# Congress

# kevin mccarthy

'Be careful what you wish for': Both Republicans and Democrats may live to regret axing speaker

The ousting of speaker Kevin McCarthy is seen as a “big victory” for the hard-right, but at what cost?

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24th September 2023 - 30th September 2023

# Congress

US government on brink of shutdown due to divisions over Ukraine aid

All but critical government services would close from tomorrow if lawmakers fail to reach a deal.

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# US Senate

US Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal

The package negotiated between Mr Biden and Mr McCarthy leaves neither Republicans nor Democrats fully pleased with the outcome.

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Jun 2nd 2023, 8:08 AM

# US Capitol Riot

January 6 rioter who propped his feet on Nancy Pelosi's desk jailed for 4 years

Barnett, 63, testified he was “going with the flow” and struck a pose after news photographers told him to “act natural”.

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May 25th 2023, 8:04 AM

# Congress

Biden to meet Republican leader over US debt ceilng

Anxiety was mounting in Washington today ahead of the 1 June deadline for Congress to authorize more borrowing.

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May 21st 2023, 7:39 PM

# Social Media

TikTok chief faces off with US lawmakers as ban looms

Tiktok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, is under immense pressure across Western countries.

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Mar 23rd 2023, 7:51 PM

# Taliban

US veterans testify of ‘catastrophic’ impact of chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan

The initial hearing displayed the open wounds from the end of America’s longest war in August 2021.

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Mar 9th 2023, 7:29 AM

# Congress

Development, not All-Irelands: Why Galway's minor hurlers are seeking a new home

Galway GAA chairman Paul Bellew discusses the county’s bid to be accommodated in a provincial minor hurling championship.

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Feb 17th 2023, 12:04 PM

# US Capitol Riot

Man who propped feet on Nancy Pelosi’s desk during US Capitol riot found guilty

Richard ‘Bigo’ Barnett lounging at a desk in Nancy Pelosi’s office made him one of the most memorable figures from the riot on 6 January 2021.

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Jan 23rd 2023, 7:36 PM

# Bolsonaro

Brazilian far-right protesters storm congress

The protesters of supporters of former right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro, who lost reelection against a socialist opponent.

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Jan 8th 2023, 7:51 PM

# kevin mccarthy

McCarthy inches ahead in US speaker race after fierce rebellion within Republican party

The chamber is unable swear in members and begin its 2023-24 session.

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Jan 6th 2023, 10:21 PM

# kevin mccarthy

US Congress plunges deeper into crisis as McCarthy again fails to win speakership

McCarthy has been unable to secure the majority needed across six voting rounds during a chaotic, rollercoaster 48 hours.

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Jan 5th 2023, 7:12 PM

# Congress

Chaotic first day for new US Congress as McCarthy fails to win first vote to become House speaker

Divided Republicans failed to elect a speaker in the first round of voting.

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Jan 3rd 2023, 7:34 PM

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2022

# george santos

Newly-elected US Congressman admits to making up aspects of CV and biography before mid-term vote

Santos also falsely claimed he was Jewish, despite being a Catholic.

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Dec 27th 2022, 4:38 PM

# the midterms

US midterms: As the election count drags on, focus shifts to the 2024 White House race

With 209 seats so far, Republicans appear poised to secure a slim majority in the 435-seat House of Reps.

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Nov 10th 2022, 7:12 PM

# Steve Bannon

US Justice Department seeks six months in jail for ex-Trump aide Bannon

He was found guilty in July on two counts of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena to testify.

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Oct 17th 2022, 5:42 PM

# Cyber Security

Whistleblower tells US congress Twitter is ‘plagued by weak cyber defences’

Peiter ‘Mudge’ Zatko told congress that Twitter is “misleading the public, lawmakers” and regulators.

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Sep 13th 2022, 4:36 PM

# Congress

US politician attends son’s same-sex wedding days after voting no to gay marriage

In 2015 the U.S. Supreme Court struck down all state bans on same-sex marriage and legalized it in all fifty states

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Jul 26th 2022, 10:05 PM

# 6 january

Former Trump advisers held in contempt of Congress over attack on US Capitol

Criminal referrals for Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino will be sent to the US Justice Department for possible prosecution.

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Apr 7th 2022, 2:01 PM

# AMALGAMATION

'Another step towards equality within the Gaelic games family' as Camogie vote for integration

A motion was passed overwhelmingly at Camogie Association Congress this afternoon.

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Apr 2nd 2022, 5:07 PM

# Motions

GAA support integration with ladies football and camogie, underage grade change defeated

The annual GAA Congress took place today at Bekan in Mayo.

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Feb 26th 2022, 6:13 PM

All time

US Congress passes bill to avert partial government shutdown

The legislation was needed to keep the government running once the current budget year ended at midnight.

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Sep 30th 2021, 10:15 PM

# elise stefanik

Republicans choose Trump loyalist to replace ousted Cheney in key Congress role

Elise Stefanik has repeated many of the former president’s claims about election fraud.

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May 14th 2021, 10:17 PM

# 100 Days

'America is ready for takeoff': Joe Biden declares new dawn for US in first address to Congress

It was one of the most watched moments of Biden’s presidency.

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Apr 29th 2021, 7:25 AM

# Congress

'I’d love for it to be debated more' - Wexford captain has 'real worry' over new cynical play rule

Matthew O’Hanlon is concerned how the new hurling rule will be implemented at club level.

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Mar 3rd 2021, 6:45 AM

# Tough Call

'Same theme as incursions into the field ' - Joint-captains lifting trophies rule explained

The controversial motion was passed at Congress on Saturday.

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Mar 1st 2021, 7:00 AM

# one at a time

Joint captains are now banned from lifting GAA trophies together

The move was rubber-stamped at Congress today.

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Feb 27th 2021, 5:39 PM

# 6 january

Security officials to answer for failures during US Capitol riot

Three of the four people scheduled to testify before two Senate committees have already resigned.

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Feb 23rd 2021, 7:30 AM

# Congress

Pelosi says Congress will set up independent commission to examine Capitol riot

The House will also put forth supplemental spending to boost security at the Capitol.

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Feb 15th 2021, 10:41 PM

# qanon

US Republican who spread conspiracy theories thrown off congress committees

Nearly all Republicans voted against the move but none defended Greene’s lengthy history of outrageous social media posts.

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Feb 5th 2021, 7:07 AM

# impeachment

US President Donald Trump impeached by House of Representatives for second time

Ten Republican representatives joined with Democrats to vote to impeach Donald Trump.

Pelosi referred to the rioters as "domestic terrorists"

McCarthy calls for unity but says impeachment will divide

President Trump calls for demonstrations to be non-violent

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Jan 13th 2021, 11:12 PM

# Washington DC

Descent into chaos: 38 photos that tell the story of last night's violence and destruction in Washington

Here’s how the day unfolded.

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Jan 7th 2021, 1:34 PM

# Riots

'I can't stay': US envoy to Northern Ireland resigns after pro-Trump rioters storm Capitol Hill

The deputy national security adviser and the first lady’s chief of staff have also resigned.

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Jan 7th 2021, 1:12 PM

# defence bill

'A resounding rebuke': US Congress votes overwhelmingly in favour of overriding Trump veto

The US President called the move ‘pathetic’.

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Jan 2nd 2021, 9:25 AM

# United States

US Congressman-elect dies of Covid-19 aged 41

Republican Luke Letlow announced earlier this month that he had tested positive for Covid-19.

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Dec 30th 2020, 12:26 PM

# Congress

Donald Trump suggests he might not sign Covid relief bill

Trump complained in a video on Twitter that the bill delivered too much money to foreign countries, but not enough to American citizens.

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Dec 23rd 2020, 7:03 AM

# Club v County

GAA split season with July All-Ireland finals coming by 2022 if passed by Congress

It has also been proposed that pre-season competitions are scrapped and no inter-county training can take place before 1 January.

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Nov 4th 2020, 4:43 PM

# Congress

US House votes in favour of removing Confederate statues from Capitol Hill

Representative Karen Bass from California said that these statues represent an acceptance of white supremacy and racism.

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Jul 23rd 2020, 7:38 AM

# Congress

US Attorney General William Barr agrees to testify before Congress

Congress is examining whether he has inappropriately politicised the Justice Department.

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Jun 24th 2020, 8:42 PM

# black lives matter

George Floyd's brother challenges US Congress to ‘stop the pain’

“The people marching in the streets are telling you enough is enough. Be the leaders that this country, this world, needs. Do the right thing,” Philonise Floyd said.

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Jun 11th 2020, 8:03 AM