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Michael Bloomberg, 77, was mayor of New York City

Bloomberg enters 2020 Democratic presidential race

Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, has entered the Democratic presidential race.

Democrats accuse Donald Trump of abusing the Office of the President

US House passes vote in Trump impeachment process

Democrats in the US House of Representatives have secured enough votes to pass legislation setting up the next steps in the fast-moving impeachment process involving Republican President Donald Trump.

US • 31 Oct 19

Democrats have described Bill Taylor's testimony as the most damning they have heard

Ukraine envoy contradicts Trump at impeachment inquiry

A US diplomat has told Donald Trump's impeachment inquiry that aid for Ukraine was linked to the opening of investigations into the president's political rivals.

US • 23 Oct 19

Charlotte Charles refused to meet Anne Sacoolas at the White House

Trump wanted crash victim's parents to meet suspect

The parents of a British teen killed in a road crash involving a US diplomat's wife feel their meeting with US President Donald Trump was little more than a sloppy attempt at a photo op, their spokesman said.

World • 16 Oct 19

Hamza bin Laden was being groomed as heir to the Al-Qaeda leadership

US confirms death of Hamza bin Laden

The White House said in a statement that Hamza bin Laden, a son of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden and himself a notable figure in the militant group, was killed in a US counter terrorism operation.

US • 14 Sep 19

Hundreds of mostly young people gathered across the street from the White House for the protest

Greta Thunberg leads teen protest outside White House

Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg, who has shot to global fame for inspiring worldwide student strikes to promote action against climate change, has taken her mission to US President Donald Trump's doorstep with a protest outside the White House.

World • 14 Sep 19

The fake seal behind Donald Trump at the Turning Point event

Golf club-holding eagle ruffles feathers at White House

White House officials are baffled as to why a doctored presidential seal - including an eagle clutching golf clubs in its talons instead of arrows - was projected on stage at an event at which US President Donald Trump spoke.

US • 26 Jul 19

Joe Biden has largely ignored the other 23 contenders in the Democratic field, instead training his fire on President Donald Trump

Biden launches bid to win Democratic nomination

Former US Vice President Joe Biden has condemned "anger" within his own Democratic Party and pledged to work to unify the country in the wake of incumbent Donald Trump's presidency.

US • 18 May 19

Donald Trump told Leo Varadkar he planned to visit Ireland this year

Govt has not received confirmation of Trump visit

The Government has not received any official confirmation that US President Donald Trump will be visiting Ireland next month, a spokesperson has said.

Ireland • 15 May 19

People hug next to police tape across the street from the Chabad of Poway Synagogue

Man held after woman killed in US synagogue attack

A gunman walked into a San Diego-area synagogue crowded with Sabbath worshippers yesterday and opened fire with an assault-style rifle, killing one woman inside and wounding three others.

US • 28 Apr 19

Joe Biden ran for US President in 1988 and in 2008

Biden his time: Joe finally announces presidential bid

Brian O'Donovan says Joe Biden will be hoping it is third time lucky as he once again enters the race for the US Presidency.

World • 25 Apr 19

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

Leo Varadkar said America's people and values are what makes it great

Taoiseach travels to Chicago for St Patrick's Day event

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar travels to Chicago today as part of the annual St Patrick's Day programme of events.

US • 15 Mar 19

Brexit, visas & shamrock: A busy week ahead in DC

In Washington, it's all about having good contacts on Capitol Hill and in the White House - this week Irish interests will be hoping those contacts are listening.

US • 11 Mar 19

Donald Trump: 'Sometimes you have to walk'

'We had to walk' says Trump as summit ends without deal

US President Donald Trump has said he had walked away from a nuclear deal at his summit with Kim Jong-un because of unacceptable demands from the North Korean leader to lift punishing US-led sanctions.

World • 28 Feb 19

Bernie Sanders made a strong run in the 2016

Sanders launches second run for US presidency

Senator Bernie Sanders has announced that he is running for president of the United States, launching a second bid for the White House after a surprisingly strong run for the Democratic nomination in 2016.

US • 19 Feb 19

Trump officially obese, but in 'very good health'

US President Donald Trump is technically obese and has put on weight since last year, but his official doctor declared him to be in "very good health."

US • 15 Feb 19

US President Donald Trump paid for the food for the national college football champions

Trump foots bill for fast food feast as shutdown bites

With White House residence staff among those hit by the US government shutdown, US President Donald Trump personally ordered in an "all American" feast of burgers and pizza last night for a visiting football team.

US • 15 Jan 19

Aerial view of Donald Trump's border wall prototypes as seen from Tijuana, in Baja California state, Mexico

Trump to make case for wall in prime-time address

US President Donald Trump will make his case to Americans that a "crisis" at the US border with Mexico requires a wall in a prime-time address aimed at building support for a campaign promise that has sparked an 18-day government shutdown.

US • 08 Jan 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

Mitt Romney and Donald Trump pictured in 2016

Romney says Trump presidency causing global dismay

Mitt Romney, the former Republican presidential candidate and incoming US senator from Utah, has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump and suggested he has caused dismay around the world.

World • 02 Jan 19

Donald Trump rejected a budget measure passed by the Senate

Trump threatens long govt shutdown without wall funds

US President Donald Trump has threatened a "very long" government shutdown if opposition Democrats refuse to approve funds for more border security and a wall on the US border with Mexico.

US • 21 Dec 18

Mick Mulvaney is the head of the White House Office of Management and Budget

Mulvaney to become acting White House chief of staff

President Donald Trump has said his budget chief, Mick Mulvaney, will take over as White House chief of staff on a temporary basis after former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie abruptly ruled himself out for the post.

US • 14 Dec 18

Michael Flynn (L) has helped Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation

Mueller recommends no jail time for Flynn

Special prosecutor Robert Mueller has recommended that US President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn face no jail time due to his "substantial" co-operation with the investigation.

World • 05 Dec 18

Mr Bush Sr served as US President from 1989 to 1993

Late president Bush lies in state in Washington

The body of 41st US president George H.W. Bush was placed in the US Capitol today to lie in state.

World • 03 Dec 18