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
Republicans set polling and donor threshold to qualify for first presidential debate on August 23
The Republican National Committee announced Friday that the first presidential primary debate will take place on August 23 in Milwaukee and also laid out the polling and donor thresholds candidates must meet to make the stage.
2023-06-03 05:28
Republicans set debate rules, creating hurdles for long-shots in 2024 primary election
By Gram Slattery and Nathan Layne WASHINGTON The Republican National Committee on Friday announced relatively stringent limits on
2023-06-03 04:47
Republican 2024 field gets crowded with Pence, Christie to announce bids
By Joseph Ax and Tim Reid The race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination became increasingly crowded on
2023-06-01 04:46
Teenager dies in tractor crash in County Cavan
A male pedestrian in his 80s has also died in a separate collision in County Louth.
2023-05-31 16:20
Donegal explosion victim was father in his 40s
A priest pays tribute to the man who died after an explosion while he was working in Bunbeg.
2023-05-30 23:16
Vaping 'the revenge of tobacco industry' - Martin
Laws banning sale of e-cigarettes to under-18s in Ireland are expected to be introduced this summer.
2023-05-30 19:59
Texas Republicans pass bills targeting elections administration in Houston-area county
Texas Republicans have approved a pair of bills targeting the elections process in Harris County, the state's largest and home to Houston, with voting rights activists accusing the GOP of plotting a "power grab" in an increasingly Democratic county.
2023-05-29 09:26
Chris Sununu will decide on 2024 presidential bid 'in the next week or two'
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu will decide "in the next week or two" if he wants to mount a bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
2023-05-28 22:55
Ron DeSantis has a 'lovability' problem
Ron DeSantis has some catching up to do. The Florida governor entered the 2024 presidential race last week with polls showing him down about 30 points on average to Donald Trump in the GOP primary. DeSantis had trailed by closer to 10 points at the end of last year.
2023-05-28 21:59