US Election 2024: Harris vs Trump

President-elect Donald Trump has poked fun at Democrat attacks on his ally and major donor Elon Musk's influence over his incoming administration.

Trump jokes about Elon Musk becoming President after Democrats took aim at Tesla founder's influence

U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to reporters outside of the House Chambers in the U.S. Capitol on December 19, 2024 in Washington, DC.

US Government on verge of shutdown as Trump-backed funding bill fails to pass

Joe Biden with his grandson Beau Biden Jr

Joe Biden's staff 'hid mental decline from day one of presidency' and cancelled meetings on his 'bad days'

Peter Mandelson is set to be named ambassador to the US

'Prince of Darkness' returns: Peter Mandelson to be named US ambassador as Starmer plans for Trump presidency

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has admitted Ukraine cannot defeat Russia on the battlefield

Zelenskyy admits Ukraine can’t defeat Russia on the battlefield, as Starmer urges Trump to ‘stand by Kyiv’

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Labour MP seeks to block Elon Musk "gaming the system" over controversial rumoured $100 million donation to Reform UK.

Labour MP seeks to block Elon Musk "gaming the system" over controversial rumoured $100 million donation to Reform UK

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Keir Starmer has backed Trump's calls for NATO members to spend more on defence

'Europe must do more': Starmer supports Trump in calling out NATO countries not spending enough on defence

Trump brands Ukraine's use of USA missies ‘big mistake’ as Starmer warns against wavering support

Donald Trump could stop Ukraine using US made missiles branding decision by Biden a 'big mistake'

Daylight saving has been criticised by lawmakers in the US

Trump to ban 'costly' daylight saving time in the US as he slams its 'inefficiency'

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British troops could be stationed in Ukraine, a Trump ally has said.

Trump's counter-terrorism chief says British troops could be stationed in Ukraine if ceasefire is agreed

Meet the Press - Season 78

Donald Trump vows to end automatic citizenship for anyone born in US in new interview

Donald Trump has pushed Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to reach a ceasefire in the Ukraine war after a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris yesterday.

Trump urges Putin to agree ceasefire in Ukraine war and says Zelensky is ready to 'end the madness'

Incoming president Donald Trump has vowed that the US will not get involved with the Syrian civil war as rebel groups look set to take the capital city Damascus.

Trump says US should not get involved in Syrian civil war as rebels look set to take Damascus from Assad

Prince William is set to join Donald Trump in the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral.

Prince William set to join Donald Trump in Notre Dame reopening

Trump attends his Hush Money Trial

Donald Trump asks Georgia court to dismiss criminal charges over election interference

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Labour could look to "tighten up" rules on political donations.

Labour plans to ‘tighten up’ donation rules, minister says, amid concerns Elon Musk could donate £80m to Reform

Donald Trump appears in court for his hush money trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 30, 2024

Donald Trump files motion to dismiss hush money case, citing election victory and Hunter Biden pardon

Warren Stephens and Harriet Stephens

Donald Trump picks investment banker Warren Stephens to be US ambassador to the UK

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks during the annual Lord Mayor's Banquet at the Guildhall in central London

Starmer vows to strengthen ties with Donald Trump as he refuses choice between US and EU

Donald Trump

Donald Trump warns there'll be 'all hell to pay' if Israeli hostages are not released by his inauguration

President Biden issues 'full and unconditional' pardon to son Hunter in unprecedented U-turn over gun and tax convictions

President Biden issues 'full and unconditional' pardon to son Hunter in bombshell U-turn over gun and tax convictions

Arizona man charged after 'threatening to kill Donald Trump' and family in series of 'sinister' videos

Arizona man charged after 'threatening to kill Donald Trump' and family in series of 'sinister' videos

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'Nearly a dozen' members of Trump’s top team targeted with bomb threats at family homes

'Nearly a dozen' members of Trump’s top team targeted with bomb threats at family homes

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Donald Trump

Trump calls for China to execute drug dealers as he vows drastic steps against Mexico and Canada 'border invasion'

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Donald Trump is suing CBS

Donald Trump planning to 'kick transgender troops out of US military' on return to White House

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Coleen Rooney revealed details of her encounter with Donald Trump

Coleen Rooney reveals 'dirty' Donald Trump's bizarre request to Wayne as she tells of remark president made about her

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The late Queen and Donald Trump

Queen Elizabeth found Donald Trump to be 'ignorant and hurtful' after Princess Margaret remark

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Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping

West is facing its 'most serious and dangerous challenge' since World War Two, ex-general warns

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Donald Trump

Donald Trump hush money sentencing postponed as judge says president-elect can seek dismissal

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Matt Gaetz withdraws as Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general amid sexual misconduct allegations

Donald Trump nominates Pam Bondi for attorney general hours after Matt Gaetz withdraws

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Matt Gaetz withdraws as Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general amid sexual misconduct allegations

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general amid sexual misconduct allegations

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Donald Trump Watches SpaceX Launch Its Sixth Test Flight Of Starship Spacecraft

Elon Musk pledges to fire civil servants who work from home

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TV host Ellen Degeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi are reportedly planning to move permanently to rural England

Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi 'to flee US and move to England' after Trump's election win

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Errol Musk called on Starmer to resign

Elon Musk's father calls on Keir Starmer to resign as he claims Labour have 'sent England back 400 years'

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US Election 2024: America Decides

US Election 2024: America Decides

The race for the White House is heating up, with Vice President Kamala Harris taking on Republican Donald Trump.

Join Shelagh Fogarty, Jon Sopel, and our teams across the US for comprehensive election updates and analysis through the night on America Decides. Watch live on Global Player from 10pm on Tuesday 05 November.

US Election 2024

Donald Trump praises 'very popular' Keir Starmer after New York meeting to 'establish a relationship'

Donald Trump praises 'very popular' Keir Starmer in New York as PM aims to 'establish a relationship'
The FBI has confirmed suspect Ryan Routh failed to fire any shots in an alleged attempt on Donald Trump's life.

Ryan Routh charged with trying to assassinate former President Donald Trump

Janet Jackson shocked fans after wrongly suggesting Kamala Harris had lied about her race.

Janet Jackson's 'apology' for shocking comments about Kamala Harris was not approved by singer
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump waves after speaking at a campaign rally on Saturday

Donald Trump says he won't run for president again if he loses election

SpaceX owner Elon Musk

Elon Musk will take 'anyone' to Mars - but only if Donald Trump wins Presidential election, SpaceX owner claims
Nigel Farage says Donald Trump is 'generally proven right' when asked about claims that migrants are eating pets in Springfield, Ohio.

Nigel Farage insists Trump will be 'proven right' about migrants eating pet cats and dogs

'It all worked out well': Trump recounts being 'grabbed' by secret service and bundled into golf cart during ‘assassination’ bid

Trump tells how he was 'grabbed' by secret service and bundled into golf cart during ‘assassination’ bid
The FBI has confirmed suspect Ryan Routh failed to fire any shots in an alleged attempt on Donald Trump's life.

Donald Trump ‘assassination’ suspect ‘did not fire gun’ as FBI search phone and vehicle

Trump assassination suspect Ryan Routh pictured after arrest as shooter appears in court charged with gun crimes

Trump assassination suspect Ryan Routh pictured during arrest as shooter appears in court charged with gun crimes
An assassination attempt on its own will not tip the balance for Trump, writes Dr David Andersen.

A second assassination attempt puts Trump back in spotlight— Can he take advantage of the moment to sway voters?

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Reform UK has multiple billionaires ready to donate to the party, treasurer Nick Candy has said as rumour swirl over a potential £100 million influx from Elon Musk.

'Multiple billionaires' want to donate to Reform UK, party treasurer says amid Musk rumours
Donald Trump will appoint Mark Burnett, a former producer of reality show The Apprentice starring the incoming president, as special envoy to the United Kingdom.

Trump appoints former The Apprentice producer Mark Burnett as Special Envoy to UK

Donald Trump's former campaign manager has called Peter Mandelson "an absolute moron"

Trump ally brands Peter Mandelson 'absolute moron' for past comments after Labour peer named US ambassador
Peter Mandelson

Peter Mandelson confirmed as UK's next ambassador to the US as Starmer plans for Trump presidency
Sue Gray has been nominated for a peerage

Keir Starmer's former chief of staff and Partygate investigator Sue Gray to get peerage - list in full
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer appearing before the Liaison Committee

Starmer says he wouldn't change anything he's done as PM and claims worst-off are 'already doing better with Labour'
Tulip Siddiq and Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer backs Labour minister Tulip Siddiq after she was 'accused of family corruption plot' in Bangladesh
Keir Starmer has been criticised over the Waspi women decision

Starmer under fire from Labour backbenches after government rejects call for Waspi women payouts
Tulip Siddiq

Labour minister Tulip Siddiq 'accused of family corruption plot' in Bangladesh, as investigation launched
Andrew Healey said the government was considering boosting the UK's air defences

Ministers may boost UK air defences, Defence Secretary says, after 'underfunded' system branded 'negligible'