The tragedy of Joe Biden is that he was poisoned by power – The Irish Times

The denouement of Joe Biden is unbearably sad. The Irishman who could spend 45 minutes answering one question lost his gift of gab. The father who saw two of his children die and two spin into addiction wilted under the ongoing stress, especially when Hunter Biden – “my only living son,” as Joe called him … Read more

Rupiah to USD Today: April 21, 2025

Rupiah Volatile Amid Trump Tariff ​Dynamics JAKARTA ⁢(AP) — The Indonesian rupiah is​ expected to fluctuate Monday, April 21,​ 2025, following the Easter holiday, ⁤influenced by ongoing developments regarding tariffs imposed during the Trump⁣ administration. Rupiah Strengthens, Dollar Index Gains Late last week, the rupiah closed⁤ stronger at⁤ Rp16,833 against the U.S.dollar in trading on​ … Read more

Trump’s power plays starting to unsettle Pennsylvania voters – The Irish Times

“It’s just … bulls**t” offers James Dunn with a dark chuckle when asked about what he thinks of the tariff saga which has been gripping the entire world. It’s Saturday afternoon and he is waiting on the stoop of a townhouse in the residential fringes of East Market street in York, Pennsylvania. “I don’t know,” … Read more

So much about Donald Trump just does not add up – The Irish Times

You have to give it to Donald Trump: the man is a marvel at multitasking. In one sensational swoop, the US president was able to set the global economy reeling, shatter the US’s alliances, shred the country’s standing in the world, tank consumer confidence, scupper the Kennedy Centre for performing arts and tart up the … Read more

Donald Trump would have been convicted over bid to overturn 2020 election, special counsel report says – The Irish Times

Donald Trump would have been convicted of crimes over his failed attempt to cling to power in 2020 if he had not won the presidential election in 2024, according to the special counsel who investigated him. Jack Smith’s report detailing his team’s findings about Mr Trump’s efforts to subvert democracy was released by the justice … Read more