It follows the results of an opinion poll in Iowa, which indicated a shock three-point lead for Kamala Harris in a state which traditionally votes Republican.

The newsreader is to co-host Channel 4’s US election coverage alongside Emily Maitlis.

Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

The American superstar urged the Houston crowd ‘sing a new song’ come November 4.

Taoiseach Simon Harris is in Washington DC to meet US president Joe Biden.

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political debate in the week to come

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

The risk of political violence in the United States is "very real" ahead of November's presidential election, according to a US national security expert

Plans to defer the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) have led to a row between coalition partners Fianna Fáil and the Green Party

Latino voters could be crucial in the outcome of the US presidential election, according to a political consultant who has made adverts for the likes of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama

Between 25,000 and 35,000 people in Ireland are eligible to vote in the US presidential election, including an 83-year-old nun in Limerick

Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar is in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, where he posed for a picture with former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi

Here, we have a look at the political talking points doing the rounds in the week to come

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald attempted to present her party's new immigration policy, but the RTÉ interview raised more questions than answers

In an interview with BreakingNews.ie, Mr Mulhall said Donald Trump will still be the favourite, but that Ms Harris gives the Democratic Party a much better chance in the November vote

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

Ms Harris also praised Mr Varadkar as an ‘extraordinary role model’ during a St Patrick’s Day event in Washington DC

The US vice president noted ‘the immense scale of suffering’.

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin will also attend the gathering over the weekend