Watchdog report finds former Pentagon official created a toxic work environment
A newly released Defense Department inspector general investigation found that a former senior Pentagon leader berated and belittled subordinates, cursed at them, made some employees cry, and generally created a toxic work environment.
2023-06-08 03:57
Irish police report fall in number of home burglaries
The 20% reduction is the result of targeting organised crime gangs and repeat offenders, police said.
2023-06-07 22:25
Factbox-Who are the Republican candidates running for president?
By Ross Colvin Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will announce his campaign to run for president on
2023-06-07 19:20
Ireland 'needs influx of construction workers'
An economic watchdog warns "significant immigration" of construction workers could be needed to address a housing shortage in the Republic of Ireland.
2023-06-07 19:17
Micheál Martin to meet Stormont parties in Belfast
The Irish deputy prime minister is visiting for the first time since the council elections.
2023-06-07 13:57
GOP senators pledge to push ahead with Ukraine supplemental funding, despite McCarthy comments
Senate Republicans say they'll keep pushing for more funding for Ukraine and defense even in the wake of Kevin McCarthy's comments that additional funding would face long odds in the GOP-controlled House, potentially setting off a clash between the House Speaker and Senate Minority Leader McConnell.
2023-06-07 06:58
GOP hardliners revolt and derail McCarthy's agenda in retaliation over speaker's debt limit deal
A bloc of Republican hardliners took down the GOP leadership's efforts on two bills this week, a move they said was retaliation for Speaker Kevin McCarthy's deal with President Joe Biden to suspend the national debt limit.
2023-06-07 03:25
US House conservatives revolt against leadership, block gas stove bill
WASHINGTON A group of about a dozen Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday staged a
2023-06-07 03:23
How one DeSantis speech captured the dynamic that could decide 2024
When Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his initial speech as a declared presidential candidate in Iowa last week, his first 15 minutes succinctly previewed how Republicans might defeat President Joe Biden next year.
2023-06-06 12:29
House chairman to move forward with push to hold FBI director in contempt, even after viewing internal document
House Oversight Chairman James Comer on Monday said he will move ahead this week with efforts to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt, even after the bureau allowed top members of the committee to view an internal law enforcement document.
2023-06-06 04:20
Analysis-Crowded 2024 Republican race helps clear way for Trump's nomination
By Tim Reid A growing number of contenders for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination could clear the way
2023-06-05 20:17
Viggo Venn: Norwegian high-vis comedian wins Britain's Got Talent
The Norwegian beat the bookies' favourite, South African amputee dancer Musa Motha, on the TV show.
2023-06-05 16:45