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.
Hunter Biden pleading guilty is a disaster for Republicans
Hunter Biden has agreed to plead guilty to tax misdemeanors when he appears in court in Delaware on Wednesday.
Cornel West's presidential run could cost Biden election in these states
A third party presidential bid could damage Biden's chances of re-election if the race is close in 2024.
Mike Pence's presidential dream is dying on the vine
Former Vice President Pence has said he's confident that he'll meet the donor threshold to appear in the first Republican primary debate.
Joe Biden's impeachment gets one step closer
Speaker Kevin McCarthy has said House Republicans have "only followed where the information has taken us."
Joe Biden carves out biggest lead over Donald Trump in six months: polls
RacetotheWH, which tracks average polling, also shows Biden winning 302 Electoral College votes, considerably more than the 270 needed to secure re-election.
Ukraine could be getting F-16s way ahead of schedule
Ukrainian pilots are set to begin training to fly F-16s in August or September this year, but the country does not yet have any of the fighters.
Zelensky fires Ukraine's ambassador to U.K. after "unhealthy sarcasm" jibe
Ukrainian Ambassador Vadym Prystaiko has been removed after his apparent criticism of Zelensky's comments about the U.K. defense minister.
Donald Trump's unpopularity hits highest in one poll's history
The former president's favorability stands at just 36 percent in the latest polling from Monmouth University.
Kari Lake shares her thoughts on "Sound of Freedom"
"Sound of Freedom is an incredibly impactful film," Lake wrote on her Facebook page after watching the movie with Donald Trump at his golf club in New Jersey.
Did Marjorie Taylor Greene email Hunter Biden nudes to minors? What we know
Greene's recent email featured a link to a Twitter video that showed her holding partially obscured nude images during a committee hearing.
What Henry Kissinger told Xi Jinping on China visit
The 100-year-old former U.S. secretary of state said it was a "great privilege" to be received by the Chinese president.
Marjorie Taylor Greene defends showing "uncomfortable" Hunter Biden nudes
Greene said that the photos she showed during a congressional hearing were evidence "the American people deserve to see."
Joe Biden's immigration headache could wreck his 2024 chances
Exclusive polling conducted for Newsweek found that 62 percent voters don't believe the U.S. has control of its borders.
'Barbie' boycott calls grow among Republicans over movie's "woke messaging"
Republican Representative Matt Gaetz and his wife attended the 'Barbie' premiere but have criticized the movie.
Joe Manchin's 2024 flirtation gives Joe Biden a major headache
The West Virginia senator has suggested that he wouldn't be a spoiler candidate if he were to run next year.
Donald Trump's plan to end Ukraine war dismissed by military analysts
The former president has said he would give Ukraine "more than they ever got if we have to" in order to halt the conflict.
Election 2024 poll: How voters feel about key issues
Newsweek's new tracker poll has found that a majority of voters don't believe the U.S. has control of its borders.
Donald Trump falters as Americans rate former presidents
John F. Kennedy remains the former president with the highest approval rating in a Gallup survey.
Donald Trump finds himself at odds with MAGA followers over Ukraine
The former president pledged more support for Ukraine during a Fox News interview last week, going on to claim that he could end the war in 24 hours.
Texas trooper blows whistle on "inhumane" orders for border migrants
A trooper has said that newly deployed razor wire had increased the risk of migrants drowning by forcing them into deeper parts of the Rio Grande.
Fact Check: Is 'Barbie' map pushing Chinese "propaganda"?
The movie has been banned in Vietnam because of a map that appears to show the disputed nine-dash line.
Donald Trump calls Joe Biden a "very stupid person" in blistering attack
The former president also described Biden as a "stone cold crook" during an interview with Real America's Voice.
Ron DeSantis floats changes to Social Security for younger generations
The Republican presidential hopeful has suggested Social Security changes for people in their 30s and 40s.
Republicans issue ominous warning to Ukraine
A straw poll conducted at the Turning Point Action conference showed strong opposition to U.S. involvement in the war in Ukraine.
Two Democrats join Republicans in voting to ban Pride flags at Pentagon
The House of Representatives approved an amendment to prevent the Pentagon from displaying non-approved flags.
Joe Biden accused of wanting "World War 3" after calling up reserve troops
President Biden has authorized the deployment of extra U.S. personnel to Europe as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
What is Operation Atlantic Resolve? Biden's plan for U.S. troops in Europe
Operation Atlantic Resolve started during the Obama administration as a response to Russia's military operations in Ukraine.
Fox News has a Republican problem
Billionaire media mogul Rupert Murdoch has reportedly soured on both Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, the leading candidates for the GOP presidential nomination.
What the U.S. leaving NATO would look like
President Joe Biden has expressed his strong support for NATO and the possibility of leaving the alliance appears remote.
California Democrats block bill to make child trafficking a serious felony
The bill passed with unanimous bipartisan support in the state Senate and would classify child trafficking as a serious felony.
