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Two US politicians veto law banning transgender athletes from girls' sports

# Debate

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# Debate

Two US politicians veto law banning transgender athletes from girls' sports

Mar 23rd 2022, 6:29 PM 6,726 Views 6 Comments

The issue has caused major division in the Republican party as a vote is expected to take place on Friday.

# republican-party - Last year 2021

'Do you miss me yet?': Trump hits familiar notes and hints at 2024 run in first post-presidential speech

# Cpac

'Do you miss me yet?': Trump hits familiar notes and hints at 2024 run in first post-presidential speech

Mar 1st 2021, 6:56 AM 39,694 Views 69 Comments

Trump had a message for the Republicans who voted to impeach and convict him: “Get rid of them all”.

Larry Donnelly: 'Is Trump done with politics? This is not the rhetoric of a man inclined to step away'

# Column

Larry Donnelly: 'Is Trump done with politics? This is not the rhetoric of a man inclined to step away'

Feb 21st 2021, 7:30 AM 34,201 Views 45 Comments

Trumpism within the Republican party could be here to stay – with or without the man himself – according to columnist Larry Donnelly.

# republican-party - All time

David Koch, the billionaire and major Republican donor, has died aged 79

# USA

David Koch, the billionaire and major Republican donor, has died aged 79

Aug 23rd 2019, 2:09 PM 33,669 Views 60 Comments

He was the 11th-richest person in the world.

First US female fighter pilot to fly in combat claims she was raped while serving in Air Force

# Martha Mcsally

First US female fighter pilot to fly in combat claims she was raped while serving in Air Force

Mar 7th 2019, 7:51 AM 40,138 Views 15 Comments

Martha McSally made the claim at a Senate hearing yesterday.

'The wall won't get built': Republicans warn Donald Trump against state of emergency over border wall

# US Government Shutdown

'The wall won't get built': Republicans warn Donald Trump against state of emergency over border wall

Jan 13th 2019, 6:55 PM 45,875 Views 97 Comments

The move signals doubts about the controversial wall within the president’s party.

Republicans turn on Roy Moore as several women accuse him of sexual harassment

# Alabama

Republicans turn on Roy Moore as several women accuse him of sexual harassment

Nov 14th 2017, 10:35 PM 13,064 Views 29 Comments

Paul Ryan, Jeff Sessions and John McCain have all called on Moore to drop out of the Senate race in Alabama.

'I won't be complicit': Republican senator announces retirement with fiery speech against Trump

# Party At War

'I won't be complicit': Republican senator announces retirement with fiery speech against Trump

Oct 25th 2017, 7:20 AM 21,200 Views 92 Comments

Senators Jeff Flake and Bob Corker have said they won’t be seeking re-election.

Could a fellow Republican beat Donald Trump in 2020?

# Opinion

Could a fellow Republican beat Donald Trump in 2020?

Sep 7th 2017, 6:30 AM 9,095 Views 65 Comments

There is a plausible scenario in which Trump could be vanquished by someone from his own party, Larry Donnelly writes.

Trump's healthcare plan falls apart as two more Republicans go against it

# Derailment

Trump's healthcare plan falls apart as two more Republicans go against it

Jul 18th 2017, 7:36 AM 21,297 Views 98 Comments

Their defections mean that the bill has no chance of even getting a vote on the Senate floor.

'It's only a matter of time before Putin makes a fool of Trump'

# From Russia With Love

'It's only a matter of time before Putin makes a fool of Trump'

Jan 21st 2017, 7:40 AM 30,834 Views 30 Comments

The former chair of Republicans Abroad Ireland tells us why he thinks Russia probably has compromising material on the new US President, but it might not matter.

Opinion: Four reasons why Donald Trump won the election

# Deplorables

Opinion: Four reasons why Donald Trump won the election

Nov 9th 2016, 7:30 PM 938 Views 114 Comments

Working class Americans have been neglected by the political establishment, writes Julien Mercille.

While we're all looking at the Budget, Donald Trump is having a go at his own party

# Unshackled

While we're all looking at the Budget, Donald Trump is having a go at his own party

Oct 11th 2016, 3:41 PM 17,316 Views 39 Comments

In a series of tweets hitting out at the Republican Party, Trump called House Speaker Paul Ryan “weak and ineffective”.

Who do Irish people want to be elected US President?

# 52nd State

Who do Irish people want to be elected US President?

Sep 28th 2016, 6:01 AM 23,628 Views 66 Comments

In Monday night’s debate, the Democratic Party nominee Hillary Clinton, was adjudged to have won by most commentators.

Dark knight of lobbyists: Who is Paul Manafort, Trump's former campaign chairman?

# Gone

Dark knight of lobbyists: Who is Paul Manafort, Trump's former campaign chairman?

Aug 21st 2016, 9:45 AM 7,988 Views 21 Comments

He’s a formidable Republican strategist who spent years lobbying for dictators.

Is it possible for Donald Trump to drop out of the presidential race? And what would happen if he did?

# Will He Stay Or Will Go?

Is it possible for Donald Trump to drop out of the presidential race? And what would happen if he did?

Aug 4th 2016, 1:46 PM 43,451 Views 137 Comments

Trump has come under fire recently for a number of high-profile incidents.

Donald Trump Jr once hunted and killed an elephant (and people aren't letting him forget it)

# Party Symbol

Donald Trump Jr once hunted and killed an elephant (and people aren't letting him forget it)

Jul 20th 2016, 4:12 PM 51,220 Views 72 Comments

Many are pointing out how symbolic it is, given the state of the Republican party.

Donald Trump is officially a nominee for US President

# Trumped Up

Donald Trump is officially a nominee for US President

Jul 20th 2016, 7:18 AM 13,700 Views 65 Comments

“This is a movement, but we have to go all the way,” he said.

BuzzFeed cancels advertising deal with Republicans over 'hazardous' Donald Trump

# Bad Buzz

BuzzFeed cancels advertising deal with Republicans over 'hazardous' Donald Trump

Jun 6th 2016, 7:46 PM 23,108 Views 66 Comments

The website’s CEO said: “We don’t run cigarette ads because they are hazardous to our health, and we won’t accept Trump ads for the exact same reason.”

Congressman says he'll 'take cyanide' if Ted Cruz wins White House nomination

# Not The Best Idea

Congressman says he'll 'take cyanide' if Ted Cruz wins White House nomination

Apr 19th 2016, 9:34 PM 11,293 Views 21 Comments

Peter King is not mad about Donald Trump either.

Donald Trump says women should be punished for having an abortion

# Interview

Donald Trump says women should be punished for having an abortion

Mar 30th 2016, 9:21 PM 35,710 Views 108 Comments

He’s since tried to backtrack.

Ted Cruz's win is as much of a nightmare for his party as Donald Trump

# Cruzing For A Bruising

Ted Cruz's win is as much of a nightmare for his party as Donald Trump

Feb 2nd 2016, 1:00 PM 15,647 Views 58 Comments

He’s a Senator, but by no means a party insider.

'I felt like I was a criminal, I felt like I was a terrorist'

# I Stand With Ahmed

'I felt like I was a criminal, I felt like I was a terrorist'

Sep 17th 2015, 5:58 PM 22,352 Views 104 Comments

Ahmed Mohamed was arrested for bringing a homemade clock to school.

Donald Trump's facial expressions at last night's debate are already a glorious meme

# I Can't Feel My Face

From The Daily Edge

# I Can't Feel My Face

Donald Trump's facial expressions at last night's debate are already a glorious meme

Sep 17th 2015, 8:50 AM 7,142 Views 2 Comments

A thing of beauty.

Hillary Clinton was hanging out with Kim Kardashian during the Republican debate last night

# Selfie

Hillary Clinton was hanging out with Kim Kardashian during the Republican debate last night

Aug 7th 2015, 2:12 PM 16,185 Views 41 Comments

While Trump was taking to the stand, the Democratic nomination contender had other things to get on with.

Donald Trump paid actors to cheer at his presidential campaign launch

# Trumped Again

Donald Trump paid actors to cheer at his presidential campaign launch

Jun 18th 2015, 10:04 AM 24,038 Views 57 Comments

Scarlet for you, Donald.

The King of Instagram is running for President of the United States

# Party President

The King of Instagram is running for President of the United States

Jun 12th 2015, 6:15 AM 14,260 Views 36 Comments

Apparently. Renowned poker player, socialite, and general obnoxious type Dan Bilzerian has announced his candidacy.

WATCH: Would-be US president cracks a joke about Joe Biden, days after son's death

# Timing Is Everything

WATCH: Would-be US president cracks a joke about Joe Biden, days after son's death

Jun 4th 2015, 9:15 PM 43,907 Views 29 Comments

Beau Biden died tragically on Sunday.

WATCH: Presidential candidate Rand Paul's new ad is the most American thing ever

# Macho Man Randy Savage

WATCH: Presidential candidate Rand Paul's new ad is the most American thing ever

May 29th 2015, 8:50 PM 18,381 Views 35 Comments

Fire-breathing American eagle? Check. “Royal Rumble” voice-over? Check.

Rand Paul is selling beer mugs and flip-flops to fund his presidential run

# Rand Not Bland

Rand Paul is selling beer mugs and flip-flops to fund his presidential run

Apr 7th 2015, 8:42 PM 7,701 Views 18 Comments

This and more reasons why he’s not your average republican.

Potential American presidential candidate wants Americans to be willing to die for what they believe like ISIS

# Islamic States

Potential American presidential candidate wants Americans to be willing to die for what they believe like ISIS

Jan 16th 2015, 2:57 PM 14,114 Views 51 Comments

“They got the wrong philosophy, but they’re willing to die for what they believe, while we are busily giving away every belief and every value for the sake of political correctness.”

What to expect from President Obama's State of the Union address

# SOTU

What to expect from President Obama's State of the Union address

Jan 28th 2014, 9:30 PM 5,947 Views 31 Comments

Realism is the tone of the night in Washington.

# Superstorm Sandy

Superstorm Sandy: Congress to vote on aid after stinging rebuke from governor

Jan 3rd 2013, 9:00 AM 4,812 Views 3 Comments

New Jersey governor Chris Christie pulled no punches in condemning “toxic internal politics” within his own Republican party.

Suarez: I sleep soundly, don't worry about me

# LFC

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# LFC

Suarez: I sleep soundly, don't worry about me

Dec 23rd 2012, 10:13 AM 1,291 Views 9 Comments

‘Terry is Terry and Suarez is Suarez – they’re different issues, and I never cared about the Terry case’.

# In Numbers

Minorities, causes and Nate Silver witchcraft: US election 2012 in numbers

Nov 10th 2012, 7:30 PM 7,475 Views 9 Comments

121,366,971 people went to the polls on Tuesday. How did they vote – and which candidates did better with certain groups?

# Florida

Obama campaign says it won Florida vote

Nov 9th 2012, 10:12 AM 6,780 Views 3 Comments

Mitt Romney’s campaign team earlier conceded that the Republican presidential nominee lost Florida’s votes to President Barack Obama.

Column: 'The culture war is over, and conservatives have lost'

# US 2012

Column: 'The culture war is over, and conservatives have lost'

Nov 7th 2012, 8:30 PM 2,310 Views 183 Comments

Conservatives will win again, writes John McGuirk – but first they must stop allowing themselves to be seen as anti-women, anti-science and anti-rights.