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  • Sean Whelan Washington Correspondent

    Sean Whelan

    Washington Correspondent

    Louisiana congressman Steve Scalise secured his party's nomination on Wednesday

    Steve Scalise drops out of US House Speaker race

    The Republican nominee to lead the US House of Representatives, Louisiana congressman Steve Scalise, has announced he is dropping out after failing to find enough votes to win the election.

    US • 13 Oct 23
    This week's rhetorical onslaught was led by Matt Gaetz, a young representative from Florida, whose 'take-no-prisoners' style is inimical to consensus-building politics

    US support for Ukraine hangs on race for next Speaker

    In the finely-balanced, hyper-partisan world of US politics, extreme factions can drive policy in ways that are the very definition of the tail wagging the dog.

    Analysis and Comment • 07 Oct 23
    Kevin McCarthy made history - just not the way he wanted to

    House in chaos after quite a day in US politics

    Tuesday was quite a day in American politics - resulting in a damaged Speaker, a damaged Republican Party, a damaged House of Representatives and a damaged foreign policy.

    US • 04 Oct 23
    Hardline Republicans in the US House of Representatives earlier rejected a bill proposed by their leader to temporarily fund the government

    Republican division leading to US government shutdown

    Could Ukraine be the first casualty of the US budget showdown?

    Analysis and Comment • 30 Sep 23
    Mr Varadkar said Ireland had implemented 80% of its national SDG programme

    Varadkar tells UN that Russia must be held accountable

    Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has told the UN General Assembly that Ukraine deserves the unqualified support of every member state in the United Nations and that Russia and its leaders deserve utter condemnation.

    Ireland • 23 Sep 23
    Leo Varadkar travelled from New York to Miami for the event

    Taoiseach opens Ireland's Consulate General in Miami

    Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has officially opened Ireland's Consulate General in the US city of Miami.

    US • 21 Sep 23
    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

    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
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