Fianna Fáil leader officially elected PM a day after chaotic scenes in Dáil, as thoughts turn to future and Trump

Ireland’s newly appointed prime minister, Micheál Martin, has vowed to protect the country “at a moment of real threat” just days after Donald Trump threatened to wipe out its tax advantage and repatriate American jobs.

He was speaking moments as he was officially appointed as prime minister, but 24 hours after chaotic scenes in the Dáil caused the cancellation of his formal appointment.

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Former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. had emphasized diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government.

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Law enforcement expert pushes back against the now-former Biden administration's claim that violent crime was at a 50-year low, says the administration "manipulated" key data points.

A look at the events and festivities in Washington as Donald Trump and JD Vance are sworn into office

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