# US President

All time

# Tit for tat

US and Russia impose sanctions on each other over the crisis in Crimea

The latest measures by the US is being described as the worst East-West crisis since the Cold War.

12.4k

191

Mar 20th 2014, 7:50 PM

# between two ferns

5 of the best moments from Barack Obama's appearance on Between Two Ferns

He stopped in for a chat on Zach Galifianakis’ talk show, like a boss.

2.9k

Mar 11th 2014, 4:13 PM

# European Tour

Obama to meet Pope Francis in first Vatican visit since 2009

The US President has said he’s “hugely impressed” with the pontiff’s humility and empathy with the poor. Obama will also be paying a visit to Brussels.

5.2k

Jan 21st 2014, 2:04 PM

Voices

Column: Some day we might have an Ireland that truly meets the aspirations of JFK

Fifty years ago, JFK said Ireland had something to give to the world. That’s still true, writes Ben English.

326

Nov 22nd 2013, 1:00 PM

Voices

Column: Trayvon Martin’s tragic death shows that race still divides America

It makes me feel guilty when we talk about race, and I suspect that’s how most white Americans feel, writes Larry Donnelly, who says there is still a way to go yet before racism no longer has a stronghold in America.

250

Jul 30th 2013, 7:30 PM

# all the presidents men

Bernstein on Watergate: ‘We were afraid we’d make a mistake’

41 years ago today, the Watergate break-in took place, which led to the resignation of Richard Nixon. Carl Bernstein, one of the journalists that broke the story, was in Dalkey last night to speak about how it changed America.

5.7k

Jun 17th 2013, 8:45 PM

# find this boy

Can you name this little boy smiling at JFK during his visit to Ireland in 1963?

The National Library of Ireland is trying to identify the boy for an upcoming JFK Homecoming exhibition.

25.4k

May 27th 2013, 3:09 PM

# JFK

Live music, Anne Doyle and a big flame lined up for 50th anniversary of JFK visit

Irish dancer Michael Flatley will also make an appearance as well as some of Kennedy’s relatives.

7.9k

Apr 22nd 2013, 10:13 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are the nine things you need to know as you kick off your Tuesday.

11.1k

Apr 16th 2013, 8:48 AM

# morto

Stick to the day job: Barack Obama left red-faced after missing 17 consecutive shots

The US president isn’t much of a basketball player going on this evidence.

1.8k

Apr 2nd 2013, 2:25 PM

# Shamrock Bowl

Proud day for designer of 'Gathering Bowl' presented to Obama

Taoiseach Enda Kenny presented the shamrock bowl to President Barack Obama this evening at a St Patrick’s Day reception.

13.1k

Mar 19th 2013, 10:05 PM

# free trade

'Everything on table' in trade talks between EU and US

A top Washington negotiator says talks about a free trade area between the US and EU will be as broad as possible.

11.5k

Feb 13th 2013, 6:31 PM

# free trade

Tánaiste hails Obama commitment to free trade agreement

In his State of the Union address last night, Obama said the US will launch talks on an agreement with the EU.

7.5k

Feb 13th 2013, 4:53 PM

Voices

Column: For Obama, this inauguration will be very different than the first

In January 2009, nearly two million people flocked to see the first African-American be sworn in as president – but, four years on, some promises have yet to be fulfilled. This term will present even more challenges, writes Larry Donnelly.

Jan 21st 2013, 9:30 AM

# Not the News

This is the week's news... skewed

Breaking via The Mire wire: Tinfoil hats to protect against interweb; abortion floodgates ‘like Guinness at The Gathering’; James Reilly a mystery to the Troika.

4.3k

Jan 12th 2013, 5:00 PM

# pic of the day

Is this why Barack Obama is Time's Person of the Year?

He might be President of the United States but he can’t resist Spider-Man’s web.

22.2k

Dec 19th 2012, 3:43 PM

# Tank

This is why they call Obama's Cadillac 'The Beast'

PLUS: Remember when it got caught on a high ramp at the US Embassy in Dublin?

34.5k

Dec 9th 2012, 8:45 AM

# Burma

Obama visits Aung San Suu Kyi at home, calls for more reform

Barack Obama has become the first sitting US President to visit the country.

4.5k

Nov 19th 2012, 2:15 PM

# Florida

Obama campaign says it won Florida vote

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

6.8k

Nov 9th 2012, 10:12 AM

# US 2012

VIDEO: Democrats mash up Mitt Romney's new campaign ad

Video response to Republican candidate’s new strategy uses Romney video against him.

4.2k

Sep 28th 2012, 10:44 AM

# Famous words

My favourite speech: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar

Continuing our summer series on TheJournal.ie of public figures’ favourite speeches, Leo Varadkar picks one of the most famous speeches ever made by a US president.

5.8k

Sep 2nd 2012, 5:00 PM

# Doppelganger

Daniel Day Lewis and 4 other actors who are the spit of US presidents

How did hair and make-up do on these guys?

11.3k

Sep 1st 2012, 6:30 PM

# Isaac

Hurricane Isaac strengthens while approaching US coast

President Obama has called on residents in the storm’s projected path to heed the warnings, saying: “Now’s not the time to tempt fate.”

6.6k

Aug 28th 2012, 8:53 PM

# Obama

Obama assassination plot uncovered in US murder case

Prosecutors say that four soldiers had planned to overthrow the US government.

19.1k

Aug 27th 2012, 9:26 PM

# pda

Chicago erects plaque at spot of Obamas' first kiss

The kiss “tasted like chocolate”, apparently.

5.8k

Aug 16th 2012, 9:44 AM

# Famous words

My favourite speech: Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Eamon Gilmore

Continuing our summer series on TheJournal.ie of public figures’ favourite speeches, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore picks a speech by a former US president.

2.9k

Aug 12th 2012, 5:00 PM

# US 2012

Still got it: Bill Clinton viewed favourably by 66pc of Americans - poll

Latest Gallup poll suggests Clinton could be a key player in Obama’s push for a second presidential term.

2.4k

Jul 31st 2012, 10:57 AM

# Investment

Bill Clinton is cheating on us...with Greece

Well, he isn’t known for his fidelity.

7.3k

Jul 22nd 2012, 12:30 PM

# ambassador

Obama's Moneygall cousin to work on connecting Ireland's global diaspora

Henry Healy “delighted” to join the Ireland Reaching Out campaign.

3.0k

Jun 27th 2012, 12:38 PM

# Ein Berliner

WATCH: Today in 1963, JFK made this speech...

The ‘Ich bin ein Berliner’ speech became one of the US president’s most famous addresses.

3.1k

Jun 26th 2012, 9:29 AM

# Obama Registry

Fancy registering your wedding with the Obama campaign?

The incumbent’s election campaign is calling for donations to be made by registering gifts for weddings, birthdays and anniversaries.

3.1k

Jun 23rd 2012, 3:47 PM

# TAMBOURINE MAN

Bob Dylan commended for influence on American culture

From protests during the civil rights movement era to a presidential honour at the White House, times are a-changin’ for Bob Dylan.

4.3k

May 30th 2012, 8:30 PM

# Barack-Z

Jay-Z wants Obama to sing at US music festival

Just in case Obama wants to give up the day job – he always has his singing career to fall back on.

1.7k

May 15th 2012, 8:30 PM

# US Election

Texas prisoner wins 40 per cent of ballot against Obama

West Virginians signalled dissatisfaction with Obama in Democratic primary.

6.9k

May 9th 2012, 2:54 PM

# Obama Signs

Obama surprises student with sign language

Obama shows he doesn’t just talk the talk, he can also sign the sign…

6.9k

Mar 22nd 2012, 6:20 PM

# Green Jersey

Bill Clinton to urge US business leaders: invest in Ireland

The former US president will hold a special event in New York on Thursday aimed at urging key business people to help out Ireland’s economy. Enda Kenny, Eamon Gilmore and Richard Bruton will all attend.

2.3k

Feb 7th 2012, 10:37 AM