US Election 2020

The chief of the Capitol Police is to resign, according to media reports

Police officer dies from injuries sustained in US riot

A police officer has died of injuries sustained during a riot at the US Capitol led by supporters of President Donald Trump, the Capitol Police force said in a statement.

US • 08 Jan 21

Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi read the final certification of Electoral College votes

Biden win certified after Trump supporters wreak havoc

Hours after hundreds of Donald Trump's supporters stormed the US Capitol, Congress formally certified Democrat Joe Biden's election victory.

US Election 2020 • 07 Jan 21

Dark chapter in final days of Trump presidency

The day started with a massive Donald Trump rally on The Ellipse, a green area in front of the White House.

US Election 2020 • 07 Jan 21

Protesters broke into the US Capitol building

Global leaders condemn 'assault on US democracy'

World leaders and governments expressed shock and outrage at the storming of the US Capitol in Washington by supporters of President Donald Trump.

US Election 2020 • 07 Jan 21

Washington mayor has extended the public emergency in the city

DC police arrest 68 after violent storming of Capitol

Police in Washington DC have made 68 arrests related to the violent storming of the US Capitol yesterday.

US • 07 Jan 21

As It Happened: Order after 'dark day' in Washington

Pro-Trump supporters smashed their way into the US Capitol yesterday sending shockwaves across the world.

US Election 2020 • 07 Jan 21

Democrats win second Georgia race

Democrat Jon Ossoff clinched victory in the second Georgia Senate runoff, US networks have projected, guaranteeing his party control of the body.

US Election 2020 • 06 Jan 21

Counting the Electoral College votes: What to expect

There is plenty of pomp and ceremony, but the official counting of the Electoral College votes by the US Congress is usually just a procedural, rubber-stamping exercise.

US • 06 Jan 21

Police officers in riot gear line up as protesters gather on the US Capitol Building

Police clear protesters off Capitol steps after clashes

Supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol today in a bid to overturn his election defeat, forcing Congress to postpone a session that would have certified President-elect Joe Biden's victory.

US Election 2020 • 07 Jan 21

A record three million-plus people voted early amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to election officials, and final results may not be known for several days

All eyes on Georgia in crucial US Senate polls

Voters headed to the polls in the southern US state of Georgia on Tuesday for runoff elections that will determine whether Democrats or Republicans control the US Senate for the first years of Joe Biden's presidency.

US Election 2020 • 05 Jan 21

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are seeking to win the two seats in Georgia

Who are the candidates in the Georgia run-off votes?

Much of the focus of the United States will be on the southern state of Georgia today, where two votes are taking place that will determine whether the US Senate is controlled by Republicans or Democrats.

News Lens • 05 Jan 21

Donald Trump still refuses to concede that he lost to Joe Biden in November

Trump, Biden campaign in Georgia in crucial Senate race

US President-elect Joe Biden and President Donald Trump, still scheming to reverse his election defeat and lashing out at Republicans who have refused to endorse his efforts, converge on Georgia this evening for dueling rallies on the eve of runoff votes that will decide control of the US Senate.

US Election 2020 • 04 Jan 21

Donald Trump lost the US Presidential election to Joe Biden

Donald Trump pressures Georgia official to 'find' votes

US President Donald Trump pressured Georgia's top election official to "find" enough votes to overturn his defeat in the state, according to audio of a phone call obtained by the Washington Post.

US • 03 Jan 21

The US House of Representatives voted to reinstate Nancy Pelosi as speaker

Nancy Pelosi re-elected as US House speaker

Nancy Pelosi was narrowly re-elected speaker of the US House of Representatives, as a new Congress took office amid political uncertainty, with Senate control undecided and a Republican fight looming over presidential election results.

US Election 2020 • 03 Jan 21

Lawsuit sought to allow Mike Pence reject electoral college votes for Joe Biden

Lawsuit against Pence over electoral count dismissed

A US federal judge has rejected a lawsuit from a Republican congressman that sought to allow Vice President Mike Pence reject Electoral College votes for Joe Biden when Congress meets on 6 January to certify his victory over President Donald Trump.

US Election 2020 • 02 Jan 21

Joe Biden said political appointees at the Pentagon and the Office of Management and Budget have put up 'roadblocks'

Biden: Trump's Pentagon appointees stalling transition

President-elect Joe Biden has said that Donald Trump's appointees at the Pentagon were stalling on the transition and warned that the United States faces security risks as a result.

US • 29 Dec 20

Podcast: Georgia on Our Minds

With the dust settling on an intense and unprecedented US Presidential Election, eyes are turning to two run-off elections in Georgia.

US Election 2020 • 17 Dec 20

Joe Biden is continuing to announce his Cabinet selections

Who is in US President-elect Joe Biden's cabinet?

The President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden, has begun nominating members of his Cabinet and White House team, working to fulfill his promise to build an administration that reflects the country's diversity.

News Lens • 16 Dec 20

Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th US president on 20 January

Biden tells US 'it's time to turn the page'

Joe Biden has said that US democracy proved "resilient" against Donald Trump's "abuse of power" after the Electoral College confirmed him as the next US president.

US Election 2020 • 15 Dec 20

The move by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ends his long silence on the outcome of the presidential race

Republican Senate leader congratulates Biden on victory

The most senior Republican in the US Senate has congratulated Democratic President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their election victories.

US Election 2020 • 15 Dec 20

US President-elect Joe Biden won 306 of the 538 electoral votes in November's election

US Electoral College formally confirms Biden's victory

Democrat Joe Biden has won the state-by-state Electoral College vote that formally determines the US presidency, all but ending President Donald Trump's floundering campaign to overturn his loss in the 3 November election.

World • 14 Dec 20

A supporter of US President Donald Trump holds a flag outside the Supreme Court in Washington, DC

US Supreme Court dismisses presidential election case

The US Supreme Court has dismissed a bid by Texas to overturn the results of the presidential election, which Republican Donald Trump lost to Democrat Joe Biden, in a fresh setback for the president.

US • 12 Dec 20

Supporters of Donald Trump at today's rally in Washington DC

Thousands of Trump supporters rally in Washington DC

Despite a stinging decision yesterday at the US Supreme Court - which snubbed a last-ditch effort by Trump backers to overturn Democrat Joe Biden's 3 November victory - those at the rally insisted their candidate had won and made their views loudly known.

World • 12 Dec 20

YouTube has been hammered with criticism for continuing to host videos spreading misinformation aimed at undermining the results of the election

YouTube bans new videos claiming US election fraud

YouTube has banned new videos with false claims of election fraud, saying enough states have certified Joe Biden as the next US president to make it official.

US Election 2020 • 09 Dec 20

Joe Biden said he was "deeply proud" of his son (File pic)

Hunter Biden's taxes investigated by US prosecutor

Us President-elect Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden has said the US Attorney's Office in Delaware is investigating his tax affairs.

US • 10 Dec 20

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Police officer dies from injuries sustained in US riot

Biden win certified after Trump supporters wreak havoc

Dark chapter in final days of Trump presidency

Global leaders condemn 'assault on US democracy'

DC police arrest 68 after violent storming of Capitol

As It Happened: Order after 'dark day' in Washington

Democrats win second Georgia race

Counting the Electoral College votes: What to expect

Police clear protesters off Capitol steps after clashes

All eyes on Georgia in crucial US Senate polls

Who are the candidates in the Georgia run-off votes?

Trump, Biden campaign in Georgia in crucial Senate race

Donald Trump pressures Georgia official to 'find' votes

Nancy Pelosi re-elected as US House speaker

Lawsuit against Pence over electoral count dismissed

Biden: Trump's Pentagon appointees stalling transition

Podcast: Georgia on Our Minds

Who is in US President-elect Joe Biden's cabinet?

Biden tells US 'it's time to turn the page'

Republican Senate leader congratulates Biden on victory

US Electoral College formally confirms Biden's victory

US Supreme Court dismisses presidential election case

Thousands of Trump supporters rally in Washington DC

YouTube bans new videos claiming US election fraud

Hunter Biden's taxes investigated by US prosecutor

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