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Politics

Yesterday
21st January 2025
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Washington Bishop urges Trump to have 'mercy' on LGBTQ+ communities and immigrants
TDs set to get extra week of holidays as row over Independents' Dáil speaking time heats up
European Commission criticised over lack of action taken against Elon Musk's X
Why did Biden grant preemptive pardons for his family and Dr Anthony Fauci?
Explainer: What is this Dáil row about the Regional Independents and speaking time?
'Illegal aliens', rioters freed and quitting WHO: Executive orders Trump signed on his first day
Von der Leyen tells Davos the EU must be 'pragmatic' with Trump and 'deepen' ties with China
In pictures: The second inauguration of US President Donald Trump
From 'Trump's back' to 'orange manbaby': How the papers are covering Trump's return
Elon Musk sparks controversy with gesture at Trump rally which some have called a 'Nazi salute'
Biden quotes Seamus Heaney and says ‘we’re not leaving the fight’ as he departs Washington
Trump grants pardons to 1,500 US Capitol rioters and withdraws from Paris climate accord
Almost 22,000 international protection cases pending at end of 2023, despite drop in applications
There was a 90% increase in decisions made by the International Protection Office in 2023, but a threefold increase in appeals also happened that year.
Monday
20th January 2025
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Biden issues preemptive pardon for his siblings, their spouses and Dr Anthony Fauci
Trump welcomes 'golden age' of America as he's sworn in as US President
“The golden age of America begins right now,” Trump said in his first official speech.
Soc Dems and SF call on Tóibín to ditch Independent's group but Aontú calls demand 'ludicrous'
Martin offers Trump 'warmest' congratulations as Simon Harris hopes for another Irish visit
It's official: Donald Trump is US President again
Fine Gael parliamentary party and members vote in favour of Programme for Government
Non-government parties unite against plan for some Regional Independents to sit in opposition
Conor McGregor hangs out with Farage and Hegseth in Washington ahead of Trump's inauguration
Cryptocurrency hit all-time high as Trump set to take office
90 Palestinian detainees freed in first Gaza ceasefire exchange
The three Israeli hostages released on Sunday, all women, were reunited with their families.
TikTok restores service in US, thanking Trump
Local Link users will be able to pre-book their pick-up and drop-off with new taxi service app
What will Trump's inauguration look like after the last-minute decision to move it indoors?
It will be the first time since President Ronald Reagan took the oath of office in 1985 for his second term that the ceremony will be moved inside the US Capitol.
Sunday
19th January 2025
Micheal Martin stands by past criticism of Michael Lowry, says tribunal findings were 'shocking'
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Fianna Fáil members vote overwhelmingly in support of draft Programme for Government
Micheál Martin says new housing measures do not have to wait until the autumn budget.
First three hostages back in Israel as Gaza ceasefire takes hold
President Higgins rejects calls from Israeli ambassador to cancel Holocaust Memorial Day speech
Martin: 'Public not excited' about issue of pro-government Independents joining opposition group
Occupied Territories Bill to be replaced by new legislation, Martin confirms
Israel says delayed Gaza ceasefire has come into force after Hamas releases hostage list
More than 70 pro-Palestine protesters arrested in London yesterday after police line broken
Bottles of champagne, Johnny Logan and egg poaching bags: Seanad hopefuls are looking for votes
US Ambassador: I leave with a heart full of gratitude - thank you for an incredible experience
Claire Cronin