As a Republic we can be proud we elect presidents of eloquence and gravity

‘The era of the wild west in social media is coming to an end,’ warns one senator

Facebook executive appearing in US congressional hearing

Social media giant claims proposed law could threaten freedom of expression

Social media giant removes 32 pages and accounts involved in ‘coordinated inauthentic behaviour’

Committee backs view that Russia interfered in 2016 election with aim of electing Trump

Accounts released hundreds of posts on gun control debate with aim of sowing division

Governorship wins in Virginia and New Jersey as voters reject provocative Republican campaigns

US president defends handling of racial unrest in angry exchange with reporters

A guide to the best child-free holiday destinations, both in Ireland and abroad

US president’s account of sudden removal of FBI chief contradicts official rationale

President vows to fight Republicans who did not back healthcare act as travel ban suffers blow

Pressure increases on committee chairman who worked on Trump campaign to quit

Senate committee finds no evidence Obama administration tapped Trump Tower phones

Intercepted phone calls and records show strong links before the US election, say officials

SEC investigating failure to disclose cyber attack for nearly two years as sale pursued

Republicans need measured insider, while Democrats must win back young, white voters

You’ll see more cows than people on the beach in Kumbuluk Bay, far from the trouble spots

Election was the biggest Irish win on bad night for Maryland governor O’Malley

Obama and Democrats suffer heavy defeats as GOP rule Congress for first time in eight years