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Hillary Clinton is the front-runner in the Democratic race

Watchdog finds Clinton broke rules on email server

Hillary Clinton broke government rules by using a private email server without approval for her work as US secretary of state, an internal government watchdog has ruled.

News • 25 May 16

The NRA's endorsement of a Republican nominee is no surprise

Trump receives endorsement from US gun lobby

The US National Rifle Association has announced its endorsement of Donald Trump for president, saying it was time to unite behind the Republican or "kiss your guns goodbye" if Hillary Clinton is elected.

News • 20 May 16

The Democratic primary now hits a two-week lull, with the final set of major contests scheduled for 7 June

US primary wins for Clinton and Sanders

US Democrat candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders each picked up primary wins in yet another demonstration of how divided the party is in the race to win the nomination for November's presidential election.

News • 18 May 16

Donald Trump still needs a simple majority of delegates to vote for him at the Republican convention in July

Trump last Republican standing as Kasich drops out

Ohio Governor John Kasich has announced he is suspending his US presidential campaign, leaving billionaire Donald Trump as the last Republican candidate and the party's presumptive nominee.

News • 05 May 16

There were overwhelming victories for frontrunners last night

US primaries: What does last night's outcome mean?

RTÉ's Washington Correspondent Caitríona Perry looks at where the campaign is at now.

News • 27 Apr 16

Ted Cruz and Carly Florina speaking at a campaign rally in Florida last month

Cruz names Fiorina as Republican running mate

US Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz has named former business executive Carly Fiorina to be his vice-presidential running mate if he wins the nomination.

News • 27 Apr 16

Ted Cruz has tried to soften his image and appear as a unity candidate

Cruz urges Trump opponents to unite behind him

US Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz appears poised for victory over Donald Trump in Wisconsin later today, presenting himself as a uniter for Republican voters despite a Senate tenure marked by bitter feuds and uncompromising stances.

World • 05 Apr 16

Bernie Sanders was aiming for a sweep that would generate more momentum in his bid to overtake Hillary Clinton

Sanders wins Alaska, Washington caucuses

Democratic presidential contender Bernie Sanders won nominating contests in Alaska and Washington today, chipping away at front-runner Hillary Clinton's commanding lead in the race to pick the party's candidate for the White House.

News • 26 Mar 16

Bernie Sanders said national polls show him gaining on Hilary Clinton

Republican Cruz calls for unity following Utah win

US Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz showed some fight after his win in Utah despite front-runner Donald Trump's victory in Arizona, giving hope to establishment Republicans who fear Mr Trump will ruin the party in the race for the White House.

News • 23 Mar 16

Hillary Clinton is ahead of Bernie Sanders in the total number of delegates needed to win the Democratic Party nomination

Clinton, Sanders both say they can beat Trump

Democratic presidential contenders Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton have sparred in a debate over who has the best chance to beat Republican front runner Donald Trump.

World • 07 Mar 16

Senator Ted Cruz won Republican contests in Kansas and Maine

Primaries see double victory for Cruz and Sanders

In the latest voting for the US presidential nominations, Senator Ted Cruz has won Republican contests in Kansas and Maine advancing his claim to be the main alternative to the front-runner, Donald Trump.

News • 06 Mar 16

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton are both vying for the Democratic presidential nomination

Sanders wins Irish Democrats Abroad primary

US Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has won a second Irish Democrats Abroad primary election, this time in Galway.

News • 05 Mar 16

US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaking during a campaign rally in Miami, Florida

Trump, Clinton capture key 'Super Tuesday' wins

Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton have taken big steps toward securing their parties' US presidential nominations with a series of 'Super Tuesday' victories.

News • 02 Mar 16

Clinton has one eye on Trump after latest win

Fresh off a runaway win in the South Carolina primary, Democrat Hillary Clinton turned her sights to a possible match up with Republican front runner Donald Trump in the 8 November presidential election.

News • 22 Sep 16

Donald Trump's unorthodox candidacy has stirred controversy and shaken the Republican Party at its roots

Trump gets surprise endorsement of key Republican

Republican candidate Donald Trump has won the surprise endorsement of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, the most prominent mainstream Republican to get behind the former reality TV star's White House campaign.

News • 26 Feb 16

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton solidified their positions as the front-runners to win their parties' respective nominations

Victories for Trump and Clinton, Bush drops out

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has strolled to victory in South Carolina, while Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton beat back a strong challenge from Bernie Sanders in Nevada.

News • 22 Feb 16

Hillary Clinton rallies the crowds in Nevada

Clinton wins Nevada Democratic caucuses

Hillary Clinton has won today's Democratic presidential caucuses in Nevada, US networks projected, giving her a much-needed victory over rival Bernie Sanders in the race for the White House nomination.

News • 20 Feb 16

Hillary Clinton accused Bernie Sanders of trying to unfairly discredit her by suggesting she was beholden to powerful donors

Sanders promises 'don't add up' - Clinton

Hillary Clinton locked horns with her rival for the Democratic White House nomination Bernie Sanders in a party debate yesterday, saying his promises "don't add up" and accusing him of smear tactics.

News • 05 Feb 16

Hillary Clinton had declined to apologise in recent weeks

Clinton apologises for using private email account

US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has apologised for using a private email server in her New York home for her work as secretary of state.

News • 09 Sep 15

Today was billed as Ms Clinton's 'official launch' of her bid for presidency

Clinton vows to make US economy work for everyone

Over 5,500 people crowded onto Roosevelt Island in New York today for the first official rally of Hillary Clinton's Presidential campaign as she promised to "make the economy work for everyone".

News • 13 Jun 15

Martin O'Malley arrives on stage to officially announce his candidacy for the US presidency with his wife Katie

Martin O'Malley announces bid for US presidency

Irish-American two-time Governor of Maryland and two-time Mayor of Baltimore Martin O'Malley has announced his intention to run for president of the United States.

News • 30 May 15

Hillary Clinton says more work is to be done in Northern Ireland

Work to be done in Northern Ireland - Clinton

The former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that the decision of her husband, former US president Bill Clinton, to give Gerry Adams a visa to travel to the United States was a breakthrough point in the peace process.

News • 16 Mar 15

Hillary Clinton is said to be considering the announcement of her intention to run for the US presidency

Award may signal Clinton planning election bid

Hillary Clinton has accepted a Hall of Fame award from the Irish America magazine in a move that would give her direct access to high-profile members of the Irish-American voting block.

News • 03 Feb 15