#Congress
US House votes in favour of removing Confederate statues from Capitol Hill
Representative Karen Bass from California said that these statues represent an acceptance of white supremacy and racism.
US Attorney General William Barr agrees to testify before Congress
Congress is examining whether he has inappropriately politicised the Justice Department.
George Floyd's brother challenges US Congress to ‘stop the pain’
“The people marching in the streets are telling you enough is enough. Be the leaders that this country, this world, needs. Do the right thing,” Philonise Floyd said.
Two points for a '45, and supporting dual players - key congress motions for Ladies football
There will also be a vote on who will become the next LGFA president.
'I don’t understand why people who don’t play the game, get to make the decisions'
Mickey Harte, Dessie Farrell and Niall Morgan offer contrasting views on the GAA’s new backpass rule.
New kick-out rule to come into football next month, while 'the sin-bin in hurling is binned'
Football’s back-pass rule will come into force in time for the championship.
Leinster SHC expanding to 6 teams in 2021
As a result there will be no relegation from the province this season.
Tier 2 football championship to be called the Tailteann Cup
President John Horan said the semi-finals and final will be played at Croke Park and televised live on RTÉ.
'Why are we now in crisis?' - hurling in spotlight over frees and black card proposal
Davy Fitzgerald on the current state of hurling and the big rule changes at Congress this weekend.
'A Tipp man started flying Sunday Game tapes to New York and showing them in his bar. That was progress'
GAA presidential candidate Larry McCarthy recalls the glory days of New York football, how Irish immigrants stayed in touch with the game and his vision for the Association.
'Three years of embarrassment and a waste of time': Trump gloats after Mueller testimony
Robert Mueller told Congress he had not exonerated the US president of obstruction allegations, but again declined to accuse him of a crime.
Robert Mueller to testify before Congress to answer questions on Trump and collusion
Questioning of the special counsel is expected to last for over six hours.
FactCheck: Trump's false claims about Congresswoman Omar in continuing feud
Donald Trump has made several claims about Omar recently.
Emotional Jon Stewart attacks 'shameful' lawmakers for not turning up for 9/11 hearing
Representatives have argued that the bill is likely to pass anyway.
GAA Fixtures Review Group to be formed in late May and deliver proposals for vote at 2020 Congress
The fixtures issues continues to rage at club and county level.
Trump blocks Democrats' demand for secret Mueller material using executive privilege
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said the demands were “unlawful and reckless”.
'I have fixed things, but I am no longer your fixer, Mr Trump' - Michael Cohen delivers explosive testimony
Cohen has been testifying before the House of Representatives Oversight Committee today.
'This is an opportunity missed by the GAA' - GPA respond after motion defeated at Congress
A proposal to seek representation on the CCCC received just 15% support from delegates.
Congress rules on Donegal Super 8s motion and use of county grounds for other sports
The motion to stop Dublin using Croke Park as a home venue was defeated in Wexford today.
GPA's motion to Congress, negotiating a new deal with the GAA and the challenge of expense for players
Negotiations between the GAA and the GPA on a new deal will take place later this year.
Trump not 'happy' with border deal but government shutdown is unlikely
The deal offers nearly $1.4 billion (€1.2 billion) for construction of the wall as well as additional border security measures.
US congress reaches deal to avoid shutdown that sees Trump get fraction of border wall funding
Trump had demanded $5.7 billion but the deal sees $1.36 billion allocated.
'We felt we had been bullied into a course of action that we might well have taken anyway'
GAA Director-General Tom Ryan today addressed last summer’s controversy over the Liam Miller Tribute match.
US visa bill for Irish graduates scuppered by single US senator
The bill was passed in the US House of Representatives without the need for a vote early in December but then hit a serious roadblock in the Senate.
Top Democrats meet Trump, but no deal reached on government shutdown over border wall
Trump met behind closed doors at the White House with Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer.
Irish workers could get access to thousands of US visas as bill passes House of Representatives
It now needs to pass through the Senate to make over 10,000 US visas available to Irish citizens.
There could be a new US visa for Irish citizens - if it's approved by Congress
This is a good example of how the US midterms results could affect us here in Ireland.
Making history: The fresh faces en route to Washington DC
The youngest-ever woman and Mike Pence’s brother are among those to win seats in Congress.
'A battle for America's soul' as public go to the polls in historic midterms today
Will Trump’s divisive rhetoric win the day, or is there a Democrat resurgence looming?
'There will be sparks': Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation hearings begin today
Some two dozen witnesses are lined up to argue for and against confirming Kavanaugh.
Mark Zuckerberg among the 87 million Facebook users whose data was sold
He also defended using people’s data as currency to fund Facebook as a free service.
'My mistake, I'm sorry': Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg testimony to Congress released
Zuckerberg will testify tomorrow amid the firestorm over the hijacking of data on millions of Facebook users.
Motion to provide greater voting transparency heavily defeated at Congress
We run through all the big decisions from day two of Congress at Croke Park.
'It has become more intrinsic within the GAA... Gambling is the promise of a better life'
Addiction counsellor Alan Martin speaks to The42 about his work with gambling addicts and a motion going before GAA Congress about sponsorship.
'We in the GAA want darkness and cover and, to me, that shows that there is a real problem'
Former Cork footballer Derek Kavanagh is hoping the CPA motion garners support this weekend.
'This motion is an insult to Congress' - Cork county board opposes CPA motion on recording votes
Chairperson Tracey Kennedy and secretary Frank Murphy both spoke against the motion.
'A realistic chance for counties who don't see the limelight': Dramatic proposal to revamp minor football
Clare club Cooraclare are proposing an overhaul of the U17 grade at this weekend’s GAA Congress.
US government employees are able to go back to work today as Trump signs bill ending shutdown
The House voted 266 to 150 to extend federal funding for another three weeks.
Trump calls for 'nuclear option' in bid to end government shutdown in US
A divided Congress is hoping to end a budget impasse tonight.
US gov shutdown: Trump blames Democrats for being 'too concerned with illegal immigrants'
Thousands of government workers will be sent home without pay until the crisis is resolved.
Download our app
