US Elections 2024
The interview could provide Trump an opportunity to seize the limelight at a time when his campaign is seen as sagging.
Published 12 Aug, 2024 11:22pm
Although disavowed by the Trump campaign, the "authoritarian" blueprint has Democrats worried about the future of US democracy.
Updated 12 Aug, 2024 09:00am
Harris campaign official says her proposal would require legislation to be passed by Congress.
Updated 12 Aug, 2024 11:20am
Trump says Microsoft informed campaign that Iran hacked one of its websites; Microsoft report says Iranian govt-tied hackers tried breaking into account of a “high-ranking official”.
Published 11 Aug, 2024 08:42pm
Under the US Electoral College voting system, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are considered key to victory for either party.
Published 11 Aug, 2024 08:30am
Biden and Kamala to hit trail next week for first time since switch-up.
Updated 10 Aug, 2024 11:40am
Former president confuses ex-San Francisco mayor Willie Brown with ex-California governor Jerry Brown; helicopter ride had an "utterly safe landing".
Updated 10 Aug, 2024 10:01am
Nine sources say they see Harris as a far tougher opponent than Biden, who was struggling for months in face of doubts about his mental acuity.
Published 08 Aug, 2024 08:25pm
Social media users in China speculate on Walz's "ulterior motives".
Updated 08 Aug, 2024 09:58am
Seventy per cent Black voters poll Harris over Trump, up from 59pc; 50pc White voters pick Trump, up from 46pc.
Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:49pm
Known for his progressive stance, Walz is seemingly straddling the line between maintaining a clear pro-Israel position whilst avoiding the ire of the pro-Palestinian camp.
Updated 07 Aug, 2024 05:57pm
Advocates fear a missed certification deadline could present a hurdle for presidential electors to cast their votes by the Dec 17.
Updated 06 Aug, 2024 11:18am
Democratic presidential candidate is expected to pick a White man as running mate to balance the ticket.
Published 05 Aug, 2024 05:28am
The first Black and South Asian woman ever to secure a major party's nomination, she will be officially crowned at a convention later this month.
Published 03 Aug, 2024 12:00am
"So I don’t know, is she Indian or is she Black?” asked Trump about his rival who has long identified as Black.
Published 01 Aug, 2024 02:54pm
“The Biden-Harris administration’s repression of crypto and bitcoin is wrong, and it’s very bad for our country,” he says.
Updated 29 Jul, 2024 11:28am
Election campaigns typically last almost two years, but the 2024 edition has effectively become the shortest in modern history.
Updated 29 Jul, 2024 11:48am
Meaning behind former president's remarks remains unclear.
Published 28 Jul, 2024 11:33am
Series of recent polls show both runners beginning their head-to-head contest on roughly equal footing.
Published 26 Jul, 2024 01:49pm
Here are some of the top people being discussed, according to people familiar with internal policy discussions.
Published 25 Jul, 2024 12:21pm
Some 56pc of registered voters agreed with a statement that Harris was “mentally sharp and able to deal with challenges".
Updated 24 Jul, 2024 01:55pm
Her campaign says she has raised $81 million since Biden stepped aside on Sunday.
Published 23 Jul, 2024 11:54am
Those who had previously voted for Biden in 2018 were now leaning towards Trump, citing the Gaza conflict as a key factor.
Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:09am
“I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party and unite our nation to defeat Donald Trump,” Kamala Harris says.
Updated 23 Jul, 2024 09:09am
Trump pledges to restrict people from the Gaza Strip, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Yemen and “anywhere else that threatens our security”.
Updated 23 Jul, 2024 02:25pm
His inability to stop the increasingly radical Israel over the last few months has left a permanent stain on his reputation.
Updated 23 Jul, 2024 10:45am
At a time when the party was bleeding support in core constituencies and states, Harris is likely to inject new energy as the first Black woman to possibly become president.
Published 22 Jul, 2024 11:28am
Democrats have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to run for the Oval Office.
Published 22 Jul, 2024 11:19am
Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi praise Biden for his decision but stop short of endorsing Harris.
Updated 22 Jul, 2024 12:01pm
As Trump descends on Michigan, Biden's campaign is grappling with an internal Democratic Party revolt.
Published 20 Jul, 2024 01:47pm
