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John Cornyn says it would be a mistake if Trump fired counsel, as criticism ramps up

Nigel Farage claims he is ‘53, separated and skint’

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Ryan is rumoured to be weighing his future, perhaps with a future presidential bid in mind

US politics: the lessons of Alabama

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Republicans deal with fallout after dramatic defeat for Roy Moore

Blow to US president Donald Trump, who backed the former judge accused of initiating sexual activity with teenagers by more than a dozen women

Republican Roy Moore loses Alabama state election in blow to Trump

Doug Jones becomes first Democrat sent to Senate from state in 25 years

Democratic senator hits back at Trump over ‘sexist smear’

US president said Kirsten Gillibrand ‘would do anything’ for campaign contributions

Alabama polls open in closely watched senate race

Donald Trump endorses Republican Roy Moore who is accused of sexual misconduct

Podcast: Win or lose, Alabama vote harms Republicans

Roy Moore’s impact on Washington and One Planet climate conference discussed

Roy Moore ahead in Alabama’s divisive US Senate race

Polls indicate Republican hopeful on cusp of victory despite sexual misconduct allegations

Maureen Dowd: Washington mired in mud of sexual harassment

Al Franken resigns for wet kisses while Trump skips past his braggadocio on groping

Donald Trump backs Roy Moore amid sexual assault allegations

‘Did you see what happened today?’ - US president casts doubt on woman’s claims

Trump says FBI has ruined former security adviser’s life

Mike Flynn pleaded guilty last week to lying about conversations with Russian ambassador

US sexual harassment scandal spreads

Sight of Democrats and left-leaning media embroiled in scandal delights Republicans

US broadcaster Charlie Rose suspended following misconduct allegations

Suspension follows accusations of sexual misconduct by eight women

American tax overhaul has worrying implications for Ireland

Cantillon: Republicans plan lower corporate rate to entice companies home

Pressure grows on US senator Al Franken over groping allegations

After Roy Moore allegations, sexual misconduct scandal spreads to Democrats

US senator Al Franken accused of groping broadcaster

Leeann Tweeden says the then comedian touched her breasts while she slept in 2006

No comment from Donald Trump on scandal around Roy Moore

Calls grow for Alabama judge to withdraw from US senate race over sex allegations

Mitch McConnell calls for Roy Moore to drop out of Senate race

Republican candidate defiant despite calls to step aside over sexual misconduct allegations

US senate candidate Roy Moore denies child sex abuse

John McCain leads calls for controversial Republican frontrunner to stand down

Yes, Steve Bannon should terrify you

His brigade is motley. His agenda? Disruption for its own ugly sake

Trump v NFL: president says it’s not about race

US Wrap: Kushner in row over private email server; Trump backs Strange for Senate seat

McCain deals potentially fatal blow to latest healthcare Bill

Bill to replace Obamacare had been building head of steam until senator’s intervention

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