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Donald Trump has pledged to finish building a wall along the US-Mexico border with private donations

Trump highlights 'dangerous' migrant surge at US border

Donald Trump visited the US-Mexico border Wednesday to denounce an immigration crisis he said has become "more dangerous" than ever, using an underlying theme of his presidency to rail against his successor Joe Biden.

US • 30 Jun 21

Protesters were cleared from the streets to allow Donald Trump walk to a nearby church

Democrats appalled as Trump ratchets up rhetoric

The chair of Democrats Abroad Ireland has said the Democratic organisation in the United States is extremely concerned by the "escalating rhetoric and lack of compassion" showed by President Donald Trump.

Ireland • 02 Jun 20

News reports say John Bolton has written a book that undercuts Donald Trump's version of events

Republicans under pressure following Bolton revelations

US President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans in the US Senate have come under fresh pressure to allow witnesses and new documents in his impeachment trial.

US • 27 Jan 20

Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren were criticised for their liberal policies

Healthcare, immigration dominate US Democrat debate

The latest US Democratic presidential debate was held in Detroit where ten candidates addressed issues such as healthcare, immigration, gun violence and racial divisions.

US • 31 Jul 19

Donald Trump said that 'walls save lives, walls save tremendous numbers of lives'

US Congress reaches tentative deal to avoid shutdown

US politicians have announced an agreement in principle to avoid another government shutdown, with nearly $1.4bn in money for construction of a wall on the border with Mexico.

US • 12 Feb 19

"We have to build the wall," Donald Trump said, adding, "we have no choice"

Trump firm on border wall as shutdown enters third week

US President Donald Trump has stood firm on his demand for billions of dollars to fund a border wall with Mexico, which has forced a shutdown of the US government that is now entering its third week.

World • 06 Jan 19

Nancy Pelosi was the first woman ever to hold the job, serving from 2007 until 2011

Pelosi elected as House of Representatives speaker

Democrat Nancy Pelosi has been elected to be the new speaker of the US House of Representatives as her party took majority control of the chamber following its election victory last November.

US • 03 Jan 19

Everyone's a winner - Parties claim midterm victories

President Donald Trump's late night tweet took many by surprise when he wrote "Tremendous success tonight. Thank you to all!"

US • 07 Nov 18

Midterms are seen as a referendum on Donald Trump's presidency

US midterm elections: A blue wave or a red rally?

Voters across the US are going to the polls today for the midterm elections, with all 435 seats in the House of Representatives up for grabs, as well as 35 Senate seats.

US • 06 Nov 18

Rob Porter left the White House last week after two former wives said he abused them

Republicans question vetting of White House staff

US President Donald Trump has faced pressure from Republican allies in Congress over domestic abuse allegations against a former aide.

World • 14 Feb 18

President Donald Trump said they were delivering 'historic tax relief for the American people'

US Congress passes historic 'tax' reforms

The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives has given final approval to the biggest overhaul of the US tax code in 30 years, sending a sweeping $1.5 trillion bill to President Donald Trump for his signature.

World • 20 Dec 17

Donald Trump vowed to adopt an Australian-style immigration system

Trump 'open' to immigration reform

US President Donald Trump has said he was open to immigration reform, shifting from his harsh rhetoric on illegal immigration in his first speech to Congress.

News • 01 Mar 17

Donald Trump pledged to deliver "at least 25 million jobs in one decade," and tame illegal immigration in his address

Trump outlines plans for first 100 days if elected

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump vowed to bring change to a "broken system" in Washington, in a speech today laying out plans for his first 100 days in office if elected president on 8 November.

World • 22 Oct 16

Report comes as Mr Trump heads into the final stretch of presidential campaigning

Trump's wealth put at $3.7bn, $800m less than 2015

US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's estimated net worth is $3.7 billion, $800 million less than a year ago, Forbes has magazine reported.

News • 28 Sep 16

Hillary Clinton criticised Donald Trump for not releasing his tax return

Hillary Clinton releases 2015 tax return

Hillary Clinton has released her tax return for last year and criticised her opponent Donald Trump for failing to honour this tradition among American politicians running for president.

News • 12 Aug 16

Barack Obama said the money was to settle a dispute over arms contracts

Obama rejects ransom payment claims to Iran

US President Barack Obama has rejected claims by Republicans that $400 million his administration paid to Iran amounted to a ransom payment for the release of US prisoners.

News • 05 Aug 16

New Black Panther chairman says group will be armed at Republican convention if allowed

Black Panther group to carry arms in Ohio if legal

The chairman of a US "black power" movement said his group will carry arms for self-defence at protests before the Republican convention next week if allowed under Ohio law.

News • 12 Jul 16

The PSNI said that the public are sometimes reluctance to pass on information

PSNI: Hundreds involved in dissident activities

Northern Ireland's police service has provided new information about the activities of dissident republicans.

News • 11 Mar 16

The bullet-proof glass and reinforced panelling on the PSNI car protected the two officers sitting inside

Car used by dissidents stolen south of the border

A car used by the dissident republicans who tried to kill two PSNI officers in Belfast on Thursday night was stolen in Co Meath.

News • 28 Nov 15

Donald Trump drew boos from the audience but only one contender directly challenged him

Trump dominant and divisive at Republican debate

The ten leading US Republican Party candidates, who are hoping to secure the party's nomination for next year's presidential election, have taken part in their first televised debate.

News • 07 Aug 15

The US House of Representatives passed a funding bill today

Republicans pass bill blocking immigration actions

The US House of Representatives passed a bill today, that would revoke President Barack Obama's executive actions on immigration reform, which protect illegal immigrants from deportation.

News • 14 Jan 15

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid speaks to the press after meeting with US President Barack Obama

Obama and Republicans aim to end budget crisis

US President Barack Obama and Republican leaders appear ready to end a political crisis that has closed much of the US government and pushed the country dangerously close to default.

News • 11 Oct 13

Barack Obama is willing to negotiate on broad budget issues if shutdown ends

US shutdown stand-off continues without agreement

Talks between the White House and US Republicans over the budget impasse have ended with no agreement but with both sides speaking positively afterwards.

News • 10 Oct 13

Barack Obama will only accept spending cuts if Republicans agree to higher taxes

Obama budget to offer cuts for deficit deal

US President Barack Obama is to offer cuts to social security and other entitlement programmes in a budget proposal aimed at swaying Republicans to compromise on a deficit-reduction deal.

News • 05 Apr 13

Republican John Boehner blamed Democrats for the fiscal crisis

US politicians fail to agree budget deal

The US government stumbled headlong on toward wide-ranging spending cuts that threaten to hinder the economic recovery, after President Barack Obama and congressional leaders failed to find an alternative budget plan.

News • 01 Mar 13

Republicans