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# obama - Tuesday 23 April, 2019
Militia leader allegedly had plans to assassinate Obama, Hillary Clinton and George Soros
The United Constitutional Patriots say they want to draw attention to immigration violations and assist federal law enforcement in patrolling the border.
# obama - Wednesday 21 November, 2018
Trump and US Chief Justice engaged in unprecedented war of words
John Roberts’ criticism is the first time the Republican-appointed leader of the federal judiciary has pushed back against Trump.
# obama - Friday 9 November, 2018
Michelle Obama speaks about having a miscarriage and conceiving her children using IVF
The former first lady says women need to be open with other about their bodies.
# obama - Saturday 27 October, 2018
Man charged with sending bombs to Democrats had plastered van with pro-Trump signs
Cesar Sayoc faces up to 48 years in prison.
# obama - Sunday 26 August, 2018
How John McCain became a titan of US politics
His father and grandfather were both four-star admirals in the US Navy.
# obama - Monday 20 August, 2018
Statue of Obamas unveiled at motorway service station near former president's ancestral home
Obama’s speechwriter was on hand to unveil the statue.
# obama - Tuesday 22 May, 2018
The Obamas are going into the TV business together
The former US president and first lady have announced a deal with Netflix.
# obama - Friday 29 December, 2017
Barack Obama ends 2017 with a series of 'good news' tweets
In a series of tweets, the former US president referenced a number of different news stories from 2017.
# obama - Wednesday 27 December, 2017
Barack Obama warns against 'irresponsible' social media use in interview with Prince Harry
Obama was interviewed by Prince Harry, who took the role as guest editor on BBC Radio 4′s Today programme.
# obama - Thursday 9 November, 2017
Barack Obama turned up for jury duty in Chicago but wasn't selected
Barack Obama turned up for jury duty in Chicago but wasn’t selected
# obama - Friday 20 October, 2017
Obama and Bush both take aim at 'bigotry' of Trump era
“Our politics seems more vulnerable to conspiracy theories and outright fabrication,” George W Bush said.
# obama - Wednesday 18 October, 2017
'He knew what he signed up for': Trump faces backlash over call to soldier's widow
La David Johnson was killed in Niger earlier this month.
# obama - Tuesday 17 October, 2017
Criticism after Trump falsely claims Obama didn't call grieving military families
“He’s a deranged animal,” a former deputy chief of staff to President Obama tweeted.
# obama - Sunday 10 September, 2017
Barack Obama completely surprised a group of high school students by walking into their class to join them
He’s the last person you’d expect to see in school.
# obama - Sunday 3 September, 2017
People are really impressed with the classy handwritten letter Obama left for Trump in the Oval Office
It’s just been released to CNN.
# obama - Tuesday 29 August, 2017
Twitter is remembering when the world freaked out over Obama's tan suit
Little did we know what was to come.
# obama - Friday 28 July, 2017
8 times Obama's photographer subtly burned Trump on Instagram
Pete Souza, you savage.
# obama - Tuesday 25 July, 2017
Donald Trump just blocked Chrissy Teigen on Twitter after 9 years of her calling him out
Always the bigger person, is our Donald
# obama - Tuesday 18 July, 2017
This couple recreated some iconic Barack and Michelle photos to celebrate their engagement
The results are lovely.
# obama - Tuesday 25 April, 2017
Immigrants being vilified in same way as Irish in US after Famine - Obama
The former President said the US immigration system had always been “a little bit haphazard”.
Everyone is loving Obama's opening line on his return to public life yesterday
“So, uh, what’s been going on since I’ve been gone?”
# obama - Wednesday 29 March, 2017
Trump's climate plan labelled 'a colossal mistake that defies science'
“Erasing climate change may take place in Donald Trump’s mind, but nowhere else.”
# obama - Tuesday 28 March, 2017
Donald Trump will today begin repealing Obama's main environmental protection laws
The US president will today unveil a series of measures to review regulations curbing oil, gas, and coal production.
# obama - Thursday 9 March, 2017
Republican introduces 'World’s Greatest Healthcare Plan' as politicians debate Trump proposals
Several major hospitals and medical organisations have opposed Trump’s plans.
# obama - Monday 6 March, 2017
Trump 'furious' as FBI rejects claim Obama tapped his phones
Trump’s comments appear to be based on unverified claims made by the right-wing Breitbart News outlet.
# obama - Saturday 4 March, 2017
Trump says 'bad (or sick) guy' Obama tapped his phone
Obama says he didn’t.
# obama - Monday 27 February, 2017
15 photos of Obama having the time of his life since leaving the White House
When you’ve just left the most stressful job in the world.
# obama - Tuesday 7 February, 2017
This photo of Barack Obama having the time of his life has become a great meme
“when you finally block America’s number”
Trump insists he doesn't know Putin - or have any deals in Russia
The President of the United States made the comments on Twitter – where else? – today.
Poll: Do you think the Obamas should get the Freedom of Dublin?
The award acknowledges the contribution of certain people to the life of the city, important visitors to Dublin, or people who have made significant changes internationally.
# obama - Monday 23 January, 2017
Bruce Springsteen showed his support for the Women's March during a gig yesterday
He called the marchers the new American resistance.
# obama - Saturday 21 January, 2017
'It's only a matter of time before Putin makes a fool of Trump'
The former chair of Republicans Abroad Ireland tells us why he thinks Russia probably has compromising material on the new US President, but it might not matter.
How Trump and Obama's inaugurations compare in terms of performers, attendance and cost
Who went and how much did all the festivities cost?
# obama - Friday 20 January, 2017
'I won't see Trump's inauguration, I'll be over the Atlantic': US Ambassador bows out with Obama
“There is a lot of unpredictability ahead of us. I’m an optimist by nature … I hope President Trump is successful.”
# obama - Thursday 19 January, 2017
Obama cuts the sentences of 330 drug crime inmates on his last day as President
It was the last time he planned to exercise his presidential powers in any significant way.
They had a 'mighty time' in 2011 - but what's life like now in Obama's ancestral village?
As the sun sets on the Obama presidency, we spend a day in Moneygall.
# obama - Wednesday 18 January, 2017
'The only thing that’s the end of the world is the end of the world' - Obama bows out
Overall, the outgoing President said, he believes America will be ok.
Assange 'standing by' offer to be extradited to US - lawyer
Assange has been living in the Ecuadorian embassy in London since June 2012 to avoid being extradited to Sweden.
Poll: Should Barack Obama pardon Edward Snowden?
After commuting the sentence of Chelsea Manning, should Obama offer a pardon to the whistleblower Edward Snowden?
Once a reluctant 'mom-in-chief', Michelle Obama leaves the White House a powerful political force
The Princeton and Harvard graduate made the role of First Lady her own.
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Poll: Should self-driving cars be legally allowed on Irish roads?
SELF-DRIVING CARS could be coming to Irish roads.
The government is set to consider a proposal today to allow self-driving cars to be tested on public roads.
RTÉ News reports that the legislation will aim to change the law so that self-driving cars can legally be tested in Ireland on public roads.
There have been concerns about any potential use of self-driving cars. While it could be years before self-driving cars are a common sight in the country, legal experts have been discussing issues around criminal liability in relation to autonomous vehicles.
But what do you think? Should self-driving cars be legally allowed on Irish roads?
Poll Results:
No (4498)
Yes (4447)
I don't know (439)
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