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Tim Scott's debate performances were viewed as lacklustre

Republican Tim Scott ends White House bid

US Senator Tim Scott has suspended his run for the 2024 Republican presidential election nomination after months of burning through campaign cash at a blistering rate without making a significant dent in national opinion polls.

US • 13 Nov 23

Americans will vote in the presidential election on 3 November

Key dates you need to know in countdown to US election

US election day on 3 November may seem like a bit of a distance away but here are some important dates not to be missed over the coming months and the reasons why.

US • 12 Jan 20

Joe Biden has largely ignored the other 23 contenders in the Democratic field, instead training his fire on President Donald Trump

Biden launches bid to win Democratic nomination

Former US Vice President Joe Biden has condemned "anger" within his own Democratic Party and pledged to work to unify the country in the wake of incumbent Donald Trump's presidency.

US • 18 May 19

Paul Manafort apologised for his actions and asked for leniency during the sentencing hearing

Manafort sentenced to 6 years in prison for conspiracy

A judge has sentenced Paul Manafort to 73 months in prison for two conspiracy charges arising from Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 US presidential election.

US • 13 Mar 19

Joe Biden would be an instant frontrunner should he enter the presidential race

Joe Biden teases 2020 US presidential bid

Former US vice president Joe Biden has dropped teasing hints that he could soon announce a 2020 White House campaign, telling an enthusiastic crowd that he may need their energy "in a few weeks".

US • 12 Mar 19

Hillary Clinton gave a public lecture at Trinity College in Dublin

'World at global tipping point' - Clinton

Former US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has described the world as at "a global tipping point" where "even facts and reason are under assault like never before".

Hillary Clinton • 22 Jun 18

Sterling jumped to its highest in three weeks against a broadly weaker dollar

Sterling above $1.23 for first time in 3 weeks

The pound jumped to its highest in three weeks against a broadly weaker dollar today as the US currency suffered from worries that Donald Trump would win the US presidential election.

Business • 02 Nov 16

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (C-R) stands with his newly selected vice presidential running mate Mike Pence, governor of Indiana (C-L) at the New York Hilton Hotel Grand Ballroom in New York

Trump introduces VP pick in first joint appearance

Donald Trump has formally introduced his pick for vice president Mike Pence as a "solid" and "highly talented" man in their first public appearance on a joint ticket for the White House.

News • 16 Jul 16

Hillary Clinton welcomed the vote of confidence from Barack Obama

Obama endorses Clinton's presidential campaign

US President Barack Obama has endorsed Hillary Clinton as the Democratic Party presidential nominee.

News • 22 Sep 16

Outside the convention centre in San Diego demonstrators carried signs criticising Donald Trump's rhetoric against illegal immigration

Trump greeted in San Diego by large protest

Donald Trump was greeted by one of the largest protests against him in San Diego on the doorstep of one of America's busiest border crossings.

News • 28 May 16

Donald Trump still needs a simple majority of delegates to vote for him at the Republican convention in July

Trump last Republican standing as Kasich drops out

Ohio Governor John Kasich has announced he is suspending his US presidential campaign, leaving billionaire Donald Trump as the last Republican candidate and the party's presumptive nominee.

News • 05 May 16

In a post on his Facebook page, Chris Christie said he was leaving the race 'without an ounce of regret'

Christie and Fiorina ending US presidential bids

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and gormer business executive Carly Fiorina have both announced they are ending their campaigns for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination.

News • 10 Feb 16

Donald Trump is hoping for a better result in New Hampshire

Strong turnout in New Hampshire primary election

A high turnout looks likely in New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation US presidential primary as long lines of voters queued for registration forms.

News • 10 Feb 16

Hillary Clinton accused Bernie Sanders of trying to unfairly discredit her by suggesting she was beholden to powerful donors

Sanders promises 'don't add up' - Clinton

Hillary Clinton locked horns with her rival for the Democratic White House nomination Bernie Sanders in a party debate yesterday, saying his promises "don't add up" and accusing him of smear tactics.

News • 05 Feb 16

Donald Trump's take-no-prisoners style of campaigning has earned him a level of press coverage that has eclipsed many of his rivals

Trump to take centre stage in Republican debate

Donald Trump will be at center stage later as 10 leading Republican presidential candidates look for a break-out moment at their first debate on the road to the November 2016 US election.

News • 06 Aug 15

Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney shake hands at the end of the third and final presidential debate

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

Mitt Romney has narrowed the gap since the last poll

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.