Jackie Fox

Demonstrators gathered outside USAID's headquarters in Washington DC earlier this week to protest Mr Trump's closure of the agency

Irish NGOs warn Trump's USAID shut down will 'cost lives'

A group representing Irish humanitarian organisations has warned that the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the US Agency for International Development will "cost lives".

Ireland • 08 Feb

More than 440,000 people discovered that they overpaid tax in 2024 so far this year

Over 500,000 people missing out on tax refunds - Revenue

More than half a million people are missing out on tax refunds, according to estimates from the Revenue Commissioners.

Business • 04 Feb

Donald Trump signed an executive order last week for a 90-day pause in foreign development assistance

Fears for Irish cross-border aid as Trump orders review

Fears are growing over the future of substantial US funding to The International Fund for Ireland (IFI) after US President Donald Trump issued an order to review nearly all foreign assistance programmes.

US • 27 Jan

States of Mind: Donald Trump's clock 'already ticking'

In the latest and final episode of this series of 'States of Mind', Jackie Fox and Sean Whelan dig deeper into what Trump 2.0 means with Republican strategist Michael Ricci and former speechwriter for Barack Obama Terry Szuplat.

US • 21 Jan

Mr Trump's inaugural address outlined his plans to restore American 'confidence' and 'integrity'

New friends and old foes gather for Trump inauguration

Today marked a new dawn in American politics with Donald Trump's incredible return to power in the United States and his promise of a new "golden age" for the country.

World • 20 Jan

For the first time in 40 years, a presidential inauguration will take place inside the US Capitol rather because of the severe cold forecast

Inauguration speech: 'American carnage' sequel awaits

The world waits to see if the 45th president of the United States will go through with his many promises and plans when he becomes the 47th.

US • 20 Jan

Dubliner Louie Ryan (inset) has been bringing first responders much needed food and caffeine on the frontline

'The right thing to do': Dublin man aids LA fire response

A Dublin man has opened the doors of his restaurants and cafés at Venice Beach to evacuees amid the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, and is providing food and support to first responders, saying: "It's the right thing to do."

US • 12 Jan

Jimmy Carter will go down in American presidential history as one who profoundly dedicated his time and life to human rights

Jimmy Carter, a man dedicated to promoting human rights

Jimmy Carter's presidency may have been short lived and dominated by high profile crises, but he will go down in American presidential history as one who profoundly dedicated his time and life to human rights.

US • 30 Dec 24