Page 4 - Latest Updates on US Presidential elections 2024

When looting starts, shooting starts: Trump walks back on Minneapolis post

When the looting starts, the shooting starts, Trump had written in a tweet that was quickly flagged by Twitter as violating rules against glorifying violence

Joe Biden wins South Carolina primary with 50% votes; Sanders a distant 2nd

The first primary win in the 2020 presidential race gave Biden the much-needed boost to his White House ambition

Trump raises $46 million in Q4 for reelection, outpacing Democratic rivals

Donald Trump in 2019 brought in $143 million for his re-election efforts, as sprawling Democratic field meanwhile lost another candidate.

US role in Paris accord remains uncertain as presidential elections loom

After announcing his intention to leave the Paris climate accord back in 2017, Donald Trump is expected on Monday to send a letter that will trigger a yearlong countdown before the US can formally exit. But although his administration has largely ignored the landmark agreement since taking power, American officials will continue to play a role in negotiating technical details -- just in case they ever want to come back. "Because of the historical role the US has played, especially on issues like transparency, other governments will continue to hear them out and allow them to play something of a role," David Waskow, an expert on climate negotiations at the World Resources Institute in Washington, told AFP. Though the landmark accord went into effect for nearly 200 nations in 2016, various technical aspects over its implementation remain to be ironed out including matters of accounting for emissions and how much data countries will be required to publish. The State Department told AF

US Rep Tulsi Gabbard drops congressional race to focus on presidential

The 38-year-old Democrat said the threats of war, international tensions and the threats of a new cold war convinced her she should focus on the presidential race

Political campaigns in the US track where voters go using their smartphones

Voter targeting has grown more invasive with location data that apps can transmit from cellphones

Will Trump get a second term?

The absence of a credible and strong candidate from the Democratic Party is a major factor working in his favour

Democrat Elizabeth Warren wiil challenge Trump for US presidency in 2020

She is the first among more than a dozen Democratic presidential aspirants to challenge Trump in the 2020 elections

Like Russia, China meddled in US presidential elections too: Donald Trump

Last month, chairing a UN Security Council meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Trump had alleged that China was trying to interfere in the 2018 mid-term polls

Putin preferred Trump; made efforts to undermine Clinton: US intelligence

Russia's goals were to undermine public faith in the US democratic process, claims report

US presidential candidates spent $2.17 bn: Study

Though Clinton won the popular vote by more than 2.8 million votes, the final race was won by Trump

US prez elections: Obama hopes Trump shows concern over Russian hacking

According to a CNN report, Trump had expressed concern over the cyber hacking

Barack Obama to retaliate against Russia over US prez election hacking

Kremlin has flatly denied any interference in the US elections

US presidential elections: Vladimir Putin himself involved in the hack, claims report

Leading US lawmakers have called for a formal congressional investigation into the hacking

US officials defend integrity of vote, despite hacking fears

The campaign, uniting around the hashtag #AuditTheVote, has picked up momentum among grass-roots activists still mourning Trump's victory

Has the US Presidential election cast a shadow on Black Friday 2016?

With America gearing up for its festive season, many are worried that the country's changing leadership is likely to impact the holiday spending

Media fumbles as NOTA wins US elections with 42% evading polls

The turnout rate was 58%, the lowest in all Presidential elections since 2000

Indian-American makes it to the US Senate

Kamala Harris becomes the first Indian-American to claim this office

Ami Bera extends his lead by 2500 plus votes against Scott Jones

If elected, Bera would be the senior-most and fifth Indian-American to be elected to the US Congress in this election - a record in itself

Barack Obama urges nation to 'forge unity' after bitter election

Tuesday's election result of Donald Trump emerging victorious led to protests across the country