US Presidential election

Joe Biden thanks Barack Obama; says he was a great president who children look up to

Biden made the remarks as he formally accepted the presidential nomination of the Democratic Party on the final day of the four-day virtual Democratic National Convention on Thursday night.

Aug 21, 2020, 16:43 PM IST

Joe Biden formally accepts Democratic Party nomination for US president

Biden said that the ballot this November is about 'Who we are as a nation, what we stand for, and who we want to be.'

Aug 21, 2020, 09:31 AM IST

Joe Biden officially nominated US presidential nominee by Democrats

Democratic Party on Tuesday officially nominated Joe Biden as candidate for US Presidential Elections 2020. Confirming the news, Biden tweeted, "It is the honor of my life to accept the Democratic Party's nomination for President of the United States of America."

Aug 19, 2020, 08:24 AM IST

How US senator Kamala Harris found the political identity that had eluded her

Months after her presidential campaign collapsed amid questions over her political identity, Kamala Harris suddenly and forcefully found her voice – and at a fortuitous time.

Aug 12, 2020, 09:48 AM IST

Facebook mulls ban on political ads ahead of US election: Report

The potential ban is still only being discussed and has not been finalized yet, the report added.

Jul 11, 2020, 01:17 AM IST

US presidential election: Bernie Sanders suspends White House bid, making Joe Biden presumptive Democratic nominee

Bernie Sanders, the democratic socialist who promised to lead a grassroots political revolution into the White House, suspended his campaign on Wednesday, making former Vice President Joe Biden the presumptive Democratic nominee to face Republican President Donald Trump in the Nov. 3 election.

Apr 08, 2020, 23:41 PM IST

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio ends US presidential bid, draws Donald Trump's sarcasm

De Blasio launched his long-shot candidacy in May with the central slogan, "Working People First," and found himself in a crowded field of Democrats hoping to take on the Republican Trump in next year`s election. De Blasio`s exit leaves 19 Democrats vying to be the party`s nominee.

Sep 21, 2019, 00:10 AM IST

Donald Trump says immigration raids starting 'fairly soon'

Trump, who has made a hardline immigration stance a key issue of his presidency and his 2020 re-election bid, postponed the operation last month after the planned date was leaked to the press, but on Monday he said the roundups would take place after the July 4 holiday.

Jul 06, 2019, 09:54 AM IST

Donald Trump accuses Google of hiding 'fair media' coverage of him

In a pair of tweets, Trump said Google search results for "Trump News" showed only the reporting of what he terms fake news media.

Aug 28, 2018, 20:11 PM IST

Donald Trump told me to sue European Union: Theresa May

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday said that US President Donald Trump asked her to sue the European Union (EU) rather than negotiate over Brexit.

Jul 15, 2018, 15:32 PM IST

Donald Trump faults Barack Obama for US response to Russian hacking

President Donald Trump today scolded the Obama administration for not responding aggressively enough to Russian hacking of Democratic targets in the 2016 US election - cyberattacks underpinning the indictment of 12 Russian military intelligence officers.

Jul 14, 2018, 23:43 PM IST

I have absolute right to pardon myself, but have done nothing wrong: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump, currently facing a probe over involvement of Russia in the 2016 US elections, has asserted that he has “absolute right to pardon” himself. However, the US President has also said that he doesn’t need to exercise his right as he has “done nothing wrong”.

Jun 04, 2018, 19:00 PM IST

Donald Trump says Democratic memo on Russia is 'very political', needs redactions

The release of the memo was blocked by Trump on Friday, kicking off a new skirmish between Democrats and the White House.

Feb 10, 2018, 22:47 PM IST

Donald Trump says Republican memo vindicates him in Russia probe

US President said on Saturday that a controversial memo attacking federal law enforcement written by congressional Republicans vindicates him in the investigation of Russian meddling in US presidential election.

Feb 04, 2018, 09:56 AM IST

US prosecutor demands information on Donald Trump from Deutsche Bank: Reports

US special prosecutor has subpoenaed Deutsche Bank for information on Trump's dealings, according to media reports.

Dec 05, 2017, 23:59 PM IST

Donald Trump shrugs off ex-security advisor Michael Flynn guilty plea

Trump suggested he has been holding back something important regarding what he knew at the time of ex-security adviser Michael Flynn`s firing.

Dec 03, 2017, 07:41 AM IST

Pornstar Cherie DeVille to run for US presidential election in 2020

DeVille, who has nearly 200 film credits to her name and hails from North Carolina, said she will start campaigning for the White House after a “nod from her sponsors”.

Nov 29, 2017, 22:34 PM IST

Russia not accused in US case against ex-Trump aides, says Kremlin

Federal investigators probing alleged Russian interference in last year`s US presidential election.

Oct 31, 2017, 23:31 PM IST

Hillary Clinton accuses WikiLeaks of blunting impact of crude Donald Trump tape

Hillary Clinton today accused WikiLeaks of working with Russia to deflect attention away from an infamous tape of Donald Trump bragging about groping women in the run-up to the US presidential election.

Oct 16, 2017, 07:26 AM IST

Hillary Clinton ''convinced'' of collusion between Trump aides, Russia

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she was "convinced" that there was collusion between Russia and members of Donald Trump`s team during the 2016 presidential campaign, the media reported.

Sep 12, 2017, 17:32 PM IST