Sessions exit raises fears over Russia investigation US President Donald Trump's decision to oust Attorney General Jeff Sessions and replace him with a noted critic of Special Counsel Robert Mueller raised fears … US • 08 Nov 18
Five things to take from US midterms It has been one of the most hotly anticipated US midterm elections in living memory and voters have now had their say. Us Politics • 07 Nov 18
Trump orders FBI to reopen Kavanaugh investigation US President Donald Trump has ordered the FBI to reopen a background investigation into his Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, at the request of a … US • 28 Sep 18
Americans transfixed by Kavanaugh hearing People watched in bars, public transportation and parked cars. Donald Trump tuned in on board Air Force One. America stood transfixed as the dramatic standoff … Brett Kavanaugh • 28 Sep 18
Five moments from Trump-Putin press conference US President Donald Trump met one-on-one with Russian President Vladimir Putin behind closed doors today. Afterwards, they held a joint press conference. News Lens • 16 Jul 18
Trump warns Comey not to leak conversations US President Donald Trump has warned sacked FBI director James Comey not to leak any conversations they had to the media. us politics • 12 May 17
Caitríona Perry: Five key questions on Comey answered RTÉ's Washington Correspondent Caitríona Perry explains the significance of the firing of FBI Director James Comey and what is likely to happen next. us politics • 11 May 17
FBI's Comey defends decision on Clinton email inquiry US FBI Director James Comey has defended his decision to announce last year that the agency had reopened an investigation into former Democratic presidential candidate … us election 2016 • 03 May 17
Caitríona Perry: Trump's first 100 days in office The notion of the "First 100 Days in Office" was first mentioned by the United States' 32nd President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in July 1933. He … Donald Trump • 28 Apr 17
Pentagon investigating Flynn over foreign payments The Pentagon has said it is investigating US President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn over payments he received from Russian government-linked firms. United States • 28 Apr 17
Timeline: 100 days of President Donald J Trump Throughout his presidential election campaign, Donald Trump vowed to bring a number of changes in the first 100 days of his presidency. Donald Trump • 28 Apr 17
Judge blocks Trump's order to cut sanctuary city funds A US judge last night blocked President Donald Trump's executive order that sought to withhold federal funds from so-called sanctuary cities, dealing another legal blow … us politics • 26 Apr 17
US says 'no doubt' Syria still has chemical weapons Pentagon chief Jim Mattis has said that there can be "no doubt" that Syria has retained some chemical weapons and warned President Bashar al-Assad's regime … World • 21 Apr 17
'Right time' to use bomb in Afghanistan - US general The top US military commander in Afghanistan has said that the decision to deploy one of the largest conventional bombs ever used in combat was … World • 14 Apr 17
Hawaii judge extends order blocking Trump travel ban A federal judge in Hawaii has indefinitely extended an order blocking enforcement of President Trump's revamped travel ban. US travel ban • 30 Mar 17
US states and cities to challenge Trump executive order A coalition of 23 US states and local governments has vowed to challenge President Trump's latest Executive Order in court US • 29 Mar 17
US spy agencies 'monitored' Trump team communications US spy agencies scooped up the communications of members of Donald Trump's presidential transition team late last year, possibly including those of the president-elect himself, … US • 22 Mar 17
US, China seek stronger ties as N Korea tests rocket Chinese President Xi Jinping and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson have pledged in talks to work to strengthen a relationship strained by disputes over … World • 19 Mar 17
White House security bolstered after latest threat The US Secret Service has bolstered security at the White House after a man was arrested after making threats at one its checkpoints, in the … US • 19 Mar 17
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 … us politics • 13 Mar 17
Legal challenges mount over Trump's revised travel ban President Donald Trump's revised travel ban is facing mounting legal challenges as four more US states join action. US politics • 10 Mar 17
Judge allows Hawaii to challenge Trump's new travel ban The state of Hawaii can sue over US President Donald Trump's new executive order temporarily banning the entry of refugees and travellers from six Muslim-majority … News • 08 Mar 17
Trump cabinet member Carson: Slaves were 'immigrants' President Donald Trump's housing secretary has provoked a firestorm by saying slaves brought from Africa were "immigrants" who dreamed of success for their families in … News • 06 Mar 17
White House asks Congress to probe if Obama ordered tap The White House has asked the US Congress to examine whether the Obama administration abused its investigative authority during the 2016 campaign, as part of … World • 07 Mar 17
Obama 'never ordered' surveillance on any US citizen Former US president Barack Obama never ordered surveillance on any American citizen, a spokesman has said after current President Donald Trump accused his predecessor of … News • 04 Mar 17
