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Scores of police officers and vehicles patrolled the High Court area as prison vehicles began bringing the 16 defendants to court

China 'supports' Hong Kong after campaigners found guilty

China said it "firmly supports" Hong Kong's law enforcement and judicial authorities in "punishing" acts that violated national security, after a court in the city found 14 people guilty of subversion.

World • 30 May 24

Donald Trump leaves after placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day at Arlington

Trump wins Alaska as Republicans take 50 Senate seats

The Democratic Party secured control of the US House of Representatives but with a slimmer majority after winning at least 218 seats, the Associated Press has reported.

US Election 2020 • 11 Nov 20

Kamala Harris pictured during the recent vice presidential debate with Mike Pence

Harris pauses campaign as staff member has Covid-19

US Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris has cancelled her travel plans after one of her staff members tested positive for Covid-19, the campaign said in a statement.

US • 15 Oct 20

Actress and activist Eva Longoria (L) introduces Michelle Obama in the virtual Democratic convention

Trump lashes out at Michelle Obama over speech

Donald Trump lashed out today at former first lady Michelle Obama after she delivered a scathing takedown of his leadership at the Democratic National Convention, while two ex-presidents prepared their own arguments against the White House occupant.

US • 18 Aug 20

Protesters were cleared from the streets to allow Donald Trump walk to a nearby church

Democrats appalled as Trump ratchets up rhetoric

The chair of Democrats Abroad Ireland has said the Democratic organisation in the United States is extremely concerned by the "escalating rhetoric and lack of compassion" showed by President Donald Trump.

Ireland • 02 Jun 20

Democratic presidential nomination frontrunner Joe Biden

Democrats delay convention to nominate candidate

The US presidential race has been disrupted as Democrats were forced to postpone their national convention until August 17, delaying the likely nomination of Joe Biden to challenge Donald Trump for the White House.

US • 03 Apr 20

Democratic presidential candidates clashed repeatedly in last night's debate

Rivals warn Sanders nomination would be 'catastrophe'

US Democratic presidential candidates clashed in their latest debate, with front-runner Bernie Sanders criticised over his economic agenda and healthcare plans.

US election 2020 • 26 Feb 20

Bernie Sanders said internal campaign data placed him ahead of Pete Buttigieg

Buttigieg leads, Sanders second in partial Iowa results

Pete Buttigieg has taken the lead in the first batch of long-delayed results from the chaotic Iowa Democratic Party caucuses, while former Vice President Joe Biden trailed badly in fourth place with about 62% of precincts reporting.

US election 2020 • 18 Feb 20

The ten candidates took part in the fifth debate in the Democratic race

Democrat candidates back impeachment, differ on policy

Democratic White House contenders united in supporting the impeachment inquiry against Republican President Donald Trump at a debate last night that featured differences on policy details.

US • 21 Nov 19

Joe Biden told his supporters at a rally in New Hampshire that the president has 'already convicted himself'

Biden in first public call for Trump's impeachment

Democratic White House hopeful Joe Biden has called for President Donald Trump's impeachment, saying he has "betrayed" the United States.

US • 10 Oct 19

Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren were criticised for their liberal policies

Healthcare, immigration dominate US Democrat debate

The latest US Democratic presidential debate was held in Detroit where ten candidates addressed issues such as healthcare, immigration, gun violence and racial divisions.

US • 31 Jul 19

2020 Vision: Donald Trump to launch re-election bid

Washington Correspondent Brian O'Donovan looks ahead to a key week in the 2020 US Presidential Election, with Donald Trump to launch his re-election bid in Florida and a huge field of Democrats to take to the debating stage.

World • 16 Jun 19

Bernie Sanders vowed to defeat what he called 'the most dangerous president in modern American history'

Bernie Sanders launches presidential campaign

US Senator Bernie Sanders has launched his campaign to become the Democratic nomination to fight next year's presidential election.

US • 03 Mar 19

Donald Trump said that 'walls save lives, walls save tremendous numbers of lives'

US Congress reaches tentative deal to avoid shutdown

US politicians have announced an agreement in principle to avoid another government shutdown, with nearly $1.4bn in money for construction of a wall on the border with Mexico.

US • 12 Feb 19

"We have to build the wall," Donald Trump said, adding, "we have no choice"

Trump firm on border wall as shutdown enters third week

US President Donald Trump has stood firm on his demand for billions of dollars to fund a border wall with Mexico, which has forced a shutdown of the US government that is now entering its third week.

World • 06 Jan 19

Nancy Pelosi was the first woman ever to hold the job, serving from 2007 until 2011

Pelosi elected as House of Representatives speaker

Democrat Nancy Pelosi has been elected to be the new speaker of the US House of Representatives as her party took majority control of the chamber following its election victory last November.

US • 03 Jan 19

Donald Trump rejected a budget measure passed by the Senate

Trump threatens long govt shutdown without wall funds

US President Donald Trump has threatened a "very long" government shutdown if opposition Democrats refuse to approve funds for more border security and a wall on the US border with Mexico.

US • 21 Dec 18

Everyone's a winner - Parties claim midterm victories

President Donald Trump's late night tweet took many by surprise when he wrote "Tremendous success tonight. Thank you to all!"

US • 07 Nov 18

Tony Evers clinched a narrow victory in Wisconsin

Democrats pick up governorships but lose Florida, Ohio

Democrats won governorships in several US states that supported Republican President Donald Trump in 2016 but lost high-profile races in Florida and Ohio, as voters cast ballots in dozens of gubernatorial contests across the country.

US • 07 Nov 18

Midterms are seen as a referendum on Donald Trump's presidency

US midterm elections: A blue wave or a red rally?

Voters across the US are going to the polls today for the midterm elections, with all 435 seats in the House of Representatives up for grabs, as well as 35 Senate seats.

US • 06 Nov 18

Cynthia Nixon is standing in the Democratic primary for New York state governor

'Sex and the City' actress Nixon in NY election debate

US political novice Cynthia Nixon, known for her role in the TV series "Sex and the City", has squared off against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in a feisty televised debate.

US • 30 Aug 18

President Donald Trump said they were delivering 'historic tax relief for the American people'

US Congress passes historic 'tax' reforms

The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives has given final approval to the biggest overhaul of the US tax code in 30 years, sending a sweeping $1.5 trillion bill to President Donald Trump for his signature.

World • 20 Dec 17

Newly elected DNC Chair Tom Perez (L) pictured with newly selected vice-chair Keith Ellison (R) during the Democratic National Committee (DNC) Winter Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia

US Democrats elect Tom Perez as their new chairman

US Democrats have elected the former Labour Secretary, Tom Perez, as chairman, choosing a veteran of the Obama administration to lead the task of rebuilding the party and heading the opposition to Republican President, Donald Trump.

World • 26 Feb 17

Donald Trump pledged to deliver "at least 25 million jobs in one decade," and tame illegal immigration in his address

Trump outlines plans for first 100 days if elected

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump vowed to bring change to a "broken system" in Washington, in a speech today laying out plans for his first 100 days in office if elected president on 8 November.

World • 22 Oct 16

Hillary Clinton, a former secretary of state, has led real estate developer Donald Trump in the poll since Democrats and Republicans held their national conventions

Clinton leads Trump in latest opinion poll

Hillary Clinton leads her rival Donald Trump by five percentage points among likely voters, down from a peak this month of 12 points, according to the Reuters/Ipsos daily tracking poll released today.

News • 26 Aug 16