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Donald Trump lashes out at John McCain on twitter and at public rallies

'New, bizarre low' - Trump criticised for McCain attack

The widow and daughter of John McCain have criticised Donald Trump for repeated attacks on the former US senator and Vietnam War hero who was tortured during five- and-a-half years spent as a prisoner of war.

US • 21 Mar 19

John McCain's wife Cindy, and their son Jimmy, follow an honour guard carrying his casket out of the the National Cathedral in Washington

Obama, Bush mourn former rival McCain at service

Former US presidents Barack Obama and George W Bush, once fierce rivals of the late Senator John McCain, have praised him in eulogies at a national memorial service in Washington.

US • 01 Sep 18

Cindy McCain, wife of John McCain, touches the casket during the ceremony

McCain honoured in ceremony at US Capitol Building

A bitterly divided US Congress came together this afternoon to commemorate the late Senator John McCain, remembering him as a tenacious fighter for his ideals who never lost his sense of humour or his ability to inspire others.

US • 31 Aug 18

Military pallbearers carry the casket of John McCain in to a memorial service at the North Phoenix Baptist Church

Former US VP Biden leads McCain memorial tribute

A memorial service has been held for the late US Senator and two-time Republican presidential candidate John McCain in his home state of Arizona.

US • 30 Aug 18

Donald Trump has been under fire for what critics say is a lack of respect for the late US senator

Trump orders flags flown at half-mast for McCain

US President Donald Trump, under political pressure for offering only a half-hearted tribute for the late Senator John McCain, has said he respected his service to the nation and ordered US flags to be flown at half-staff in his honour.

John Mccain • 28 Aug 18

John McCain's cancer had been discovered in July 2017

US Senator John McCain to stop brain cancer treatment

Republican US Senator John McCain has chosen to discontinue medical treatment for an aggressive form of brain cancer, his family has said.

World • 24 Aug 18

US Senator John McCain has been suffering from brain cancer

Trump aide who mocked McCain leaves White House

US President Donald Trump has sacked an aide who reportedly joked about US Senator John McCain's battle with brain cancer.

US • 06 Jun 18

Senator McCain and his family are reviewing further treatment options

US Senator John McCain diagnosed with brain cancer

US Senator John McCain has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer, his office has said.

World • 20 Jul 17

John McCain was the 2008 Republican Party nominee for US president

McCain challenges Trump to prove wiretapping claim

A senior Republican politician has challenged President Donald Trump to prove his claim that his phone was tapped by predecessor Barack Obama during last year's campaign - or else retract the unsubstantiated allegation.

us politics • 13 Mar 17

Michael Noonan unveils plans to scrap a measure in allowing firms registered here to be 'stateless' in terms of tax residency.

Questions remain on Apple tax issue - US Senators

Ireland still faces questions on how companies use the country to lower taxes after the Finance Minister announced measures in yesterday's Budget to close a loophole, according to two US senators.

Business • 17 Oct 13

Senator Kerry said it was important for Republicans and Democrats to come together in order to deal with the Syria crisis

Kerry says unity needed to agree Syria crisis deal

Senator John Kerry, US President Obama's nominee for Secretary of State, has said that the war in Syria is getting worse every day.

News • 25 Jan 13

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