Jackie Fox

Jackie Fox

Washington Correspondent

Taoiseach Micheal Martin speaking at the 255th Annual Gala of the Friendly Sons and Daughters of Saint Patrick in Philadelphia

Taoiseach says Ireland's commitment to US 'steadfast'

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is on the second day of his visit to the United States, as part of St Patrick's Day celebrations.

Ireland • 1 hr

US President Donald Trump departs Air Force One.

Economic ramifications of Iran war puts pressure on Trump

The Biden administration's obsession with gas prices is continuing in the Trump administration as the economic ramifications of the US military operation against Iran begins to increase pressure on the US president and officials.

Analysis and Comment • 14 Mar

Smoke rises from various locations in Tehran, Iran following multiple explosions across the capital.

Iran war may be decided by stability of global economy

This war may not be decided in the battlespace, rather in the stability of the global economy.

Analysis and Comment • 12 Mar

Ukrainian ambassador to the United States Olha Stefanishyna speaking at the Ukrainian embassy in Washington DC

Ukraine keen to share Iranian drone expertise with US

The Ukrainian ambassador to the United States has said that it is important for Ukraine to show that it can offer not just "concern or condolences", but immediate action following the launch of Operation Epic Fury.

Ukraine • 10 Mar

US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office

Operation Epic Fury a high-stakes gamble for Trump

Operation Epic Fury is becoming a high-stakes political gamble for the Trump administration, as it begins to have a knock-on effect on Americans' wallets during a highly-charged political year, writes Jackie Fox.

Analysis and Comment • 07 Mar

Photo show a collage of three people in Washington speaking to RTÉ News

Watch: What do people in Washington think of war in Iran?

This week the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury on Iran.

US • 06 Mar

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Questions remain despite US bid to justify Iran mission

US President Donald Trump was ready to take the lead on trying to justify Operation Epic Fury from early Monday morning.

Analysis and Comment • 03 Mar

A general view of Cloverhill court and prison

Prison reports find 'degrading conditions', overcrowding

The Chief Inspector of Prisons has said that he has "grave concerns" about "degrading conditions" in Cloverhill Prison while "the scourge of overcrowding" was among the "systemic issues" identified at Mountjoy men's prison.

Ireland • 16 Jan

RTÉ returns painting worth €60k to Dublin gallery

RTÉ has confirmed that it has returned a painting by Gerard Dillon worth €60,000 to a gallery in Dublin.

Ireland • 15 Jan

A convoy of tractors in Athlone, Co Westmeath, protesting against the EU-Mercosur trade deal

Thousands of farmers rally in Athlone over Mercosur deal

Thousands of farmers gathered for a rolling tractor protest as part of a national demonstration and rally in Athlone today against the EU-Mercosur deal.

Ireland • 10 Jan