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Politics

January
January 2026
PodcastThe Candidate
Only an invasion will stop Ireland's day at the White House
Minnesota
Protests grow in Minneapolis as man shot dead by federal agents is named as Alex Pretti
The 37-year-old intensive care nurse was shot just over a mile from where an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Good, also 37, in her car on 7 January.
Alex Pretti’s family said they are “heartbroken but also very angry”, saying the "lies" by the Trump administration "are reprehensible and disgusting".
Democrats and protesters have repeated their calls for ICE to leave Minnesota in the wake of the shooting.
Updated 25 Jan
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Red C Poll
Fianna Fáil drops to lowest level of support since 2024 general election in new poll
25 Jan
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Sitdown Sunday: Is Donald Trump losing the plot?
25 Jan
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Dáil newbies
Being a first-time Government TD: 'There is too much time wasting in Leinster House'
25 Jan
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Sean Clancy
'All about Ukraine': Irish general in the top EU military job on what's coming across his desk
This week The Journal met General Seán Clancy in his office in central Brussels overlooking the Berlaymont building of the European Commission.
Niall O'Connor
25 Jan
18.9k
The Morning Lead
Gardaí to be invited to testify in cross-border crackdown on so-called 'escort' sites
A DUP politician leading the probe said that human trafficking and the commericial sexual exploitation of women and girls is an ‘All-Island’ problem.
Eimer McAuley
25 Jan
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Beef
'Wise up': Sinn Féin reissue calls for Agriculture Minister to remove Bord Bia chief
24 Jan
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tariffs tariffs tariffs
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff if it makes trade deal with China
Updated 24 Jan
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War in Ukraine
Ukraine condemns overnight Russian strikes as Zelenskyy deems second day of peace talks 'constructive'
At least one person was killed and at least 27 were injured in the strikes.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said further talks could take place "as early as next week".
The country's foreign affairs minister said Vladimir Putin's missiles "hit not only our people, but also the negotiation table".
Updated 24 Jan
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Ukraine and Russia hold first direct talks on US plan as strikes cut heating
23 Jan
Zelenskyy references Groundhog Day and criticises European inaction in Davos speech
22 Jan
Dublin Traffic
'I'd prefer to get a bus but I'll have to buy a car': Transport struggles in Dublin's suburbs
24 Jan
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The Morning Lead
We asked every coalition TD if the Taoiseach should go to Washington
Fianna Fáil’s Seán Ó Fearghaíl said Micheál Martin should heed the advice of California Governor Gavin Newson this week.
Christina Finn
24 Jan
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peace plan
Ukraine and Russia hold first direct talks on US plan as strikes cut heating
23 Jan
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
23 Jan
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England
Former Tory councillor pleads guilty to drugging and raping ex-wife over 13 years
23 Jan
17.4k
Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
23 Jan
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
23 Jan
1.8k
FactCheck
Debunked: No evidence that Christine Lagarde plans to outlaw cash transactions of more than €1,000
23 Jan
6.5k
Palestine
'Paying a billion dollars? We won't be doing that': Harris doubles down on Board of Peace remarks
23 Jan
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RIP
Prominent former MEP Brian Crowley has died aged 61
23 Jan
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What Next
EU pretends it's business as usual with Trump, but beneath the surface fears remain
Although the immediate crisis has subsided, EU leaders still met in Brussels last night to decide a coordinated response to Trump’s threats — but not everyone was happy about it.
Jane Matthews
reports from Brussels
Updated 23 Jan
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RELATED
Canada uninvited from 'Board of Peace' after PM hits back at Trump's Davos remarks
23 Jan
US, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to meet in UAE for ‘first trilateral’ talks to end war
23 Jan
TikTok Deal
TikTok seals deal to split US app from global business to avoid ban over Chinese ownership
23 Jan
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mark carney
Canada uninvited from 'Board of Peace' after PM hits back at Trump's Davos remarks
23 Jan
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Ukraine
US, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to meet in UAE for ‘first trilateral’ talks to end war
Updated 23 Jan
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The Morning Lead
Multiple apps encouraging Irish users to swap women's faces onto pornographic images and videos
Thousands of ads for the apps have appeared on social media sites in recent weeks.
All but one of the apps were labelled as suitable for children in Google and Apple app stores.
The issue has come under the spotlight after criticism over Grok for allowing users to alter images of women and children.
Stephen McDermott
23 Jan
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former diplomat
Deception and delusion in Davos: What's going on in Trump's head?
Bobby McDonagh
Updated 22 Jan
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News Fix
Here's what happened today: Thursday
22 Jan
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Air Force One
Donald Trump departs Shannon Airport on journey home from Davos
It’s understood the US President’s plane, Air Force One, refuelled on the tarmac in Shannon.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 22 Jan
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No thanks
Taoiseach wants 'clarification' on Trump 'Board of Peace' as Harris says there are 'red flags'
22 Jan
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major beef
Bord Bia board backs chair Larry Murrin amid backlash over Brazilian beef controversy
Updated 22 Jan
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Big meet
EU leaders arrive in Brussels for emergency summit amid confusion over Greenland plan
Tariffs and Ukraine are also on the agenda.
Jane Matthews
reports from Brussels
22 Jan
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Online Safety
Tánaiste says Cabinet proposals ready in weeks to deal with AI non-consensual sexual images
22 Jan
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Ukraine
Zelenskyy references Groundhog Day and criticises European inaction in Davos speech
22 Jan
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Áras an Uachataráin
President Connolly cancels engagements scheduled for today after husband took ill at event
22 Jan
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hot school meals
Celebrity chef Darina Allen tells TDs hot school meals are 'not fit for purpose' (not everyone agreed though)
22 Jan
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RELATED
'Wrecked by dietitians' and 'sweaty' packaging: Your views on Hot School Meals
17 Jan
Greenland
Vague details emerge of Trump's Greenland 'deal' but Denmark is sticking to its red lines
22 Jan
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board of peace
Trump has unveiled his 'Board of Peace' in Davos - here's what we know
The US President will chair the organisation, and countries who want to be permanent members will need to pay $1 billion.
Updated 22 Jan
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FactCheck
Debunked: Video of Italian Prime Minister does not show her condemning the EU migration pact
22 Jan
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house oversight committee
Ghislaine Maxwell to appear before US Congress in Epstein probe - but 'will plead the Fifth'
22 Jan
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EU Council
Taoiseach to travel from Davos to Brussels for emergency summit as Trump walks back threats
22 Jan
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