Leo Varadkar met CEOs from both sides of the Atlantic at an event at the US chamber of commerce in Washington DC this morning.

The Taoiseach will begin a series of engagements in Washington today, aimed at deepening Ireland and the EU’s relationship with the United States.

It is another indication that Irish influence in America is on the wane that the St Patrick’s Day parade in Washington DC has been cancelled.

The transformation of the digital world will be in the spotlight in Washington DC next month when Irish firm, Smarttech247 brings its cybersecurity event to the heart of the US capital.

When Leo Varadkar sits down with Donald Trump in the White House today he either can smile and nod or he can take the opportunity to raise important but difficult issues such as LGBT rights.

Mary-Lou McDonald has denied she has been snubbed by the White House after not being invited to the annual St Patrick's Day events.

The White House is on lockdown after a passenger vehicle struck a security barrier.

A military parade in the US capital would further divide the nation, but many worry that such an event would also herald involvement in a future war, writes Carole Coleman.

Donald Trump has asked the Pentagon to plan a grand parade of armed forces in Washington to celebrate US military strength, officials said.

Afghanistan's former president has criticised both the US and Pakistan, accusing them of using the Afghan war to further their own interests and calling on Washington to sanction Pakistani military and intelligence officials.

The creed that freedom and the rule of law are inextricable has formed the backbone of democratic theory at least since the time of Cicero, writes Vittorio Bufacchi.

Turkey has summoned the US ambassador in Ankara to protest over what it called "aggressive and unprofessional actions" by US security personnel against Turkish bodyguards in Washington last week.

Nine people were hurt and two arrests were made during an altercation at the Turkish ambassador's residence in the US capital Washington DC, authorities say.

Latest: Donald Trump has claimed Enda Kenny is "a great guy", and says the Taoiseach is his new friend.

Enda Kenny has sparked fresh speculation over when he will step down after a draft version of his speech to a major event tonight initially said it would be his last St. Patrick's Day as Taoiseach - before the line was deleted entirely from the script.

The Taoiseach has admitted for the first time that Ireland will "miss" having Britain as an ally at the EU.

Donald Trump has declared that the media are the "enemy of the people", but his vice president showed he is still willing to joke around with reporters - and poke fun at himself - in a venerable Washington tradition.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he will look for talks between the US Congress and the European Union to discuss the impact of Brexit when he is in Washington DC.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan heads to Washington today for a series of meetings with political and business leaders.

When half a million women march on Washington to voice their fears about women’s rights, maybe it’s time to recall the story of the Irish saint who once ‘miraculously’ ended a pregnancy, says Clodagh Finn.

The British prime minister and the new US president are meeting today for the first time, in Washington, and her best strategy may be an offer of friendship to the isolationist, says John Lloyd.

The White House says the Taoiseach has been formally invited to Washington for St Patrick’s Day.

As Donald Trump begins his first official day as President today, demonstrations are taking place here, in Washington and around the world.

Wildlife agents in Washington have been authorised to exterminate a pack of 11 wolves.

Boeing is reportedly cutting 4,000 jobs by June.

A US Capitol Police officer has been shot at the Capitol Visitor Centre complex, and a suspect was taken into custody, Capitol officials and police said.

As a country Ireland seems to fail apart at the slightest hint of wintry conditions, but they are well used to cold winters in the States.

Secret Service agents arrested a man who allegedly travelled to Washington to kidnap a dog belonging to President Barack Obama.

Artefacts from some of the worst terrorist attacks in US history are going on display for the first time in Washington.