Man who attacked Nancy Pelosi’s husband with hammer sentenced to life in prison
David DePape (44) had become immersed in conspiracy theories before breaking in to home of former US House of Representatives speaker
Nancy Pelosi
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At a historic Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the party suggested it is overcoming internal tensions and has fresh belief that Kamala Harris can become president
Leo Varadkar in America: ‘I always thought Kamala Harris has a lot of strength’
Former taoiseach spent week as guest of Nancy Pelosi at Democratic National Convention in Chicago
Joe Biden can expect rapturous welcome at Democratic National Convention
Democratic campaign has enjoyed a supernova thrust under Kamala Harris while the Republicans are hearing alarm bells
Nancy Pelosi says Trump similar to Mussolini or Hitler in his attacks on press
Former speaker of the US House of Representatives says she is ‘very optimistic’ vice-president Kamala Harris will become first female president of the US
Nancy Pelosi backs Kamala Harris as Democratic grandees fall into line
US vice-president clinches support across party as money pours into campaign war chest
Kamala Harris praises Joe Biden’s ‘legacy of accomplishment’ on first day of her campaign - as it happened
Prominent Democrats Gretchen Whitmer and Gavin Newsom back vice-president to be the party’s candidate
More Democrats call for Biden to step aside from re-election bid
US president pledges to remain in White House race, but pressure is building
Joe Biden is like a flickering lightbulb: nobody can be sure the light will not go out
Amid the excruciating gaffes, flashes of the old indefatigable Biden surface, leaving Democrats paralysed ahead of the most important US election in living memory
Pelosi takes aim at China’s Xi Jinping during trip to meet Dalai Lama
Former US House speaker acknowledges remarks would offend the Chinese authorities
Man who broke into Nancy Pelosi’s house and beat husband with hammer imprisoned for 30 years
Conspiracy theorist David DePape entered home of former US House of Representative speaker with plans to kidnap her
Prosecutors urge 40-year prison sentence for man who attacked Nancy Pelosi’s husband
David Wayne DePape forced his way into the Pelosi home in 2022 and attacked Paul Pelosi with a hammer
Irish students have been protesting over Gaza for months. Why are we only noticing them now?
Student leaders have tried all the moves in the activist playbook, but it’s hard to rage against the system when a majority of the country, including the Government, agrees with you
Trump victory ‘can’t happen, won’t happen’, Nancy Pelosi tells journalists during Dublin visit
Former speaker of US House of Representatives said she was ‘very excited’ about ‘long overdue’ restoration of Northern Ireland executive
Nancy Pelosi warns of threats facing democracy, including Russia and China, at Dublin event
Former House speaker awarded Fulbright Ireland’s inaugural Public Service Award at US ambassador’s residence
Nancy Pelosi among Democrats urging Joe Biden to halt weapons transfers to Israel
It comes as Biden on Friday wrote to Egypt and Qatar, calling on them to press Hamas for a hostage deal
Man found guilty in hammer attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband
David DePape told jurors he had planned to interrogate the former House speaker and post footage of her online
Republicans Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise announce bids to become US House speaker
Trump does not endorse any candidate to succeed Kevin McCarthy and denies he encouraged move by Republican Party rebels to oust former speaker
Dianne Feinstein broke into Washington boys’ club as a trailblazing senator
Democrat believed in government as a force for good but has died at 90 watching US politics coming off the rails
Sinn Féin has access in Washington that other parties can only dream about
Most Americans see party through prism of Northern Ireland rather than as potential part of Dublin government, although some would be ‘shocked’ at manifesto, US analysts say
Playing God: A brisk critique of the US Catholic hierarchy for moving sharply to the right
Author chronicles how the Church has become politically powerful in recent decades but fails to speak to bishops or lay Catholics about their intentions
Irish America has always had our back
Diaspora links have stood test of time and Irish Americans remain rightly proud of role they played in Belfast Agreement
Patrons stop shooter who killed five at Club Q gay nightclub in US
About 18 injured in attack as suspect identified as Anderson Lee Aldrich (22)
Edward Luce: Pelosi’s tenure as US House speaker is unlikely to be surpassed
California congresswoman asserted an iron will as Democrats’ longest-serving leader and never lost her grip on the party
Ireland’s best hope is the view from Capitol Hill remains unchanged
The Government is trying figure out how midterm elections will affect Washington’s foreign policy
Nancy Pelosi steps down as Democratic Party leader in US House
Speaker of the House of Representatives to remain on as a backbencher
Republicans win majority in US House of Representatives
Biden says he is ready to work with Republicans to deliver results for American families
Republicans nominate Kevin McCarthy to replace Nancy Pelosi as speaker of House of Representatives
Right-wing Republicans have been pressing McCarthy to enact changes that would maximise their power
Paul Pelosi released from hospital after hammer attack
US house speaker’s husband had surgery after he was assaulted at the couple’s San Francisco home
US midterms: Biden appeals to voters to consider future of democracy at the polls
‘We the people must decide whether we will have fair and free elections’ says US president
Biden warns voters Republicans are ‘coming after’ social security, medical programmes
President seeks to make future of health and social welfare programmes an issue ahead of midterm elections
Man charged with attempted kidnap of Nancy Pelosi
David DePape is also accused of assaulting the house speaker’s husband at San Francisco home
Pelosi says attack on husband has traumatised family, but his condition ‘continues to improve’
Police have not yet offered a motive for Friday’s assault on 82-year-old Paul Pelosi
A feral mood has taken hold. If you think Washington is monstrous now, just wait
Maureen Dowd: Pelosi attack comes as US is haunted by violence
‘This is despicable’: Biden condemns ‘political violence’ after Pelosi attack
Nancy Pelosi was the intended target of the intruder who attacked her husband at their home
Man shouted ‘Where is Nancy?’ before attacking Nancy Pelosi’s husband
David DePape to be charged with attempted homicide over attack on Paul Pelosi (82) in San Francisco
‘Do you believe this?’ Video shows Pelosi calling for military help during Capitol riot
Previously unseen video is aired showing fear gripping the Capitol as rioters stormed the building on January 6th
US delegation and Taoiseach discuss EU-UK impasse on NI protocol
Visiting group led by US Democrat Richard Neal emphasises importance of Belfast pact
Liz Truss discusses UK’s ‘cast-iron commitment’ to Belfast Agreement with US delegation
US congressional delegation holds talks in Britain amid tensions over NI protocol
UK moves on Northern Ireland protocol ‘deeply concerning’ - Pelosi
US speaker says if UK undermines Belfast Agreement, Congress will not support trade deal
Biden urges Americans to elect more pro-choice politicians to Congress
President says Roe v Wade ruling should be upheld as right to choose abortion is ‘fundamental’
Ukraine war: Germany set to back EU ban on Russian oil
Evacuation of civilians from Mariupol stalls; hundreds still trapped in Azovstal steel works
Biden’s $33bn Ukraine aid request likely to get swift approval
Pelosi tells Zelenskiy US is ‘here until victory is won’ during surprise visit to Kyiv
Behind Ireland’s Covid response: ‘We were going to be building morgues for people’
Key Irish figures recall the fear and uncertainty of the pandemic’s early days
US vice-president Kamala Harris tests positive for Covid-19
Ms Harris has not been in close contact with president Joe Biden due to travel schedules
Emer McLysaght: Bono might be a pox, but he’s our pox
Sometimes it’s hard to be a U2 fan. They don’t make it easy
Zelenskiy thanks Bono and U2 for supporting campaign for Ukrainian refugees
April 9th online rally to push ‘Stand Up for Ukraine’ campaign for displaced Ukrainians
U2 drama series in development for Netflix, JJ Abrams confirms
‘The story is actually spectacular behind the band,’ Star Wars producer says
US and UK start talks on deepening trade and investment links
Congressional leader warns that if the NI border “hardened”, there would be no US-UK trade deal
‘Don’t read it’: Ireland reacts to Bono’s St Patrick’s Day Ukraine poem
US house speaker Nancy Pelosi read his verse about the Ukraine war on St Patrick’s Day
Micheál Martin had a very busy week prior to positive Covid test
Taoiseach travelled to Paris and London before St Patrick’s Day visit to White House
Under no circumstances can hard border return in Ireland says top US politician
Richard Neal awarded honorary degree by Dublin City University
Biden to discuss Ukraine, Covid and climate with Taoiseach
‘Leaders will reaffirm close partnership’ on St Patrick’s Day, says White House
When Irish ties are waning: Our diplomatic struggle in the United States
Ireland still punches above its weight on Capitol Hill, but the fight is becoming harder
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