US Presidential Election 2024

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

Tesla hits $1 trillion market value as Musk-backed Trump win fans optimism

The electric automaker's shares jumped 8.2% to $321.22, catapulting the company's valuation above the trillion-dollar mark for the first time in more than two years.

Biden, Trump to meet at White House ahead of historic return

This type of meeting between the outgoing and incoming presidents was considered customary, but Trump did not invite Biden for one after making unsubstantiated election fraud claims that culminated in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.

Black Americans express fears, resolve after Trump's victory

Donald Trump’s US presidential election victory has sent shockwaves through Black American communities, which voted overwhelmingly for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris despite a campaign by her Republican rival to court Black men.

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

Biden to address Americans after Trump storms back

The White House said Biden spoke with Trump on Wednesday

JD Vance once compared Trump to Hitler, now vice president-elect

He is a relatively unusual figure in Trump's inner circle

Europe seeks footing as Trump storms back to power

The leaders of the European Union will be joined by others from the United Kingdom to Turkey, as well as NATO chief Mark Rutte and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, for Thursday's meeting of the European Political Community.

In the end, women did not save Harris at ballot box

Exit polls conducted by CNN showed that the Democratic vice president had an eight-point advantage among women voters -- but that was nearly half what Joe Biden had mustered four years ago.

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

Paul Rudd surprises voters at a university in Pennsylvania, hands out water in long queues

When asked what brought him to the polling station, Rudd responded, “I just wanted to give people water. They’ve been waiting in line for hours, and it’s incredible to see so many young people showing up to vote.” 

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

How did Trump pull it off?

Takeaways from the US presidential election

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

US election: Images of joy and despair

In Washington DC, Harris supporters gathered in Howard University were left heartbroken

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

Global reaction to the US presidential election

World leaders raced to praise Donald Trump as he claimed a stunning US election victory over Kamala Harris, while financial markets also rose

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

Trump addresses celebrating supporters in Florida

says 'made history' with US presidential election

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

Trump set to address celebrating supporters in Florida

Jubilant Donald Trump supporters gathered in Florida on election night, expecting the ex-president to speak after he notched key wins in the race for the White House

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

Celebs flaunt their 'I voted' stickers on crucial Election Day 2024

The much-anticipated Election Day 2024 has arrived, with Americans from all walks of life, including well-known celebrities, casting their votes. This year’s decision is pivotal, as the nation chooses between Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump, and a few notable third-party contenders, all vying to become the 47th President of the United States.

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

Republicans seize control of US Senate: networks

Republicans wrested the US Senate from Democratic control, US media projected early Wednesday, ending four years in the minority and providing a huge boost to the party in its quest to dominate every branch of government

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

'Trump trade' surges as he claims victory

U.S. stock futures hit record highs, the dollar surged and Treasury yields jumped, while bitcoin broke $75,000 for the first time - all moves flagged by investors as likely should Trump win over Democrat Kamala Harris.

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

Pride and nerves at Howard University, Harris's election night HQ

They came with the hope of seeing history: a victory for Kamala Harris, making her the first Black woman to be president of the United States