Trump acquitted on both impeachment charges The US Senate has acquitted President Donald Trump of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress following a historic two-week impeachment trial. World • 06 Feb 20
Romney says Trump presidency causing global dismay Mitt Romney, the former Republican presidential candidate and incoming US senator from Utah, has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump and suggested he has caused … World • 02 Jan 19
Trump holds meeting with Japanese PM Abe US President-elect Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a hastily arranged meeting in an attempt to smooth relations following Mr Trump's campaign … News • 18 Nov 16
Romney will not run in 2016 Presidential election Former US presidential candidate Mitt Romney has said he will not run in the 2016 presidential election. News • 31 Jan 15
Mitt Romney to join son's investment firm Four months after losing the US presidential election to Barack Obama, Mitt Romney is joining his son's investment firm, a Romney adviser said last night. News • 07 Mar 13
Obama has Romney over for lunch at the White House Republican Mitt Romney fell short in his White House bid but President Barack Obama had him over for lunch in an attempt to display some … News • 29 Nov 12
Obama reaches out to Republicans after victory President Barack Obama returns from the campaign trail today with little time to savour victory, facing urgent economic and fiscal challenges and a still-divided Congress. News • 08 Nov 12
US election candidates in last-minute campaigning US President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney have battled down to the wire, mounting a last-minute election day drive to get their supporters … News • 06 Nov 12
US Election: It's the economy, stupid Not for the first time in a US election, the economy is the main issue, with unemployment still high and growth weak. Special Reports • 20 Nov 12
US Election: Main issues at a glance As election day draws near in the US, we take a look at some of the key issues that will decide how people vote. Special Reports • 20 Nov 12
US Election: Swing States Under the US system, the nationwide popular vote does not determine the winner. Special Reports • 20 Nov 12
US Election: Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan profiles US Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts, is pursuing the White House for the second time. Special Reports • 05 Nov 12
Obama, Romney deliver final US election speeches US President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney made their final urgent pleas to voters in a closing sprint through vital battleground states that will … News • 05 Nov 12
US presidential candidates make final victory push US President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney engaged in a frenzied cross-country blitz of the remaining toss-up states today. News • 04 Nov 12
White House says jobs data shows economy healing The White House has said that data showing hiring in the US increased in October was proof the economy is on the mend. News • 02 Nov 12
Obama to focus on Nevada, Romney visits Florida US President Barack Obama will return to active campaigning in the presidential election tomorrow with a trip to the battleground state of Nevada. News • 31 Oct 12
Poll finds Obama won final debate with Romney Voters say US President Barack Obama outperformed Republican Mitt Romney in last night's debate, but their opinions of each candidate did not shift significantly. News • 23 Oct 12
Obama and Romney level ahead of final debate Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are now tied in the US presidential race, according to a Reuters/Ipsos daily tracking poll released today. News • 23 Oct 12
Obama accuses rival of having 'Romnesia' US President Barack Obama accused Mitt Romney of suffering from "Romnesia" for emphasising moderate positions rather than the conservative ones he put forward in the … News • 20 Oct 12
Obama, Romney trade jokes at charity dinner US President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney took time off to exchange light-hearted jabs and make fun of each other in a joint … News • 19 Oct 12
Obama regains footing in strong second debate US President Barack Obama launched aggressive attacks against Republican rival Mitt Romney on jobs, energy and Libya in their second debate. News • 17 Oct 12
US vice presidential candidates clash in debate Joe Biden's spirited performance in the US vice presidential debate has drawn Republican criticism but is being seen by Democrats as a chance for President … News • 12 Oct 12
Obama insists election fundamentals unchanged US President Barack Obama has insisted the "fundamentals" of the race for the White House remain unchanged despite a "bad night" for him in a … News • 11 Oct 12
Romney in critique of Obama's foreign policy Mitt Romney has made a sweeping critique of President Barack Obama's handling of threats in the Middle East in an address on foreign policy. News • 08 Oct 12
Barack Obama raises $181m for campaign US President Barack Obama's campaign and its Democratic allies have raised $181m (€138m) in September for his re-election effort. News • 08 Oct 12
