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Gareth O'Callaghan: My Democrat friend Tom has a lot to be happy about this Thanksgiving
Michael Clifford
SMick Clifford: Watch out for the tone deaf Fine Gael Ard Fheis in Cork out to 'kill The Woke'
First Day Of Early Voting In South Carolina Primary As Redistricting Debate Continues
The Mick Clifford Podcast: After midterm rout, what next for the US, and for the world? 
What do the US midterm election results mean for the remainder of Trump’s presidency?

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APTOPIX Pentagon US Iran
Trump says Hegseth doing 'a very good job' as questions swirl about his future
One Trump adviser said Hegseth "could be on the chopping block" because of the war in Iran

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Democrats eye historic upset in Mississippi Senate race as Republican blame game begins
Democrats eye historic upset in Mississippi Senate race as Republican blame game begins
Currently, Democrat Scott Colom is leading his Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by just 1,138 votes with almost 96% of the vote counted.

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

European far right distances itself from Trump, blaming Iran war for Republicans' defeat
European far right distances itself from Trump, blaming Iran war for Republicans' defeat
Far-right leaders had previously highlighted ties with Trump

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Donald Trump
Trump-backed Republicans lose dozens of US midterm races, raising questions over his influence
How tumbling approval ratings may have hurt candidates backed by US president, Donald Trump

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Democratic Candidate For Senate In Texas James Talarico Holds Election Night Event In Austin
Irish Examiner view: Time for US Democrats to plan
The Democratic party would be mistaken to focus on vengeance as opposed to mapping out a clear alternative to the Trump worldview

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

New Hampshire Residents Cast Ballots With Control Of House, Senate At Stake
Elaine Loughlin on the US midterms: Democrats have broken the mould. Now they must follow through
If they are to build or even retain the momentum of these elections, Democrats must follow through on the positive pre-election messaging which has clearly resonated with voters.

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

‘America is back’: Democrats celebrate sweeping victories in historic US midterms
‘America is back’: Democrats celebrate sweeping victories in historic US midterms
Democratic victories across Republican strongholds threaten to derail Trump’s agenda and reshape the final two years of his presidency

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Democratic Candidates Abdul El-Sayed And Jocelyn Benson Hold Midterm Election Night Event In Michigan
Democrats’ blue wave and a bad night for Trump: Key US midterms takeaways
Republicans suffer historic losses, Democrats win control of Congress – and Trump backs away from losing candidates

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Michigan Residents Cast Ballots With Control Of House, Senate At Stake
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race to become first Muslim US senator
Democrat defeats Mike Rogers in race marked by Islamophobic attacks from Trump and Republican allies

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Election 2026 Texas Senate
James Talarico wins Texas Senate race in historic victory for Democrats
Jubilant Talarico says ‘Tonight we defeated Goliath’ as Ken Paxton defeat a crushing blow to Trump and Republicans

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Holds Its Midterm Election Night Watch Party
Explainer: What can Democrats actually do now they have won Congress?
Democrats have taken back the House and Senate in the 2026 midterms. Here’s what a majority in Congress means for them – and for Trump

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

TOPSHOT-US-VOTE-MAINE
Democrats score staggering victories in districts gerrymandered to favour Republicans
Perhaps no victory was more significant than that of Alabama congressman Shomari Figures, whose district was at the center of litigation over the fate of the Voting Rights Act

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

As it happened: Voters punish Trump as Democrats win control of US Congress in ‘blue wave’
As it happened: Voters punish Trump as Democrats win control of US Congress in ‘blue wave’
Democrats flip Senate seats in Michigan, Texas, Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina and Ohio; voters reject Trump’s agenda in ‘blue wave’

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Turnout surges across US as midterm voters decide control of Congress
Turnout surges across US as midterm voters decide control of Congress
Polls open across the US where key Senate and House races will decide which party controls Congress for remainder of Donald Trump’s second term

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

TOPSHOT-US-VOTE-NEW YORK
US midterm elections: Six reasons Democrats may fall short of expected gains
Republicans retain advantages in funding, voter turnout and key Senate contests despite polling suggesting growing support for Democrats

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

ISRAEL-POLITICS-ELECTION
Trump says US will stop $4bn funding to Israel at end of year
Speaking to Fox ⁠News' Fox and Friends, Trump said ​Israel no longer needs it ​and that some Democrats and left-wing politicians were using this US funding to Israel ​as a talking point to ​criticise Republicans

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

First Day Of Early Voting In South Carolina Primary As Redistricting Debate Continues
ieExplains: US midterm elections key times and what's at stake 
The US midterm elections kick off with the first polls beginning to open on the East Coast of the United states at 11am Irish time and closing at 6am Irish time Wesnesday, 4 November in Alaska 

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

What are the races to watch in the US midterm elections and why do they matter?
What are the races to watch in the US midterm elections and why do they matter?
US voters will decide whether Republicans will retain control of Congress or whether Democrats will rise up to stymie Trump’s agenda

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Iran US Trump
US reportedly strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Vance voices optimism about securing deal
Talks between the US and Iran continue despite reported strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island on the eve of the US' crucial midterm elections

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Trump
US supreme court rules against Trump over bid to force California to set aside ballots
The US Supreme Court has ruled against the Trump administration in its attempt to block 20,000 vallots from people it claims are non-citizens 

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Democratic Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico Campaigns Ahead Of Tuesday's Midterm Elections
In the final days of the midterm campaigns, Republicans and Democrats descend on a divided Texan border city
Stakes are high in the most expensive senate race in the history of the US, writes Hannah McCarthy

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

El-Sayed's Democratic Rival Endorses GOP's Rogers In Party Split
Democratic candidate Haley Stevens endorses Republican candidate Mike Rogers
Haley Stevens a prominent Michigan Democrat has endorsed Republican Mike Rogers following loss to Abdul El-Sayed in Senate Primary in a bitterly contested race

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

President Trump Holds Rally In Dubuque, Iowa Two Days Before Midterms
Donald Trump launches racist diatribe against Abdul El-Sayed at rally
Donald Trump launched a racist attack on progressive Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, repeatedly referring to him as a "jihadist" 

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

‘Clear eyes, full hearts’: Can James Talarico pull off a historic Democratic victory in Texas?
‘Clear eyes, full hearts’: Can James Talarico pull off a historic Democratic victory in Texas?
The Democrat is seeking to break a three-decade Republican hold on the Senate seat, campaigning on affordability, immigration and political corruption

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

TOPSHOT-US-POLITICS-TRUMP
Mick Clifford: Trump promised to put Americans first. So why are voters still struggling with inflation?
With voters again worried about rising prices and corruption, the Democrats have an opportunity to challenge the president’s grip on power

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

First Day Of Early Voting In South Carolina Primary As Redistricting Debate Continues
Alaska Senate race: what to know about Democrats’ alleged ballot-stacking effort
Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign reportedly recruited a second Dan Sullivan in the race in what Republicans call a ploy to split votes

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Trump
Trump approval rises from record low to 32% ahead of midterm election
Some 11% said they did not know who ⁠they would vote for if the election were held today.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

US-POLITICS-VOTE-TEXAS
How candidates are quietly talking about climate change — three strategies you’ll see in US midterm elections
Voters’ current concerns about inflation could make climate messages involving affordability especially effective and will offer some insight into whether Democrats’ energy affordability message will resonate in the 2028 presidential election

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Trump
Irish Examiner view: Tenets of democracy to be tested in high stakes elections
Elections in Brazil, Serbia, Israel and the US will go far in deciding how the landscape of global politics will take shape in the near future

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Trump
Trump’s approval rating drops to 36% two weeks before midterms, poll finds
Voters disapprove of Trump’s handling of economy and cost of living, says poll in new low recorded by NY Times/Siena

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Washington Election 2022
Over three dozen Congress members’ offices targeted with white powder envelopes
Envelopes containing powder come weeks before midterms as federal agents try to identify who is behind campaign

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Trump Threatens DC Takeover If Janeese Lewis George Wins Primary
Why the Republicans' voter fraud messaging may backfire
Setting expectations of a disappointing or untrustworthy result will reduce motivation for people to go out and vote

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

US-VOTE-POLITICS-ELECTION
Meet the ‘independent voters’ who will likely decide which party triumphs in the 2026 midterm elections
From disapproval of Donald Trump's handling of the economy to the war in Iran, independents appear to be veering towards the Democrats

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

World Leaders Gather For United Nations General Assembly
Donald Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran if deal not reached
The US president said he believes Tehran will agree a deal after November’s midterm elections but warned of further escalation

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

No Kings March
Democracy indicators in US at lowest levels for 50 years, data shows
Trump administration undermining rule of law at home and worldwide, according to intergovernmental report

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Election 2025 Redistricting California
Gavin Newsom says he will not run for US president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does
In interview, term-limited California governor said running against former VP would ‘waste everybody’s time’

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Republicans Gather In Dallas For Inaugural Midterm Convention
Trump’s $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge sparks accusations of bribery and questions over cost
The US president’s proposed payment has drawn Republican scepticism and Democratic condemnation amid mounting concerns over the national debt

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Republicans Gather In Dallas For Inaugural Midterm Convention
Trump promises Americans $5,000 ‘if the Republicans win’ as party faces major midterm losses
President makes offer that would cost US over $1tn and asks voters to ‘pretend that I’m on the ballot’ despite his low approval ratings and looming election losses

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Áine Lawlor: Middle Ireland once looked up to America. Now it's asking what went wrong
S Áine Lawlor: Middle Ireland once looked up to America. Now it's asking what went wrong
Ahead of Donald Trump’s Irish visit, a room of traditionally pro-American voters reveals growing unease about America’s direction

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

America 250 Independence Day Trump
The facts behind Donald Trump's latest 2020 election fraud allegations
A review of Donald Trump's latest election allegations and how intelligence reports, officials and independent studies compare with his claims

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Trump Speech
Trump revives 2020 election claims as Democrats warn over midterm interference
US president orders investigation into alleged election interference as Democrats accuse him of spreading misinformation before the midterms

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Donald Trump
ieExplains: Trump’s order to limit mail-in voting — does he have the authority?
Critics say ‘election integrity’ plan to compile national voter list is unconstitutional and will be blocked by the courts

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

APTOPIX State of the Union
War, 'winning' and 'crazy' Democrats: Six takeaways from Trump's State of the Union speech
Mr Trump put dollars and cents at the heart of his speech, with a broad-based sweep of kitchen-table economic issues

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

Donald Trump
Democrats will stop Trump from trying to nationalise midterms, Jeffries says
Top House Democrat says president’s suggestion for Republicans to ‘take over’ elections really means ‘steal it’

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Trump
‘Grind the country to a halt’: Democrat urges national strike if Trump meddles in midterms
In wake of Donald Trump’s call for Republicans to ‘take over’ voting, senator Ruben Gallego urges citizens to take a stand and give the ‘ultimate response’

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Trump White House Holidays
Donald Trump makes dig about Joe Biden as he pardons Thanksgiving turkeys
The president has pardoned two North Carolina turkeys, Gobble and Waddle – although Waddle was missing for the Rose Garden ceremony.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

US-POLITICS-AWARD
Marion McKeone: Youngest Kennedy is not a knight on a white horse for Democrats
Jack Schlossberg, 32, has the JFK direct lineage, the Kennedy looks, the charisma, the dazzling smile, the confidence, and the smarts — but if he has a political platform, he hasn’t shared it, writes Marion McKeone.

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Election 2025 NYC Mayor
Paul Hosford: Zohran Mamdani and Catherine Connolly both won by offering hope to voters
Ireland's presidency and New York's mayoralty are very different. But the people newly elected to those roles share striking parallels, having run positive campaigns with a vision for the future

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

Gareth O'Callaghan: Are we starting to acknowledge that there’s an outlier in each of us?
Gareth O'Callaghan: Are we starting to acknowledge that there’s an outlier in each of us?
Last June, Zohran Mamdani was accused of running a campaign full of crowds, slogans, and big promises. This week he proved his opponents wrong and won

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

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