Trump presidency

US president’s son, Eric Trump, does not believe meeting with Catherine Connolly at Áras will go ‘off the rails’

Minister for Finance more guarded in comments on possible changes to inheritance tax

Trump rehashes Maga message at Dallas convention that America is poised for new golden age if voters stick with him and hell if they don’t

Renewed fighting over the past week has ended a period of relative calm

Brent crude advances as escalation in US-Iran war feeds fears of renewed global supply crunch

There are certain diplomatic necessities that need to be observed

Counter-tariffs cover $20bn of US goods, with duties ranging from 15% to 50%

Trump’s secretary of war has terrible approval ratings and a cabinet career defined by indefatigable bombast

Next weekend’s encounter between the US president and a hard critic has officials working feverishly to minimise the risks

Fighting between US and Iran escalates after Washington attacked rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz

US president Donald Trump threatened further strikes against Iran following the first exchange of direct attacks ⁠between the countries in a month

Press secretary and Maga true believer had a high-profile and abrasive role in Donald Trump’s administration

Crude has fallen this week as diplomatic efforts gained traction and the threat of renewed military escalation faded

Countries will face a specific timeline to shut down links with Iran

US president’s comments come after United States imposes 50% tariffs on $20bn worth of Canadian goods

Yield on 30-year Treasuries rises despite move to ‘at least double’ purchases of securities

Overall debt burden has doubled in the 10 years since Trump first came to office as president

‘Economic warfare’ intended to crush Iran’s economy

Hamas’ weapons should be transferred to Palestinian body and stored inside enclave, says Islamist group

Ireland exported €4.3 billion worth of goods to the US in June, down from €5.1 billion in April but up from €3.5 billion in January

US president expected to arrive on September 12th and meet Taoiseach, before travelling to Doonbeg, Co Clare

Leavitt joined US president’s 2024 campaign and will become an outside communications adviser

President’s one-time personal attorney becomes head of country’s top law enforcement department

Tehran-Oman arrangement over control of shipping lane seen as crucial to wider agreement to end conflict begun by US

For MMA, Maga’s sports arm, not even a court finding of liability for rape prevented McGregor from topping the bill. Might his ‘dud’ comeback change attitudes?

‘Unjust decision’ ⁠must be overturned by the supreme ‌court ‘in its entirety’, president says on social media

President’s move comes after US supreme court rejected first attempt to restrict the guarantee of citizenship for those born in country

Investigation could have international consequences if it can prosecute figures alleged to have sexually abused girls and women at Epstein’s ranch

Islamic republic determined to retain a degree of control over the chokepoint

Prices dropped after US president Donald Trump said on Sunday he was holding off on new attacks ⁠on Iran

After brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas last year, the board was established to oversee the reconstruction effort in Gaza

Tehran, Washington, Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis continue attacks on sites across Gulf region

Death of Republican senator Lindsey Graham leaves Kyiv without one of its biggest advocates in Washington

Latest tariff barrage won’t impact EU or pharma but shows Trump can change tack at a stroke

China’s high degree of self-sufficiency also reduces its vulnerability to coercion by others

Move comes after allegations of lax enforcement of forced labour bans as temporary existing global tariff expires

Deal does not include so-called Additional Protocol allowing United Nations atomic agency to ‌carry ‌out ​snap inspections

Nicolás Maduro and wife appear in Manhattan court almost eight months after their capture in Caracas by US forces

US to levy 50% on Canadian goods after hitting Brazil with 25% toll

Investors brace for corporate earnings