul Obamacare

Tue Nov 29 2016 - 08:41

Donald Trump faces second state recount in Pennsylvania

Donald Trump faces second state recount in Pennsylvania

Green Party candidate files for fresh count of votes in another state won by Republican

By Simon CarswellMon Nov 28 2016 - 20:56

White House rejects Donald Trump’s election fraud claims

White House rejects Donald Trump’s election fraud claims

US president-elect said that millions of illegal voters had cost him the popular vote

Mon Nov 28 2016 - 20:51

Boston mayor vows to defend undocumented Irish

Boston mayor vows to defend undocumented Irish

Son of Galway immigrants believes Trump will struggle to adopt campaign pledges

By Simon CarswellSun Nov 27 2016 - 15:19

Trump Tower briefly renamed ‘Dump Tower’ on Google Maps

Trump Tower briefly renamed ‘Dump Tower’ on Google Maps

Google changes title back to original as users spot name change of Manhattan building

Sun Nov 27 2016 - 13:18

Donald Trump says push for election recounts is a ‘scam’

Donald Trump says push for election recounts is a ‘scam’

President-elect says the election is over and that the result must be respected

Sun Nov 27 2016 - 08:19

Clinton’s team says it will support efforts to secure election recounts

Clinton’s team says it will support efforts to secure election recounts

Recount of US presidential election to go ahead in Wisconsin after Stein’s campaign

Sat Nov 26 2016 - 19:16

Jill Stein files for US election recount in Wisconsin

Jill Stein files for US election recount in Wisconsin

Green Party candidate raised €4.7m for effort to count the votes again in three states

Fri Nov 25 2016 - 22:19

Trump advisers divided over Romney and Giuliani

Trump advisers divided over Romney and Giuliani

US presidential-elect delays secretary of state appointment as internal row simmers

By Jeremy W Peters and Maggie HabermanFri Nov 25 2016 - 11:38

Wilbur Ross set to be named as US commerce secretary

Wilbur Ross set to be named as US commerce secretary

Billionaire investor best known in Ireland for taking a stake in Bank of Ireland

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 17:50

Jill Stein raises over $2m to request US election recounts

Jill Stein raises over $2m to request US election recounts

Green party candidate prepared to request recounts in several key battleground states

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 12:50

US election facts that may surprise

US election facts that may surprise

Turnout was not low, opinion polls were not far out and Clinton’s popular vote lead is growing

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 12:48

Obama lets bad puns fly at Turkey pardoning tinged with sadness

Obama lets bad puns fly at Turkey pardoning tinged with sadness

US president puts aside the jokes at annual Thanksgiving event to defend his legacy

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 12:05

Donald Trump calls for unity in Thanksgiving message

Donald Trump calls for unity in Thanksgiving message

US president-elect working to include some of his former critics in his White House team

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 08:22

Trump adds diversity with picks of Haley, Carson and DeVos

Trump adds diversity with picks of Haley, Carson and DeVos

South Carolina governor, a former critic of president-elect, becomes UN ambassador

Wed Nov 23 2016 - 19:57

Hillary Clinton urged to call for election recount in battleground states

Hillary Clinton urged to call for election recount in battleground states

Alleged irregularities prompt audit calls amid concerns over ‘foreign hackers’

Wed Nov 23 2016 - 13:19

Kathy Sheridan: The media got it right on Trump, but nobody cares

Kathy Sheridan: The media got it right on Trump, but nobody cares

‘Even when winners are caught out in direct lies, there is no shame, and none is expected’

By Kathy SheridanWed Nov 23 2016 - 04:00

President-elect Trump reverts to pre-election bad habits

President-elect Trump reverts to pre-election bad habits

Republican’s transition marked by same unpredictability and petulance as campaign

By Simon CarswellWed Nov 23 2016 - 01:00

Donald Trump disavows support of the ‘alt-right’

Donald Trump disavows support of the ‘alt-right’

US president-elect does not want to prosecute Hillary Clinton and reverses on climate change

By Simon CarswellTue Nov 22 2016 - 21:42

Donald Trump condemns Nazi salutes at alt-right conference

Donald Trump condemns Nazi salutes at alt-right conference

Video shows members yelling ‘Hail Trump’ to alarm of Holocaust memorial museum

Tue Nov 22 2016 - 19:50

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