Trump makes major fashion faux pas during St. Patrick's Day celebration

By Geoff Earle, Deputy U.S. Political Editor

President Trump gave Vice President JD Vance a hard time over his shamrock socks in the Oval Office.

'I love these socks. What’s with your socks? I’m trying to stay focused …' Trump ribbed his VP during a televised meeting with the Irish Taoiseach that ran for 50 minutes.

It may be Trump who made the real fashion faux pas if there was one.

He wore a red tie on the day of the annual St. Patrick's Day lunch and shamrock ceremony set for the White House later today.

Meanwhile, the Irish leader, Vance, Speaker Johnson and others all wore green.

By Geoff Earle, Deputy U.S. Political Editor

President Trump spoke about contributions of Irish immigrants to the U.S. and received a ceremonial bowl of shamrock from the Taoiseach at the White House. He talked up the golf game his pick for ambassador to Ireland Ed Walsh, a Bedminster member. 'He's won so many championships,' said Trump.

He also admired Irish dancers who were there. 'You are very beautiful. Are you all great dancers?' he asked at a St. Patrick's Day reception.

He hailed Irish immigrants including Andrew Jackson and those who helped build and defend the country. Then he recalled British forces who 'rampaged through the streets of Washington' during the War of 1812 and burned the Capitol and the White House.

In his own remarks, the Taoiseach said he welcomed the 'unrelenting focus and energy you brought' to bringing peace to Ukraine and the Middle East and spoke of US efforts to bring peace to Ireland during the Troubles. There is 'nothing more noble than the pursuit of peade, and this is what you are doing,' he told Trump.

He also spoke of the beauty of County Clare in Ireland and called Trump's Doonbeg golf course 'one of its finest jewels.'

Donald Trump's 'largest deportation effort in American history' has led to detention centers hitting capacity, according to a U.S. immigration official.

Over 47,600 detainees are currently being housed at 'maxed out' capacity, a senior U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official told reporters.

ICE has roughly enough funding to house on average 41,500 detainees, meaning they are already thousands over capacity.

Immigration officials also shared that after a review, they found that the Biden administration 'cooked the books' and intentionally altered arrest data.

These Biden officials 'falsely inflated' ICE arrest data and were 'purposely misleading the American public,' the Trump officials claimed.

Under Biden, illegal aliens who were arrested by ICE but then were released into the U.S. interior were counted as arrests despite the offenders being let go, the officials claimed.

President Donald Trump's brand-new Tesla already has a series of recalls against it.

The president parked the red model S outside the entrance to the West Wing and revealed his longtime aide Margo Martin would be allowed to drive it.

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Republicans do not have the votes in the Senate for their spending bill to avert a government shutdown as the deadline looms.

House Republicans passed the continuing resolution 217 to 213 on Tuesday, but Republicans need 60 votes in the Senate to avoid a filibuster.

Schumer blasted the House passed measure because Republicans did not seek any input from Democrats as the moved to pass the continuing resolution.

‘Our caucus is unified on a clean April 11th CR that will keep the government open and give Congress time to negotiate bipartisan legislation that can pass,’ Schumer said Wednesday on the floor of the Senate.

‘I hope our Republican colleagues will join us to avoid a shutdown on Friday,’ Schumer said.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt provided an update on ceasefire talks after President Trump said the U.S. could do things that are ‘devastating for Russia – but I don't want to do that.'

She said she spoke with National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and that ‘he informed me that he has had a call today with his Russian counterpart, and the president's team continues to be engaged.’

Waltz had referenced the call Tuesday in Jeddah.

‘As you all know, Mr. [Steve] Witkoff is traveling to Moscow later this week, and we urge the Russians to sign on to this plan,’ she said of Trump’s envoy.

‘This is the closest we have been to peace in this war. We are at the 10th-yard line, and the president is expecting the Russians to help us run this into the end zone,’ she said, reaching for a football metaphor.

Donald Trump departed from the Capitol after a few short hours with Speaker Mike Johnson at the annual Friends of Ireland luncheon.

The tradition started in 1981 under Irish House Speaker Tip O'Neil and President Ronald Reagan.

After delivering brief remarks celebrating the two countries' close ties alongside Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Micheál Martin, the leaders enjoyed a performance from a river dancing troupe.

The leaders also dined on a three-course meal during the lunch meeting.

President Donald Trump praised the Irish-American relationship during a luncheon at the Capitol on Wednesday alongside the foreign nation's leader.

'This afternoon, we're gathered to celebrate the deep and abiding ties of history, family and friendship that bind together Ireland and the United States of America,' Trump began.

'The Irish American patriots have been part of our national history in our country's earliest days, an amazing history they have with our country.'

Trump then noted some famous Irish-Americans, including Medal of Honor recipients and previous presidents.

He also talked about St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York, a famous church in Trump's hometown.

'The shining legacy of St Patrick still rouses city blocks half the world away. Think of that, and fills our people with incredible love and pride. We have a lot of pride in that cathedral. That Cathedral is something to me, so beautiful.'

'The Irish spirit is truly alive and thriving in America,' Trump added.

President Donald Trump vowed to respond to the European Union's new tariffs on the United States as his trade war ramps up.

'Of course I am going to respond,' he told reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday.

The EU slapped new tariffs on American goods in response to Trump's decision to implement a 25% increase in tariffs on incoming steel and aluminum.

President Donald Trump issued a scathing response to Rosie O'Donnell's decision to move to Ireland in order to escape his presidency.

Trump and Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, who was in Washington D.C. for St. Patrick's Day festivities, were asked about the actress' decision to leave the United States.

'Did you know you have Rosie O'Donnell? Do you know who she is?,' Trump asked Martin.

When Martin demurred, chuckling and shaking his head, Trump told him: 'You're better off not knowing.'

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing a new wave of backlash on social media this week after he told Fox News that it would be better if people contracted measles so they could develop natural immunities.

Rather than advising Americans on getting the vaccine against the deadly disease, President Donald Trump 's Health and Human Service Secretary suggested it would be better to get the measles instead.

There is increased scrutiny on RFK Jr.'s vaccine skepticism amid a measles outbreak in Texas.

'It used to be, when I were a kid, that everybody got measles,' he told Sean Hannity during an interview at a Steak 'n Shake. 'And the measles gave you lifetime protection against measles infection.'

'The vaccine doesn't do that,' he said in repeating his anti-vaxxer stances. 'The vaccine is effective for some people for life, but for many people it wanes.'

Donald Trump threatened 'devastating' trade and economic consequences on Russia if President Vladimir Putin doesn't agree to a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine.

Trump issued the threat – which included a considerable hedge – while discussing administration efforts to bring an end to Russia's brutal war in Ukraine, which Trump again said could lead to World War III.

'There are things that wouldn't be pleasant in a financial sense. I can do things financially that would be very bad for Russia. I don't want to do it that because I want to get peace,' Trump said, when pressed by reporters on how he could secure a deal.

'In a financial sense, yes we could do things that would be very bad for Russia, that would be devastating for Russia. But I don't want to do that,' he said, when asked what the US could do to pressure Russia.

The list of Congress' most stylish lawmakers is out and it includes some surprising selections.

Menswear on Capitol Hill varies with some members and staffers opting for more comfortable looks while many don sharp suits with leather shoes and a tie to match.

The dress code for men in Congress requires a coat, tie and slacks while women can wear dresses, pantsuits, skirts and blouses - as of 2019, sleeveless dresses are permitted in both the House and Senate.

Members trying to build their personal brands and reputations in Washington want to look the part for their TV interviews and snappy social media clips.

Some members, however, are simply a cut above.

According to menswear writer Derek Guy, there are five obvious candidates who take home the prize for best dressed men in Congress.

Though some are more eyebrow-raising than anticipated.

Greenlanders voted to rebuff President Donald Trump’s effort to bring their island into the United States.

Voters gave first place in Tuesday’s elections to Demokraatit, a center-right party that has never held power but is strongly opposed to an American takeover of the island, which is a Danish territory.

But it wasn’t just a rejection of Trump. Citizens of the island are also in favor of independence in general, including a split from Denmark.

Second place went to a political party who wants to see Greenland free from Copenhagen within the next three years.

There were Christmas colors at the White House as President Donald Trump opted not to wear a green tie while greeting Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the White House.

Trump is hosting the Irish leader in the Oval Office, then travels to the Hill for the annual St. Patrick's Day lunch.

Martin wore a green tie with shamrock in his breast pocket. JD Vance wore a green tie and made note of his wife Usha's green pants.

President Donald Trump has provided his first report to new government data showing a lower than expected rise in inflation.

'Very good news,' Trump said while greeting the Irish Teaoseach outside the White House.

The Consumer Price Index edged up by 0.2 percent, to an annual inflation rate of 2.8 percent.

Trump was responding to a question about the new CPI report. He declined to answer a second question, about Americans' retirement accounts tumbling amid an expanding trade war.

New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen announced she will not seek reelection to the Senate in 2026.

The Democrat has held the seat since 2009, during which time the state's politics have been shifting.

Donald Trump saw gains in the state in 2024, and he got the highest GOP candidate voting total there in 20 years.

In 2017, the state elected a two-term Republican governor, Chris Sununu. He could likely be the GOP frontrunner to fill the seat.

In her announcement, Shaheen noted that though she is leaving Washington she is not retiring.

President Donald Trump used a simple trick to enjoy his favorite fast food while he lost 30 pounds.

Fox News' host Sean Hannity revealed the president's diet trick during an interview with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

'I hope I’m not revealing something I shouldn’t,' Hannity said.

By Geoff Earle, Deputy U.S. Political Editor

Vice President JD Vance kicked off a day of diplomacy in Washington by hosting the Irish Taoiseach and going green.

During remarks at the VP’s residence, Vance spoke about taking a week-long vacation to Ireland and admiring its ‘beautiful landscape’ and technological growth.

Then he stressed the bonds of friendship between the countries. Sporting a green tie, Vance spoke of how it was easy for his wife Usha to wear the color.

‘It’s also a really great opportunity for Usha to wear her pair of green pants. She’s had these in the closet for years and finally gets to break them out,’ he said, earning laughs.

Among those in the audience were Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who has been a reliable vote for the conservative majority.

Many Americans have Irish ancestry, giving the visit domestic political import. Vance wrote about his own lineage in his autobiography. 'To understand me, you must understand that I am a Scots-Irish hillbilly at heart,' he wrote.

By Geoff Earle, Deputy U.S. Political Editor

President Donald Trump will meet with Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the White House today as the pair attend events to underscore U.S.-Irish solidarity and get a very early start to St. Patrick’s Day.

Martin had to skip events with Joe Biden – who prizes his Irish roots – last year after he came down with a case of COVID. He ended up taking part virtually.

Martin and Trump hold a bilateral meeting in the morning, then head to the Capitol for the annual Friends of Ireland lunch. If the festivities seem early, it’s because they are. The House and Senate are set to be in recess the week of March 17th – assuming the government hasn’t shut down by then.

Then it’s back to the White House for a shamrock reception Wednesday evening. That could give Trump the chance to weigh in on trade, Gaza, and a diplomatic breakthrough with Ukraine.

It won’t be all fun and games. The Taoiseach, like other visiting foreign leaders, will struggle to try to insulate his country from Trump tariffs that have rocked financial markets.

It is Trump's first meeting with a world leader since his angry confrontation with Ukrainian President Zelensky in the Oval Office.

A growing number of Americans have a positive view of the Hamas terrorist group.

Despite a 12 percent improvement in how the public views Hamas from October 2023 to now, the overall opinion of the group remains largely negative, according to a new DailyMail/J.L. Partners poll.

President Donald Trump broke his silence as the stock market continues to fall in reaction to his decision to level tariffs on Mexico and Canada, escalating a trade war.

The president indicated there would be some short-term pain from his tariffs but that it was a necessary step to restore American manufacturing.

'I think our country had to do this, we had to do this,' Trump said. 'Other countries have taken away our businesses, taken away our jobs.'

The Department of Education temporarily closed all its offices in the Washington, D.C., area for 'security' reasons amid reports it is slashing half its workforce in cuts driven by Elon Musk's DOGE.

Offices closed at 6PM on Tuesday, according to a notice to employees sent by James Hairfield, from the office of security, facilities and logistics at the department.

The email notified all workers to bring their work laptops from the office and work from home starting Wednesday, March 12.

Elon Musk's DOGE remains largely popular among Americans as the agency estimates it has slashed $105 billion since Donald Trump took office.

According to the latest DailyMail.com/J.L. Partners poll of 1,000 U.S. registered voters, DOGE's approval rating is at 48%, which is quite high just over 50 days into the second Donald Trump administration.

However, 52% of those voters polled disapprove of the new agency that's creating shockwaves across the government.

While tens of thousands of Washington DC federal workers are being laid off, one Trump administration official tasked with cutting bureaucracy appears to have been using her government office to film fashion influencer videos.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has led the charge to slash the federal workforce under the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but its chief spokesperson appears to be completely off-message.

McLaurine Pinover has been posting video after video not to justify mass layoffs but to moonlight as an aspiring Instagram fashion influencer to her 800 followers.