US Presidential Election 2024

US Presidential Election 2024

Biden, Trump to meet at White House for transition talks after Harris defeat

Biden and Trump have sharply criticized each other for years, and their respective teams hold vastly different positions on policies from climate change to Russia to trade

17h ago

Trump's cabinet: who's been picked, who's in the running?

Here are the early picks and top contenders for some of the key posts overseeing defense, intelligence, diplomacy, trade, immigration and economic policymaking

1d ago

Trump wins Arizona, completing sweep of swing states: US media

.Donald Trump won the state of Arizona in this week's US presidential election, US TV networks projected on Saturday, completing the Republican's sweep of all seven swing states..After four days of counting in the southwestern state, which has a large Hispanic population, CNN and NBC

4d ago

'A brave man': Putin congratulates Trump on election victory

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory in his first public comment on the US vote, and he praised the president-elect's courage during the July assassination attempt

5d ago

Trump win worries global partners ahead of COP29

Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election has darkened the outlook for a strong deal at the COP29 global climate summit next week and will heap pressure on Europe and China to lead international progress in curbing planetary warming, according to climate negotiators.

6d ago

Biden urges Americans to 'bring down temperature' after Trump win

"On January 20, we'll have a peaceful transfer of power here in America," said Biden

6d ago

Biden to address Americans after Trump storms back

The White House said Biden spoke with Trump on Wednesday

6d ago

What went wrong for Harris? Experts weigh in

Experts have highlighted key headwinds that contributed to why Kamala Harris failed to block Donald Trump from reclaiming the White House

1w ago

Michigan Muslims shun Harris over Mideast turmoil

Haunted by the daily violence ravaging the Middle East, Soujoud Hamade, a registered Democrat, felt compelled to back Green Party candidate Jill Stein in the US presidential election

1w ago

Sharply split US makes its choice

Counting began in the US after millions of Americans voted yesterday in a presidential election defined by drama and uncertainty, with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump left to await the outcome of a desperately close race after months of intense campaigning.

1w ago

What if election ends in a tie?

So what exactly happens if neither Kamala Harris or Donald Trump achieves the Electoral College majority required to win the US election?

1w ago

For dealmakers, regulatory chaos would undercut Trump’s pro-business tilt

With any other president, promises of less regulation and lower corporate taxes would have Wall Street’s deal machine salivating at the prospect of a feeding frenzy. Not so with a potential Donald Trump presidency.

1w ago

When will we know who won?

As Americans voted yesterday, officials are calling for patience as they tally ballots in what could be a historically close presidential race -- and warning that it could take days to find out who has won.

1w ago

Don't be fooled by early US vote counts: experts

Early vote returns in US battleground states may not be a good indicator of whether Democratic candidate Kamala Harris or Republican rival Donald Trump will win, experts say, thanks to vote counting rules and quirks in several key states.

1w ago

Why are US presidential election held on first Tuesday of Nov?

In the United States, every four years, Americans cast their votes to elect the president on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November..This practice, which has become a defining feature of the democratic process in the country, can be traced back to decisions made over 175 year

1w ago

Harris or Trump will inherit a mixed legacy in 2024 US election

Whoever triumphs in the election - Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris - will inherit the legacy of a Biden administration that made good on some promises, saw others swept off-course by events, and others still only partially fulfilled. Here's how Biden fared on the defining issues of his presidency.

1w ago

What is the ‘Electoral College’?

The most important details for outsiders to understand is that the United States of America is a federal state, made up of 50 states.

1w ago

Trump retakes the White House

And that is the end of our live coverage of the US elections. Do stay with us for more updates and developments as we continue our regular news coverage

1w ago