Democrat moderates bury proposed US billionaires tax
Parental leave plan also in the balance but targeted corporate tax plan has more support
US companies would face stiffer penalties for shifting profits under new plan
Higher levies could come into force next year
US Capitol riot: Two high-profile suspects are arrested
Man shown carrying off Nancy Pelosi’s lectern is among those detained over incident
Trump fires intelligence official involved in his impeachment probe
Atkinson accepted report alleging Trump’s attempt to solicit Ukraine’s interference in 2020 US election
US accuses Huawei of stealing trade secrets, assisting Iran
Company charged with conspiring to steal trade secrets from six US technology firms
Calls for Google’s $2.1bn Fitbit deal to be blocked over data fears
Takeover would gives Google access to a huge trove of heart rate, activity and sleep data
Barr defends handling of Mueller report in fiery testimony to Congress
Democrats call for US attorney general to resign in wake appearance before Senate
Democrats want Assange held accountable for hacking their emails
US Wrap: Wikileaks founder expelled from Ecuadorian embassy facing extradition to US
Assange arrest opens new chapter in his struggle with US
WikiLeaks founder faces legal battle that will reignite debate on boundaries of journalism
Virginia governor denies appearing in racist photo
Ralph Northam resisting calls for him to resign after initially apologising for image
Donald Trump hits out at ‘naive’ US intelligence chiefs
Criticism comes a day after senior officials contradicted the president about Iran
Trump attempts to shift blame for shutdown on to Democrats
US president says most federal workers not getting paid are Democrats, with no evidence
‘His example lives on’: Trump and Obama lead tributes to George HW Bush
Donald Trump praises his ‘unwavering commitment to faith, family, and country’
Apple boss Tim Cook says tech industry regulation ‘inevitable’
Free market approach not working amid series of data privacy scandals
Fintan O'Toole: Irish presidents are the best in the world
As a Republic we can be proud we elect presidents of eloquence and gravity
US politicians allude to tighter rules as social media chiefs grilled
‘The era of the wild west in social media is coming to an end,’ warns one senator
Sandberg admits Facebook ‘too slow’ to spot Russian efforts to interfere in US election
Facebook executive appearing in US congressional hearing
Facebook warns Government over child protection legislation
Social media giant claims proposed law could threaten freedom of expression
Facebook exposes disinformation campaign to influence US midterm elections
Social media giant removes 32 pages and accounts involved in ‘coordinated inauthentic behaviour’
Trump’s CIA nominee Gina Haspel clears Senate committee hurdle
Committee backs view that Russia interfered in 2016 election with aim of electing Trump
Soon after Florida shooting began, Russian bots began trolling America
Accounts released hundreds of posts on gun control debate with aim of sowing division
Democrats enjoy first major victories of Trump era
Governorship wins in Virginia and New Jersey as voters reject provocative Republican campaigns
Trump remarks praised by former KKK leader David Duke
US president defends handling of racial unrest in angry exchange with reporters
Adults-only holidays: clothes-optional resorts and exotic gems
A guide to the best child-free holiday destinations, both in Ireland and abroad
Trump says he was going to fire ‘showboater’ Comey regardless
US president’s account of sudden removal of FBI chief contradicts official rationale
Trump warns conservatives as tensions over health reform grow
President vows to fight Republicans who did not back healthcare act as travel ban suffers blow
Inquiry into Russian interference in US election in disarray
Pressure increases on committee chairman who worked on Trump campaign to quit
Donald Trump’s wiretap claims have no basis, panel says
Senate committee finds no evidence Obama administration tapped Trump Tower phones
Trump campaign ‘in regular contact’ with Russian intelligence
Intercepted phone calls and records show strong links before the US election, say officials
US watchdog opens inquiry into Yahoo hacking disclosure
SEC investigating failure to disclose cyber attack for nearly two years as sale pursued
Spotlight turns to running mates as Trump and Clinton near victory
Republicans need measured insider, while Democrats must win back young, white voters
Seeking tranquility in southwest Turkey
You’ll see more cows than people on the beach in Kumbuluk Bay, far from the trouble spots
Brendan Boyle, son of Donegal emigrant, wins seat in Congress
Election was the biggest Irish win on bad night for Maryland governor O’Malley
Republicans seize control of Senate in US midterm elections
Obama and Democrats suffer heavy defeats as GOP rule Congress for first time in eight years
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