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# Politics

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McGuinness resignation: The latest chapter in a remarkable political career
Sinn Féin v Foster: New year, same controversy with power sharing at 'tipping point'
Poll: What political party had the best 2016?
Obama says he could have been re-elected if he ran against Donald Trump
The result of an election has less to do with faith in democracy than how much is in our pockets
Pressure mounts on North's First Minister to resign after energy scheme scandal
'This is the time to pass the legislation you want': Gino Kenny on our 'weak Dáil'
Theresa May has scored a symbolic win in her plan for a speedy Brexit
Kelloggs faces boycott after pulling ads from Trump-aligned site
'A greater sense of political power': the angry, white alt-right are feeling legitimised after Trump's win
'A victory for people power': Roscommon/Westmeath border to remain untouched
Kovalev cries foul after controversial loss to Ward in unified light heavyweight title fight
Kenny quizzed on Trump, rents and strike action
'New politics' and a minority government: Spain's recovery is looking a lot like Ireland's
A note to America from 'the people of Germany' is going insanely viral
'I miss writing about the creeps in public life that you can take out'
'It doesn’t matter if the basis for your views are factually wrong, you can find them backed up online'
Paul Allen
Leaders' questions Bruton evades questions on publishing research into first-time buyers' tax rebate
"If I was President, you'd be in jail" - The key moments from Trump vs Clinton II
May directs Tories to the centre as she hits out at "nasty" Labour Party
"There's very little principle in Irish politics" - Fine Gael TD
'Any politician that says repealing the Eighth doesn't come up on the doorsteps is living in cloud cuckoo land'
Hillary won because Trump was either not prepared or he grew tired and bored
Larry Donnelly
After a 68-day break* the Dáil is back today
Report into disastrous Fine Gael election campaign calls for members to be "more relatable"
Politicians in Ireland vs. Politicians in the Rest of the World
Support for Sinn Féin and independents up, but Fianna Fáil is most popular party
“There's no crisis" - Government plays down controversy as Halligan cancels Late Late Show appearance
Good and bad political leaders, and the addiction that separates them
Taoiseach spoke to Apple CEO before bombshell tax announcement
Cheers and cries as Brazil's president stripped of her title in impeachment
Former tánaiste Peter Barry has died
What Donald Trump's plan to slash US corporate taxes would mean for Ireland
"Total ban. Absolutely. If I had my way" - John Halligan on US military planes at Shannon
Republican security officials say Trump would be "the most reckless president in American history"
Theresa Villiers resigns as Northern Ireland Secretary
Families in council-owned housing may face eviction as they're excluded from getting rent supplement
The coup against Jeremy Corbyn is a case of elites trying to squash popular aspirations
Julien Mercille
Australians can vote for the Sex Party, Hemp Party and Smokers' Rights Party in this week's election
Jeremy Corbyn has lost a vote of no confidence to lead his party