Senate votes to raise US debt limit for two months The US Senate has approved legislation to temporarily raise the federal government's US$28.4tn debt limit and avoid the risk of an historic default this month. US • 08 Oct 21
US Senate acquits Donald Trump of inciting Capitol riot Former US president Donald Trump has been acquitted by the Senate of inciting the deadly 6 January attack on the US Capitol. World • 14 Feb 21
Record 3.3 million apply for unemployment benefit in US A record 3.3 million Americans for unemployment benefits last week as the United States battles the coronavirus pandemic. US • 26 Mar 20
Senate to vote on witnesses at Trump impeachment trial US President Donald Trump's hopes for a speedy acquittal by the Senate received a boost as Democrats suffered a setback in their efforts to introduce … World • 31 Jan 20
US Senate fails to prevent $8.1bn arms sales to Saudi The US Senate has failed to prevent the controversial sale of $8.1 billion in weapons to Saudi Arabia, after President Donald Trump vetoed congressional resolutions … US • 30 Jul 19
Trump backs down over State of the Union address US President Donald Trump has backed down in a row with Democrats over his State of the Union address, agreeing to delay it until a … US • 24 Jan 19
Irish access to E-3 visas suffers setback in US Senate The deadline has passed for the US Senate to unanimously approve a bill giving Irish workers access to thousands of US visas every year. World • 03 Jan 19
Efforts under way for senate approval over US visas Efforts are under way in the US to try to secure senate approval for a bill that could give Irish workers access to thousands of … US • 05 Dec 18
Delays at polling stations over voting machine problems Americans have experienced scattered delays at US polling places in about a dozen states, largely in sites still using ageing voting machines that were overwhelmed … US • 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
Dorsey says Twitter was 'unprepared' for fake news Twitter's chief executive Jack Dorsey has said the social media site was "unprepared and ill-equipped" for the vast campaigns of manipulation that affected social media … Social Media • 05 Sep 18
US Senate confirms Jerome Powell as next Fed chairman The US Senate has confirmed former investment banker Jerome Powell as head of the Federal Reserve, putting President Donald Trump's pick in a role of … Business • 24 Jan 18
Democrat Doug Jones wins Alabama Senate seat Doug Jones has won the special election in the US state of Alabama becoming the first Democrat to win a senate seat there in 25 … US • 13 Dec 17
Senate race in Alabama state causes consternation Political eyes are trained on the state of Alabama for a special Senate election. Washington Correspondent Caitríona Perry explains why a race in a traditionally … Analysis and Comment • 12 Dec 17
US Senate Democrats block fast-track trade bill Democrats in the US Senate have blocked a bill that would have given President Barack Obama the authority to finalise trade deals such as the … News • 12 May 15
US Senate passes Iran deal review bill The US Senate has passed a bill giving Congress the right to review any final nuclear deal with Iran, after it overcame intense initial objections … World • 07 May 15
CIA chief admits officers used 'abhorrent' methods CIA Director John Brennan has admitted some agency officers used "abhorrent" methods on detainees captured following the 9/11 attacks. News • 11 Dec 14
Senate leaders nearing US debt deal US Senate leaders have said they are nearing a deal to reopen the government and raise the US debt limit. News • 14 Oct 13
US Senator repeats Irish 'tax haven' claim US Senator Carl Levin has stood by his categorisation of Ireland as a tax haven, following criticism of his comments by Ireland's ambassador to the … Business • 31 May 13
US immigration bill passes Senate panel A US Senate panel has approved legislation to give millions of illegal immigrants a path to citizenship. News • 22 May 13
Analysis: Eyes on Apple's Irish base While the mechanics of Apple’s international tax strategy – in which Ireland plays a key role – is a little clearer following CEO Tim Cook’s … Business • 21 May 13
US Senate approves Superstorm Sandy $50.5 aid bill The US Senate has voted in favour of a $50.5 billion aid package for victims of Superstorm Sandy today, three months after the storm devastated … News • 29 Jan 13
US Congress resolves 'fiscal cliff' drama Politicians in the United States have approved a deal preventing huge tax increases and spending cuts that would have pushed its economy off the "fiscal … News • 03 Jan 13
Susan Rice admits errors in Benghazi attack report US Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice has conceded that an early account she gave about the attack on the US mission in Benghazi, … News • 28 Nov 12
HSBC 'perversely polluted' says US Senate panel HSBC has acknowledged shortcomings in its anti-money laundering operations at a US Senate hearing. Business • 17 Jul 12
