Yvonne Murray

in New York

Msgr James Kelly from Adare, Co Limerick, moved to New York in 1960

'We are a primary target,' says Irish lawyer priest in US

Monsignor James Kelly from Co Limerick has been helping immigrants become US citizens for 65 years. But as President Donald Trump cracks down on immigration, he believes services like his could be a target.

US • 06 Apr

Peacekeepers have faced growing hostility, often driven by false information

How 'toxic' rumours and false claims put UN troops at risk

As geopolitical tensions grow, tackling disinformation is becoming as critical as the peacekeeping missions themselves, according to officials from the United Nations who spoke to RTÉ.

Clarity • 06 Apr

FBI Director Kash Patel, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe

Can Trump's team ride out 'Signalgate'?

The revelation that President Trump's national security team had inadvertently added a journalist to a sensitive chat on the Signal messaging app about missile strikes on Yemen was the biggest test for Donald Trump's second term so far. Will it blow over?

Analysis and Comment • 29 Mar

Donald Trump said Ireland and the US will always have a 'special friendship' after he was presented with shamrock by Micheál Martin

Martin presents shamrock as Trump highlights friendship

In a packed ballroom on the first floor of the White House last night, Taoiseach Micheál Martin presented US President Donald Trump with live shamrock in an Irish-crafted crystal bowl.

US • 13 Mar

US Vice President JD Vance and Taoiseach Micheál Martin shake hands

Martin hoping cordial tone persists during Trump meeting

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will be hoping the lighthearted tone set at the vice president's breakfast continues through the day, writes Global Security Reporter Yvonne Murray from Washington.

Analysis and Comment • 12 Mar

President Trump last week followed the tradition of previous administrations, including his own, to declare March 'Irish-American Heritage Month'

Trump's Irish voters and their importance for relations

Last week Donald Trump said Irish-Americans are "great people", who voted for him in "heavy numbers" - Yvonne Murray looks at how this connection is key to relations between Ireland and the US.

Analysis and Comment • 11 Mar

Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky thanked the US for the visit and their support following the row with President Donald Trump

What next for Zelensky after disastrous White House row?

From the moment Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stepped out of his motorcade to greet US President Donald Trump at the door of the West Wing, the atmosphere was tense, writes Yvonne Murray

Analysis and Comment • 01 Mar

Volodymyr Zelensky is due to meet Donald Trump today

Trump softens rhetoric ahead of meeting with Zelensky

The last time the Ukrainian leader came to Washington, he received a warm welcome from then president Joe Biden as well as a pledge for billions of dollars in military aid.

US • 28 Feb

European diplomats appeared to be caught off guard by the US decision to submit their own text on Friday evening

UN General Assembly passes rival resolutions on Ukraine

The United Nations General Assembly has voted in favour of two rival resolutions on Ukraine - one drafted by Ukraine and another by the United States.

World • 24 Feb

New Yorkers rally against President Trump's immigration policies

Fear grips immigrant communities in US amid legal tussles

Immigrant communities are fearful as the Trump administration accuses New York State officials of standing in the way of its immigration crackdown.

US • 14 Feb