Trends - US Elections

US influencers falsely associate NYC mayor-elect Mamdani with Islamic State group

Among the influencers who linked the fake communique to Mamdani was Laura Loomer, a conservative influencer who has Trump’s ear.

Published 07 Nov, 2025 11:58am

Mayor Mamdani

WHAT Zohran Mamdani has achieved with his win in the New York City mayoral race is, to put it in US lawmaker Bernie...

Updated 06 Nov, 2025 08:37am

Kanye West notches some 60,000 votes, hints at 2024 White House bid

The mercurial rapper had decided to run for the nation's highest office as an independent candidate under the Birthday Party.

Published 04 Nov, 2020 11:44pm

Record early turnout as Georgians, Texans line up to vote

Long lines of voters snaked out the doors and down the sidewalks at polling places around big cities.

Updated 14 Oct, 2020 08:56am

Biden vows to defeat Trump, end US ‘season of darkness’

"If you entrust me with the presidency, I will draw on the best of us, not the worst."

Updated 21 Aug, 2020 04:44pm

Biden, Harris lash Trump at historic first appearance as running mates

Harris says America has been hard-hit by the pandemic due to "Trump's failure to take it seriously from the start".

Published 13 Aug, 2020 01:43pm

Obama emerges as central figure in 2020 US presidential race

The 2020 election has always loomed as the moment when Obama would step off the sidelines.

Updated 14 May, 2020 02:15pm

Billionaire Mike Bloomberg quits 2020 US presidential race, endorses Joe Biden

Bloomberg announced his departure from the race after a disappointing finish on Super Tuesday.

Published 04 Mar, 2020 09:32pm

Democrats bare fangs at Michael Bloomberg in fiery debate

"Democrats take a huge risk if we just substitute one arrogant billionaire for another," says Senator Elizabeth Warren.

Published 20 Feb, 2020 05:48pm

Divisive Trump era ushers record number of women into US Congress

In victory speeches across the country, women acknowledge the groundbreaking year.

Updated 07 Nov, 2018 01:20pm

Trump frames midterms as ‘tremendous success’

US president spent election night watching returns with family and friends at the White House.

Published 07 Nov, 2018 11:17am

Americans elect Muslim women to Congress for the first time

Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib are the first Muslim women to represent Americans in the US House of Representatives.

Updated 07 Nov, 2018 11:52am

In setback for Trump, Democrats seize control of House of Representatives

Republicans retain control of the Senate; Trump calls to congratulate Democratic Party House Leader Nancy Pelosi.

Updated 08 Nov, 2018 09:16am

Gold rises on uncertainty over US midterm elections

Spot gold rose 0.3 per cent to $1,235.10 per ounce as of 1154 GMT, while US gold futures were up 0.4s at $1,236.70.

Updated 07 Nov, 2018 10:49am

Americans vote in mid-term polls seen as referendum on Trump

Democrats claim that they are 100 per cent sure of reclaiming the House from Mr Trump’s Republicans.

Updated 07 Nov, 2018 08:09am

US voters head to midterm polls to render judgment on turbulent Trump era

Elections will decide whether Trump will keep his Republican majority in Congress or face a hostile Democratic majority.

Updated 07 Nov, 2018 10:56am

Facebook blocks 30 accounts ahead of US midterm elections

Social media giant says it is further investigating suspicious accounts.

Updated 07 Nov, 2018 10:57am

Both parties in frenzied final push before US elections

With political passions at a rare peak, early voting in some states is already running far ahead of normal levels.

Updated 07 Nov, 2018 10:56am

US president’s ratings jump ahead of midterm elections

The poll found Trump’s approval rating at its highest level for that poll yet, at 47 per cent.

Updated 07 Nov, 2018 10:58am