Darragh Roche
US News Reporter
Darragh Roche is a U.S. News Reporter based in Limerick, Ireland. His focus is reporting on U.S. politics. He has covered the Biden administration, election polling and the U.S. Supreme Court. Darragh joined Newsweek in 2020 from PoliticusUSA and had previously worked at The Contemptor. He attended the University of Limerick, Ireland and ELTE, Hungary. Languages: English, German.
You can get in touch with Darragh by emailing d.roche@newsweek.com.
How Joe Biden's favorability compares to Trump as potential arrest looms
The former president is planning his first official 2024 campaign rally this week despite predicting his own arrest.
What a Donald Trump 2024 campaign from prison could look like
Trump has said he expects to be arrested this week ahead of his first official campaign rally in Waco, Texas, on March 25.
Secret Service won't allow police to cuff Donald Trump, prosecutor says
Speculation that Trump will soon face indictment has mounted in recent days with the former president predicting his own arrest.
Trump's Facebook return could spell disaster for Truth Social
The former president has not returned to Twitter despite frequently making use of the site before his ban in 2021.
Kari Lake touts new poll as she battles to overturn Arizona election
Lake has asked the Arizona Supreme Court to hear her challenge to the gubernatorial election after defeats in lower courts.
Donald Trump calls for protests ahead of potential Tuesday arrest
The former president said "THE AMERICAN DREAM IS DEAD!" as he predicted he would be soon be arrested.
Donald Trump returns to Tulsa under pressure
Speculation has mounted that Trump could be facing indictment by prosecutors in New York as early as next week.
Marjorie Taylor Greene predicts huge win for Donald Trump if he's indicted
Speculation has been mounting that the former president may be indicted but not charges have yet been brought against him.
DeSantis has edge over Trump in one key area
Recent polls show Trump leading DeSantis among Republican primary voters but the Florida governor has not yet entered the race.
More Americans oppose Biden running in 2024 than Trump: poll
A recent poll from The Economist/YouGov found that President Biden's approval rating stands at 42 percent.
Republican lawmaker says he filed Confederate flag legislation "in error"
The legislation specifically cited the "flag of the Confederate States" but made no mention of LGTBQ pride flags.
"Tiger King" Joe Exotic announces 2024 presidential run
"It's not about winning or losing, it's about making changes," tweeted the Netflix star, who is currently serving a prison sentence.
Republicans' divided stance on Russia is major boost for Putin
Former President Donald Trump has said that opposing Russia in Ukraine is not a matter of vital U.S. strategic interest.
Trump return would be "geopolitical catastrophe," warns ex NATO chief
Trump told Fox News' Tucker Carlson that opposing Russia in Ukraine is not a vital American strategic interest.
George Santos filing 2024 paperwork sparks anger: "a total mockery"
Santos is facing an investigation by the House Ethics Committee and has recused himself from congressional committees.
Trump and DeSantis neck and neck in Biden matchup: poll
Polling from Morning Consult has found that Trump still leads DeSantis for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Gavin Newsom's ties to Silicon Valley Bank raise questions
Twitter users highlighted donations made by SVB to a nonprofit run by his wife and suggested Newsom had questions to answer about his connection to the bank.
SVB collapse leaves Joe Biden in lose-lose situation
U.S. authorities have stepped in to protect deposits in Silicon Valley Bank following a run on the bank last week.
Full list of lawmakers who voted to weaken banking regulation
There has been renewed focus on a bill rolling back financial regulations signed into law by Donald Trump in 2018 after its approval by bipartisan majorities.
John Fetterman's health is becoming a major headache for Joe Biden
Vice President Kamala Harris has had to use her tie-breaking vote this week because of Democratic absences in the Senate.
Moment Nick Fuentes gets kicked out of CPAC by security goes viral
CPAC chairman Matt Schlapp slammed Fuentes' "hateful racist rhetoric and actions" in a statement about his removal.
The poll that could see Republicans finally turn on Donald Trump
Trump will deliver a major speech at CPAC this Saturday as some potential Republican rivals highlight their campaigns.
Donald Trump makes big CPAC 2023 speech under pressure
Trump has touted recent polls showing him leading his potential rivals for the Republican presidential nomination.
Donald Trump reacts to Kellyanne Conway's divorce after 22 years
Kellyanne Conway's husband, attorney George Conway, has been a vocal critic of the former president.
Joe Biden sabotages Democrats' D.C. statehood dream
D.C. Democrats have strongly criticized Biden for saying he will approve a measure overriding the district's criminal reforms.
John Fetterman might resign. It could be an opportunity for Democrats
The Pennsylvania senator has been hospitalized since February 16 and is receiving treatment for clinical depression.
Democrats turn on Joe Biden as he vows to veto D.C. crime bill—"Violation"
President Biden has said he will approve a Senate measure overriding changes to the criminal code in the district.
Republican's remarks about Putin stun CPAC 2023 audience
Michigan businessman Perry Johnson won applause from the crowd when he said he was opposed to China but there was silence when he criticized the Russian leader.
John Fetterman letter from hospital bed raises questions
Fetterman has been hospitalized since February 16, but he jointly sent a letter to Norfolk Southern on March 1.
Joe Biden's presidential veto power explained
Biden is expected to veto a bill that recently passed both the House and the Senate with some bipartisan support.
