Factbox-Who are the Republican candidates running for president?
By Ross Colvin Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will announce his campaign to run for president on
2023-06-07 19:28
Ireland 'needs influx of construction workers'
An economic watchdog warns "significant immigration" of construction workers could be needed to address a housing shortage in the Republic of Ireland.
2023-06-07 19:27
Micheál Martin to meet Stormont parties in Belfast
The Irish deputy prime minister is visiting for the first time since the council elections.
2023-06-07 13:56
GOP hardliners revolt and derail McCarthy's agenda in retaliation over speaker's debt limit deal
A bloc of Republican hardliners took down the GOP leadership's efforts on two bills this week, a move they said was retaliation for Speaker Kevin McCarthy's deal with President Joe Biden to suspend the national debt limit.
2023-06-07 03:27
How one DeSantis speech captured the dynamic that could decide 2024
When Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his initial speech as a declared presidential candidate in Iowa last week, his first 15 minutes succinctly previewed how Republicans might defeat President Joe Biden next year.
2023-06-06 12:23
House chairman to move forward with push to hold FBI director in contempt, even after viewing internal document
House Oversight Chairman James Comer on Monday said he will move ahead this week with efforts to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt, even after the bureau allowed top members of the committee to view an internal law enforcement document.
2023-06-06 04:27
New chicks as 'widowed' Irish eagle finds a partner
The birds are part of a reintroduction project which aims to return the species to Ireland.
2023-06-06 02:50
Can Mike Pence woo evangelicals away from Trump?
The former vice-president was his boss's ambassador to the Christian right - he needs them to win in 2024.
2023-06-06 02:29
Analysis-Crowded 2024 Republican race helps clear way for Trump's nomination
By Tim Reid A growing number of contenders for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination could clear the way
2023-06-05 20:17
How strong is Trump? He's beating Republican rivals in their home states
Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis are dominating 2024 Republican polling amid the seeming nationalization of the primary process. That worrisome for candidates like Nikki Haley. Another problem: State polling, including in the early voting and declared candidates' home states, largely show a significant advantage for Trump.
2023-06-05 00:24
GOP 2024 hopefuls head to Iowa for Ernst's 'Roast and Ride' gathering
Nearly the entire field of 2024 Republican candidates and likely contenders will flip pork chops and mingle with a crowd of politically plugged-in caucus-goers Saturday in Iowa as they participate in GOP Sen. Joni Ernst's annual "Roast and Ride" event.
2023-06-03 18:57
Donegal woman saving the songs 'at risk' of disappearing
Catriona Ní Ghribín is working to record at-risk traditional songs from north-west Donegal.
2023-06-03 13:59