The many tangents of Donald Trump's national emergency declaration

US president Donald Trump has declared a national emergency over the southern border with Mexico. However, during the 50 minute announcement, Trump's speech and answers to journalists' questions took many tangents.

100 days of the Government

Political Editor of The Irish Times, Pat Leahy, reviews the beginning of Micheál Martin‘s second term as Taoiseach. Video: Dan Dennison


US and Ukraine sign minerals deal

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent announced the deal on X, saying it “signals the Trump Administration’s commitment to a free, sovereign, prosperous Ukraine."