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Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group fell after Democratic candidate Kamala Harris extended her lead over Republican rival Donald Trump in betting odds after a combative debate last night

Trump Media sinks as Harris victory odds up after debate

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group fell 17% in premarket trading today after Democratic candidate Kamala Harris extended her lead over Republican rival Donald Trump in betting odds following a combative presidential debate.

Business • 11 Sep 24

Kamala Harris has been vague on some issues

Kamala Harris's policies to face debate spotlight

Kamala Harris has unveiled a few centrist-leaning policies, abandoned some past positions and left much else vague as she gears up for a critical US presidential debate with Donald Trump.

US Election 2024 • 10 Sep 24

Since his 2020 defeat, Donald Trump has regularly made false claims about election workers cheating him out of victory

US officials decry Trump threat to jail them if elected

US election administrators and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris's campaign condemned threats by Donald Trump to jail "corrupt" election officials if he wins on 5 November, accusing him of intimidation and inciting potential violence.

US • 09 Sep 24

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris campaigned together for the first time in Pittsburgh

Joe Biden, Kamala Harris hit campaign trail together

US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have campaigned together for the first time, in a public display of teamwork after she replaced him as candidate and revived Democratic election hopes.

US • 03 Sep 24

Kamala Harris laid out her policy agenda at the DNC in Chicagor

What's on the agenda for Kamala Harris?

US Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris laid out part of her agenda during her Democratic National Convention speech, promising to pass a middle class tax cut, support Ukraine and NATO and push for a ceasefire in Israel's war in Gaza.

US • 23 Aug 24

Barack Obama and his wife Michelle both spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago

'Yes she can' - Obama says US ready for Harris presidency

Former US president Barack Obama returned to the national stage to boost his longtime Democratic ally Kamala Harris in her 11th-hour presidential bid against Republican Donald Trump.

US • 21 Aug 24

Barack Obama remains an almost mythical figure among Democrats

How Obama continues to shape the Democratic Party

After Kamala Harris secured the Democratic presidential nomination in an unprecedented party upheaval, she got some advice from former president Barack Obama: Tap the campaign talent pool that is out there; you can have anyone you want.

US • 20 Aug 24

Joe Biden pictured at the convention centre in Chicago ahead of the gathering

Biden to pass torch to Harris at Democratic convention

US President Joe Biden has said he is ready to pass the torch to new Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, as he prepares to give a bittersweet farewell address to the party's convention in Chicago.

US • 20 Aug 24

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris at a public event in Maryland

Biden and Harris tout party unity in joint appearance

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris made an upbeat show as they held their first joint public event since Ms Harris replaced the president as the Democratic candidate in November's election.

US • 15 Aug 24

Kamala Harris is on day two of a blitz of the most closely fought election battlegrounds

Biden, Harris warn of Trump threat to democracy

US President Joe Biden has said he is "not confident" that Donald Trump will concede peacefully if he loses this year's election.

US • 08 Aug 24

A Philadelphia introduction: Tim Walz enters the race

The Minnesota governor's reputation as a good communicator was on the line last night – a big introduction to the US nation for a politician hardly known outside his home state, writes Sean Whelan.

Analysis and Comment • 07 Aug 24

The progresive policies of the Minnesota govenor are being used as fodder for the opposition as they label the democratic ticket 'radical-left'

Listen: Harris VP pick is a surprise to many republicans

Many republicans have been left surprised by US Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris's choice of running mate.

US • 07 Aug 24

The Harris campaign said it had raised more than $20 million after the announcement of Tim Walz as the vice presidential pick

Harris, Walz vow 'fight for future' in first appearance

US Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her newly selected vice presidential running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, have campaigned for the first time together in Philadelphia.

US • 07 Aug 24

Elon Musk's repost garnered more than 130 million views and comes amid growing alarm over AI-enabled political disinformation

Musk faces criticism over Kamala Harris deepfake video

Billionaire X owner Elon Musk has faced criticism for sharing a deepfake video featuring US Vice President Kamala Harris, which tech campaigners said violated the platform's own policies.

World • 30 Jul 24

Several opinion polls suggest Kamala Harris has significantly narrowed the gap with Donald Trump

Can Kamala Harris hold the momentum in the US election?

For Kamala Harris, things are going just about as well as they could be. Late on Tuesday, Robby Mook, who managed Hillary Clinton's ill-fated 2016 campaign, remarked that it had been "a perfect 48 hours" for the US Vice President.

Analysis and Comment • 28 Jul 24

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign fundraising event at the Colonial Theater in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Harris says she is 'underdog,' Trump goes on offence

US Vice President Kamala Harris cast herself as the "underdog" in the presidential race and called her Republican opponent Donald Trump "just plain weird," while Mr Trump painted Ms Harris as "evil," "sick" and "unhinged" as the rivals exchanged barbs from afar.

US • 28 Jul 24

Barack and Michelle Obama told Kamala Harris that her run would be 'historic' (File image)

Obamas endorse Kamala Harris's bid for US president

Former US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have endorsed Kamala Harris's bid for the White House in a video that captured a private phone call between them.

US • 26 Jul 24

Dr Gopalan Balachandran, uncle of Kamala Harris, at his residence in New Delhi in 2020

Listen: Uncle 'so proud' of Kamala Harris

The presumptive Democratic nominee for president has "a lot of work to do" if she wants to win the White House, according to a close family member.

US • 27 Jul 24

Kamala Harris called on a rally of more than 6,000 black women to help her revitalise the party's presidential campaign

Democrats could formally pick Harris as soon as next week

The US Democratic Party has agreed to formally nominate Kamala Harris as its presidential candidate as soon as 1 August with a running mate being chosen by 7 August.

US Election 2024 • 24 Jul 24

Kamala Harris addressed supporters in Milwaukee

Harris attacks Trump, promises compassion over chaos

US Vice President Kamala Harris has attacked Donald Trump at her first campaign rally since replacing President Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential candidate.

US Election 2024 • 24 Jul 24

Kamala Harris pictured at an event in Dallas, Texas

Kamala Harris could be US President - who is she?

After Joe Biden announced that he was dropping out of the US presidential, he threw his weight behind his Vice President, Kamala Harris, as the Democratic Party's new nominee.

World • 23 Jul 24

Kamala Harris described US President Joe Biden's legacy as 'unmatched'

Harris consolidates Democrat support for White House bid

US Vice President Kamala Harris is moving swiftly to try to lock up the Democratic presidential nomination, the day after President Joe Biden abandoned his re-election bid in the face of growing opposition by his own party.

US • 23 Jul 24

Kamala Harris has vowed to 'earn and win her party's nomination

Kamala Harris eyeing America's last glass ceiling

For years Kamala Harris faced criticism that she was not up to the job of being a heartbeat away from the US presidency. Now, she finds herself feted by Democrats as their best hope to stop Donald Trump's comeback.

US • 22 Jul 24

Joe Biden greeting Kamala Harris at the Biden for President 2024 campaign headquarters earlier this month

Kamala Harris 'ready to serve' amid Biden age scrutiny

US Vice President Kamala Harris has said she is ready to serve as leader, in a Wall Street Journal interview, as voter concerns mount about President Joe Biden's age in an election year.

US • 12 Feb 24

Joe Biden underwent a routine colonoscopy

Biden resumes presidential duties after health check

US President Joe Biden has resumed presidential duties after he earlier transferred power to Vice President Kamala Harris while he was under anesthesia for a routine colonoscopy, which is a part of his annual physical.

World • 19 Nov 21