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# US President

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# Al Franken
'Where do his hands go?' Trump hits out at Senator accused of groping sportscaster
The US President has yet to comment on the numerous allegations levelled against Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore.
# Capitol Hill
Trump gives thumbs-up to protester shouting 'Trump is treason' while throwing Russian flags at him
Trump was at Congress to attend a weekly Republican luncheon and push his proposal for sweeping tax cuts.
# russia investigation
Top Republican writes to FBI for all details of communications between Comey and Trump
The US president is under fire over reports he asked Comey to halt an investigation.
Voices
100 Days of Trump: 'There has been a great betrayal of vulnerable voters'
Politically, the frenetic, unpredictable approach of the Trump administration has engendered one unnecessary nightmare after another, writes Larry Donnelly.
# neil gorsuch
'Serve under our laws - not over them': Donald Trump warns new judge to behave
After his disagreements with court judges over the travel ban, President Trump is asking for obedience from Neil Gorsuch.
# you're gonna love it
He called it 'obsolete', but Trump says he will reaffirm US commitment to Nato
The White House confirmed Trump will attend a Nato meeting in May.
# shake it off
Trump spokesperson says he doesn't think the US President heard Merkel asking to shake hands
Merkel’s suggestion of another handshake went unheard or ignored by Trump.
# cunning plan
Trump gives up on travel ban as he withdraws court appeal
The US President has promised to introduce an alternate measure in the coming weeks.
# New York
Pentagon considers renting a floor in Trump Tower to store nuclear launch codes
First Lady Melania Trump and their son Barron are still living in Trump Tower, with Trump planning to make regular visits.
# where's the president?
While Americans have been marching against him - where has Trump been?
Hundreds of thousands of Americans have turned up to march against their new president.
# heavy hitters
How Trump and Obama's inaugurations compare in terms of performers, attendance and cost
Who went and how much did all the festivities cost?
# over and out
'I won't see Trump's inauguration, I'll be over the Atlantic': US Ambassador bows out with Obama
“There is a lot of unpredictability ahead of us. I’m an optimist by nature … I hope President Trump is successful.”
# Monica Crowley
Trump national security pick accused of plagiarising large sections of book
Monica Crowley has been named director of communications for the White House’s National Security Council.
# 75 years
Japanese PM offers 'everlasting condolences' but holds back from full apology at Pearl Harbor
He and President Obama laid wreathes at the site of the attack.
# Your Say
Poll: Would you welcome Trump if he visited Ireland in 2017?
Trump has divided opinion during his presidential campaign – and that hasn’t changed since he won the election.
# i'm fired
Donald Trump is to walk away from his multi-billion dollar empire
The US President-elect will pass the organisation onto his children.
# Quiz
Which Fictional President Does The World Need Right Now?
Paging Martin Sheen! Calling Harrison Ford! We need you!
# President-elect
From 'American Psycho' to 'The West Wig': How the papers covered Trump
‘Trump wins. Now the world waits.’
# Shamrock and Roll
Enda Kenny had a 10-minute phone call with Donald Trump last night
The invitation to the White House still stands.
Voices
Opinion: How did the media miss Trump's majority?
It’s Brexit all over again as the Trump victory takes mainstream media publications by surprise, writes Ciaran McCullagh.
# Ouch
'Some people are sore losers': Hillary Clinton hits out at Trump as election draws closer
Clinton’s comments come after Trump said he’d refuse to accept the outcome of the election if he lost.
# his favourite insult
President of Philippines calls Obama a 'son of a whore'
Rodrigo Duterte is not impressed with the US president’s criticism of his war on drugs.
# New kid on the block
A former CIA agent is running against Donald Trump to be the next US president
Former CIA counter-terrorism agent, Evan McMullin officially launched his White House bid today.
# in his pocket
If the election was a TV ratings war, Donald Trump would be US President right now
More people tuned in for his convention speech than Hillary Clinton’s.
# Assassination
John Hinckley, the man who shot US President Ronald Reagan, is now a free man
He had been residing in a psychiatric hospital after being found not guilty by reason on insanity following the crime.
# Endorsement
Hillary Clinton now has Bernie Sanders (and Snapchat) behind her campaign
They’re teaming up to defeat Donald Trump.
# way with words
Ivanka Trump: "My dad is a feminist"
She said that her father has “lived gender equality”.
# edging it
Hillary Clinton pulls into lead in race for the White House
A difficult month for Trump has seen his support dip.
# the possible president
A lot of people are getting ready to kick up a fuss when this man touches down later this month
“Citizen Trump holds no elected office in the United States. To extend diplomatic courtesies would be not only unnecessary but also inappropriate.”
# Let's Be Friends
Barack Obama becomes first US president to visit Cuba in nearly 90 years
US President Barack Obama met with President Raúl Castro in Havana today.
# race to the white house
Guns, Obamacare and Bill's transgressions: Things got heated in last night's Democratic debate
Hillary Clinton is feeling Bernie Sanders snapping at her heels.
Voices
Things are about to get nasty in the Republican presidential race
Whoever wins the race, they will most certainly be up against Hilary Clinton, writes Larry Donnelly.
# the losing edge
Donald Trump loses edge in bid for Republican nomination
A new poll has emerged putting the billionaire behind candidate Ben Carson.
# martha's vineyard
No one wants to buy the Obamas' former holiday home
The mansion’s multi-million dollar price tag has already been chopped.
# US Visit
When Francis met Barack: Here's what the Pope spoke about during his White House visit
Washington is pulling out all the stops for the historic visit.
# no no no no
WATCH: Obama tells trans heckler "You're in my house"
The heckler was a transgender, undocumented immigrant activist protesting against the abuse of transgender immigrants.
# dubya v barack
Sorry, Obama - George W Bush is more popular than you
Most Americans also rate Bill Clinton highly.
# The Older One
George H.W. Bush hospitalised over 'shortness of breath'
The 90 year old celebrated his last birthday with a parachute jump.
# audacity of dope
"Do you wanna hit this?" - Barack Obama turns down offer of a joint in Colorado bar
It appears his weed-smoking days are behind him.
# On Tour
Moneygall to open its Barack Obama visitor centre
The centre is to open at Barack Obama Plaza in the Co Offaly town.