NewsNewsUS election 2024TRUMP WINS270 to winKamala Harris of the Democrat party has 226 electoral college votes.KamalaHarrisDemocrat226Donald Trump of the Republican party has 312 electoral college votes.DonaldTrumpRepublican312Kamala Harris of the Democrat party has 75,012,178 votes (48.3%)Donald Trump of the Republican party has 77,302,416 votes (49.8%)0 results to goSee the full results'It's going to be hard': US firms race to get ahead of Trump tariffsThe US president-elect's import taxes may be just talk until he takes office - but they are having an impact anyway. Latest newsTrump picks investment banker Warren Stephens as UK ambassadorThe billionaire donated millions to President-elect Donald Trump’s re-election campaign this year.3 Dec 2024US & CanadaMark Zuckerberg dines with Donald Trump at Mar-a-LagoRelations appear to have improved markedly from Trump's threat earlier this year to throw the Meta boss in jail.28 Nov 2024TechnologyJudge delays Trump sentencing for a third timeIn what the president-elect's team is calling a victory, the judge paused all proceedings until he receives further arguments from both sides. 22 Nov 2024Trump's withdrawn attorney general pick will not return to CongressTrump tapped Matt Gaetz, who faces a House ethics investigation, to be the US's top law enforcement officer.22 Nov 2024US & Canada'No-one will win' - Canada, Mexico and China respond to Trump tariff threatsMexico said it would slap tit-for-tat tariffs on the US, while China said Trump's finger-pointing "runs completely counter to facts".27 Nov 2024US & CanadaWill Donald Trump’s tariffs hurt US consumers?Trump claims more taxes on trade wouldn't be a cost to the US - but almost all economists dispute this.1 Feb 2025US & CanadaAre 300,000 migrant children missing in the US? Some border officials say they fear migrant children are being exploited after arriving in the US. 26 Nov 2024WorldTriumph over legal cases seals Trump's comebackThe end of the federal cases marks the most tangible consequence of Trump's return to political power.26 Nov 2024US & CanadaTrump's teamWho is on Trump's top team?Trump's inner circle includes the world's richest man, a former NFL player, and a Wall Street financer.Bomb threats made against Trump cabinet nomineesPolice are investigating a wave of incidents which happened on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.Trump picks Covid lockdown critic to lead top health agencyBhattacharya was the face of the Great Barrington Declaration, which argued shutdowns were causing more harm than good.What has Trump's chosen Ukraine-Russia envoy said about ending the war?A former national security adviser, Keith Kellogg has expressed concern for US support for Ukraine. Trump nominates Bessent to lead US Treasury in flurry of announcementsHe also announces nominees for labour secretary, housing secretary and surgeon general.How the US votedJust how big was Donald Trump’s election victory?The US president-elect has emphasised the scale of his win – but data shows that most voters picked someone else.Republicans win control of House, cementing control of WashingtonRepublicans have reached the 218-seat threshold needed to control the US House of Representatives. How small gains delivered Trump a big winHow a shift in support among different groups added up to Trump regaining the White House. Explore the results state by stateWhat it means for the worldTrump's pick of Huckabee and Witkoff a clue to Middle East policyThe former Arkansas governor and the New York real estate investor are staunch supporters of Israel.Unconventional Trump brings openings and perils for AfricaAnalyst Alex de Waal looks at how the US president-elect could deal with conflicts on the continent. What Trump's win means for Ukraine, Middle East and ChinaTrump's promises on China as well as ending wars in Ukraine and the Middle East will soon be put to the test.Return of Trump provokes trade-offs and dilemmas for UKThe president-elect's positions on issues ranging from Ukraine to trade have implications for the UK.The view from countries where Trump's win really mattersAn opportunity, a respite or a security fear - we assess how Trump's return to power is being viewed elsewhere.Behind the headlinesCan RFK Jr make America's diet healthy again?Kennedy's plans to ban dyes in cereals and fluoride in water could get major pushback from the food industry.'Anointed by God': The Christians who see Trump as their saviourMany churchgoers consider Trump their hope as more Americans turn away from religion.Trump picking Gaetz to head justice sends shockwaves - and a strong messagePicking the outspoken congressman for attorney general is Trump laying down a challenge, writes Anthony Zurcher.What Trump has done since taking powerThe Republican has started his second term at a fast pace. Here's a handy guide to what he's done so far.Trump wins another delay in New York case. Will he ever be sentenced?A judge must still decide whether to toss the case or move ahead with sentencing the president-elect.US Election UnspunSign up hereCut through the noise with North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher's newsletter - in your inbox every Wednesday.See moreLatest updates31 Dec 2025Congress releases Jack Smith's testimony about Trump prosecutionsThe former US Special Counsel faced questions about his two defunct criminal investigations into President Donald Trump.31 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Jack Smith defends Trump prosecutions in testimony to CongressThe former US Special Counsel is facing questions about his two defunct criminal investigations into President Donald Trump.17 Dec 20256 Nov 2025Democratic congressman announces retirement, citing political violence and polarisation in USJared Golden says he will not be running for re-election in his battleground Maine district. 6 Nov 20253 Nov 2025Clooney says Harris replacing Biden was a 'mistake'The actor - a prominent Democratic fundraiser - also says he has no regrets about calling for Biden to quit the US presidential race.3 Nov 202527 Oct 2025Harris and Biden 'never talked about' him pulling out of presidential raceAfter interviewing the former Vice President, Laura Kuenssberg analyses why Kamala Harris says she never spoke to Biden about standing down ahead of last year's election.27 Oct 202526 Oct 2025Harris 'concerned' she did not ask Biden to quit raceThe former vice-president tells the BBC she is not sure whether it was “grace or recklessness” that stopped her speaking up.26 Oct 202510 Sep 2025Harris calls Biden's re-election bid reckless in new memoirIn her forthcoming memoir 107 Days, the former vice-president says it was reckless to let Biden make a re-election decision on his own. 10 Sep 20258 Sep 2025Who is suspect in Trump assassination attempt, Ryan Routh?He appears to have mixed politics and a history of support for Ukraine - as well as a number of legal issues.8 Sep 202513 Aug 2025Meet Usha Vance, Second Lady of the United StatesThe Vances met as students, when they joined a discussion group on “social decline in white America”.13 Aug 2025...