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Trump era skewed the understanding of journalists as impartial watchdogs
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World leaders mourn death of John McCain at age 81
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The US politician leaves behind a storied life and a tear in America’s political fabric
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US cabinet hopefuls in the frame for Trump seal of approval
President-elect runs rule over aides and contenders for top posts over the weekend
You’re hired! Trump’s mixed messages on rumoured cabinet picks
Republican mulling a mix of insiders and outsiders for top administration positions
Diarmaid Ferriter: Civility has withstood Trump’s assault
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Lara Marlowe: The world has just become a more dangerous place
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Steve Bannon: the man hired to rescue Donald Trump
The ‘most dangerous political operative in America’ is, like his boss, a freewheeling populist
Donald Trump’s diet: He’ll have fries with that
The Donald’s fondness for McDonald’s lets his blue-collar base know he is one of them
Hillary Clinton smashes 240-year-old glass ceiling for women
Democrat becomes first woman to lead major political party in US presidential election
Michael Noonan spoke on phone to Donald Trump after 2014 visit
Minister criticised for being part of welcome party for Trump during his Irish trip in 2014
Spotlight turns to running mates as Trump and Clinton near victory
Republicans need measured insider, while Democrats must win back young, white voters
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Billionaire dismisses ‘fraud’ article claiming he objectified women over four decades
Republican divisions fester over Trump takeover
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