Sean Whelan

Washington Correspondent

Senator Mitch McConnell, has had two episodes of 'freezing' when he stopped talking in the middle of press conferences and had to be helped away by aides in the full glare of the cameras

US politicians aim to prove age is just a number

There is a minimum age to be President of the United States – it's 35. But should there be a maximum age as well? A point beyond which you can't be the President?

Analysis and Comment • 09 Sep 23

Peter Navarro had refused to comply with a subpoena to appear at the House Committee investigating the January 6th attack on the US Congress (File image)

Ex-Trump adviser found guilty of contempt of Congress

A US jury has found former Trump administration official Peter Navarro guilty of contempt of Congress.

US • 07 Sep 23

Apology comes too late for Tarrio, as questions remain

Analysis and Comment • 06 Sep 23

Canada has designated the Proud Boys a terrorist organisation

Call for 33-year sentence in Proud Boys case

The sentencing of two right-wing militant leaders was abruptly postponed today. They are not the only ones facing jail time for the 6 January 2021 attacks.

US • 31 Aug 23

The White House estimated that 27,000 people turned up to hear President Biden speak outside St. Muredach's Cathedral in Ballina, County Mayo

Biden departs after 4-day visit to Ireland

US President Joe Biden departed Ireland West Airport at midnight last night following a four day trip to Ireland.

Air Force One • 15 Apr 23

US President Joe Biden and President of Ireland Michael D Higgins

What have we learned from the Biden visit?

So, what have we learned from the visit of US President Joe Biden? He likes Ireland? Well, we kind of knew that well before he got here. He is a strong supporter of the Good Friday Agreement? Ditto. He is very proud of his heritage? See answer one, above.

Analysis and Comment • 16 Apr 23

US President Joe Biden with Tánaiste Micheál Martin during his visit to Dundalk yesterday

No escape from leak questions for Biden on Ireland trip

The US media corps following President Biden on his trip to Ireland this week are on the hunt for a Presidential reaction to the leaking of hundreds of pages of apparently highly classified intelligence material on a chat platform for video game enthusiasts.

Analysis and Comment • 13 Apr 23

Bill Clinton with Gerry Adams, John Hume and David Trimble at St Patrick's Day celebrations in the White House in 2000

Good Friday Agreement at 25 - the US view

The US did not make the Good Friday Agreement, but it is difficult to think of agreement being reached without the United States, then or now, writes Washington Correspondent Sean Whelan.

Good Friday Agreement • 12 Apr 23