Irish PM boxes clever as Trump doubles down on Starmer 'disappointment'

BBC News NI political editor Enda McClafferty looks at how Micheál Martin fared against Donald Trump during their St Patrick's Day meeting.

White House details offer to end partial government shutdown

Administration officials argue they are working to compromise with Democrats to unlock DHS funding and end the partial shutdown.

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Trump waives US shipping law for oil and gas in bid to lower prices

Move comes as president attempts to mitigate rising price of oil while carrying out war on Iran Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Donald Trump is trying to make it easier for foreign tankers to move around the US, temporarily allowing foreign-flagged ships carrying oil and gas to travel between US ports, the White House announced Wednesday. The move comes as the president tries to manage a delicate balancing act, attempting to mitigate the increas...

By Lauren Aratani in New York

Dems unmoved as White House reveals DHS concessions in shutdown battle

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Trump waives U.S. shipping law for 60 days to steady oil market

The Trump administration "remains committed to continuing to strengthen our critical supply chains" amid the Iran war, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

Trump issues 60-day Jones Act waiver amid fuel crunch and US-Israel war on Iran

US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary 60-day suspension of the Jones Act, the century-old law that mandates cargo moving between domestic ports be transported on vessels built, operated and staffed by American citizens or permanent residents. The move comes in response to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz – a key chokepoint – amid the escalating US-Israeli war against Iran, which has triggered the most severe global oil supply disruption in recent history. The waiver allows...

By Khushboo Razdan

What is the Jones Act? Trump issues 60-day waiver of century-old law amid Iran war

The law, passed in 1920, aims to protect the American shipping sector

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Photos show St. Patrick's Day celebrations at the White House through the years

US President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Taoiseach of Ireland Micheál Martin in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on March 17, 2026. The Irish prime minister arrived in the United States March 13 for an annual St Patrick's Day trip under pressure to talk tough to US President Donald Trump amid the Iran war. Jim WATSON / AFP via Getty Images St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17 every year. Irish leaders traditionally visit the White House and gift the...

U.S. offers $2,600 ‘exit bonus’ for illegal migrants to self-deport voluntarily

Department of Homeland Security’s post on X had promotional posters for free flights to India, Colombia and China

What is Jones Act? Trump waives 100-year-old shipping law for 60 days amid Iran war to ease fuel prices

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By TOI World Desk

‘Fly to India for free’: With Taj Mahal in ad, US unveils $2,600 exit bonus for illegal immigrants to self-deport

To promote its self-deportation plan aimed at illegal immigrants in the US, the department shared visuals featuring the Taj Mahal.

Taoiseach emerged 'without bruises', says ex-ambassador

Taoiseach Micheál Martin emerged from his meeting in the Oval Office with US President Donald Trump "without any bruises", according to a former Irish ambassador to the US.

Fionnán Sheahan: Micheál Martin sticks to his script in Oval Office cameo role as Donald Trump goes full on Marx Brothers

The White House was designed by Irish architect James Hoban in 1792. When the British burnt down the original building during the American war of independence in 1814, Hoban was appointed again to rebuild it.

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