Friday 18 June, 2021
The president’s heritage traces back to Ballina in Co Mayo and the Cooley Peninsula in Co Louth.
Joe Biden was sworn in at the inauguration in Washington DC this afternoon.
“We will repair our alliances and engage with the world once again,” US President Joe Biden said this afternoon.
Donald Trump may not be watching, but will you?
Joe Biden will be officially sworn-in as the 46th president of the United States today.
If Trump pardoned himself, that would likely harden anger among previously supportive Republicans in the Senate, which will soon start an impeachment trial.
About 25,000 members of the National Guard are streaming into Washington from across the country.
Larry Donnelly reflects on the final days of President Donald Trump’s term.
The inauguration will be held in the same spot at the US Capitol where the pro-Trump mob descended last Wednesday.
Biden will take the oath of office next week, but not much else will be the same.
Darach Ó Séaghdha looks to the past and wonders what kind of poetic tones we can expect at the forthcoming Biden inauguration.
Huge protests have taken place over the re-election of Alexander Lukashenko, which the opposition says was rigged.
Dublin Castle provided a dramatic backdrop to the nighttime inauguration ceremony.
Michael D Higgins touched on an extensive array of themes including tackling poverty and confronting hate.
He promised to be President for all – and noted he had a huge mandate to deliver his vision over the next seven years.
His first term as President officially ended at midnight.
The surge in fatalities led South Africa to recall its ambassador in Israel “with immediate effect until further notice”.
The first march took place last year, the day after Trump’s inauguration.
Three of the pivotal players in the Trump campaign will be questioned by senators next week.
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters: “Our intention is never to lie to you.”
Trump’s promise of “America first” dominated the world’s headlines.
McDonald said we shouldn’t second guess the vote of the American people.
Who went and how much did all the festivities cost?
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Trump has regularly bragged about bringing in ‘big numbers’.
Trump is set to be sworn in at 5pm Irish time today.
Don’t hold back now! Say what you really feel!
Who’s providing the entertainment? What’s the weather forecast? Your questions, answered.
Who are these people? You’re about to find out.
Trump’s inaugural committee has struggled somewhat to secure A-list talent to perform at the ceremonies.
“And now to ride Mrs O’Reilly”
The band were booked to play the gig after playing the 2009 and 2013 galas.
Ahead of MLK Day in the US, Trump has claimed that Congressman John Lewis is ‘all talk’.
It takes place this Friday.
Meanwhile, Rebecca Ferguson has explained why she wanted to sing Strange Fruit at the inauguration.
Some dancers have said they don’t want to perform at the event next month.
“I have the outtakes to The Apprentice where he says every … offensive, racist thing ever,” Tom Arnold said.
