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Trump trolls the Pope, here come the adultery US Ambassadors Newt and Callista Gingrich

Callista Gingrich, the philandering wife of the philandering former speaker of the house, will be the new American Ambassador to the Vatican.

Cahir O'Doherty

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Donald Trump Jr Russia bombshells illuminate deep fracturing of US politics

"No American political campaign hosts meetings with the Russians...It’s not just that it’s ill advised. It’s potentially treasonous."

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President Trump as good a president as JFK says one leading political expert

“I am merely pointing out that these two presidents — one loved by liberals, the other loathed — have more in common than you may think.”

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Gerry Adams tries to have conviction for attempted jailbreaks overturned

Adams was interned along with nearly two thousand other Northern Irish men in the 1970s as the Troubles spiraled out of control.

Niall O'Dowd

Spicer does the right thing and tells Trump to stick his job

A thoroughly decent human being, Irish American press secretary got caught up in the greatest fraudulent presidency in history.

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Sean Spicer has resigned - Ambassador of Ireland next?

Sean Spicer officially announced his resignation as White House Press Secretary, in protest over Trump’s new pick for Communications Director, Anthony Scaramucci.

Niall O'Dowd

CNN, Fox, MSNBC chase fake news as O.J. Simpson gets parole

Cable channels made a crazy decision on fake news and carried on ignoring real news.

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Patients waiting nine years for medical appointments in Irish hospital

Number of over-65s in Ireland has grown by a third in nearly a decade placing more pressure on the health service.

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Donald Trump looking like Richard Nixon not Ronald Reagan

Nixon was supported by 27 percent of the American people the day he was forced out of office by the certainty of impeachment.

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John and Cindy McCain's Irish roots: What you need to know

Arizona Senator John McCain has always identified himself as a proud Irish-American.

Niall O'Dowd

John McCain will always stand taller than Trump despite his cancer diagnosis

Just when you thought things could not slither any lower another scandal erupts... That is not John McCain’s Washington.

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Irish leader Leo Varadkar is very like Donald Trump, says Irish politician

Former Irish Deputy PM Mary Coughlan compares Varadkar’s social media use to Trump’s Twitter addiction.

Irish Voice

Irish undocumented envoy in the US is a positive move to be supported

Appointment by the Irish government finally shows the commitment of the government to an issue of over 50,000 Irish living in the shadows.

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Politician reveals he was used in Mother and Baby Home vaccine experiment

Councillor Francis Timmons has urged other to make contact with the company behind the trial and see if they too were used.

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Why the Irish must now opt out of organ donation

“It really is the gift of life, you can’t take your organs with you… you have the opportunity to give life to so many others.”

Irish Voice

Gerry Adams is still a rebel with a cause

"Our interview lasted 30 minutes. We have been friends for over 30 years. He is the most extraordinary Irishman I know."

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Derry woman says US husband is being held hostage over her “Irish” status

Britain’s immigration authorities told couple she must file an application as a British citizen.

Cahir O'Doherty

Unraveling of Team Trump is near as Russian connection comes clear

"That’s not how we win elections in the United States. We don’t use Russian agents and spies."

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Ancient Order of Hibernians urges Congress to block UK trade deal as Brexit barter

AOH calls for a “workable plan to protect the people of the island of Ireland from disproportionately bearing the adverse consequences of Brexit.”

Irish Echo

Irish American politicians team up to fight for voters’ rights

Representatives Joe Crowley and Brendan Boyle are jointly introducing a bill before Congress that will make it easier for newly-minted American citizens to vote.

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Irish leader Leo Varadkar hopes to be friends with businessman President Trump

New Irish leader framed Ireland as a small island at the center of the world in his first in-depth interview with foreign press.

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How the Russians helped John F Kennedy win the election

Donald Trump Jr isn’t the only relative of a candidate to have been approached by Russians about a US election.

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Growing rift between Ireland and Irish America is down to Donald Trump

"We can see all of that painful Irish history in Donald Trump, and more besides."

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Irish public’s no pay excuses are garbage

What is it with a lot of Irish people who feel they should get everything for free?

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How Brexit could result in an Irish fishing rights war

Southern Irish fishermen face exclusion from North waters under Brexit.

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Clinton told Northern Irish to wake him up in the middle of the night if needed

Young Irish woman who will die without double lung transplant in US asks public for help

2020 Census could be an opportunity for America’s Irish

Irish officials aware of mother and baby home mass graves years before politicians and public

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