US Election 2020
The General Services Administration has recognised Biden as the winner, opening access to funds and classified briefings.
Updated 24 Nov, 2020 12:36pm
Biden has named deeply experienced Antony Blinken for secretary of state.
Updated 24 Nov, 2020 09:44am
"We are just waiting for the end of the internal political confrontation," the Russian president says.
Published 23 Nov, 2020 03:27pm
Judge writes in ruling that Trump’s team had presented “strained legal arguments without merit and speculative accusations”.
Updated 23 Nov, 2020 09:12am
Letter urges a “full, transparent audit” in Wayne county, citing “numerical anomalies and reports of procedural irregularities”.
Updated 22 Nov, 2020 10:15am
The account will be reset to zero tweets and transferred to the incoming Biden White House on Jan 20.
Updated 22 Nov, 2020 10:10am
State legislators have been summoned to the White House as part of a longshot bid to overturn Joe Biden’s victory.
Updated 21 Nov, 2020 10:14am
Out of the gate, US President-elect Joe Biden will be keen to demonstrate he’s got the vigour to serve.
Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:40pm
Chris Krebs’ work in protecting the election from hackers and combating disinformation won praise from lawmakers of both parties.
Published 18 Nov, 2020 11:36am
The new appointees include Biden's 2020 campaign manager Jen O’Malley Dillon being named deputy chief of staff.
Updated 18 Nov, 2020 10:04am
Will Joe Biden’s presidency be any different for Pakistan than Trump’s? What about Barack Obama’s? What can Pakistan expect?
Published 17 Nov, 2020 11:13am
Biden has vowed to spend trillions to reinvigorate US manufacturing, expand health care coverage and combat climate change.
Updated 17 Nov, 2020 10:08am
Trump, who has so far refused to concede polls, has now said that Biden "won because the election was rigged".
Published 15 Nov, 2020 08:27pm
With nearly 50 years of experience in Washington, the former vice-president ran on promises to return to normalcy.
Published 15 Nov, 2020 05:20pm
Videos posted on social media showed some demonstrators and counter-demonstrators trading shoves, punches and slaps.
Published 15 Nov, 2020 01:13pm
Says a vaccine will ship in a matter of weeks” to vulnerable populations.
Updated 15 Nov, 2020 09:59am
"We respect the wishes of the American people," says Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson.
Published 13 Nov, 2020 01:41pm
Federal and state election officials reject fraud claims, say "Nov 3rd election was the most secure in American history".
Updated 13 Nov, 2020 02:10pm
President-elect describes Trump’s position as little more than an embarrassing mark on the outgoing president’s legacy.
Updated 12 Nov, 2020 09:21am
“There is a lot of symbolism from a man stepping back from his high-powered career in order to support his wife’s career.”
Published 11 Nov, 2020 01:50pm
Plays down suggestions that a delayed transition could present a national security risk.
Updated 11 Nov, 2020 02:05pm
The positioning of immigrants within American political discourse has been tested in the past four years.
Published 11 Nov, 2020 09:19am
During his election campaign, Biden had promised to undo a variety of policies pursued by President Trump.
Updated 11 Nov, 2020 10:10am
Pennsylvania Republican state lawmakers plan to call for an audit of the results.
Updated 11 Nov, 2020 10:05am
The election has reinforced the view that American populism is there to stay and may even take a more aggressive turn.
Updated 11 Nov, 2020 09:28am
The General Services Administration normally recognises a presidential candidate when it becomes clear who has won an election.
Published 10 Nov, 2020 11:44am
Joe Biden will have to demonstrate that the American establishment has learned lessons from Obama's misadventures.
Updated 10 Nov, 2020 12:57pm
Biden’s electoral victory is already being likened to a poisoned chalice brewed by Donald Trump.
Published 10 Nov, 2020 09:25am
The US knows that engagement with Pakistan is necessary.
Published 10 Nov, 2020 09:15am
Beijing says outcome of the vote is still to be determined; Kremlin says Putin waiting "for the official results to be finalised".
Updated 10 Nov, 2020 08:50am
