The case against Trump is very different to that against Nixon and Clinton as US foreign policy is at its very core and it comes at a time of rising global instability, says Carl Bildt
Fri, 22 Nov, 2019
In American politics, the Republican Party's commitment to the fossil-fuel industry means that it will continue to deny climate science and favour policies that exacerbate global warming.
Tue, 25 Jun, 2019
Hillary Clinton's youngest brother Tony Rodham has died at the age of 65.
Sat, 08 Jun, 2019
If Nancy Pelosi had listened to her mother she might be a nun today — or more likely a Reverend Mother — but instead she set her sights firmly on politics and is now the most powerful woman in American political history.
Sat, 20 Apr, 2019
The discovery came after a series of glass-filled pipe bombs targeted Hillary Clinton, former president Barack Obama and other prominent Democrats.
Thu, 25 Oct, 2018
Trump has created another Charlottesville moment with how he apportions blame — and this time it was on a world stage, writes Eli Lake.
Wed, 18 Jul, 2018
Donald Trump is not considering sacking the special counsel investigating Russian election interference, a top White House lawyer said.
Mon, 19 Mar, 2018
US President Donald Trump has spoken out about revelations tying Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign to a dossier of allegations about his ties to Russia.
Thu, 26 Oct, 2017
Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign and the Democratic National Committee helped pay for political research into Donald Trump that ultimately produced a dossier of allegations about his ties to Russia, sources say.
Wed, 25 Oct, 2017
Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign and the Democratic National Committee helped fund political research into President Donald Trump that ultimately produced a dossier of allegations about his ties to Russia, a source has said.
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It is no secret that the bulk of Ivanka Trump’s merchandise comes from China. But just which Chinese companies manufacture and export her handbags, shoes and clothes is more secret than ever, an Associated Press investigation has found. By Erika Kinetz
Sat, 07 Oct, 2017
Longtime Donald Trump associate Roger Stone says there is "not one shred of evidence" that he was involved with Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Tue, 26 Sep, 2017
US President Donald Trump's eldest son was reportedly told that the Kremlin was behind supposedly damaging information he received about Hillary Clinton.
Tue, 11 Jul, 2017
President Donald Trump has appeared to cast doubt on the assessment of 17 US intelligence agencies that blame Russia for election meddling, questioning why the Obama administration did not try to stop it.
Thu, 22 Jun, 2017
The United States watched Russians hack France's computer networks during the election and tipped off French officials before it became public, a US cyber official told the Senate today.
Tue, 09 May, 2017
A former foreign policy adviser to US president Donald Trump has branded a congressional probe into possible interference by Russia in last year's American election "a comically fake inquiry".
Sat, 06 May, 2017
US Senator and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is to come to Ireland in June, it has been announced.
Tue, 25 Apr, 2017
It was one of the largest mass demonstrations in American history. Ahead of International Women’s Day, Amanda Hess reflects on the Women’s March and what it means for feminism.
Sat, 04 Mar, 2017
Mon, 16 Jan, 2017
On Thursday, US president Barack Obama announced the expulsion of 35 Russian diplomats working out of the Russian embassy in Washington. They were declared ‘persona non grata’ and given 72 hours to leave the US with their families.
Sat, 31 Dec, 2016
Donald Trump's top aides have said the US president-elect is not ready to accept the finding by intelligence officials that Moscow hacked Democratic emails in a bid to elevate the billionaire property mogul.
Mon, 19 Dec, 2016
Given the fondness that the president-elect and so many of his appointees seem to have for Russian President Vladimir Putin, life may be about to imitate — if not exceed — art, says Nina L Khrushcheva.
Thu, 15 Dec, 2016
Russia is trying to destabilise German society and the state with propaganda campaigns and cyber attacks, Germany's domestic intelligence agency said.
Thu, 08 Dec, 2016
Donald Trump’s foreign policy may see the US lose key allies, writes Mark Champion
Thu, 10 Nov, 2016
Donald Trump’s habit of peddling hype and fabrication emerged unabated in the first presidential debate while Hillary Clinton played it cautiously in her statements, though not without error. They both denied making statements that they are on the record as saying.
Wed, 28 Sep, 2016
Whether it’s by backing French ultra-nationalists, the Brexit campaign, or Catalan separatists, the Kremlin believes it benefits every time discord is sown in the West, argues Owen Matthews
Tue, 06 Sep, 2016
Two of journalism’s most radical figures, Julian Assange and Nick Denton, have, for different reasons seen their power and influence in the modern world decline, writes John Lloyd.
Tue, 30 Aug, 2016
The New York Times said its Moscow bureau was targeted by a cyber attack this month but there was no evidence that the hackers, believed to be Russian, were successful.
Thu, 25 Aug, 2016
Contrary to popular opinion, Christopher Smart believes that a Donald Trump presidency would not be in the interests of Russia or president Vladimir Putin
Mon, 08 Aug, 2016
The American military and industrial complex needs a new enemy to justify its massive budget and Vladimir Putin is the right person at the right time, argues Peter Van Buren.
Thu, 04 Aug, 2016
Tue, 26 Jul, 2016
The FBI said it is investigating how thousands of Democratic National Committee emails were hacked, a breach that Hillary Clinton's campaign maintains was committed by Russia to benefit Donald Trump.
Mon, 25 Jul, 2016
Hillary Clinton introduced running mate Tim Kaine as "a progressive who likes to get things done", joining him in the crucial battleground state of Florida to help kick off next week's Democratic National Convention.
Sat, 23 Jul, 2016
Democrat Hillary Clinton was close to announcing a vice presidential running mate last night, with US senator Tim Kaine of Virginia leading a small group of contenders under consideration to help her do battle with Republican rival Donald Trump.
Mon, 04 Jul, 2016
Hillary Clinton has brought a close to the presidential primary season with a win in the nation's capital and a meeting with beaten rival Bernie Sanders.
Wed, 15 Jun, 2016
Wed, 08 Jun, 2016
Hillary Clinton said Donald Trump’s economic policies would lead to lower wages, fewer jobs, and more debt — warning unionised workers the presumptive Republican presidential nominee could “bankrupt America like he’s bankrupted his companies”.
Wed, 25 May, 2016
Mon, 21 Dec, 2015
US billionaire and major Republican Party donor Sheldon Adelson said he met presidential candidate Donald Trump earlier this week, describing the current front-runner in the race for the Republican nomination as “very charming.”
Sat, 19 Dec, 2015
President Barack Obama has offered Kanye West advice on running for office.
Sun, 11 Oct, 2015
Barack Obama has wished Jimmy Carter a full and speedy recovery after the former US president announced that he was battling cancer.
Thu, 13 Aug, 2015
Republican US presidential candidate Mike Huckabee has criticised the Iran nuclear deal as “marching the Israelis to the door of the oven”, a reference to the Holocaust.
Tue, 28 Jul, 2015
US real estate mogul and reality television star Donald Trump has announced he will seek the Republican nomination for president.
Tue, 16 Jun, 2015
US president Barack Obama has said that denying climate change is like arguing that the moon is made of cheese.
Mon, 16 Jun, 2014
US president Barack Obama has said denying climate change is like arguing that the moon is made of cheese.
Sun, 15 Jun, 2014
A soldier opened fire on fellow service members at a US military base, killing three people and wounding 16 before committing suicide.
Thu, 03 Apr, 2014
The mayor of San Diego announced he will undergo therapy after several women accused him of sexual harassment that included kissing and groping but resisted widespread calls for his resignation.
Sat, 27 Jul, 2013
White House planners did not include Cork in the first draft itinerary they prepared for President Kennedy’s visit to Ireland.
Thu, 20 Jun, 2013
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