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Pence ordered to testify over Trump bid to overturn 2020 election result

The former vice president was told he will have to give evidence before a grand jury.

Donald Trump ‘indicted’ and set to be first ex-president to face criminal charge

The former president has been indicted in New York, his lawyer has said.

US Republicans defend Trump by attacking criminal justice system

US Republicans defend Trump by attacking criminal justice system

Stormy Daniels postpones Piers Morgan interview as Trump set for arrest

Former US president Donald Trump denies having sex with Ms Daniels at a celebrity golf outing in Lake Tahoe in 2006.

Meet Juan Merchan, the judge presiding over Trump's criminal case

When Donald Trump walks into Justice Juan Merchan's courtroom on Tuesday to face criminal charges, it will be a first for a former US president but familiar territory for the veteran judge who serves on Manhattan's criminal court

Analysis: Biden's strategic silence on Trump may be tested in days ahead

Biden's strategic silence on Trump may be tested in days ahead

Donald Trump to deliver ‘remarks’ at his Florida club after arraignment

The former US president is facing multiple charges of falsifying business records, including at least one felony offence.

Trump set to travel to New York for arraignment

The former US president is facing charges stemming from hush money payments during his 2016 campaign for the White House.

Hungary’s leader Orban tells Trump to ‘keep on fighting’ in tweet

The former US president is facing a criminal indictment over payments made during his 2016 presidential campaign.

Donald Trump to surrender to history-making criminal charges

The former US president will be fingerprinted, his charges laid against him and will likely plead not guilty in a New York court on Tuesday

Trump arrives at New York court ahead of arraignment

Donald Trump is the first former US president to face criminal charges.

Former US president Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 charges

Mr Trump, stony-faced and silent as he entered and exited the Manhattan courtroom, said “not guilty” in a firm voice while facing a judge who warned him to refrain from rhetoric that could inflame or cause civil unrest.

Trump leaves NYC home ahead of arraignment in criminal probe

Donald Trump left Trump Tower ahead of his arraignment.

Trump surrenders to New York authorities ahead of arraignment

Donald Trump is the first former US president to face criminal charges.

Trump faces blame for chaotic withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan

The White House said Joe Biden was ‘severely constrained’ by Donald’s Trump’s previous decisions.

Trump created conditions for chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan, review says

US president Joe Biden was ‘severely constrained’ by the decisions of his predecessor Donald Trump, the report says

In pictures: US presidents visiting Ireland, from JFK to Trump

As Joe Biden makes his way to Ireland, here are some of the most memorable moments from previous presidential visits

Trump criticises Biden visit: 'You could have a third World War and this guy is in Ireland'

Donald Trump has criticised US president Joe Biden for visiting Ireland, as he claimed 'the world is exploding'

Trump sues his former lawyer Michael Cohen for more than $500 million

Trump sues his former lawyer Michael Cohen for more than $500 million

Trump sues ex-lawyer Cohen, a key witness in former president’s criminal case

Mr Cohen’s spokesman, attorney Lanny Davis, said the lawsuit will not deter Mr Cohen’s cooperation with prosecutors.

Donald Trump answering questions in fraud lawsuit, lawyer says

In an earlier deposition Mr Trump invoked his Fifth Amendment rights more than 400 times.

Trump set to give second deposition in New York fraud lawsuit

Former US president was scheduled to meet lawyers for Attorney General Letitia James, who sued Mr Trump last year.

‘Indictment bump’ helps Trump raise $34 million so far in 2023

Mr Trump is seeking to return to the White House in 2024.

Liz Cheney memoir to revisit aftermath of US Capitol siege

Ms Cheney has said she wants to ensure that Donald Trump, who has announced his candidacy for 2024, will never be president again.

Judd Trump becomes Crucible casualty after first-round defeat by Anthony McGill

The 33-year-old’s poor form was in stark contrast to the momentum of Kyren Wilson.

Conservative radio host Larry Elder joins Republican race to be US president

The Conservative talk show host entered the race to take on Donald Trump for nomination.

Donald Trump expected to visit Ireland in May

It is understood that Donald Trump will travel to his luxury golf resort in Doonbeg, Co Clare

Donald Trump to visit Ireland next month

The visit by the former US president will come just weeks after his successor Joe Biden's four-day trip

Decision close on charging Donald Trump for Georgia election meddling

District attorney called for ‘heightened security’ ahead of decision over former president.

Six men and three women chosen as jurors in rape case against Trump

A former advice columnist has accused the ex-US president of pushing her against a wall and raping her in the 1990s.

Donald Trump to visit Scotland next week before heading to Ireland

He is expected to stay at his golf resort in South Ayrshire, and travel to Ireland too.

Trial opens in rape case against Trump

A former advice columnist has accused the ex-US president of pushing her against a wall and raping her in the 1990s.

Biden says after 2024 launch that Trump is danger to democracy

Biden says after 2024 launch that Trump is danger to democracy

Trump loses appeal to block Pence's testimony in January 6th probe

Trump loses appeal to block Pence's testimony in Jan 6 probe - CNN

Mike Pence ‘gives evidence to grand jury in Donald Trump election probe’

Mr Pence has hinted at entering the 2024 presidential race in a potential run against Mr Trump.

Trump lawyer says accuser's rape claim politically motivated

Former US president Donald Trump has scorned the case on Truth Social, claiming his accuser, E. Jean Carroll, was promoting a 'fraudulent & false story'

'It’s great to be home': Donald Trump lands in Scotland for golf course visit

The former US president will visit his golf course near Aberdeen on Monday, before heading to his course in Doonbeg, Co Clare.

Trump names second golf course after his mother on Scotland visit

He earlier told reporters it’s “great to be home”.

It’s great to be home, says Trump as he arrives in Scotland

The former US president, along with his son Eric, will visit his golf course near Aberdeen.

Donald Trump to visit Ireland and Scotland this week

The former US president will also visit Ireland in the coming days.

Donald Trump plays golf at his Turnberry course during Scottish visit

The former US president arrived in Ayrshire on Tuesday.

‘He brings a show’: Doonbeg prepares for Trump visit

The 45th US president owns a golf resort outside the town of Doonbeg, Co Clare.

Donald Trump molested me with ’40 zillion hands’, woman tells civil trial

Jessica Leeds was giving evidence to a civil trial.

Donald Trump arrives in Turnberry on second day of Scotland visit

The former US president travelled to Ayrshire from Aberdeen.

Trump calls rape claim ‘ridiculous’ in video deposition

Lawyers for accuser E Jean Carroll played about 30 minutes of excerpts from the former president’s video statement.

Trump lawyers say they won’t call witnesses at rape trial

Lawyers for accuser E Jean Carroll said they could finish presenting their case on Thursday.

Donald Trump says Ireland has done a good job 'luring' US companies

Mr Trump was greeted by a line of staff at the hotel and a display of Irish music and dance.

Former US president Donald Trump arrives in Ireland

Mr Trump first visited Scotland before flying to Ireland.

Donald Trump invited to attend High Court case over fencing at Doonbeg resort

The action taken by Friends of the Irish Environment relates to fencing erected at Mr Trump's golf resort in West Clare

Donald Trump due to visit his golf resort in Doonbeg

Former US president has been playing golf at Turnberry on a trip to Scotland.

Trump cutting Irish trip short to 'confront' accuser in New York case

Writer E. Jean Carroll says the former US president raped her in a Bergdorf Goodman department store dressing room in the mid-1990s

Donald Trump’s return to Doonbeg a quieter affair than his presidential visit

Outside the hotel, a handful of fans appeared in Trump and MAGA garb to welcome his arrival.

Trump accuses Biden of disrespecting the King by not attending coronation

The former US president speculated that his successor would be ‘sleeping’ instead of attending the ceremony at Westminster Abbey.

Trump: Impasse over post-Brexit trade in Northern Ireland ‘tough to resolve’

The former US president spoke about the issue as he arrived at his golf resort in Doonbeg, Co Clare.

Trump says he can defeat ‘incompetent’ Biden in 2024 US election

The former US president was speaking to reporters while golfing at his resort in Doonbeg, Co Clare

Trump says he will 'probably' attend civil rape trial in New York

Writer E. Jean Carroll says the former US president raped her in a Bergdorf Goodman department store dressing room in the mid-1990s

Eric Trump claims Doonbeg could host LIV golf event

LIV golf is funded by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, and has been accused of using as sportswashing to improve its reputation amid criticisms for its human rights abuses.

'No conspiracy' behind new hate speech laws, says Harris

Minister for Justice Simon Harris rejected criticisms of the Bill from the likes of Donald Trump Jnr and Elon Musk

Donald Trump’s video statement in rape lawsuit made public

Written transcripts of Mr Trump’s evidence had also previously been made public, but not the recording itself.

Trump says Ireland's housing crisis is 'good thing in one way'

Former US president Donald Trump has said Ireland's housing crisis is a 'good thing in one way' because 'people want to live in Ireland'

Trump rape case: Even a former president is not above the law, court told

The former US president Donald Trump is being sued by a magazine columnist who claims he raped her in a department store dressing room.

Closing arguments set in rape and defamation suit against Trump

The former US president told reporters in Doonbeg, Co Clare last week that he would 'probably' attend the trial in New York

Closing arguments under way in Trump rape trial

Writer E Jean Carroll has said the former US president attacked her in a department store dressing room in 1996.

National Archives leader confirmed amid turmoil over Trump probe

Colleen Shogan, a political scientist, was confirmed as archivist of the United States in a 52-45 vote.

E Jean Carroll elated at verdict that Trump sexually abused her

Former Elle magazine advice columnist E Jean Carroll said on Wednesday she felt 'fantastic'

What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

‘Trump is a sex abuser,’ the papers proclaim after a jury returned a verdict in the former US president’s civil case.

Donald Trump says sexual assault case was ‘fake’ and calls January 6 ‘beautiful day’

The former president faced questions in his first appearance on CNN since 2016.

Trump appealing against sexual abuse verdict and five million dollar award

A notice of appeal was filed on Thursday in Manhattan federal court.

Republican DeSantis vies with Trump to sway Iowa conservatives

Ron DeSantis is expected to announce his 2024 presidential campaign any day.

Prosecutor ends probe of FBI’s Trump-Russia investigation with harsh criticism

The report criticised the FBI for opening a full-fledged investigation based on ‘raw, unanalysed and uncorroborated intelligence’.

Donald Trump makes video appearance in New York criminal case

The hearing lasted about 15 minutes.

DeSantis ‘to announce 2024 presidential bid on Twitter Spaces with Elon Musk’

Ron DeSantis has long been seen as Donald Trump’s leading rival for the Republican nomination.

Donald Trump faces further lawsuit over remarks on CNN

Lawyers said former president ‘doubled down’ on derogatory remarks the day after verdict announced in earlier case.

Republican Ron DeSantis launches presidential campaign to challenge Trump

The Florida governor is considered to be Trump's strongest Republican rival

Lawyers claim Trump ‘treated unfairly’ over probe into documents

The former president’s attorneys calling for a meeting with attorney general over investigation into classified files.

Boris Johnson discussed Ukraine with Donald Trump - spokesperson

Boris Johnson discussed Ukraine with Donald Trump - spokesperson

Ex-Trump White House official Peter Navarro to go on trial in September

He will stand trial on contempt of Congress charges filed after he refused to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the 2021 Capitol riot.

Trump captured on tape acknowledging he kept classified document on Iran

Trump captured on tape acknowledging he kept a classified document on Iran - CNN

Trump critic Chris Christie to launch White House bid

Trump critic Chris Christie to launch White House bid - source

DeSantis hits back at Trump in campaign blitz in US

The Florida governor’s first stop was a rural town near Sioux City, in the heart of the most Republican-heavy part of Iowa

DeSantis kicks off presidential campaign, signalling plans to go harder on Trump

Mr DeSantis lashed out at Mr Trump’s suggestion that New York’s pandemic response was better than Florida’s, calling it ‘detached from reality’.

Republican hopefuls make pitches to voters in Iowa

Eight candidates from the party visited the state while frontrunner for the party nod Donald Trump was there earlier in the week.

DeSantis chooses his words carefully in escalating war with Trump

As he toured 12 cities in three early-voting states, Ron DeSantis made his case that he is the more conservative and consistent alternative to Donald Trump

Ex-New Jersey governor Chris Christie launches 2024 Republican presidential bid

Mr Christie has cast himself as the only candidate in the field willing to directly take on former president Donald Trump.

Donald Trump’s lawyers call for defamation lawsuit to be rejected

Jury found former president did not rape New York writer in previous civil case.

Pence blasts former boss Trump as he opens campaign to run for US president

Mike Pence said that Trump had asked him to choose between himself and the US Constitution on the day of the Capitol riots.

Trump in trouble: What are the new charges facing the ex-president?

Donald Trump has been indicted after an investigation into classified documents found at his Florida estate.

Trump-appointed judge assigned to oversee criminal case

Judge Aileen Cannon is a former federal prosecutor who was nominated to the bench by Mr Trump in 2020.

Explained: What the Trump indictment means for his political campaign

What the Trump indictment means for his political campaign

Trump blasts ‘baseless’ federal indictment in speech to Republicans

Donald Trump said his indictment was an attempt to hurt his chances of returning to the White House.

Trump set for first public appearance since federal indictment

The former US president will speak in Georgia and North Carolina as he ramps up his 2024 election campaign.

Top US Democrats urge Trump supporters to let indictment case 'proceed peacefully'

Top US Democrats urge Trump supporters to let indictment case 'proceed peacefully'

Trump tells Republicans federal indictment is ‘ridiculous’ and ‘baseless’

Mr Trump cast his indictment by the Department of Justice as an attempt to damage his chances of returning to the White House.

Trump flies to Florida to face charges in documents case

Trump flies to Florida to face charges in documents case

Donald Trump arrives in Florida as history-making court appearance approaches

Mr Trump’s appearance in Miami on Tuesday will mark his second time since April facing a judge on criminal charges.

Trump arrives in Florida to face charges with crowds of 50,000 expected

Accused of unlawfully keeping U.S. national-security documents and lying to officials who tried to recover them, Trump has proclaimed his innocence and vowed to continue his campaign to regain the presidency in a November 2024 election.

Explained: What are the charges against Trump in the classified documents case?

Former US president Donald Trump is due in court on Tuesday to face 37 charges

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges in Miami

Mr Trump appeared before a judge in Miami’s federal court on Tuesday in a stunning moment in American history

Media outnumber protesters at Miami court before Trump's appearance

Some have spent several days camped out in the muggy heat

Trump arrives at court in Miami in classified documents case

Mr Trump’s motorcade arrived on Tuesday at the court shortly before he is scheduled to appear before a magistrate judge

Donald Trump mixes roles as defendant and campaigner after historic charge

The former president pled not guilty to charges of hoarding classified documents.

Trump lacked power to declassify secret nuclear arms document, experts say

Trump lacked power to declassify secret nuclear arms document, experts say

Lawyer faces disciplinary hearing over plot to keep Donald Trump in power

John Eastman faces 11 disciplinary charges stemming from his development of a dubious legal strategy aimed at helping Mr Trump overturn the election.

Prosecutors call for Trump criminal trial to be pushed back

The Justice Department has asked judge to delay trial of former president from August to December.

Trump says government has ‘vital role’ opposing abortion

Former president not committing to backing legislation for a national ban.

Trump calls Biden a ‘catastrophe’ in bid to reclaim lost support in Michigan

Donald Trump spoke at Oakland County GOP’s Lincoln Day Dinner, where he was honoured by the party as its ‘Man of the Decade’.

Judge to decide if Trump’s New York criminal case should move to federal court

Judge Alvin K Hellerstein will listen to the arguments although he is not expected to immediately rule.

Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis look to woo New Hampshire voters

The rivals for the Republican presidential nomination are holding events in the US state.

Donald Trump counter-sues over advice columnist E Jean Carroll’s rape claim

The suit says Ms Carroll should pay Mr Trump unspecified compensatory and punitive damages and retract her statements.

Three charged in insider trading case related to taking Trump media firm public

The charges were outlined in an indictment unsealed in Manhattan federal court that did not implicate Mr Trump in any way.

Trump, longtime admirer of Putin, says aborted mutiny 'somewhat weakened' Russian leader

Trump, longtime admirer of Putin, says aborted mutiny 'somewhat weakened' Russian leader

Donald Trump draws thousands to small South Carolina city for campaign rally

The heavily Republican area is a popular one for party hopefuls.

President Trump’s valet faces court date over classified documents

Walt Nauta is accused of conspiring with the former president to conceal records taken from the White House.

Trump lawyers seek to delay trial over hoarding classified documents

Former president Donald Trump is accused of illegally keeping papers at his Florida estate.

US Justice Department urges judge not to postpone Trump documents trial

Former president Donald Trump is charged with 37 felony counts related to the mishandling of classified documents.

Trump asks Georgia court to disqualify election probe prosecutor

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been investigating since 2021 whether Donald Trump and his allies broke any election laws.

Biden's election war chest trails Trump's in size, filings show

Biden's election war chest trails Trump's in size, filings show

Michigan charges 16 Republicans accused of being fake electors for Donald Trump

The 16 people are accused of submitting false certificates confirming they were legitimate electors despite Joe Biden’s victory in the state in 2020.

Trump jokes about becoming legal ‘expert’ as third indictment looms

Former president says Department of Justice has become a ‘weapon for the Democrats’.

Donald Trump’s bid to move hush money criminal case rejected by judge

Mr Trump’s lawyers had argued that jurisdiction of the case should be moved to federal court.

Trial date set for next May in Trump’s classified documents case

The date of May 20 next year is a compromise between defence lawyers and the prosecution.

Trump’s firm and his former lawyer Michael Cohen settle lawsuit over legal bills

Lawyers for the two sides told a judge they had reached a settlement just as Mr Cohen’s 2019 claim was due to go to trial.

Pence says Trump conduct around 2021 Capitol attack was reckless but not criminal

Pence says Trump conduct around 2021 Capitol attack was reckless but not criminal

Hunter Biden’s plea deal on tax charges falls apart after judge voices concerns

US District Court Judge Maryellen Noreika, who was appointed by President Donald Trump, said she was concerned about language in a legal agreement.

Hunter Biden denies two tax charges after plea deal unravels

US District Court Judge Maryellen Noreika, who was appointed by then-president Donald Trump, raised concerns about the language of the deal.

Trump lawyers arrive at office of US special counsel

Trump lawyers arrive at office of US special counsel

Trump accused of asking employee to delete footage in classified documents case

The allegations were made on Thursday in an updated grand jury indictment in Florida.

Trump’s lawyers meet with prosecutors ahead of possible 2020 election indictment

Mr Trump was charged last month with illegally hoarding classified documents and concealing them from investigators.

Donald Trump and party rivals speak at key Iowa Republican event

Mr Trump faced criticism from some Republican opponents, but only those considered long shots for the presidential nomination.

Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against CNN over ‘the Big Lie’ dismissed

Mr Trump claimed references to his efforts to overturn the 2020 US election result as ‘the Big Lie’ was tantamount to comparing him to Adolf Hitler.

Trump calls on Republican party to rally around him amid legal perils

Mr Trump has embraced his legal woes, turning them into the core message of his bid to return to the White House.

Biden ‘keeping Space Command in Colorado, rejecting move to Alabama’

This overturns a decision by the Trump administration.

Donald Trump’s property manager facing court over classified documents

Carlos De Oliveira has been added to indictment over allegation he schemed to hide security footage at Mar-a-Lago.

Trump charged over efforts to overturn 2020 presidential election results

The indictment focuses on schemes by Mr Trump and his allies to subvert the transfer of power and keep him in office despite his loss to Joe Biden.

Trump says he hears his indictment will be announced soon

Trump says he hears his indictment will be announced at 5pm

Michigan prosecutors charge Trump allies with vote machine tampering

Matthew DePerno, a Republican lawyer endorsed by Mr Trump in an unsuccessful run for Michigan attorney general last year, was charged remotely.

Explained: What happens next in the Trump election interference case?

What happens next in the Trump election interference case?

Who is Jack Smith, the special counsel who brought the Trump indictment?

Who is Jack Smith, the special counsel who brought the Trump indictment?

Pence says 'country more important than one man' after fresh Trump charges

The former US vice-president has made his strongest condemnation of his former boss after latest indictment

Who is Donald Trump’s new election fraud case judge?

US District Judge Tanya Chutkan will oversee the case accusing Mr Trump of trying to overturn his 2020 election loss.

Trump en route to Washington to face charges he tried to overturn 2020 election

Donald Trump has denied any wrongdoing and criticised the case as an effort to hurt his 2024 presidential campaign

'I'm your warrior': How Trump used hush-money charges to rev up race for White House

'I'm your warrior': How Trump used hush-money charges to rev up race for White House

Trump in court on Thursday on charges he tried to overturn 2020 election

He is facing a judge just blocks from the US Capitol his supporters stormed to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power.

Trump arrives at courthouse to face charges he tried to overturn election

The courthouse sits within sight of the US Capitol that his supporters attacked on January 6th, 2021

Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges he tried to overturn 2020 election

Mr Trump, the 2024 Republican presidential primary frontrunner, is facing charges including conspiracy to defraud the United States

Chairman of UK Republican group wishes Donald Trump would not run for president

Greg Swenson was speaking after the former US president pleaded not guilty to trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Trump presidential rival Christie visits Ukraine, meets with Zelenskiy

Trump presidential rival Christie visits Ukraine, meets with Zelenskiy

Prosecutors ask for protective order after Trump post appears to promise revenge

The order would limit what information Mr Trump and his legal team could share publicly about the case.

Trump boasts that he needs ‘one more indictment to close out this election’

Former US president Donald Trump delivered a speech full of defiance and bluster at a Republican Party dinner in Alabama.

Trump lawyer claims former president never asked Mike Pence to overturn election

Mike Pence, who was Donald Trump’s vice president, flatly denied the claims

Quiz: Trump's legal woes stack up as he battles for White House return

Test your knowledge on Donald Trump's latest legal debacle, concerning criminal charges relating to the aftermath of the 2020 US presidential election

Judge tosses Trump defamation suit against writer who won sexual abuse lawsuit

A judge ruled that the former president cannot claim that E Jean Carroll defamed him.

Trump challenger Ron DeSantis ousts campaign manager amid slump in polls

Republican Ron DeSantis is currently the governor of Florida

Search warrant for Twitter to turn over information on Donald Trump’s account

The details were included in a decision from the federal appeals court in Washington.

Trump calls prosecutor ‘thug’ and vows to keep talking about criminal cases

His comments came even as prosecutors sought a protective order to limit the evidence that Mr Trump and his team could share.

Trump says he will not sign loyalty pledge despite Republican debate requirement

The frontrunner in the Republicans’ presidential primary says he will announce next week whether he will participate in the first debate.

Donald Trump's aides set to enter pleas in US classified documents case

Donald Trump's aides set to enter pleas in US classified documents case

Judge warns of limits to what Trump can say about election case

District Judge Tanya Chutkan vowed to keep politics out of her rulings in the former president’s election conspiracy case.

Judge warns Trump not to threaten witnesses in 2020 election subversion case

Judge warns Trump not to threaten witnesses in 2020 election subversion case

Mar-a-Lago property manager pleads not guilty over Trump documents case

Mr De Oliveira’s arraignment comes a day after Donald Trump was charged in a fourth criminal case.

Trump says he will release report on Georgia 'election fraud' next week

Trump he will release report on Georgia 'election fraud' on August 21st

Explained: Who are the Trump allies indicted in the Georgia election scheme?

Who are the Trump allies indicted in the Georgia election scheme?

The investigations Donald Trump is now facing

The former US president has now been charged in Georgia, along with 18 allies.

Donald Trump and 18 allies indicted in Georgia over 2020 election meddling

Prosecutors turned to a statute normally associated with mobsters to accuse the former president of a sweeping criminal conspiracy.

Donald Trump indicted in Georgia over 2020 election meddling

It is the fourth criminal case to be brought against the former US president and the second to allege he tried to subvert the results of the vote.

Trump Georgia indictment: RICO charges could be a double-edged sword

Trump Georgia indictment: RICO charges could be a double-edged sword

Georgia law enforcement investigating IDs of grand jury being shared online

Trump was hit with a sweeping fourth set of criminal charges on Monday when the Georgia grand jury issued an indictment accusing him and others of efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden.

Canadian woman jailed over ricin letter sent to Trump in White House

Pascale Ferrier had pleaded guilty to violating biological weapons prohibitions in letters sent to Mr Trump and to police officials in Texas.

Judge finds Donald Trump's appeal in E Jean Carroll case 'frivolous'

Judge finds Donald Trump's appeal in E Jean Carroll case 'frivolous'

Quiz: How many times has Donald Trump been indicted?

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Republican strategist says Trump's focus on 2020 election could backfire

Mary Matalin served under president Ronald Reagan and was campaign director for George HW Bush

Trump has commanding lead in Iowa ahead of 2024 Republican caucus - poll

Trump has commanding lead in Iowa ahead of 2024 Republican caucus - poll

Donald Trump says he will skip Republican presidential primary debates

His spokesman did not clarify whether he plans to boycott every primary debate or just those that have been scheduled.

Former president Donald Trump’s bond set at 200,000 dollars in Georgia case

The bond agreement was outlined in a court filing signed by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Mr Trump’s defence lawyers.

Woman arrested on charges of emailing threats to shoot Trump and his son

Tracy Marie Fiorenza, 41, was arrested on Monday morning on a charge of transmitting threats to kill or injure.

Donald Trump says he will surrender Thursday on Georgia charges

It will be Mr Trump’s fourth arrest since April, when he became the first former president in US history to face indictment

Trump’s presence will be felt at presidential debate in his absence

The former president holds a commanding early lead in the Republican race.

Trump expected to turn himself in at Georgia jail on 2020 US election charges

The former US president is expected to turn himself in and have a mug shot taken at the Fulton County jail in Atlanta, Georgia.

Trump supporters gather outside Georgia jail before his expected surrender

The driveway off the main street in front of the jail has been closed for days in anticipation of the former US president’s arrival.

Trump prepares for mug shot ahead of Georgia election trial

Trump, 77, already has entered uncharted territory as the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges, though the four cases filed against him have not slowed his momentum as the front-runner in the race for the Republican nomination to run against Democratic President Joe Biden in next year's election.

Republican presidential candidates do battle as Trump skips first debate

Virtually everyone on the debate stage in Milwaukee lined up behind Mr Trump, who declined to participate, citing his commanding lead.

Trump attacks rivals in online interview while skipping presidential debate

The interview was posted online five minutes before the debate aired.

Explained: The next steps in Trump's criminal case in Georgia

Explained: The next steps in Trump's criminal case in Georgia

Trump raised $7.1 million since he was booked Thursday at an Atlanta jail

Trump raised $7.1 million since he was booked Thursday at an Atlanta jail

Trump’s lawyers to argue for trial to be delayed until 2026

US District Judge Tanya Chutkan is expected to set a tentative trial date over January 6 charges.

Donald Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election case

It means the ex-president will not have to show up for an arraignment hearing Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee had set for next week.

Rudy Giuliani pleads not guilty to charges in Georgia election case

The former New York mayor and Mr Trump lawyer has waived his right to appear at an arraignment hearing set for September 6.

Proud Boy who smashed Capitol window gets 10 years before declaring ‘Trump won’

Dominic Pezzola told his trial there is no place in his future for politics – before falsely claiming the former US president won the 2020 election.

Trump White House official Navarro convicted of contempt after defying subpoena

Navarro was the second Trump aide to face contempt of Congress charges.

Lawsuit seeks to bar Trump from Colorado primary

It argues he is ineligible to run for president again under a clause in the US Constitution aimed at candidates who have supported an ‘insurrection’.

Georgia grand jury report on Trump election interference to be released Friday

Georgia grand jury report on Trump election interference to be released Friday

Trump criminal cases show ‘rottenness’ of US political system - Putin

During his four years in the White House, Donald Trump repeatedly touted having good relations with Vladimir Putin.

Can Trump be disqualified from the presidency over January 6th?

Explained: Can Trump be disqualified from the presidency over January 6th?

Prosecutor says ‘fairness’ behind decision to lump Trump in mass criminal trial

Former US President Donald Trump and his co-accused face charges next month pertaining to their alleged conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election.

Trump must review classified documents case evidence in secure location, judge says

Trump must review classified documents case evidence in secure location, judge says

DeSantis: Trump’s chances of being elected if convicted ‘close to zero’

The Florida governor has sharpened his critiques of Donald Trump as he strains to catch up to the ex-president in the Republican presidential race.

Biden to criticise Trump-style economics, warn of government shutdown

Biden to criticise Trump-style economics, warn of government shutdown

Trump prosecutors seek order to stop ‘inflammatory’ and ‘intimidating’ comments

Special counsel Jack Smith’s team say the order is necessary to preserve the integrity of the case and to avoid prejudicing potential jurors.

Donald Trump labels Florida governor’s abortion ban a ‘terrible mistake’

The former US president is facing blowback from his own party after he criticised Ron Desantis’s abortion legislation in a TV interview.

Trump’s New York hush-money criminal trial may overlap with presidential primary

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a Bill setting the state’s presidential primary for April 2.

Rupert Murdoch exit may give Trump a Fox News 'reset,' Republican strategists say

Rupert Murdoch exit may give Trump a Fox News 'reset,' Republican strategists say

Donald Trump backs Rishi Sunak’s decision to water down net zero measures

Former US president Donald Trump said he knew Rishi Sunak was ‘smart’.

Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani and another lawyer over ‘sharing personal data’

The lawsuit was the latest in a new strategy by Hunter Biden to strike back against Republican allies of Donald Trump.

Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks and insurers as he built his empire

The decision comes days before the start of a non-jury trial in Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit.

Prosecutors want to ‘silence’ Trump with gag order in election case, lawyers claim

Mr Trump’s lawyers called the request a ‘desperate effort at censorship’

Democrats plan to track and corner Republican 2024 candidates on Trump

Democrats plan to track and corner Republican 2024 candidates on Trump

‘Biden wins’ election battle with Trump, insists former Republican speaker

Paul Ryan has warned the Republican party against nominating the former president.

Some Republican donors now eye Haley as best hope against Trump

Some Republican donors now eye Haley as best hope against Trump

Judge leaves Trump asset sales up in the air after fraud ruling

Judge leaves Trump asset sales up in the air after fraud ruling

Judge denies Trump’s request to recuse herself in election subversion case

Judge Chutkan was nominated to the bench by Barack Obama.

Rivals attack Donald Trump in second Republican presidential debate

The former president did not attend the debate and is currently dominating the party’s primary contest.

Donald Trump suing ex-MI6 spy Christopher Steele at High Court

The former US president is bringing a data protection claim against Mr Steele and his company Orbis Business Intelligence.

Man pleads guilty over attempt to reverse Trump election defeat

Scott Hall, 59, pleaded guilty to five counts of conspiracy to commit intentional interference with performance of election duties.

Trump will not try to move Georgia case to federal court, attorneys say

Mr Trump has pleaded not guilty to the charges over his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Democratic rising stars rally round Biden’s re-election bid

The US President has warned of dire consequences should Donald Trump emerge victorious from any potential rematch in 2024.

IRS contractor charged with leaking tax return info on Donald Trump

A 2020 New York Times report found the ex-president paid 750 dollars in federal income tax the year he entered the White House.

Donald Trump's business empire in peril as civil fraud trial opens in New York

The trial is scheduled to run through early December

Donald Trump arrives in court for trial scrutinising his business practices

New York attorney general Letitia James said ‘no-one is above the law’ on her way into the courthouse.

Donald Trump says he will be in court for trial over his business practices

The trial is the culmination of an investigation that has lasted for years.

Angry Trump condemns ‘disgraceful’ fraud trial amid misstated wealth allegations

The former president is accused of deceiving banks, insurers and others for years in financial statements.

Donald Trump denounces case as ‘scam’ as civil fraud trial opens

The New York attorney general’s suit accuses Trump and his company of deceiving banks, insurers and others by habitually lying about his wealth.

Judge issues gagging order on Donald Trump after comments about court clerk

It came after Trump recirculated a disparaging social media post about Allison Greenfield

Donald Trump returning to court as trial into business practices continues

The Republican frontrunner for president has confirmed he’ll be back to watch during the trial’s second day.

How RFK Jr could hurt Biden, Trump in 2024 election with independent bid

How RFK Jr could hurt Biden, Trump in 2024 election with independent bid

Donald Trump ‘may visit Capitol to address Republicans’ as they pick new speaker

It would be his first trip to the Capitol since his supporters violently stormed the building on January 6 2021.

Evidence at fraud trial shows Trump’s financial statements were key to loan deal

Former Trump company controller Jeffrey McConney gave evidence on day four of the trial.

Trump lawyers seek dismissal of election subversion case, arguing immunity

It is the most pointed attack yet by defence lawyers on the federal case.

Trump’s lawyers seek to postpone classified documents trial until after election

The trial on charges of illegally hoarding classified documents is currently scheduled for May 20 2024, in Florida.

Biden to build new border wall, touted by Trump, in policy reversal

Biden to build new border wall, touted by Trump, in policy reversal

Trump ‘temporarily’ drops lawsuit against his former lawyer

Donald Trump did not waive his right to sue Michael Cohen again.

Trump’s civil fraud trial resumes with former finance chief giving evidence

Allen Weisselberg, 76, was expected to testify about his role in preparing Donald Trump’s annual financial statements.

Anti-Trump Republican candidate endorses Nikki Haley as he withdraws

Former Texas congressman Will Hurd has ended his bid to be president after missing out on debates.

Donald Trump attacks President Biden on foreign policy as Israel-Hamas war rages

The Biden campaign said Mr Trump has been pushing dangerous misinformation about the crisis in Israel.

Trump says Israel's Netanyahu was not prepared for Hamas attack

Former US president Donald Trump on Wednesday criticised Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Trump executive says ‘presidential premium’ was floated to boost net worth

Patrick Birney said Trump executives considered adding 25% on to the Trump Tower apartment’s value as a ‘premium for presidential personal residence’.

Republicans pick Trump ally as nominee for House speaker

House Republicans have been fighting bitterly over whom they should elect to replace Kevin McCarthy, and the future direction of their party.

Trump puts courts in bind with criticism of judges, legal system

Trump puts courts in bind with criticism of judges, legal system

Request for Trump gagging order may be too broad, says judge

Prosecutors want to rein in Trump’s rhetoric about potential witnesses, prosecutors and others involved in his election interference case.

Trump has narrow gagging order imposed by judge in election subversion case

The Republican is accused of illegally conspiring to overturn his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden.

Biden campaign launches account on Trump’s Truth Social network

The Democratic president’s team told followers: “Converts welcome!”

Court arguments due in bid to gag Donald Trump

Order aimed at reining in former president’s diatribes against likely witnesses in his 2020 election interference case.

Donald Trump legal case against former MI6 officer’s company to start

The former president of the United States is suing over a data protection claim.

Gagging order on Trump would not affect his ability to campaign - prosecutor

Mr Trump’s campaign has already seized on the proposed order in election fundraising appeals.

Donald Trump returns to civil fraud trial in New York

The former US president denies any wrongdoing.

Lawyer pleads guilty over efforts to overturn Trump election loss in Georgia

Sidney Powell was charged alongside Donald Trump and 17 others with violating the US state’s anti-racketeering law.

Trump asks judge to pause gagging order in election case while he pursues appeal

The order was issued earlier this week by US District Judge Tanya Chutkan.

Judge threatens to hold Trump in contempt after deleted post remained on website

Judge Arthur Engoron said the website’s retention of the post was a ‘blatant violation’ of an October 3 order.

Judge fines Donald Trump $5,000 over post maligning court employee

Judge Arthur Engoron avoided holding Trump in contempt for now, but reserved the right to do so.

Prosecutors tell judge Donald Trump is ‘not above the law’

Lawyers for Mr Trump had asked US district judge Tanya Chutkan earlier this month to throw out the federal election subversion case.

Jim Jordan to try again for US speaker role - but Republicans will not back him

The Trump loyalist has faced a revolt within his own party.

Tom Emmer becomes third Republican candidate to fail in speaker bid

He reversed course after Donald Trump objected to his nomination and hardliners in the House of Representatives denied him the votes he would need.

Donald Trump arrives in court to face fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen

The former president voluntarily came to court for the highly anticipated evidence.

Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen set to testify at ex-president's civil fraud trial

Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen set to testify at ex-president's civil fraud trial

Candidate favoured by Trump is elected House speaker ending US political chaos

Republican representatives rallied behind little-known Mike Johnson of Louisiana to elevate him to the key post.

Trump fined for making fresh personal attack on court staff during fraud trial

The former president had accused a court clerk of being ‘very partisan’.

Judge confirms Trump fine over out-of-court comment

Donald Trump had claimed was talking not about the clerk but about his former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen.

Ivanka Trump must give evidence in father’s fraud trial, judge rules

Former president President Donald Trump is accused of overstating his wealth for years on financial statements.

Democratic congressman challenges Biden for presidential nomination

Dean Phillips says the party needs younger voices to avoid a nightmare scenario where Donald Trump is re-elected next autumn.

Trump’s gag order expanded after social media posts about judge’s daughter

The former president has been banned from making public statements about the witnesses, jurors and others connected with the case.

Donald Trump posts £140 million bond to avert asset seizure

The bond Mr Trump is posting with the court now is essentially a placeholder.

Republicans hope to win Black voters for Trump, it won't be easy

Republicans hope to win Black voters for Trump. It won't be easy.

Trump leads Biden in battleground US states, poll finds

Trump leads Biden in battleground US states, WSJ poll finds

Judge rejects Trump’s request to delay hush-money trial until ruling on immunity

Lawyers for the presumptive Republican nominee had asked to adjourn the New York trial indefinitely.

Donald Trump tells Israel to ‘get back to peace and stop killing people’

The former US president said Israel needed a quick resolution to the conflict.

Biden and Democrats report raising $90m in March to stretch cash lead over Trump

The total was bolstered by an event at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan that featured former US presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.

Trump eyes $43m haul from biggest fundraiser yet

Trump has been routinely outraised by Biden and is in the midst of a financial squeeze due to ballooning lawyer fees and legal payouts.

Trump says $50 million raised from biggest fundraiser yet

Trump says $50 million raised from biggest fundraiser yet

Trump asks appeal court to intervene in last-minute bid to delay hush-money case

The former US president’s lawyers filed paperwork challenging Manhattan Judge Juan M Merchan’s pre-trial rulings.

Donald Trump declines to endorse national abortion ban

‘At the end of the day it’s all about will of the people,’ the presumptive Republican presidential nominee wrote on his social media site.

Appeals court rejects Donald Trump’s latest attempt to delay criminal trial

Mr Trump’s lawyers had wanted the trial postponed indefinitely while he fights a gag order.

Donald Trump says Arizona’s abortion ban goes too far

Mr Trump faces political pressure on abortion rights, which Democrats hope will be a defining issue in November’s election

Former Trump executive given five months in jail for lying in civil fraud case

Allen Weisselberg pleaded guilty last month to two counts of perjury in connection with a civil fraud lawsuit brought against Donald Trump

Stormy Daniels: Woman at centre of Trump hush money trial is porn star-turned-ghostbuster

Stormy Daniels: Woman at center of Trump hush money trial is porn star-turned-ghostbuster

Trump focuses on migrants and crime: Here is what the research shows

Trump focuses on migrants and crime: Here is what the research shows

Stella Assange optimistic Biden will drop ‘Trump era’ pursuit of her husband

Joe Biden said he was considering such a move.

Boris Johnson says ‘Ukraine must join Nato’

Speaking at a conservative event in Canada, Mr Johnson also warned Donald Trump and Republicans in the US against appeasing Vladimir Putin

Trump loses latest bid to delay hush money criminal trial

Jury selection is due to start on Monday.

News organisations urge Joe Biden and Donald Trump to agree to debates

Asked on March 8 whether he would commit to a debate with Mr Trump, Mr Biden said, “it depends on his behaviour”.

Trump arrives at court for start of jury selection in historic hush money trial

The former US president has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.

Prosecutors seek Trump fine over social media posts they say violate gag order

The request was made on Monday ahead of jury selection.

Trump’s history-making hush money trial to begin with jury selection

This is the first criminal trial of a former American leader.

First day of Trump hush-money trial ends without any jurors being picked

Ninety-six jurors were brought into the courtroom.

Trump faces criminal trial, a historic first for a former US president

Speaking on his way into the courtroom in Manhattan, Donald Trump said the case is 'political persecution'

Potential jurors called into courtroom for start of Trump’s hush money trial

The process involves selecting 12 jurors, plus six alternates.

First six jurors chosen for Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial

It is the first of Trump’s four criminal cases to go to trial and may be the only one to reach a verdict before November’s US presidential election.

Trump returns to court in New York for second day of criminal trial

The first day of the trial in Manhattan on Monday ended with no one yet chosen to be on the panel of 12 jurors and six alternates.

More potential jurors dismissed as Trump’s hush money trial enters second day

It is the first of Donald Trump’s four criminal cases to go to trial and may be the only one that could reach a verdict before November’s election.

Trump to return to court after first day of trial ends with no jurors picked

It is the first of Mr Trump’s four criminal cases to go to trial.

Trump trial: Why can’t Americans see or hear what is going on inside courtroom?

New York state law regarding media coverage of court proceedings is one of the most restrictive in the US.

Joe Biden calls for more taxes on the rich and casts Donald Trump as elitist

Mr Biden is looking to gain ground in a key battleground state while Mr Trump spends much of the week in a New York City courtroom.

Irishman selected as jury foreman for Trump hush money trial

An Irishman has been selected as the foreman of the jury for Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York

Twelve jurors confirmed for Trump hush money trial

Lawyers questioned hundreds of potential jurors ahead of the first-ever criminal case against a former US president.

Jury selection enters pivotal stretch as Trump’s hush money trial resumes

Lawyers still need to pick 11 more jurors to serve on the panel that will decide the first-ever criminal case against a former US president

Two jurors dismissed from Trump hush money trial

Lawyers questioned hundreds of potential jurors ahead of the first-ever criminal case against a former US president

Poland’s president becomes latest foreign leader to visit Donald Trump

It was the latest in a series of meetings with foreign leaders as Europe braces for the possibility of a second Trump term.

Joe Biden speaks of WWII history as he calls Donald Trump unfit to lead military

Reports claim that Mr Trump, while president, had called fallen service members ‘suckers’ and ‘losers’.

Police to review security at Trump courthouse after man sets himself on fire

The man is in a critical condition after the incident in Manhattan.

Man sets self on fire outside New York court where Trump trial underway

Man sets self on fire outside New York court where Trump trial underway

Trump’s hush money case to go ahead after judge rejects latest bid to delay

An appeals court judge rejected a last-minute bid by the Republican to halt the trial over his claims that jury selection was unfairly rushed

Person who was on fire outside Trump hush money trial rushed away on stretcher

A full jury of 12 people and six alternatives had been selected just minutes earlier.

Full jury of 12 and six alternatives selected in Donald Trump hush money trial

Lawyers spent days quizzing dozens of New Yorkers to choose the panel that will judge whether the Republican is guilty.

Man dies after setting himself on fire outside Trump trial court in New York

The man burned for several minutes in full view of television cameras that were set up outside the courthouse

Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries, police say

The New York City Police Department said the man was declared dead by staff at an area hospital.

MEP labels Sinn Féin comments on migration pact out of 'Trump playbook'

Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh has labelled Sinn Féin's comments on the Government's decision to opt into the EU Migration Pact as out of the Brexit and 'Trump playbook'

Deconstructing the spectacle and stagecraft of a Donald Trump rally

Trump is intimately involved in the 'look, feel and tone' of the rallies, including the music

Explained: What charges does Trump face in his hush money trial?

Here is an explanation of the charges and Trump's possible defences.

Trump set to return to court for opening statements in historic hush money trial

He is accused of falsifying internal business records as part of an alleged scheme to bury stories that he thought might hurt his campaign.

Trump tried to ‘corrupt’ 2016 election, prosecution alleges

The former president’s hush money trial has started in New York.

Key quotes from Trump's criminal hush money trial

Key quotes from Trump's criminal hush money trial

Trump’s $175m bond settled with cash promise

Lawyers for the former president agreed to keep the $175 million bond in a cash account that would gain interest, but face no downside risk

‘Catch and kill’ to be described to jurors in Trump’s hush money trial

Prosecutors are also expected to say that the former US president should be held in contempt over a series of posts on his Truth Social platform.

Biden blames Trump for Florida’s six-week abortion ban

Mr Biden said millions of women are facing ‘pain and cruelty’.

What does the gag order mean in Trump's hush money trial?

What does the gag order mean in Trump's hush money trial?

Trump's second-term agenda: revenge, trade wars, mass deportations

Trump's second-term agenda: revenge, trade wars, mass deportations

Trump trial expected to focus on payment to ex-Playboy model

Trump trial expected to focus on payment to ex-Playboy model

US Supreme Court justices in Trump case lean toward some level of immunity

US Supreme Court justices in Trump case lean toward some level of immunity

Ex-tabloid publisher gives evidence about scheme to shield Trump

Former US president Donald Trump is on trial for 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in connection with hush money payments.

Supreme Court sceptical of Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution

Donald Trump, the presumptive 2024 Republican presidential nominee, has been pushing to delay the trial until after the election.

Trump will be at hush money trial while Supreme Court hears immunity case

In both instances, Trump is trying to get himself out of legal jeopardy as he makes another bid for the White House.

Donald Trump’s lawyers seek to discredit evidence of prosecution’s first witness

David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, returned to the witness box for a fourth day.

Trump hush money trial to resume with cross-examination of ex-tabloid publisher

The cross-examination will cap a week in criminal cases the former president is facing as he vies to reclaim the White House in November

Quiz: Trump's road to a criminal trial

Test your knowledge on the historic case as Donald Trump becomes the first former US president to stand trial

Donald Trump trial tests his campaign strategy of embracing bad publicity

Trump faces criminal charges in New York of falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels

Gaza protesters target White House dinner but Biden focuses on Trump

Chants of ‘shame on you’ were heard outside the annual correspondents’ dinner.

Nancy Pelosi dismisses Johnson and Truss’s claims world was ‘safer’ under Trump

Ms Pelosi suggested that Donald Trump’s time in office had instead improved the safety of those who ‘dislike people of colour and LGBTQ and women’

Judge fines Trump for contempt and raises threat of jail in hush money trial

The former president was fined 9,000 dollars (£7,100) and was warned that if he violates the gag order again, that he could be jailed.

Gagging order on Trump does not stop him from testifying, says judge

The former US president is on trial accused of making hush money payments to silence women with damaging claims about him before the 2016 election.

Former presidential media adviser takes stand in Trump hush money trial

The former US president is on trial accused of making payments to silence women with damaging claims about him before the 2016 election.

Trump adviser tells hush money trial of firestorm over leaked ‘grab women’ tape

The former US president is on trial accused of making payments to silence women with damaging claims about him before the 2016 election.

Trump vows to fight 'anti-white feeling' in US - His allies have a plan

Trump vows to fight 'anti-white feeling' in US. His allies have a plan

Donald Trump arrives in Florida ahead of Miami Grand Prix

Security was significantly increased following the former United States president’s decision to attend the race.

Judge in Trump’s classified documents case cancels May trial date

No new trial date has been set.

Bernie Sanders stays in Joe Biden’s corner despite saying Gaza is his Vietnam

The veteran politician is seen as key in getting out the youth vote for the president against challengers including Donald Trump.

Stormy Daniels describes first meeting Trump during hush money trial

Jurors appeared riveted as Daniels offered a detailed and and at times graphic account of an encounter Trump has denied.

Trump trial resumes with prosecutors lining up star witnesses

The former president has been threatened with jail for gag order violations.

Ex-tabloid publisher David Pecker 'swatted' on day of Trump trial testimony

Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker, who testified at Donald Trump's criminal trial last month, was targeted in a fake emergency the same day he took the stand in New York

Trump’s 18-year-old son Barron to make political debut at Republican convention

He has been chosen to serve as a Florida delegate to the Republican National Convention.

Jared Kushner pitching donors on father-in-law Trump, sources say

Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has been making calls to encourage donors to attend a Trump fundraiser in New York

Hush money trial judge directs Michael Cohen to keep quiet about Donald Trump

The prosecution could rest its case by the end of next week, prosecutor Joshua Steinglass said

Trump says he is not considering Nikki Haley as running mate

Trump says not considering Nikki Haley as running mate

Barron Trump will not be serving as Florida delegate to Republican convention

Barron Trump has been largely kept out of the public eye, but he turned 18 in March and is graduating from high school next week.

Trump may face £80m tax bill if he loses audit fight over Chicago tower - report

The report’s findings could put renewed focus on Mr Trump’s business career as the presumptive Republican nominee tries to regain the White House.

Michael Cohen, key witness in Trump trial, went from loyal fixer to arch-nemesis

Michael Cohen, key witness in Trump trial, went from loyal fixer to arch-nemesis

Michael Cohen gives more evidence in Donald Trump hush money trial

Donald Trump, the first former US president to go on trial, was joined at the courthouse by an entourage of legislators including the House Speaker.

Michael Cohen to face bruising cross-examination by Trump’s lawyers

Mr Cohen, who once boasted he would ‘take a bullet’ for the former US president, returns to the stand on Tuesday as the prosecution’s star witness.

Biden and Trump agree on campaign debates but details to be ironed out

The likely front runners for the US presidency have agreed to meet in June and September.

‘Make my day, pal’: Biden challenges Trump to presidential debates

The US president shared the invitation on Twitter, saying: ‘Let’s pick the dates, Donald’

Trump, allies are laying the groundwork to contest potential election loss

Donald Trump and his allies are laying the groundwork to contest a potential loss in November

‘Best president for gun owners’ Trump to address National Rifle Association

Mr Trump has pledged to defend gun ownership and called himself ‘the best friend gun owners have ever had in the White House’.

Donald Trump makes election pitch to gun owners after NRA endorsement

The former president said a second term for opponent Joe Biden would jeopardise the second amendment.

Trump has the chance to testify at hush money trial - if he so chooses

Trump has the chance to testify at hush money trial - if he so chooses

Donald Trump foreign policy advisers met Netanyahu, source says

Donald Trump foreign policy advisers met Israeli PM Netanyahu, source says

Trump would be surprised by Cannes biopic The Apprentice, says director

Trump would be surprised by Cannes biopic The Apprentice, says director

Defence rests without Donald Trump entering witness box in hush money trial

The jury was sent home until May 28, when closing arguments are expected.

Trump campaign says it will begin accepting cryptocurrency contributions

The former president’s campaign is accepting a range of popular cryptocurrencies that include Bitcoin, Ether and US Dollar Coin.

Judge in Trump trial threatened to throw witness out of court for behaviour

Judge Juan M Merchan told Robert Costello, a former federal prosecutor, that his conduct was ‘contemptuous right now’.

Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump following their disputes

Both candidates were sharply critical of each other during the primary.

Trump says Putin will free jailed US journalist Gershkovich for him

Trump says Putin will free jailed US reporter Gershkovich for him

Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in US illegally 'building army' to attack Americans

Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in US illegally 'building army' to attack Americans

Donald Trump holds a rally in the South Bronx in bid to woo home town

Mr Trump addressed supporters in Crotona Park.

Donald Trump confronts repeated booing during Libertarian convention speech

It was a rare moment of Mr Trump coming face-to-face with open detractors.

Theresa May: I should have met Grenfell Tower survivors sooner

The outgoing MP for Maidenhead also described Donald Trump as an ‘unpredictable’ president.

Trump trial: Prosecutor focuses on ‘cover-up’ while defence attacks key witness

Former US president Donald Trump denies 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, charges punishable by up to four years in prison.

Donald Trump is innocent, defence lawyer tells jury as closing arguments begin

The former US president denies 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, charges punishable by up to four years in prison.

Jury in Trump’s hush money case begin deliberations

The jury, made up of seven men and five women, must come to a unanimous decision.

Jury in Trump’s hush money case conclude first day of deliberations

The jury, made up of seven men and five women, must come to a unanimous decision.

Donald Trump found guilty on all 34 counts in hush money trial

The jury deliberated for about nine-and-a-half hours in total: about four-and-a-half hours on Wednesday and five hours on Thursday.

Trump trial jury resumes deliberations after rehearing instructions and evidence

The 12-person jury deliberated for about four-and-a-half hours on Wednesday without reaching a verdict on the charges against Donald Trump.

Trump tries to move past guilty verdict by attacking criminal justice system

Trump, as defiant as ever, said the verdict was illegitimate and driven by politics and sought to downplay the allegations underlying the case.

Trump confirms he will appeal guilty verdicts

The former US president held a press conference at Trump Towers in New York on Friday

Donald Trump attacks ‘rigged trial’ and criticises star witness

Mr Trump, as defiant as ever, said the verdict was illegitimate and driven by politics and sought to downplay the allegations underlying the case

Trump’s attacks on US justice system echoed by Republicans after guilty verdicts

Almost no Republican official has stood up to suggest Mr Trump should not be the party’s presidential candidate for November’s presidential election.

Johnson: Trump presidential win ‘more likely, not less’ following conviction

The former president is the first to be convicted of felony crimes.

Donald Trump joins TikTok and calls it ‘an honour’

As US president he once tried to ban the video-sharing app.

Trump says if he is jailed that could be 'breaking point' for Americans

Trump says if he is jailed that could be 'breaking point' for Americans

Donald Trump raised £110m in May, helped by guilty verdict in hush money trial

President Joe Biden’s campaign has yet to release its own May fundraising totals.

President Biden says Donald Trump poses greater threat than in 2016

Mr Biden told a fundraiser the presidential campaign ‘has entered uncharted territory’.

Donald Trump’s lawyers ask for gag order to be lifted

The order barred the former US president from commenting about witnesses, jurors and others tied to his New York criminal case.

Steve Bannon must surrender to prison to start contempt sentence, judge says

The long-time ally of former president Donald Trump was convicted of two counts of contempt of Congress and was handed a four-month sentence.

Donald Trump demands that appeals courts reverse his felony conviction at rally

Mr Trump is expected to appeal last month’s conviction on all 34 charges in his New York hush money trial.

Donald Trump to have probation interview ahead of New York sentencing

One of Trump’s lawyers, Todd Blanche, will be present for the interview.

Trump to hold rally in swing state Nevada during heatwave

Trump to hold rally in swing state Nevada during heatwave

Donald Trump completes mandatory pre-sentencing interview

The former US president was quizzed by a New York City probation officer.

Judge strikes wording from Trump documents case, denies to dismiss charges

A paragraph has been stricken from the indictment.

Donald Trump returns to Capitol Hill and whips up Republican legislators

The former US president was embraced by Republican legislators who find themselves newly energised by his bid to retake the White House.

Trump arrives on Capitol Hill to meet with Republican lawmakers

Trump arrives on Capitol Hill to meet with Republican lawmakers

Trump blames immigrants for taking jobs as he courts voters at a black church

He argued that the black community ‘is being hurt’ by immigrants in the country illegally.

Biden brands Trump ‘convicted felon’ at Democratic fundraiser

The US President has pushed his five-day election fundraising total to around £31.4 million.

Undecided voters await Biden-Trump debate with eye on economy, border and age

Undecided voters await Biden-Trump debate with eye on economy, border and age

Prosecutors urge judge to keep gag order blocking Trump from criticising jurors

They agreed that one provision of the gag order, which prevented Trump from attacking trial witnesses in the case, could be lifted.

Trump ally Bannon asks Supreme Court to delay his prison sentence

The request on Friday came after an appeals court panel rejected his bid to avoid reporting to prison by July 1 to serve his four-month sentence.

Trump departs from anti-immigrant rhetoric with plan for graduates

He made the comments during a podcast with venture capitalists and tech investors called the All-In.

Farage: ‘Trump learned a lot from me’

The Reform UK leader said: ‘He was watching my speeches in the European Parliament for many years … before he decided to run’.

Judge alters Donald Trump’s gag order, letting him talk about witnesses and jury

Judge Juan M Merchan’s ruling comes just days before Trump’s debate on Thursday with President Joe Biden.

What to watch for in Thursday's Biden-Trump presidential debate

What to watch for in Thursday's Biden-Trump presidential debate

Russian pranksters release footage of David Cameron discussing Trump and Putin

David Cameron can be seen leaning against a wall as he discusses foreign affairs with someone purporting to be Petro Poroshenko.

From JFK-Nixon in 1960 to Trump and Biden's shouting match: The history of US presidential debates

Here, we have a look at some of the debates that had a huge impact on who ended up in the White House

Biden and Trump to face off in US presidential election debate

Both candidates are disliked by majorities of Americans, according to polling, and offer sharply different visions on virtually every core issue

Judge in Trump documents case grants request for lawyer-client privilege hearing

But she denied a request for a hearing over an application for a search warrant for Mr Trump’s Florida estate.

Judge in Trump documents case denies request for hearing over search warrant

The US Justice Department obtained a warrant to search his Florida estate two years ago.

Democrats call for Biden to quit after faltering election debate against Trump

The US president’s uneven performance crystallised the concerns of many Americans that, at 81, he is too old to serve another term.

Trump and Biden spar on economy and abortion at first presidential debate

The two candidates strode on stage on Thursday evening and walked directly to their lecterns, avoiding a handshake.

US Supreme Court rejects Trump ally Steve Bannon’s bid to delay prison sentence

The court previously denied a similar request from another Trump aide

What is left for the US Supreme Court to decide?

Justices are still weighing whether Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution in the election interference case against him

Biden appeals to donors as concerns persist over debate performance

The US President’s faltering display during a televised debate with Donald Trump has rattled Democrats ahead of the election this autumn.

Trump says Supreme Court ruling on immunity case is a ‘win for democracy’

The move all but ends prospects the former US president could be tried before the country’s November election.

US Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court

The move all but ends prospects the former US president could be tried before the country’s November election.

What the Supreme Court ruling in Trump’s election interference case means

In a 6-3 ruling, the justices said former US presidents are shielded from prosecution for official acts but do not have immunity for unofficial acts.

Steve Bannon scheduled to serve four-month sentence for contempt

The long-time ally of Donald Trump has been ordered to report to a federal prison in Connecticut on Monday.

Trump ally Steve Bannon surrenders to prison to serve four-month sentence

Speaking to reporters, Bannon called himself a ‘political prisoner’.

Giuliani disbarred in New York as court finds he lied about Trump election loss

The decision was handed down by a New York appeals court in Manhattan.

Prosecutor ‘open to delaying’ Trump hush money sentencing after immunity ruling

Prosecutors with the Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said they would be open to delaying the July 11 sentencing for up to two weeks.

Judge delays Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until September

Donald Trump had been scheduled to face sentencing July 11 on his New York conviction on felony charges of falsifying business records.

Joe Biden attacks ‘dangerous precedent’ as presidents given broad immunity

Lawyers for Donald Trump responded to the Supreme Court ruling by asking a New York judge to delay sentencing.

No one is pushing me out - I am still running for president, says Biden

The incumbent president and Democratic nominee had faced calls to withdraw after a faltering TV debate performance against Donald Trump.

Biden vows to stay in race as signs point to senior Democrats losing faith

Joe Biden insisted he would not withdraw from the race for the White House despite a faltering debate showing against Donald Trump.

Biden needs strong public appearances to show debate was 'blip' - former Irish ambassador

Daniel Mulhall was the Irish Ambassador to the US from September 2017 to August 2022, for the majority of Mr Trump's presidency and a large portion of Mr Biden's term

Could Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump in November's presidential race?

Could Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump in November's presidential race?

Biden ‘declines’ to step aside and tells Democrats to focus on beating Trump

The embattled US President urged his party to move forward and end its recent drama over his candidacy.

Trump holds rally in Florida as running mate suspense builds

Trump holds rally in Florida as running mate suspense builds

Biden supporter George Clooney asks president to leave race

Mr Biden has refused to end his re-election bid after his weak debate performance against presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump.

Trump lawyers pressure judge to overturn ex-president’s hush money conviction

His lawyers are urging the judge to dismiss the case in the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity.

Joe Biden insists he is ‘not done yet’ at election rally

The President vowed to ‘shine a spotlight on Donald Trump’ ahead of November’s election.

Multiple shots ring out at Trump rally in Pennsylvania, video shows

US President Joe Biden said he was not briefed on the reported shooting

Donald Trump rushed off stage after ‘gunshots’ at Pennsylvania rally

The ex-president could be seen reaching with his right hand towards his neck and there appeared to be blood on his face.

Trump to hold Pennsylvania rally with eyes on running-mate pick

Trump to hold Pennsylvania rally with eyes on running-mate pick

Trump appears with bandaged ear at Republican convention

His appearance came hours after jubilant delegates nominated the former president to lead their ticket for a third time.

Kennedy apologises after video of him speaking to Trump leaks online

The independent presidential candidate says little in the portion of the conversation that was leaked.

Biden admits ‘mistake’ in saying he wanted to put bullseye on Trump

The President told an NBC interview he would still focus on the comments of his Republican rival.

JD Vance once compared Trump to Hitler, now they are running mates

Eight years ago, in the lead-up to the 2016 presidential election, JD Vance was a bitter critic of Donald Trump

Rayner hits back at Trump running mate’s claims UK is ‘Islamist’ country

Angela Rayner told ITV JD Vance had said ‘quite a lot of fruity things in the past’.

Hundreds gather in Pennsylvania to remember man killed at Donald Trump rally

Mr Comperatore, 50, was an Army reservist and spent many years as a volunteer firefighter after serving as fire chief.

Trump gunman Thomas Crooks leaves behind pile of mysteries

The 20-year-old was shot dead by the Secret Service after firing a number of shots at Donald Trump

The Boys finale warns of ‘fictional political violence’ following Trump shooting

The show features the attempted assassination of the the president-elect and vice president-elect.

Trump warns US not to ‘demonise’ political dissent after shooting

‘Now is the time to remember that we are all fellow citizens,’ he said.

Trump urges unity as he shares details of assassination attempt

‘If I had not moved my head at that very last instant, the assassin’s bullet would have perfectly hit its mark,’ said the former president.

Donald Trump to deliver message of ‘strength’ in wake of near death experience

He is speaking at the Republican National Convention five days after surviving an assassination attempt.

Hunter Biden seeks court dismissal after Trump case dumped

The dismissals could unsettle the legal landscape surrounding Justice Department special counsels.

Donald Trump appears at first campaign rally since assassination attempt

He appeared alongside his newly announced running mate, JD Vance.

Biden’s ability to win back Democrats tested at perilous moment for campaign

The serving US President insists he is the best person to take on Donald Trump, but doubts remain among senior Democrats.

Trump to hold first campaign rally after assassination attempt

Donald Trump will appear in Grand Rapids, in the battleground state of Michigan

Trump returns to US campaign trail in Michigan one week after assassination bid

The Republican presidential candidate will appear alongside his running mate JD Vance

Biden’s legacy: Far-reaching achievements that did not lead to political support

He lost the confidence of supporters in a 90-minute debate with Donald Trump.

Biden campaign outraises and outspends Trump campaign in June

The main campaign account for Joe Biden took in $64 million (€59 million) in June

Secret Service and its chief under pressure over Trump shooting

Director Kimberly Cheatle will testify on Capitol Hill on Monday amid calls for her to resign.

Upbeat Donald Trump returns to stage one week after assassination attempt

Trump told the crowd ‘something very special happened’ to allow him to survive the incident

Homeland Security names independent panel to review Trump assassination attempt

The panel will have 45 days to review the policies and procedures of the Secret Service before, during and after the July 13 rally.

Trump campaign pivots to Harris after Biden announces decision to leave the race

They readied a bevvy of attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris that they unleashed as soon as Mr Biden made his Sunday announcement.

Trump assassination attempt ‘was biggest Secret Service failure in decades’

Ms Cheatle says she takes full responsibility for the agency’s mis-steps related to the attack at Mr Trump’s Pennsylvania rally.

Secret Service director grilled by politicians over Trump assassination attempt

Kim Cheatle said that the roof from which the shooter fired had been identified as a potential vulnerability days before the rally

Trump turns sights on Harris after Biden abandons race for the White House

The Trump campaign readied a bevy of attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris that they unleashed as soon as Joe Biden made his announcement.

Secret Service director resigns after Trump assassination attempt

The shooting unleashed an outcry about how the agency tasked with protecting current and former presidents could fail in its core mission

Suella Braverman: I want Donald Trump to be president

The former home secretary is widely expected to launch a bid in the contest to replace Rishi Sunak as Conservative Party leader.

Harris must win over Republican-leaning voters who went with Biden in 2020 - former Irish ambassador

In an interview with BreakingNews.ie, Mr Mulhall said Donald Trump will still be the favourite, but that Ms Harris gives the Democratic Party a much better chance in the November vote

Trump gunman researched Kennedy assassination, FBI director says

The FBI said Thomas Matthew Crooks Googled ‘how far away from Oswald from Kennedy?’ just a week before the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.

Prosecutors urge judge not to toss out Trump’s hush money conviction

Prosecutors said Mr Trump’s lawyers failed to raise the immunity issue in a timely fashion.

US lawmakers to form task force to investigate shooting at Trump rally

Congress voted to investigate security failures leading to the assassination attempt against former the former president.

Kamala Harris says she wants original plan for debate with Trump

The September 10 debate was one of two debates that President Joe Biden and Mr Trump had agreed on.

Trump labels Harris his ‘new victim to defeat’ after Biden withdrawal

The Republican candidate was speaking at his first rally since President Biden withdrew from the presidential race.

Netanyahu will meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago, mending a years-long rift

Relations between the two broke down in the aftermath of the 2020 US presidential election.

Trump vows return to site of assassination attempt, Obamas endorse Harris

Trump vows return to site of assassination attempt, Obamas endorse Harris

Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering optimism on Gaza ceasefire

The two men met face-to-face for the first time in nearly four years.

Trump struck by bullet during assassination attempt, FBI says

Law enforcement issued a statement after two weeks of speculation and conflicting reports.

Donald Trump will visit Ireland within next year, son Eric says

Former US president, and current Republican candidate, Donald Trump is set to visit Ireland within the next year

Trump teams up with Vance to try and swing Democrat-leaning state

Mr Trump has increasingly focused on Minnesota as a state where he would like to put Democrats on defence.

Trump to be interviewed as part of FBI probe into assassination attempt

The FBI said that Trump was struck by a bullet or a fragment of one during the July 13 assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

Donald Trump says he will ‘probably’ debate vice president Kamala Harris

The former president said he could ‘make a case for not’ sharing a stage with Kamala Harris.

Trump says Kamala Harris ‘doesn’t like Jewish people’ in radio interview

He claimed the vice president, who is married to a Jewish man, looked uncomfortable during a recent meeting with the Israeli Prime Minister.

Secret Service deputy grilled in Senate over Trump assassination bid

Ronald Rowe became acting director of the agency last week after his predecessor, Kimberly Cheatle, resigned in the aftermath of the incident.

80% of Democrats satisfied with Harris after Biden withdraws: poll

America’s vice president is in line for the Democratic nomination to take on Donald Trump in the autumn.

Trump falsely questions Harris’s race at gathering of black journalists

The Republican former president wrongly claimed that in the past Kamala Harris only promoted her Indian heritage.

North Korea wants to restart nuclear talks if Trump wins, says ex-diplomat

North Korea wants to restart nuclear talks if Trump wins, says ex-diplomat

Harris campaign says it raised more than 300 million dollars in July

The haul by US Vice President Kamala Harris outpaced Donald Trump whose campaign said they took in 138.7 million dollars (£109 million) for the month.

Appeals court upholds Donald Trump’s gag order in hush money case

A five-judge panel found that Judge Merchan was correct in keeping some restrictions in place until Mr Trump is sentenced.

‘Best president’ Donald Trump doing great after assassination attempt, son Eric says

Eric Trump (40) arrived at the family’s Scottish golf resort Trump International by helicopter on Saturday.

Trump says he will do interview with Elon Musk on Monday night

Trump made the announcement in a social media post. He did not provide details.

ABC says Trump and Harris have agreed to participate in a presidential debate

It was his first public appearance since Ms Harris became the Democratic presidential nominee.

Prosecutors asked grand jurors not to indict Trump in fake electors case

Court documents revealed 18 people had been charged.

Body camera footage shows police anger at Secret Service after Trump shooting

Police body camera videos show frustration among local law enforcement at how Thomas Matthew Crooks managed to slip from view, scale a roof and shoot.

Donald Trump’s campaign says emails were hacked

A campaign spokesman pointed towards Iran, suggesting its actors may be involved in stealing and distributing sensitive internal documents.

Celine Dion’s team condemn Trump for using My Heart Will Go On at campaign rally

The Oscar-winning song from 1997 film Titanic was played during an event in Montana.

Donald Trump headlines Montana rally after plane diverted

Mr Trump attacked three-term Democratic senator Jon Tester at a rally in Bozeman.

Harris echoes Trump vow to work to end taxes on tips for service employees

The Democratic party has shown new energy after President Joe Biden exited the race and endorsed Ms Harris.

Trump reportedly used slur against Harris in private conversations

Mr Trump, a Republican, has a history of making derogatory statements about women and his political opponents.

Trump back on social media site X ahead of interview with Elon Musk

Trump back on social media site X ahead of interview with Elon Musk

FBI ‘investigating’ after Trump campaign says sensitive documents hacked by Iran

The Trump campaign made the claim shortly after Microsoft issued a report on foreign agents’ attempts to interfere in the US election.

Trump criticises EU and Kamala Harris in delayed X interview

X owner Elon Musk blamed technical issues on a cyber attack.

Harris aims to outmanoeuvre Trump as vice president cautiously rolls out policy

After four years of following President Joe Biden’s lead, Ms Harris is taking a cautious approach to unveiling a policy vision in her own right.

Donald Trump targets Kamala Harris on inflation and economics

Ms Harris is planning her own economic policy speech on Friday in North Carolina.

Trump attacks Harris policies - and persona - as allies push for messaging shift

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump lobbed a series of personal and policy-based attacks at his Democratic rival Kamala Harris in a speech on Wednesday

Sinn Féin TD accuses minister of ‘taking from Trump playbook’ over housing claims

It comes as a Savills report found that population growth in Ireland exceeded the delivery of new homes by almost four to one.

Trump asks judge to delay sentencing in hush money case until after election

It is claimed the sentencing would amount to election interference.

Trump switches from economic remarks to personal insults at Pennsylvania rally

The former president’s remarks came as Democrats prepare for their four-day national convention.

Biden to use convention speech to hand off to Harris and make case against Trump

Mr Biden will also talk up some of his popular accomplishments before he steps out of the spotlight for his vice president.

Tim Walz's 'nice' image resonates with some voters in battleground states

Campaign officials are betting Walz's folksy style and Midwestern roots will appeal white men in rural areas who previously voted for Trump

Trump visits battleground states as he adjusts to Harris as new rival

It is the former US president’s busiest week of campaigning since the winter, when he faced a large field of challengers in the Republican primary.

Trump posts image of fake Taylor Swift endorsement

Trump posts image of fake Taylor Swift endorsement

RFK Jr considering dropping US presidential bid to join up with Trump

RFK Jr considering dropping US presidential bid to join up with Trump

Trump to hold first outdoor rally since assassination attempt

The former president is slated to deliver remarks on national security at the North Carolina Aviation Museum & Hall of Fame.

Harris vows ‘new way forward’ as she criticises Trump’s abortion stance

The Democratic presidential nominee spoke to the party’s convention in Chicago during an appearance in Milwaukee.

Obamas share warnings about Trump amid rousing Harris endorsements

Former president Barack Obama told the Democratic National Convention ‘it will be a fight’ to win in November

Michelle Obama tells Trump presidency just may be a 'Black job'

Michelle Obama tells Trump presidency just may be a 'Black job'

Trump appears behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since shooting

The former president addressed supporters at the North Carolina Aviation Museum & Hall of Fame.

Walz thanks convention ‘for bringing the joy’ as he accepts nomination

The vice president nominee gave a Democratic National Convention speech that blended optimism with fierce critiques of Donald Trump.

RFK Jr wants administration job in return for endorsing Trump, super PAC says

Independent US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr wants a deal with Donald Trump

Clinton denounces Trump as selfish in Democratic convention speech

The former president said the Republican nominee uses his voice to ‘talk about himself’.

Oprah Winfrey backs Kamala Harris during surprise Democratic convention speech

The TV talk show host also took aim at Donald Trump during her appearance and said ‘decency and respect’ are on the ballot in November’s US election.

Independent presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr to endorse Trump

It came a day after he sought to be removed from Arizona’s ballot.

Biden to send adviser to China amid foreign policy focus in final months

The visit comes as both candidates looking to succeed Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, are vowing to carry out tough China policies.

US Secret Service agents placed on leave after Trump assassination attempt

At least five agents are on administrative leave, meaning they cannot do investigative or protective work.

Foo Fighters say Donald Trump did not have permission to use My Hero at rally

The US rockers’ hit song was played at an Arizona election campaign event on Friday.

Iranian hackers targeted WhatsApp accounts of Biden, Trump staffers

Iran has vowed revenge against Mr Trump.

Trump struggles to keep media spotlight in battle with Harris

The Republican and his aides hope Thursday's boisterous convention finale marks the end of the honeymoon period for Ms Harris

Trump would not support national ban on abortion, running partner JD Vance says

The Ohio senator also insisted that Mr Trump would veto such legislation if it were passed by Congress.

Special counsel urges appeals court to reinstate Trump classified documents case

US District Judge Aileen Cannon threw out the case after concluding that Jack Smith’s appointment as special counsel was unconstitutional.

Trump adds RFK Jr and Gabbard to transition team

Trump adds RFK Jr and Gabbard to transition team

Special counsel files new indictment against Trump after Supreme Court ruling

The original indictment included allegations that Donald Trump tried to enlist the Justice Department in his failed effort to undo his election loss.

Trump responds to new indictment by sharing social media posts with QAnon links

The former US president began posting a string of messages after special counsel Jack Smith filed a new indictment against him.

Gunman in Trump shooting saw July rally as ‘target of opportunity’, says FBI

Fresh details on the assassination attempt on July 13 were disclosed as FBI officials revealed that they had yet to uncover a motive for the attack.

The Apprentice movie set for release before US presidential election

A spokesman for the Trump campaign described the film as ‘election interference by Hollywood elites right before November’.

Trump asks federal court to intervene in hush money case

If the case is moved to federal court, Mr Trump’s lawyers said they will then seek to have the verdict overturned and the case dismissed.

Abba object to Trump campaign using their music

The Swedish group have demanded that the campaign immediately remove videos circulating online.

Harris says Trump ‘disrespected sacred ground’ at Arlington event

The vice president said the appearance at the national cemetery was a ‘political stunt’.

Bereaved families hit out at Kamala Harris over Donald Trump’s cemetery visit

A statement said the Democratic nominee had ‘disgracefully twisted this sacred moment into a political ploy’.

Gold Star families defend Trump visit to Arlington Cemetery

The Trump campaign shared media photos of his visit to the military cemetery, despite strict rules against partisan activity at the site.

Judge rejects Donald Trump’s request to intervene over hush money conviction

The ruling leaves Trump’s case in state court, where he is scheduled to be sentenced on September 18.

Trump campaign must stop using song Hold On, I’m Coming after lawsuit

Isaac Hayes Jr, who died in 2008 aged 65, and David Porter co-wrote Hold On, I’m Coming, a 1966 hit for soul duo Sam and Dave.

John McCain’s son backs Kamala Harris for US president

Jimmy McCain said he had been an independent since leaving the Republican Party after Donald Trump became its standard bearer in 2016.

Trump election subversion case back in court after Supreme Court ruling

A judge will hear arguments about next potential steps after the nation’s highest court narrowed the scope of the case.

Trump wants to create a government efficiency commission led by Elon Musk

Mr Trump also promised to cut 10 government regulations for every new regulation implemented if he is elected in November.

Trump’s lawyers fight to overturn civil finding of sexual abuse

Three judges of the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals are scheduled to hear arguments on Friday in the appeal.

Judge delays Donald Trump sentencing in hush money case until after US election

The decision comes after Mr Trump spent the day in court fighting to overturn a verdict finding him liable for sexual abuse and defamation.

Trump appeals to voters in Wisconsin stronghold ahead of debate with Harris

The former president addressed an outdoor rally at Central Wisconsin Airport.

From Kennedy-Nixon to Harris-Trump: Six decades of debate quips, rips and slips

From Kennedy-Nixon to Harris-Trump: Six decades of debate quips, rips and slips

Harris and Trump effectively tied in final stretch of 2024 race, latest poll shows

Trump is up one percentage point over Harris, according to the survey released on Sunday

Trump and Harris battle for Black voters in must-win Georgia

Trump and Harris battle for Black voters in must-win Georgia

Trump signals support for reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug

The commonality reflects a major shift toward broad public support for legalisation in recent years.

Trump hunts for elusive 2024 election prize - infrequent voters

Trump hunts for elusive 2024 election prize - infrequent voters

White Stripes’ Jack White sues Trump for ‘flagrant misuse’ of Seven Nation Army

The singer-songwriter warned the Republican presidential nominee: ‘Don’t even think about using my music.’

Harris-Trump debate becomes 2024 presidential election’s latest landmark event

Since the last debate, President Joe Biden bowed out of the race after his disastrous performance and Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt.

What to watch for at the Harris-Trump presidential debate

Most opinion polls show Harris to be slightly ahead nationally and in the majority of battleground states

Fact Check: Harris-Trump debate - 12 statements examined​

Fact Check-Harris-Trump debate: 12 statements examined​

Key moments from Harris-Trump debate

The Democratic vice president attacked Mr Trump on the economy and the 2021 Capitol riot, while Mr Trump hit back on inflation and immigration.

Donald Trump rules out further debates with Kamala Harris

Both campaigns have framed their candidates as the winner of Tuesday night’s debate in Philadelphia.

Pope Francis slams US presidential candidates for ‘anti-life policies’

Though he did not name Democratic nominee Kamala Harris or Republican candidate Donald Trump, the Pope said that ‘both are against life’.

Ohio city faces bomb threats after Trump debate comments

The Republican presidential nominee claimed migrants were eating household pets.

Trump backs away from far-right activist Loomer's comments but welcomes her support

Trump backs away from far-right activist Loomer's comments but welcomes her support

Trump pledges to deport Haitians in Ohio city if elected

Trump pledges to deport Haitians in Ohio city if elected

Trump was subject of apparent assassination attempt at Florida golf club - FBI

The former president has had a stepped-up security footprint since an assassination attempt in July.

Trump safe after multiple shots fired near his Florida golf course

Representatives of the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

US voters narrowly support Trump's tariff pitch, poll finds

US voters narrowly support Trump's tariff pitch, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Second assassination attempt on Trump raises questions after another near miss

The incident has sparked finger-pointing and calls for answers on Capitol Hill.

Bipartisan task force requests Secret Service briefing after second Trump attack

The attempt comes just nine weeks after Mr Trump survived another attack at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania in July.

Man in custody after ‘attempted assassination’ at Donald Trump’s golf club

The man being held is 58-year-old Ryan Routh, three law enforcement officials told the Associated Press.

Suspect in Trump assassination attempt charged with gun crimes

Suspect in Trump assassination attempt charged with gun crimes

Suspect in apparent assassination bid ‘did not have line of sight to Trump’

US Secret Service acting director Ronald Rowe Jr also said Ryan Routh did not fire his weapon.

What we know about the suspect behind second Trump assassination attempt

The Secret Service said its agents were accompanying Trump on the golf course, when one who was securing holes ahead of Trump spotted a gun barrel in some bushes near the property line.

Five things to know about the apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump

Local authorities said US Secret Service agents fired at a man pointing an AK-style rifle with a scope as the former president was playing golf.

Donald Trump speaks after Sunday’s second assassination attempt

He commended the Secret Service for doing an ‘excellent job’.

Donald Trump holds first event since apparent assassination attempt

The Republican presidential nominee attended an event in Flint, Michigan.

Trump will meet with Narendra Modi during Indian prime minister’s visit to US

The Republican presidential nominee referenced it for the first time while speaking at an unrelated event in Michigan.

Workers at Musk's Tesla, SpaceX and X donate to Harris while he backs Trump

Workers at Musk's Tesla, SpaceX and X donate to Harris while he backs Trump

Iranian hackers tried to interest Biden campaign in stolen Trump info

The FBI and other federal agencies said unsolicited emails were sent to people associated with the then-Democratic candidate.

Harris plans livestream with Oprah as Trump to address Israeli-American group

Oprah Winfrey has endorsed Ms Harris and spoke at the Democratic convention in August.

Harris hits out at Trump’s promise of mass deportations

Vice President Kamala Harris criticised her presidential rival as Donald Trump held a rally in Long Island.

Report finds communication failures before Trump assassination attempt

The former US president was wounded in the ear by gunfire during the shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13.

Sebastian Stan gained ‘a lot of weight’ to play Donald Trump in The Apprentice

Stan went on to say that he had researched his character in detail, including how he was paying tax in 1983.

Farage plays up links with Trump and criticises Harris’ ‘radical left’ history

Nigel Farage and his deputy Richard Tice sought to capitalise on their links with the Trump campaign at Reform UK’s party conference.

Harris campaign reports spending nearly three times as much as Trump in August

Harris campaign reports spending nearly three times as much as Trump in August

Trump ‘does not think’ he will run for president in 2028 if he loses election

The comment was notable as Donald Trump seemed to rule out another bid and as he rarely admits the possibility he could legitimately lose an election.

Assassination attempt accused ‘left note saying he intended to kill Trump’

Ryan Wesley Routh is alleged to have kept a list of dates and venues where Mr Trump was to appear in his car, officials said.

Donald Trump says, if he loses, 2024 presidential run will be his last

Mr Trump rarely admits the possibility he could legitimately lose an election.

Man who staked out Trump at golf course charged with attempting assassination

Ryan Wesley Routh had been initially charged with two federal firearms offences.

Son of Trump assassination attempt suspect charged over child sex abuse images

Oran Routh, son of Ryan Routh, was arrested this week after authorities searched his North Carolina home.

Secret Service failures before Trump rally shooting ‘preventable’ - Senate panel

The interim report from the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee found multiple failures on almost every level.

First hearing to begin for panel investigating Trump assassination attempts

The hearing will be the first time the group will focus on the use of local law enforcement by the Secret Service.

‘Secret Service responsible for failures ahead of Trump assassination attempt’

Officials are investigating two attempted assassination attempts on the former president.

Harris has narrow lead over Trump in swing states, poll says

Harris has narrow lead over Trump in swing states, Bloomberg poll says

Iranian operatives charged in the US with hacking Trump’s presidential campaign

Multiple major news organisations said they were leaked confidential information from inside the Trump campaign.

Trump and Zelenskiy meet amid rising questions about US support for Ukraine

Mr Trump has in recent days praised Russia’s historic military victories and insisted the US needs ‘to get out’.

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump meet for talks in New York

Mr Starmer said he wanted to meet Mr Trump face to face because ‘I’m a great believer in personal relationships on the world stage’.

Harris should not be forgiven for ‘erasing’ border, Trump claims

The Republican nominee has denounced people who cross the US-Mexico border as ‘poisoning the blood of the country’.

Trump makes false claims about federal response in area hit by Hurricane Helene

President Joe Biden accused Mr Trump of lying about federal contacts with Georgia officials.

Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump pleads not guilty to charges

The assassination attempt was thwarted when a member of the Secret Service protective detail spotted Routh’s rifle barrel.

Donald Trump refuses to participate in interview for election TV special

The 60 Minutes show said Mr Trump’s campaign had initially agreed to an interview before telling CBS the former president would not appear.

Trump ‘resorted to crimes’ in bid to stay in office after losing 2020 election

Prosecutors said the former president is not entitled to immunity from prosecution over his failed bid to remain in power.

Melania Trump voices support for abortion rights ahead of election

Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign noted Donald Trump’s role in ending Roe v Wade in a statement reacting to Mrs Trump’s comments.

Republican Liz Cheney to join Kamala Harris on US election campaign trail

Ms Cheney lost her House seat to a Trump-endorsed candidate two years ago and she endorsed Ms Harris, the Democratic nominee, last month.

Musk to support Trump in rally at site of assassination attempt

The SpaceX and Tesla chief executive will be among special guests in attendance at the meeting in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Bruce Springsteen endorses Kamala Harris: Donald Trump is ‘dangerous’ candidate

The singer joined other famous faces including Taylor Swift in supporting the Democratic nominee.

Trump and Georgia governor Brian Kemp make nice in Hurricane Helene response

The 2024 Republican presidential nominee said the Georgia governor is doing a fantastic job.

Harris pledges support as she visits North Carolina to survey Helene’s aftermath

US vice president Kamala Harris was in Charlotte one day after a visit to the state by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

Harris follows Trump to North Carolina to survey Hurricane Helene’s aftermath

More than 200 people have died after the worst storm to hit the US mainland since Katrina in 2005.

Trump returns to site of failed assassinate bid in Pennsylvania

Mr Trump said the assassin tried to silence him.

Trump calls for victory in return to assassination attempt site

The former president and Republican nominee picked up where he left off in July when a gunman’s bullet struck his ear.

Elon Musk makes first appearance at Trump rally with dire words

Mr Trump urged his supporters to deliver victory in his return to scene of first assassination attempt.

US Supreme Court will not hear appeal from Musk’s X over warrant in Trump case

The company says a nondisclosure order that blocked it from telling Mr Trump about the warrant violated its First Amendment rights.

US national debt could rise under Harris - but would surge under Trump - report

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget found a second Donald Trump presidency could heap billions of dollars more onto the US national debt.

Trump suggests migrants who commit murder do so because ‘it’s in their genes’

Mr Trump made the comments on Monday in a radio interview with conservative host Hugh Hewitt.

Harris calls Trump ‘irresponsible’ for spreading Helene misinformation

Helene has killed more than 220 people in six states.

Sebastian Stan struggled to lose Trump traits from The Apprentice on Marvel film

The Romanian-born actor stars as the former US president in the upcoming film from Ali Abbasi.

Biden and Netanyahu hold first conversation in weeks

Mr Netanyahu’s office also confirmed that the prime minister had recently spoken with former president Donald Trump.

Trump and Harris trading blows over disaster response as campaigning continues

Mr Trump offered empathetic messages to people affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton, which came ashore on Wednesday night.

Trump and Harris keep campaigning after Hurricane Milton hits Florida

Former US president Barack Obama is also hitting the campaign trail.

Joe Biden tells Donald Trump to ‘get a life’ amid storm misinformation

The president condemned the ‘reckless, irresponsible and relentless disinformation and outright lies’.

Harris’s doctor reports she is in ‘excellent health’ ahead of battle with Trump

A US army colonel and physician said the Vice President ‘maintains a healthy, active lifestyle’.

Harris to release report on her health - with Trump failing to do so

The US Democratic presidential candidate’s record will show she has the ‘physical and mental resiliency’ to become the next US leader.

Trump's Scottish golf course environmental claims ‘laughable’, campaigners say

The 18-hole extension to Donald Trump’s Menie Links course in Aberdeenshire is set to open in 2025.

Man with firearms in car arrested near Trump rally

The man, who claimed to be a journalist, had a shotgun, loaded handgun, ammunition and several fake passports in his vehicle.

Presidential rivals hold events in battleground state

Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump returned to Pennsylvania on Monday.

Musk commits $70m to help Trump and Republicans win in US election

Elon Musk is the founder of Space X and Tesla.

Leonard Cohen estate ‘sues Donald Trump for using Hallelujah cover’

Singer Rufus Wainwright, whose version of the song was used, also issued a statement objecting to its use.

Sebastian Stan says it will take ‘two years to get over’ playing Donald Trump

The Apprentice tells the story of Trump’s career as a property businessman in the 1970s and 1980s.

What could happen if Trump rejects the US election results?

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says that if he does not win the November 5th US election, he will cry fraud and not accept the results

Donald Trump calls himself 'father of IVF' at all-women town hall

Donald Trump called himself the 'father of IVF' at a town hall for women voters on Wednesday

Why voters in a handful of swing states will decide the US presidential election

Pennsylvania is widely seen as critical to either Ms Harris' or Mr Trump's chances of winning the White House

Biden meeting European allies in Germany as election approaches

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan rejected the notion that Mr Biden wants to ‘Trump-proof’ US foreign policy.

Harris and Trump target Michigan as both try to shore up ‘blue wall’ votes

Michigan is one of three ‘blue wall’ states that, along with Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, will help decide the election.

Trump fights back after Harris questions whether he is ‘exhausted’

Donald Trump, at 78, would be the oldest person in US history to become president if he wins.

Germany honours Biden for contribution to transatlantic ties as election looms

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan rejected the notion that Mr Biden wants to ‘Trump-proof’ US foreign policy.

Harris and Trump seek Arab American votes in battleground state of Michigan

Michigan is unique with its significant Arab American population.

Donald Trump hands out fries and holds drive-thru news conference at McDonald’s

As reporters and aides watched, an employee showed Mr Trump how to dunk baskets of fries in oil, salt the fries and put them into boxes using a scoop.

Pro-Trump group funded by Musk struggles with outreach targets, inflation of doorknocking figures

Four people involved in the group's outreach told Reuters that managers warned canvassers they are missing targets and needed to raise the number of would-be voters they contact

Trump makes more claims about Fema as he surveys storm damage in North Carolina

Mr Trump’s campaign and that of his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, are ramping up their activity in North Carolina.

Trump campaign files complaint against UK Labour Party for election 'interference'

Sir Keir Starmer met with Mr Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, during a trip to New York last month.

Middle East conflict looms over White House race as Harris and Trump seek edge

Neither candidate has a clear advantage with voters on the issue, polls show, with just two weeks to go until the election.

Harris condemns Trump after claims that he wanted generals like Hitler’s

A former Trump chief of staff warned that the Republican nominee meets the definition of a fascist.

Trump hurls insults, racist tropes at Kamala Harris as US election inches closer

The Republican presidential nominee repeatedly denigrated the current US Vice President on Tuesday, describing her as ‘lazy’ and with a ‘low IQ’.

Starmer insists Trump relationship not in jeopardy amid interference claims

The complaint follows reports of senior Labour officials meeting with Kamala Harris’ campaign.

Harris to make her campaign’s closing argument where Trump incited Capitol riot

The Democratic candidate’s campaign is hoping it will crystallise for voters the fight between defending democracy and sowing political chaos.

Biden says Trump should be locked up 'politically'

Biden says Trump should be locked up 'politically'

Chinese hackers ‘target Trump and Vance mobile phones’

The FBI has repeatedly warned over the last year about Chinese hacking operations.

Donald Trump says China’s leader will bully Kamala Harris ‘like a baby’

The 45th US president and his top allies have tried to infantilise the Democratic nominee as the November 5 election inches closer.

Ex-model says Trump groped her while Epstein watched

A 2005 video made public in 2016 showed Donald Trump bragging about grabbing, forcibly kissing and sexually assaulting women.

Trump leaves supporters waiting in the cold for hours to tape podcast

The former president appeared on the Joe Rogan podcast as part of a push to court younger male voters.

FBI: Russian actors behind online video of mail-in ballots being destroyed

The video, shared on social media, showed ballots for Donald Trump being destroyed in Pennsylvania.

Michelle Obama says Kamala Harris ‘ready to be president’

Mrs Obama warned that Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House would undermine women’s health and reproductive freedom.

Trump unbound as US presidential race nears its end

Trump unbound as US presidential race nears its end

Trump veers away from swing states for hometown rally at Madison Square Garden

The former president takes the spotlight in one of America’s most famous venues with just over a week to go until election day.

Vance calls Russia an American adversary but refuses to label Moscow an enemy

The Republican vice presidential nominee also said Donald Trump is committed to Nato.

Michelle Obama: Safety of women at risk if Donald Trump returns to White House

The former first lady appeared alongside Kamala Harris at an election rally in Michigan.

Trump warns of ‘bad situation’ after Iran rejects direct nuclear talks

President Masoud Pezeshkian’s rejection was Tehran’s first response to a letter the US president sent to the country’s supreme leader.

Trump promises ‘big problems’ for Zelensky if he pulls out of mineral deal

The US president had earlier criticised his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin’s comments about the Ukrainian president.

Impact of tariffs on Irish businesses felt as early as this weekend - Ibec warns

Danny McCoy said US president Donald Trump has let ‘genie is out of the bottle’ by ‘starting something that he might not be able to control’.

Man and woman arrested over damage to Donald Trump’s Scottish golf course

Red paint was sprayed on the clubhouse at the 800-acre resort and damage was also caused to the greens last month.

Trump tariffs likely to raise inflation and slow US economic growth - Fed chief

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell said the impact on the economy and inflation are ‘significantly larger than expected’.

Donald Trump says he is giving TikTok another 75 days to find a US buyer

The president has recently entertained an array of offers from US businesses seeking to buy a share of the popular social media site.

Wall Street stocks plunge deeper after worst trading day since pandemic

Trading has been hammered in the aftermath of President Donald Trump unveiling his full range of import taxes on countries around the world.

Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in ‘Hands Off!’ rallies across US

Government downsizing, alarm over the economy and human rights concerns were the focus of the protests.

Irish MEP calls for 'measured' EU response after Trump's 'Apprentice style' tariff announcement

The EU response to Donald Trump's tariffs should be 'measured and strategic' rather than reactionary, according to an Irish MEP

Protests against Trump and Musk are planned across the US

The demonstrations are planned for the National Mall in Washington, DC and other locations in all 50 states.

Protests against Trump and Musk under way across the US

The demonstrations are planned for the National Mall in Washington, DC and other locations in all 50 states.

Irish people travelling to US told to delete comments criticising Trump to avoid detention

Deleting social media apps completely and leaving phones or other devices at home are other tips being recommended.

Finance minister rules out wage subsidy scheme for firms affected by tariffs

It comes as government ministers and businesses grapple with the 20 per cent tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

Painter says Trump portrait accusations put her business in danger

Artist Sarah Boardman created the painting of the US president, which was recently taken down.

US far-right activist raises loyalty test that could deepen purge of security agencies

Laura Loomer met with Mr Trump at the White House a day before Mr Haugh's dismissal

Yemen’s Houthi rebels acknowledge deaths in latest US air strikes

Footage released by President Donald Trump suggests the death toll could be even higher.

Over 50 nations want to start trade talks with US after tariffs, Trump officials say

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said more than 50 nations had started negotiations with the U.S. since last Wednesday's announcement, putting Trump in a position of power.

Sinn Féin calls for Taoiseach to convene all party leaders to discuss Trump tariff impacts

European Union countries will seek to present a united front in the coming days against Trump's tariffs

Trump advisers say 50-plus countries have reached out for tariff talks

The import taxes announced last week have sent financial markets reeling.

Poll: Should the EU implement countermeasures to US tariffs?

Should the EU retaliate with countermeasures in the face of US tariffs, despite the risk of a trade war and higher tariffs from Trump? Let us know by taking our poll!

Stocks end modestly lower after reeling from Trump’s latest tariffs threats

The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% at the end of a day full of heart-racing reversals.

Trump says he is not backing down on tariffs

The US president said he did not want global markets to fail but ‘sometimes you have to take medicine’.

Stocks swing wildly as markets try to assess impact of Trump’s trade war

The Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly erased a morning loss of 1,700 points.

Trump and Netanyahu hold White House talks on tariffs, Gaza and Iran

The two leaders have scrapped their plan for a joint news conference on Monday afternoon.

What the papers say: Monday's front pages

US President Donald Trump's tariffs, Cork's hurling league win, and Galway road deaths are among the stories on Monday's front pages.

Trump digs heels in as global markets continue to drop over tariffs

The S&P 500 was down 3.8% in early trading on Monday but later stocks on Wall Street turned positive in a sudden reversal.

Trump says the US will hold direct talks with Iran over its nuclear programme

The US president said Iran will be ‘in great danger’ should talks to curb its nuclear programme fail.

US stocks soar to historic gains after Trump pauses most of his tariffs

The S&P 500 surged 9.5%, an amount that would count as a good year for the market.

Trump warns Iran Israel would lead strike if Tehran does not halt nuclear plans

Mr Trump made the comments before this weekend’s scheduled talks involving US and Iranian officials in the Middle East.

Trump limits tariffs on most nations for 90 days but raises them for China

The US president hit pause in the face of intense pressure created by volatile financial markets that had been pushing him to change strategy.

Donald Trump announces 90-day pause on tariffs

US president Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on tariffs 'effective immediately'

Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days but hikes Chinese imports taxes

The announcement came after the global economy appeared to be in open rebellion against Mr Trump’s tariffs.

Will the Trump tariffs cause gadget prices to rise?

Experts have warned the price of devices including Apple’s iPhone could increase.

Jump in US inflation expectations leaves Federal Reserve with a dilemma

With households, businesses, and global investors adjusting fast to the implications of President Donald Trump's aggressive import tariff policies, Fed policymakers said the outlook has grown increasingly difficult to predic

S&P 500 jumps 1.8% as Wall Street closes a chaotic and historic week

The falling value of the US dollar and swings in other markets suggest fear is still high over Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade war with China.

‘There isn’t an hour to lose’ - Harris says tariff pause vital for negotiations

The Tánaiaste said it is important to ‘utilise’ US President Donald Trump’s 90-day tariffs pause.

Trump says he ‘did very well’ in annual physical

The US president praised his own heart, soul and cognitive ability after the test on Friday.

Iran and US agree to further talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to unleash air strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear programme if a deal is not reached.

Envoys from Iran and US arrive in Oman for talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to unleash air strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear programme if a deal is not reached.

Trump says nuclear talks with Iran ‘going pretty good’

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi ‘briefly spoke’ together in Oman.

Trump’s commerce secretary says electronics tariff exemptions are temporary

Howard Lutnick said semiconductor tariffs ‘are coming in probably a month or two’.

Trump ‘fully fit’ to serve as president, says doctor

His blood pressure was 128 over 74, which is considered elevated.

Donald Trump considers pausing motor tariffs as world economy suffers whiplash

A statement from the president hinted at yet another round of reversals on tariffs.

Trump mentions Ireland again while discussing pharmaceutical tariffs

US president Donald Trump has said he is considering imposing tariffs on pharmaceutical imports in the 'not too distant future'

China’s Xi says there are ‘no winners’ in tariff war as he visits Southeast Asia

Although Donald Trump has paused some tariffs, China was the outlier, as he has kept in place 145% tariffs on the world’s second-largest economy.

Trump says CBS and 60 Minutes should ‘pay a big price’ for going after him

He called on Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr to impose maximum fines and punishment.

Trump wants to give money and plane tickets to immigrants who ‘self-deport’

The president offered few details about the plan, including timing.

Suspect in Trump assassination attempt can hire expert to examine rifle

US District Judge Aileen Cannon limited the testing to just its operability.

Biden warns Trump has ‘taken a hatchet’ to Social Security

The former president was speaking as Democrats across the nation offered similar warnings.

Pensioners in court accused of malicious damage at Trump golf resort

Geoffrey Bush, 75, and Elizabeth Crerar-Brown, 66, both from Oban, Argyll and Bute, faced Ayr Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

Top Trump officials to hold talks with European allies on Russia-Ukraine war

The US State Department said Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff would be in the French capital on Thursday

US judge presses Trump administration on refusal to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia

The hearing came a day after White House advisers said they lack the authority to bring back the Salvadoran national from his native country.

Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in contempt on deportees

Judge James E Boasberg warned he could refer the matter for prosecution if the administration does not ‘purge’ its contempt.

Tucker Carlson: Controversial host who has interviewed Trump, Putin and now McGregor

Tucker Carlson was in Dublin this week, where he was hosted by Conor McGregor at his Black Forge Inn pub in Crumlin

Canadian leader Mark Carney says Trump key issue in national election

The Prime Minister spoke during a French-language leaders’ debate in Montreal on Wednesday.

Trump joins Japanese tariff talks as America aims to lock in trade deal

The US leader attended the meeting alongside fiscal leaders from both nations.

US strikes on a Yemeni oil port kill 74 people, Houthis say

The operation marks the single-deadliest known attack under President Donald Trump’s new campaign targeting the rebels.

Slow speed of government why voters look for Trump-like figures, Taoiseach tells Tubridy

He made the comments in a wide-ranging interview with Ryan Tubridy for his podcast, The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy.

Canadian leader tells nation Trump tariff war can help domestic trade

Mark Carney made his case to Canadians in his latest bid to retain power at the English election debate on Thursday.

Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia ‘coming to a head’, says Trump

The US President said neither side was ‘playing him’ as he pushes to end the three-year long war.

Vance goes to the Vatican following papal rebuke over Trump migrant crackdown

The vice president, a Catholic convert, was due to meet on Saturday with the Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

US Supreme Court blocks new deportations under 18th century wartime law

The court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in the Bluebonnet Detention Centre ‘until further order of this court’.

Judge orders White House must say firings not due to poor performance

The administration has defined performance to account for job indispensability as Donald Trump seeks to reduce the federal workforce.

Three Hegseth aides ousted in leak investigation decry ‘baseless attacks’

The upheaval comes less than 100 days into the Trump administration.

Anti-Trump protesters rally across the US

Some organised community service-oriented events such as food drives, teach-ins and volunteering at local shelters.

Trump says grey skies for White House Easter egg roll mean no worries of sunburn

The president thanked the National Park Service for how ‘spiffy’ the event looked and paid tribute to his wife for her work organising it.

Tesla profit falls sharply amid backlash over Musk role in Trump administration

Tesla’s stock has fallen more than 40% this year but rose slightly in after-hours trading.

Gold hits $3,500 per ounce as investors flock to safety amid Trump uncertainty

US president Donald Trump's attacks on the Federal Reserve and trade war fears have boosted demand for the safe-haven asset

Stocks rise as Donald Trump tones down his stance on trade

The S&P 500 climbed 1.7% and added to its big gain from Tuesday that more than made up for a steep loss on Monday.

Donald Trump hits out at Volodymyr Zelensky on prolonging ‘killing field’

The Ukrainian leader has indicated an unwillingness to cede territory to Moscow.

Trump attacks Zelensky as Ukraine talks downgraded

Talks between the UK, France, Germany, the US and Ukraine were downgraded after US secretary of state Marco Rubio failed to attend.

Russia has made ‘big concession’ by not taking over all of Ukraine, says Trump

Donald Trump was speaking after Russia struck Kyiv with an hours-long barrage of missiles and drones.

Marco Rubio says Iran must give up nuclear enrichment in any deal with the US

US President Donald Trump previously pulled out of nuclear deal focused on monitoring to ensure Iran did not move towards weapons-grade enrichment.

Trump signs executive orders targeting universities and education equity efforts

Universities’ financial ties with foreign sources have long been a concern among Republicans, especially ties with China.

Trump calls for Ukraine and Russia to meet as they are ‘close’ to peace deal

The US President was writing on his Truth Social site.

Trump orders Justice Department to investigate top Democrat fundraising platform

Democrats and fundraising platform ActBlue have dubbed the move an ‘oppressive use of power’ by the White House.

Cardinal's funeral sermon stresses pope's call for Trump to 'build bridges, not walls'

Trump and the pope exchanged criticisms over a decade, mostly related to the pope's plea for compassion for migrants

Ukraine peace deal ‘very close’ Trump says as he meets world leaders in Rome

Russia and Ukraine should meet at a ‘very high level’ in order to agree a peace deal, Donald Trump said as he gathered with world leaders.

Zelenskiy top aide says meeting with Trump was 'constructive'

UKRAINE-CRISIS/ZELENSKIY-TRUMP-YERMAK (URGENT):Zelenskiy top aide says meeting with Trump was 'constructive'

Russia says all Ukrainian troops have left Kursk region as Zelensky meets Trump

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Vatican City on the sidelines of Pope Francis’s funeral.

Zelenskiy says Vatican meeting with Trump could prove historic

Zelenskiy says Vatican meeting with Trump could prove historic

Russia launches 150 drones at Ukraine as Trump doubts Putin’s desire for peace

The US president has expressed new scepticism that a peace deal can be reached soon.

Greenland’s PM says island cannot be bought and US showing disrespect

Jens-Frederik Nielsen made the remarks in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s interest in taking control of the strategic territory

Trump's first 100 days: America First president is overturning world order

Trump's first 100 days: America First president is overturning world order

Stripped-down White House correspondents dinner honours journalistic excellence

President Donald Trump did not attend.

Ukrainians say they will not accept formal surrender of Crimea

Donald Trump’s peace proposal would see the US formally recognise Crimea as Russian and de facto accepting Moscow’s rule over occupied territories.

What Donald Trump has done during the first 100 days of his second term

After making numerous bold promises during his election campaign, we look at where Donald Trump has delivered and failed to deliver.

Donald Trump says Virginia Giuffre’s death ‘a horrible thing’

The 41-year-old, who settled a sexual assault lawsuit against the Duke of York, died on Friday in Australia.

Amazon not planning to show added tariff costs next to online product listings

While Amazon later confirmed that it would not be listing such added costs, the Trump administration was quick to criticise news of the move.

Trump dismisses Biden nominees to Holocaust Memorial Council

The nominees include Doug Emhoff, the husband of former vice president Kamala Harris.

Trump secures future of Michigan air base with new fighter jet announcement

Mr Trump delivered the news at Selfridge Air National Guard Base shortly after arriving in Michigan for a rally marking his 100th day in office.

Mark Carney’s Liberal Party wins Canadian election upended by Donald Trump

The American president attacked Canada’s economy and threatened its sovereignty, suggesting it should become the 51st state.

Donald Trump protest art created on beach near Turnberry golf resort

Greenpeace UK has formed a portrait of the US president to mark the first 100 days of his second term in office

Trump and his campaign promises: Mapping his first 100 days

Trump and his campaign promises: Mapping his first 100 days

Trump marks first 100 days in office focused on grudges and grievances

Typically, presidents use the 100-day mark to launch multiple rallies. But Donald Trump is doing only the Michigan stop.

Thousands across the globe march to celebrate May Day and protest over tariffs

US President Donald Trump’s tariffs were a common factor in demonstrations across the world to honour International Workers’ Day.

Trump national security adviser Mike Waltz to leave role after Signal scrutiny

The move marks the first major staff shakeup of President Donald Trump’s second term.

Trump nominates Mike Waltz for UN envoy in national security team switch-up

The president has said that Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, will replace Mr Waltz as acting adviser.

Harris accuses Trump of ‘wholesale abandonment’ of American ideals

The former vice president criticised Donald Trump in her most extensive speech since leaving office in January.

Army plans for a potential parade on Trump’s birthday call for 6,600 soldiers

The US Army’s 250th anniversary coincides with the president’s birthday on June 14.

Ryanair threatens to cancel huge Boeing order if Trump tariffs raise prices

Ryanair said it could look at alternative suppliers, including Chinese planemaker COMAC.

Trump signs executive order cutting federal funding to broadcasters

The order further requires agencies work to root out indirect sources of public financing for the news organisations.

AIB to decide whether to proceed with buyback after shareholder approval

AIB's share price has fallen due to a global stock market rout unleashed by US president Donald Trump's tariffs

CIA and other spy agencies to shrink workforce under Trump administration plans

The White House plans to reduce the workforce by 1,200 over several years and cut thousands of positions at other intelligence agencies

Donald Trump says he doesn’t know if he backs due process rights

The US president was non-committal about the Fifth Amendment of the US constitution.

Trump criticises Mexico for rejecting offer to send troops

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected the proposal to send US troops to Mexico to help thwart the illegal drug trade.

Trump calls for reopening of Alcatraz prison

The US president directed authorities to enlarge and rebuild the prison on an island off San Francisco.

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on films made outside US

The president said he had authorised the tariffs on ‘any and all’ movies coming into the US that had been produced overseas.

Canadian PM Mark Carney arrives in US for high-stakes meeting with Trump

The Republican president has repeatedly threatened that he intends to make Canada the ’51st state’.

Trump radiates warmth for meeting with Canada’s new prime minister

Mr Carney won the job of prime minister by promising to confront the increased aggression shown by Mr Trump.

Taoiseach received positive messages on Trump meeting: 'You played a blinder with that nut'

The majority of messages Taoiseach Micheál Martin received received from the public about his White House meeting with US president Donald Trump were positive

Carney and Trump remain apart on tariffs and 51 state after White House meeting

The meeting between the two leaders showcased the full spectrum of Mr Trump’s unique mix of aggression, hospitality and stubbornness.

Brian Cox says Trump’s tariffs would be ‘absolute disaster’ for upcoming film

The film industry has raised concerns that US president Donald Trump’s plan would impact freelancers in the UK and would be difficult to enact

Netanyahu: There is ‘doubt’ whether three of the remaining hostages are alive

The statement came a day after US President Donald Trump said only 21 of 24 hostages believed alive had survived.

Trump pledges more on Gaza peace plan as Israeli strikes kill dozens

The strikes included one attack on a school sheltering hundreds of displaced Palestinians, which killed 27 people, officials said.

Trump plans to announce name change for Persian Gulf, officials say

The US president is expected to say the US will use the names Arabian Gulf or the Gulf of Arabia.

Trump says he will not reduce tariffs on China in order to have negotiations

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are set to meet their Chinese counterparts this weekend in Switzerland.

Donald Trump to announce ‘major trade deal' with UK on Thursday

It would mark the first deal agreed upon since Mr Trump’s ‘liberation day’ announcement of global tariffs last month.

New Pope likely to challenge Trump but will not be confrontational - expert

Pope Leo XIV is the first ever from North America and the US president has said he looks forward to meeting him.

Mexico sues Google for labelling Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America

President Donald Trump’s executive order only carries authority within the US.

Judge halts Trump’s downsizing of federal agencies

The temporary restraining order directs numerous federal agencies to halt acting on the president’s workforce executive order.

Trump reportedly set to accept jet from Qatar’s royal family

The existing planes used as Air Force One are heavily modified.

Trump hails ‘great progress made’ at China tariff talks

Talks between US and China officials will continued in Switzerland on Sunday.

Trump’s envoy confirms Hamas has agreed to release hostage

Edan Alexander is the last living American hostage held in Gaza.

Trump promises to bring down the cost of medications

The president said he will order prices for some drugs to be tied to the lowest price paid by other countries.

Trump and Saudi prince sign agreements as US leader begins Middle East tour

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman warmly greeted Mr Trump as he stepped off Air Force One at King Khalid International Airport.

White House correspondents protest lack of wire reporters on Air Force One

No wire service reporters, who supply reports to news outlets around the world, were on the plane to the Middle East with President Trump.

Trump gives Saudi speech urging Iran towards a ‘new and a better path’

The US president kicked off a four-day Middle Eastern trip on Tuesday with a visit to the Saudi capital Riyadh.

Saudi crown prince welcomes Trump to kingdom as he begins Middle East tour

The president is paying an early visit to the kingdom after the crown prince promised to pump hundreds of billions of dollars into new US investments.

Trump says US to lifts Syria sanctions, secures $600 billion Saudi deal

The surprise announcement about sanctions on Syria would be a huge boost for a country that has been shattered by more than a decade of civil war. Rebels led by current President Ahmed al-Sharaa toppled President Bashar al-Assad last December.

Trump appeals for Qatar’s help in persuading Iran to give up nuclear programme

Qatar over the years has played the role of intermediary between the US and Iran.

Trump says Iran must cease support of proxy groups as part of any nuclear deal

The US and Iran have engaged in four rounds of talks since early last month focused on Iran’s nuclear programme.

Trump meets Syria’s former-insurgent-turned-leader in Saudi Arabia

Ahmad al-Sharaa spent years imprisoned by US forces after being captured in Iraq.

Trump downplays Putin’s decision to skip Istanbul talks with Zelensky

The US president had pressed for the Russian and Ukrainian leaders to meet in the Turkish capital on Thursday.

Trump sanctions on International Criminal Court prosecutor halt tribunal’s work

The US president sanctioned the court after a panel of ICC judges issued arrest warrants for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in November.

Trump says US and Iran have ‘sort of’ agreed terms for nuclear deal

The US president spoke to troops at an American airbase in Qatar on Thursday as part of his four-day trip to the Middle East.

What is US birthright citizenship, and can Trump end it?

Below is a look at US birthright citizenship and Mr Trump's legal authority to restrict it

South African leader and Trump to meet after ‘genocide’ allegations

Mr Trump has claimed minority white farmers are being persecuted in their homeland because of their race.

Israeli strikes kill at least 20 in Gaza as Trump wraps up Middle East visit

There had been widespread hope that the US president’s regional visit could usher in a ceasefire deal or renewal of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Trump plans call with Putin after Russian drone hits bus in Ukraine

The strike came hours after the Russian and Ukrainian delegations left Istanbul after agreeing to a large exchange of prisoners of war.

Arab League summit begins in Baghdad with Gaza at top of agenda

The event was somewhat overshadowed by Donald Trump’s trip to the Middle East last week.

Police investigate disappearance of Melania Trump’s statue in Slovenia

The life-size sculpture of the US first lady was created in her native land in 2020.

Trump uses White House meeting to confront South African president over farmers

The bilateral relationship is at its lowest point since South Africa enforced its apartheid system of racial segregation, which ended in 1994.

Trump hosts Ramaphosa as South African leader looks to salvage relationship

The bilateral relationship is at its lowest point since South Africa enforced its apartheid system of racial segregation, which ended in 1994.

Springsteen doubles down on political criticism of Trump with a digital EP

The Boss pointedly opened his concert in Manchester on Tuesday night with the song No Surrender.

US defence department accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Trump’s use

He said the plane was accepted ‘in accordance with all federal rules and regulations’.

Donald Trump Jr says 'maybe one day' he could run for US president

Donald Trump's oldest son has emerged as a political force in his own right.

Trump administration ‘violated court order on deportations to third countries’

The group was flown out of the United States just hours after getting notice, leaving them no chance to contact lawyers to object in court.

House Republicans pass Trump’s big bill of tax breaks after all-night session

The outcome caps an intense time on Capitol Hill, with days of private negotiations and public committee hearings around-the-clock.

US Mint moves forward with plans to kill the penny

Donald Trump has described the penny as ‘wasteful’.

Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students

The Department of Homeland Security has claimed Harvard has created an unsafe campus environment.

Martin warns over prospect of ‘extremely disruptive’ 50% US tariff on EU goods

The Taoiseach said the announcement from US President Donald Trump came as a “surprise”.

Japanese PM urges investment, not tariffs, after call with Trump

Shigeru Ishiba said Japan’s position to press Washington to drop all recent tariffs is unchanged.

Trump to deliver commencement address to West Point graduates

The US President will speak to the US military academy’s graduating class in New York state.

What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

Saturday's front pages are focusing on a range of stories on Trump threatening 50 per cent tarrifs on EU imports to an RTÉ row over actors being used for a promo video.

Donald Trump hails West Point cadets and takes credit for US military might

Mr Trump said the cadets would become officers of the greatest and most powerful army the world has ever known.

EU trade chief calls for ‘mutual respect’ after Trump tariff threats

The US president threatened to slap 50 per cent tariffs on all EU goods sent to the United States.

Chinese and Indonesian leaders meet to discuss expanding trade

It comes amid the trade war sparked by US President Donald Trump.

Trump hints at an announcement in the ‘next two days’ on Iran nuclear talks