For 'the closer' to close, an EU-US deal needs sweetening It was Ursula von der Leyen's late afternoon social media post that confirmed a deal is on, writes Washington Correspondent Sean Whelan. US • 28 Jul
For 'the closer' to close, an EU-US deal needs sweetening It was Ursula von der Leyen's late afternoon social media post that confirmed a deal is on, writes Washington Correspondent Sean Whelan. US • 28 Jul
The ghost of Jeffrey Epstein The big revelation from the second Trump administration about the Epstein files is that there is nothing to reveal. And too many of the punters just don't buy it. Analysis and Comment • 21 Jul
The ghost of Jeffrey Epstein The big revelation from the second Trump administration about the Epstein files is that there is nothing to reveal. And too many of the punters just don't buy it. Analysis and Comment • 21 Jul
George Gibney's time in US drawing rapidly to a close Given the choice of spending months in a US jail fighting extradition or returning to Ireland for trial, George Gibney chose the latter, writes Sean Whelan. Analysis and Comment • 14 Jul
George Gibney's time in US drawing rapidly to a close Given the choice of spending months in a US jail fighting extradition or returning to Ireland for trial, George Gibney chose the latter, writes Sean Whelan. Analysis and Comment • 14 Jul
US court orders George Gibney's extradition to Ireland A US federal court has ordered the extradition to Ireland of former Olympic swimming coach George Gibney. Ireland • 11 Jul
US court orders George Gibney's extradition to Ireland A US federal court has ordered the extradition to Ireland of former Olympic swimming coach George Gibney. Ireland • 11 Jul
George Gibney agrees to extradition to Ireland for trial Former Olympic swimming coach George Gibney has agreed to be extradited from the United States to stand trial in Ireland. Courts • 10 Jul
George Gibney agrees to extradition to Ireland for trial Former Olympic swimming coach George Gibney has agreed to be extradited from the United States to stand trial in Ireland. Courts • 10 Jul
Hope that gain masks pain as Trump signs 'beautiful' bill Donald Trump signed his "One Big Beautiful Bill" in the Oval Office last night. It is possibly the most consequential thing he will do in domestic American politics in his second term. US • 05 Jul
Hope that gain masks pain as Trump signs 'beautiful' bill Donald Trump signed his "One Big Beautiful Bill" in the Oval Office last night. It is possibly the most consequential thing he will do in domestic American politics in his second term. US • 05 Jul
Bombs away - what now after US attack on Iran? You can actually understand why Donald Trump was a bit miffed about the public (i.e. media) reaction to last weekend's bombing raid on Iran, writes Sean Whelan. Analysis and Comment • 28 Jun
Bombs away - what now after US attack on Iran? You can actually understand why Donald Trump was a bit miffed about the public (i.e. media) reaction to last weekend's bombing raid on Iran, writes Sean Whelan. Analysis and Comment • 28 Jun
After Iran attack, the question for Trump is how it ends On Thursday, US President Donald Trump said he would make his mind up on attacking Iran within two weeks. In fact it took just two days. US • 22 Jun
After Iran attack, the question for Trump is how it ends On Thursday, US President Donald Trump said he would make his mind up on attacking Iran within two weeks. In fact it took just two days. US • 22 Jun
Does Newsom's 'rule of Don' attack lay ground for 2028? Was this the moment California's Governor Gavin Newsom finally threw his hat in the ring for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination? US • 11 Jun
Does Newsom's 'rule of Don' attack lay ground for 2028? Was this the moment California's Governor Gavin Newsom finally threw his hat in the ring for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination? US • 11 Jun