"Lordy, I hope there are tapes," Mr Comey declared at a congressional hearing.

THE death, yesterday at the age of 89, of Bishop Eamonn Casey, Bishop Emeritus of Galway and Kilmacduagh after a long illness suffered in a Co Clare nursing home, could be an occasion to rehearse all of the hurt and outrage provoked by his deceit, hypocrisy and betrayal.

Donald Trump arranged a meeting with Taoiseach Enda Kenny within hours of being elected the 45th president of the United States.

Sexual allegations are not new in US presidential politics, but Ryle Dwyer notes that Donald Trump has plumbed a new low.

Here are key moments from the live televised debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in the race for the White House.

Hilary Clinton, who will be the first female candidate for the White House, has been accused of being too ambitious in her lust for power. How else would she have got this far, asks Jocelyn Noveck

US president Barack Obama formally endorsed fellow Democrat Hillary Clinton for president yesterday, describing himself as eager to get out and campaign for her, days after she gained the delegates needed to secure the party’s White House nomination.

One can only hope that xenophobic Trumpism will be rejected by the American electorate, writes Pankaj Mishra

The former US first lady Nancy Reagan died in California yesterday at the age of 94. 

Mauricio Pochettino insists Tottenham have the squad to cope with the chase for both domestic and European glory.

Kildare 1-15 Offaly 1-13

US senator Ted  Cruz opened the first major campaign of the 2016 presidential season yesterday with a kick-off speech courting cultural conservatives and declaring that he will devote himself to “reigniting the promise of America”.

Oh Josh, come back to us. We miss you.

WHEN an armed intruder jumped the fence and penetrated deep into the White House, it provided a field day for cartoonists and some members of the House of Representatives - who turned Julia Pierson, the hapless Secret Service director, into a figure of ridicule.

Toyota Ireland has said it will "vigorously defend" a legal action launched against it by 15 car dealerships or garages over alleged, anti-competitive behaviour.

Manchester United's conquerors the MK Dons were handed a favourable draw in the third round of the Capital One Cup with a home tie against fellow League One side Bradford.

A gift from Ireland was ranked the 24th best out of the 274 presents given to US president Barack Obama between 2009 and 2012.

The Butler ***

Faced with a trio of controversies, President Barack Obama is trying to halt a perception spreading among both White House opponents and allies that he has been passive and disengaged as unexpected developments consume his second term.

Barack Obama, battered but still popular after a bruising first term as president, will be sworn in for another four years today to lead an America perhaps as divided politically and socially as at any time since the Civil War 150 years ago.

President Barack Obama has nominated Senator John Kerry, one of Washington’s most respected voices on foreign policy, as his next secretary of state.

President Barack Obama voiced confidence that if re-elected he would secure within six months a deficit-reduction deal with Republicans equivalent to the “grand bargain” he failed to achieve last year.

The 2012 US presidential election campaign is being fought with tweets, hashtags, Facebook updates, and emails in a battle for digital supremacy.

In recent days two young women have received an enormous amount of exposure in magazines and newspapers, though for very different reasons and in very diverse sets of circumstances.

Pop star Lady Gaga visited the White House to discuss bullying prevention.

THE Cain train drives on.

ROBBIE BRADY will be on dual mission when he lines out for the Republic of Ireland U21s in this evening’s UEFA Championship qualifier against Turkey in Manisa (kick-off 5pm).

Tottenham 0 Hearts 0 (Tottenham win 5-0 on aggregate)

LIMERICK FC dropped what could prove to be two precious points after a performance that flattered to deceive at Jackman Park last night.

US president Barack Obama has personally invited new Taoiseach Enda Kenny to the White House for the St Patrick's Day celebrations.

Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara insists he has not held talks with West Ham over a loan move but admits he may have to leave White Hart Lane in order to gain first-team football.

Sarah Palin has said she could defeat US President Barack Obama if she was to seek the White House in 2012.

THE leader of a tiny US church said yesterday he was determined to burn copies of the Koran on September 11, despite pleas from the White House, the military, the Vatican and Angelina Jolie.

EMMERSON BOYCE has revealed how Wigan were spurred on by the “mickey-taking” they suffered after last year’s humiliating defeat to Tottenham following their shock win at White Hart Lane.

Glorious Glastonbury baked in soaring temperatures today and anticipation was growing for a festival debut five years overdue.

God knows our little-stitious rugby stars may need every bit of luck we can rub together, deep behind enemy lines

JERMAIN DEFOE kept Tottenham on course for Wembley and brought the curtains down on the Leeds fairytale with a hat-trick in a high-octane fourth-round FA Cup replay at Elland Road last night.

Facing a divided Congress and a dissatisfied nation, President Barack Obama will aim at getting the US economy and his own presidency back on track in his first State of the Union policy speech tonight.