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US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump is on his way to become the 47th President of the United States after achieving a thumping victory.US Presidential Election Results 2024 Highlights: Vice President Kamala Harris conceded defeat in the presidential race to the White House, and in a speech at Howard University in Washington DC, she urged her supporters to keep the hope alive and continue fighting for the ideals that shaped her campaign. “My heart is full today. Full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me, full of love for our country, and full of resolve,” Harris said.
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Republican Donald Trump has defeated Vice President Kamala Harris, recapturing the White House. With crucial projections from Alaska and Wisconsin, Donald Trump now has 279 electoral votes, while Kamala Harris stands at 223. Addressing a large gathering at West Palm Beach in Florida, Trump had said: “I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your 47th president, and your 45th president… I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body. I will not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve.”
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Harris will not address the supporters tonight in the US, but is expected to speak tomorrow, the co-chair Cedric Richmond said, CNN reported. This came after Trump was projected as a winner in two of the seven battleground states early today. While addressing a gathering, Richmond said that the votes are yet to be counted and some states have not been called. “We still have votes to count. We still have states that have not been called yet. We will continue overnight, to fight to make sure that every vote is counted, that every voice has spoken,” he said.
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When will one get to know the results? When the final results are out depends on how close the race gets. The four swing states of Arizona, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin have absentee ballot procedures which can require days to conclude. However, if either Trump or Harris decisively win the other swing states, its enough to declare one of them, the victor.
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US Election 2024 Live: China says it respects America's choice, congratulates Trump on winning presidential bid
China expressed respect for the U.S. election result and congratulated Donald Trump on his victory while an official newspaper called for a "pragmatic" approach to China-U.S. relations to handle their differences properly.
Trump, a Republican who has promised to implement stiff tariffs, recaptured the White House with a sweeping victory over Democrat Kamala Harris in Tuesday's election. "We respect the choice of the American people and congratulate Mr. Trump on his election as president," a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said in a statement late on Wednesday.
State-run newspaper China Daily said in an editorial on Wednesday that Trump's second presidency could mark a "new beginning in China-U.S. relations if the chance that has been offered is not wasted." The next U.S. administration can strengthen dialogue and communication with China to handle differences "which range from the Taiwan question to trade and to the South China Sea," it said.
U.S. policies and "misconceptions" towards China have posed significant challenges for relations, China Daily said.
"A pragmatic approach to bilateral relations is essential in navigating the complexities of global challenges."
The proper handling of China-U.S. relations, which the newspaper called the world's most important bilateral relationship, "not only serves the common interests of both countries but also will inject greater certainty and stability into the world."
(Reuters)
US Election 2024 Live: Former Vice President Mike Pence congratulates Trump and Vance, who he declined to endorse
Former Vice President Mike Pence, who did not endorse the Republican ticket, congratulated President-elect Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance.
“The American people have spoken and Karen and I send our sincere congratulations to President-Elect Donald Trump and his family on his election as 47th President of the United States. We also send our congratulations to Vice President-Elect J.D. Vance and his family on his election as Vice President of the United States,” Pence said in an X post.
Pence further said, “We extend our congratulations as well to the newly elected members of the Republican majorities in the United States Senate and the House of Representatives and look forward to their efforts to renew American security, prosperity and a respect for life.”
US Election 2024 Live: Donald Trump's transition team sets up office in Florida
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has set up its office in West Palm Beach, Florida while the team is sharing space with the Trump Campaign.
Howard Lutnik and Linda McMahon, who are leading the transition team, have already started meeting with potential candidates for administrative posts.
US Election 2024 Live: Barack Obama reacts to presidential result, says 'Living in a democracy is about recognizing that our point of view won’t always win out'
Former President Barack Obama, who endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election, has congratulated President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance and said that it wasn’t the outcome he and the former First Lady Michelle Obama were expecting.
Obama said, “This is obviously not the outcome we had hoped for, given our profound disagreements with the Republican ticket on a whole host of issues. But living in a democracy is about recognizing that our point of view won’t always win out, and being willing to accept the peaceful transfer of power.”
The former president, who was constantly on the trail alongside Harris, added “In a country as big and diverse as ours, we won’t always see eye-to-eye on everything. But progress requires us to extend good faith and grace – even to people with whom we deeply disagree. That’s how we’ve come this far, and it’s how we’ll keep building a country that is more fair and more just, more equal and more free.”
US Election 2024 Live: Trump appreciated call from President Biden and plans to meet the president 'shortly'
After achieving a thumping victory in the US presidential elections, the President-elect Donald Trump had a call with incumbent President Joe Biden who congratulated him and invited him to the White House. Trump “very much appreciated” the call from Biden.
Trump campaign's communication director Steven Cheung, in a statement said "President Joe Biden called President Donald J. Trump to congratulate him on his victory and extended an invitation to the White House to ensure a smooth transition between the current Administration and the incoming Administration. President Trump looks forward to the meeting, which will take place shortly, and very much appreciated the call."
US Election 2024 Live: Vice President Kamala Harris says she concedes the election, but not her fight
Vice President Kamala Harris departs after delivering a concession speech for the 2024 presidential election on the campus of Howard University in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. (AP Photo)
US Election 2024 Live: Kamala Harris concedes to Trump, says election result ‘not what we wanted’, vows to ‘fight on’
In a heartfelt address at Howard University, Vice President Kamala Harris officially conceded the 2024 presidential election to President-elect Donald Trump, urging her supporters to keep the hope alive and continue fighting for the ideals that shaped her campaign. Harris, who called Trump earlier in the day to offer her congratulations, took to the stage at her alma mater in Washington, D.C., before a crowd of devoted democrats.
The speech comes after an intense election campaign and a closely watched election night gathering at Howard, where Harris’s team had originally planned to celebrate. During her concession speech, Harris acknowledged the disappointment of her loss but encouraged her supporters to “keep fighting.” “My heart is full today. Full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me, full of love for our country, and full of resolve,” Harris said.
“The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for. But hear me when I say, the light of America’s promise will always burn bright, as long as we never give up, and as long as we keep fighting.” In a speech that lasted less than 15 minutes, directed to her loved ones and campaign team, the 60-year-old, expressed deep appreciation.
“To my beloved Doug and our family, I love you so very much. To President Biden and Dr Biden, thank you for your faith and support. To Governor Walz and the Walz family, I know your service to our nation will continue, and to my extraordinary team, to the volunteers who gave so much of themselves to the poll workers and the local election officials. I thank you. I thank you all.”
US Election 2024 Live: Harris concedes election loss in speech, says 'The light of America's promise will always burn bright'
Vice President Kamala Harris, in her speech at the Howard University in Washington DC which is also her alma mater, said that her heart is full and conceded her defeat in the 2024 presidential election.
Harris said, "My heart is full today. Full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me, full of love for our country, and full of resolve. The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for. But hear me when I say, hear me when I say, the light of America's promise will always burn bright."
US Election 2024 Live: Kamala Harris arrives to deliver her concession speech at Howard University
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers her concession speech at Howard University in Washington D.C.
Tune in to watch Vice President Kamala Harris deliver remarks to America https://t.co/Xv1GJHk37K
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 6, 2024
US Election 2024 Live: Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders says presidential election result should be no great surprise
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has said that the US presidential election results, which has brought a thumping victory for the Donald Trump led Republican party, shouldn't be a great surprise.
Sanders said, "It should come as no great surprise that a Democratic Party which has abandoned working class people would find that the working class has abandoned them. First, it was the white working class, and now it is Latino and Black workers as well. While the Democratic leadership defends the status quo, the American people are angry and want change. And they’re right," as reported by Reuters.
US Election 2024 Live: Donald Trump's victory to test limits of US presidential power
Donald Trump recaptured the White House with a sweeping victory on Wednesday as tens of millions of Americans looked past criminal convictions and divisive rhetoric to embrace a leader who, if he carries out his campaign promises, will test the limits of presidential power. Trump, 78, clinched Tuesday's election after a polarizing and dizzying campaign marked by two attempts on his life and a late decision by Democrats to run Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race.
The resounding victory made clear how disenchanted Americans had become with the economy, border security and the direction of the country and its culture. Voters demanded a change, even if the agent of change was a convicted felon twice impeached and no longer the Washington outsider he was in his 2016 campaign. Trump has said he wants the authority to fire civil servants he views as disloyal. His opponents fear he will turn the Justice Department and other federal law enforcement agencies into political weapons to investigate perceived enemies.
Trump and his incoming vice president, U.S. Senator JD Vance, are due to take office on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20. He promised roles in his administration to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the world's richest man, and former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
(Reuters)
US Election 2024 Live: C Raja Mohan writes | In DC-Delhi warmth, cold light: Trump may look for Indian ‘pro’ for American ‘quid’
If President Donald Trump’s first term is any guide, India may appear well placed to deal with his second stint at the White House. But the past is not necessarily a guide to the future, and Delhi will have to take a close look at the implications of Trump’s ambitious agenda for the second term.
To be sure, there is a good rapport between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump. Modi’s key advisers will be familiar with many of the new officials who are likely to staff the senior positions in the Trump Administration. And there are many convergences between the worldview of the Modi government and the Trump team.
The problem, however, comes from the radical nature of Trump’s policy framework that breaks away from the many familiar features of the global economic and political order.
Dealing with Trump’s second term is not just about finding policy fixes for the many divergences that are bound to emerge between Delhi and Washington. It demands coming to terms with Trump’s plans to overhaul the global order and the US role in it.
That is compounded by two additional factors. One is Trump’s intensely transactional approach. The other is the strengthening of America’s position in relation to Europe and China, thanks to Washington’s recent impressive economic performance. Together they turn America into a more powerful interlocutor than before.
US Election 2024 Live: Tech CEOs congratulate Donald Trump after victory in presidential election
US Election 2024 Live: Trump could bolster US Supreme Court's conservative majority: Report
President-elect Donald Trump, who moved the U.S. Supreme Court dramatically rightward in his first term, may get a chance to rejuvenate its 6-3 conservative majority by replacing some or all of its three most senior conservatives with younger jurists - and perhaps even expand it if a liberal justice leaves. Justices Clarence Thomas, 76, and Samuel Alito, 74, as well as Chief Justice John Roberts, who turns 70 a week after Trump is due to be inaugurated on Jan. 20, all were appointed by Republican presidents to their lifetime posts on the court.
All three could decide to retire with the Republican Trump succeeding Democratic President Joe Biden and with Republicans taking control of the Senate, according to legal experts. "I think it likely that one or both of Justices Thomas and Alito step down in the next presidential term, and perhaps the chief justice, too," Cornell Law School professor Gautam Hans said.
"There are multiple federal judges that were confirmed under President Trump that I would anticipate being on a short list to replace them." And Trump would be able to expand the court's conservative majority to 7-2 if one of the three liberal justices steps down during his presidency. The oldest of the three, Sonia Sotomayor, is 70 and has type 1 diabetes.
(Reuters)
US Election 2024 Live: President Biden talks to President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate, invites him to White House
The White House, in a statement said that President Joe Biden held talks with President-elect Donald Trump over phone and invited him to the White House. President Biden also held talks with Vice President Kamala Harris.
Biden has planned to address the United States tomorrow about the recently concluded elections and the upcoming transition.
US Election 2024 Live: Kamala Harris congratulates Donald Trump in phone call, concedes defeat
Vice President Kamala Harris has officially conceded the 2024 US election, calling President-elect Donald Trump to offer her congratulations on Wednesday.
“Harris called President-elect Trump to congratulate him on winning the 2024 presidential election. She discussed the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and being a president for all Americans,” CNN reported, citing an aide to the the Vice-president’s campaign, who added that the call lasted only a few minutes.
US Election 2024 Live: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman calls and congratulates Donald Trump
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman dialed and congratulated president-elect Donald Trump and conveyed his best wishes for the presidency.
According to Saudi ambassador, the Crown Prince called "to convey the best wishes for the American people under his presidency.”
"His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud spoke with President Elect Donald J Trump to convey the best wishes for the American people under his presidency and to reiterate the historic relationship between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States," Reema Bandar Al-Saud, ambassador to the US tweeted.
US Election 2024 Live: Donald Trump wins Michigan, flipping key battleground state
Former President Donald Trump has won the critical swing state of Michigan, which has 15 electoral college votes. Michigan helped win Trump in 2016 against then Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton but the Republican lost the state in 2020 to incumbent President Joe Biden.
US Election 2024 Live: Kamala Harris set to concede defeat in speech at around 4pm ET: Reports
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to concede the 2024 presidential race to Donald Trump in the early hours of Thursday (4 pm ET / 2:30 am local time), as per reports. President Joe Biden is also expected to call Trump to acknowledge his victory and address the nation.
NBC reports that Harris will speak to her supporters from Howard University in Washington, DC, where she graduated. According to her campaign co-chair, Cedric Richmond, the vice president remains committed to ensuring every vote is counted, and she will address the public tomorrow: “So you won’t hear from the vice president tonight…she will be back here tomorrow to address the nation.”
US Election 2024 Live: PM Narendra Modi dials Donald Trump after his victory in the US Presidential election
PM Narendra Modi called up the Republican winner and President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on his “spectacular victory”. PM Modi further said that he is looking forward to working with Trump again in order to "strengthen India-US relations across technology, defence, energy, space and several other sectors."
Had a great conversation with my friend, President @realDonaldTrump, congratulating him on his spectacular victory. Looking forward to working closely together once again to further strengthen India-US relations across technology, defence, energy, space and several other sectors.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 6, 2024
US Election 2024 Live: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos congratulates Trump on 'extraordinary political comeback'
Big congratulations to our 45th and now 47th President on an extraordinary political comeback and decisive victory. No nation has bigger opportunities. Wishing @realDonaldTrump all success in leading and uniting the America we all love.
— Jeff Bezos (@JeffBezos) November 6, 2024
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has congratulated Donald Trump on 'extraordinary political comeback' and winning the presidential race.
US Election 2024 Live: Electric Vehicle industry group says companies ready to work with Trump
A group which represents the electric vehicles industry has conveyed that they are ready to work with the incoming president of the United States, Donald Trump, who has vowed to reverse many pro-EV policies of his predecessor.
The group named, Zero Emission Transportation Association, which has Tesla, battery maker LG, Rivian, Lucid as its part said, “next four years are critical to ensuring that these technologies are developed and deployed by American workers in American factories for generations."
Trump, during his campaign, had said that he would repeal rules by the Biden administration which vowed to speed adoption of electric vehicles and added that he is also inclined to repeal tax incentives for EV sales.
US Election 2024 Live: Trump could turn the clock back, yet again, on climate action
📌 Trump’s re-election could slow U.S. climate action by reversing clean energy incentives and emission regulations.
📌 Expanded fossil fuel investments might reverse global trends, as renewables now attract twice the investment of fossil fuels ($2 trillion in 2024, per IEA).
📌 Limiting support for EVs — which have surged from 2% to 18% of global car sales since 2018 — could hinder the industry, despite U.S. car manufacturing capabilities.
📌 U.S. climate finance commitments might weaken, delaying crucial support for developing nations.
📌With only a 5% emissions reduction since 1990, further U.S. climate skepticism would challenge global efforts to meet emissions targets.
US Election 2024 Live: Five reasons why Donald Trump won and The Democrats lost
📌 Voters’ Misery and Anti-Incumbency
Despite improvements, many voters remained frustrated with the state of the economy, blaming the Biden administration for inflation and pandemic hardships. Trump's economic track record and promises of change appealed strongly, outweighing Harris's moderate policies.
📌Support and Turnout in Rural America
Rural Americans showed up in high numbers for Trump, driven by economic concerns and a longstanding sense of neglect by the Democrats. The contrast in urban turnout helped seal the GOP’s advantage.
📌 Trump’s Expanding Minority Support
Trump’s growing appeal among Hispanic and Black voters undercut the Democrats’ traditional strongholds, with rural and minority voters forming a powerful coalition that challenged long-standing Democratic advantages.
📌Gender Gap and Female Support
Although Harris appealed to women on reproductive rights, Trump's stronger inroads among men across demographics, particularly Latino men, left Harris with a gender gap too wide to overcome.
📌 Democrats’ Hypocrisy, Trump’s Authenticity
While Democrats’ rhetoric on democracy and liberal values clashed with controversial stances, Trump’s unapologetic approach resonated as more authentic, drawing in voters who found Democrats’ position inconsistent on critical issues like Israel.
US Election 2024 Live: Trump's plan to leverage 1798 Alien Enemies Act for mass deportations faces legal hurdles
Donald Trump, following his recent election victory, is preparing a sweeping crackdown on immigration with plans to utilize the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to expedite deportations, focusing on alleged gang members and high-priority cases. This rarely used statute, invoked only during wartime and last used in WWII, would allow the government to detain and deport individuals without standard judicial review, drawing immediate concerns from immigrant advocacy groups. Legal experts warn that its application will likely spark constitutional challenges, particularly regarding due process rights. The American Civil Liberties Union and other advocacy groups are already gearing up for legal battles. (Reuters)
US Election 2024 Live: Harrison won't seek to lead Democratic Party chair next year, say sources
Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison is not expected to seek renomination when the party holds a leadership vote early next year, according to two sources familiar with his thinking. Harrison, who came under criticism for his strong backing to keep Joe Biden in the 2024 race, signaled his plans to leave the position before Tuesday's disappointing results for Democrats, the sources said.
US Election 2024 Live:Trump's immigration crackdown, key policies for his second term
Following his recent election victory, former President Donald Trump is set to pursue a hardline stance on immigration. Key policies under consideration include reinstating the “Remain in Mexico” policy, rapid deportations, deploying federal forces, restricting family-based immigration, and reviving the controversial family separations policy. Additional measures could involve travel bans targeting specific countries, ending birthright citizenship, and limiting legal immigration pathways. The administration’s focus on border security and deportations signals a shift toward more restrictive immigration measures aimed at reducing migrant flows and prioritising national security.
US Election 2024 Live: Rupee falls 22 paise to hit all-time low of 84.31 against US dollar
The rupee depreciated 22 paise to close at an all-time low of 84.31 against the US dollar on Wednesday, as the US Dollar index rallied with Donald Trump set to become the US President elections.
A strong greenback against major rivals overseas and unabated foreign fund outflows dented market sentiment, forex traders said.
Market participants also expect the US Fed to announce a rate cut in a meeting scheduled later this week, with further easing by up to 100 basis points projected for 2025.
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 84.23 against the US dollar. During the session, the local currency oscillated between a high of 84.15 and a low of 84.31. It finally settled at 84.31, a loss of 22 paise against its previous close.
US Election 2024 Live: Trump’s support of US oil & gas producers likely to have a bearish impact on petroleum prices
As Former President Donald Trump defeats Vice President Kamala Harris and will return to the nation’s highest office four years after losing the 2020 election, Republicans are defending a slim majority in the 435-member House of Representatives, with Democrats aiming to secure 218 seats to take control.
The Democrats currently hold 212 seats, while Republicans came into Election Day with a narrow 220-212 lead, along with three vacant seats—two in Democratic strongholds and one in a Republican-leaning district. According to latest trends, Democrats currently hold 180 seats, having lost one, while Republicans lead with 198 seats, a net gain of one after a total of 378 out of 435 races have been called.
With House members facing re-election every two years, the competition for control has tightened significantly.
US Election 2024 Live: JD Vance says thanks
With Donald Trump becoming the US president-elect, senator JD Vance, who is slated to be the vice-president, expressed gratitude to his wife, crediting her for his achievements, and thanked Donald J. Trump for the opportunity to serve the country. Addressing the American people, Vance promised to continue fighting for everyone’s interests with unwavering commitment.
US Election 2024 Live: As Trump retake power, did Republicans take the House of Representatives?
As Former President Donald Trump defeats Vice President Kamala Harris and will return to the nation’s highest office four years after losing the 2020 election, Republicans are defending a slim majority in the 435-member House of Representatives, with Democrats aiming to secure 218 seats to take control.
The Democrats currently hold 212 seats, while Republicans came into Election Day with a narrow 220-212 lead, along with three vacant seats—two in Democratic strongholds and one in a Republican-leaning district. According to latest trends, Democrats currently hold 180 seats, having lost one, while Republicans lead with 198 seats, a net gain of one after a total of 378 out of 435 races have been called.
Facing uncertain fate under Trump, Ukraine appeals to his 'strength'
Ukraine appealed to Donald Trump's image as a tough leader on Wednesday in the hope of persuading the returning U.S. president not to abandon its cause in pursuit of peace with Russia.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was among the first world leaders to congratulate Trump, who has criticised the scale of U.S. military and financial support for Kyiv and vowed to end the war with Russia quickly without saying how.
In a message released shortly after Trump claimed victory, Zelenskiy said he looked forward to an "era of a strong United States of America under President Trump's decisive leadership".
"I appreciate President Trump's commitment to the 'peace through strength' approach in global affairs," Zelenskiy wrote. "This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer. I am hopeful that we will put it into action together."
Abortion rights advocates win in 7 states and clear way to overturn Missouri ban but lose in 3
Voters in Missouri approved an amendment to ease one of the country’s strictest abortion bans, marking a win for abortion rights advocates. Amendments also passed in Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, and Montana, while Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota upheld abortion bans. In Nevada, voters approved an amendment that will need a second vote in 2026. A New York amendment banning pregnancy outcome discrimination also passed. These results follow the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade, shifting abortion policy to states. In Missouri, a new amendment allows abortion restrictions only after a fetus is viable, typically around 21 weeks.
US Election 2024 Live: EU hopes to ease tariff threat, maybe via more U.S LNG imports
The European Union is considering options to appease Donald Trump on his return to the White House as it braces for a resumption of U.S. tariffs and other trade threats plus tough exchanges on how to treat China.
Trump warned shortly before his U.S. presidential victory that the 27-nation bloc will have to "pay a big price" for not buying enough American exports.
Brussels recognises that threats of 10% tariffs on all U.S. imports and 60% on those from China are credible, not just campaign rhetoric, EU officials say.
The European Commission has already begun modelling the impact on the bloc as a whole and on those nations likely to be hardest hit. They could include major car producer Germany and Italy, the second largest EU exporter to the United States.
Though cagey in public, some governments expressed anxiety in the lead-up to the election, EU diplomats say.
In addition to the direct hit to a sluggish EU economy from tariffs on its products, the EU could face a second blow as Chinese producers, effectively facing greater barriers to the U.S., may steer more exports to Europe. (Reuters)
US Election 2024 Live: Bets on 'Trump 2.0' winners and losers whip up markets
Donald Trump's rapid confirmation as the next U.S. president propelled the dollar and punished the euro as investors bet on tariffs on imports affecting trade while tax cuts could benefit US business. US stock futures rallied almost by the most in a year, while the dollar was set for its largest one-day jump since 2022.
Bitcoin hit record highs and Treasuries were battered. Trump's pledges to raise tariffs, cut taxes and slash regulations encouraged investors to dive into a range of assets that looked likely to benefit from such policies.
Markets that could suffer under tougher tariffs, including those in some of the United States' major trading partners, bore the brunt of the sell-off, pushing the Mexican peso to its lowest in over two years, while the euro was set for its largest one-day drop since March 2020.
US Election 2024 Live: Global reactions to Donald Trump's historic US Election victory
📌Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India: "Heartiest congratulations, my friend...on your historic election victory. As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Together, let's work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability, and prosperity."
📌 Volodymyr Zelenskiy, President of Ukraine:- "I appreciate President Trump's commitment to the 'peace through strength' approach in global affairs. This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer.
📌 Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel: "Congratulations on history's greatest comeback! Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge victory! In true friendship.
📌Emmanuel Macron, President of France: "Congratulations, President Donald Trump. Ready to work together just as we knew how to do during four years. With your convictions and with mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity."
📌 Shigeru Ishiba, Prime Minister of Japan: "I would like to offer my sincere congratulations on Mr. Trump's victory, and also pay my respects to the democratic choice of the American people."
📌 Mao Ning, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson "Our policy towards the U.S. is consistent. We will continue to view and handle China-U.S. relations in accordance with the principles of mutual respect, peaceful co-existence, and win-win cooperation."
US Election 2024 Live: Friendship between Canada, US envy of the world, says Trudeau congratulating Trump
"Congratulations to Donald Trump on being elected President of the United States. The friendship between Canada and the U.S. is the envy of the world. I know President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity, and security for both of our nations," posts Justin Trudeau.
US Election 2024 Live: Iran's currency plummets to record low following Trump's US election win
Iran's currency, the rial, hit a historic low against the dollar at 703,000 rials per dollar following Donald Trump's re-election as US president. This drop reflects concerns in Tehran over the potential for intensified U.S. sanctions under Trump, who had previously withdrawn from the 2015 nuclear accord. The rial has steadily declined in recent years due to economic sanctions and internal challenges, with the latest plunge deepening economic worries. Despite Tehran's attempts to downplay the U.S. election's impact, the currency's volatility highlights underlying fears of increased financial pressure on Iran amidst ongoing regional tensions.
US Election 2024 Live: Republicans secure senate, eye full Congressional power with Trump
Republicans have gained control of the Senate and are close to securing the House, aiming for unified GOP control alongside President-elect Donald Trump. Trump praised the Senate victories, including significant wins in Ohio and Montana. With Republicans pushing a strong agenda, including tax cuts, immigration reforms, and federal regulation rollbacks, Trump envisions sweeping policy shifts. High-profile elections also saw historic wins, with two Black women elected to the Senate and Andy Kim as New Jersey’s first Korean American senator. As Senate leadership transitions, John Thune and John Cornyn are frontrunners to replace Mitch McConnell.
US Election 2024 Live: Trump expected to shift course on antitrust, stop Google breakup
US Election 2024 Live: For those of you joining in, here is what has happened so far
In the race to 270, Donald Trump has clinched the presidency with 279 electoral votes, surpassing the threshold to win. Kamala Harris holds 223 electoral votes, with Trump leading the popular vote at 51.0% (70,912,391 votes) to Harris’s 47.4% (65,851,008 votes).
US Election 2024 Live: US election result means Germany must stay engaged in Europe, says minister
Germany's role in Europe is more essential than ever following the U.S. presidential election, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Wednesday, emphasizing that ongoing budget negotiations are progressing with "clarity and seriousness".
Asked about a scheduled Nov. 14 budget committee meeting amid concerns over coalition stability, Habeck said: "The only consequence of this election result in the USA can be that Germany cannot be absent from Europe. And I believe that the talks are now being conducted with the same clarity and seriousness. (Reuters)
US Election 2024 Live: Kamala Harris yet to concede
Kamala Harris has not yet conceded or spoken to her supporters. Disheartened crowds left her watch party early, well before the final result was announced.
What happened to H-1B visas during Trump’s first term
With Donald Trump set for victory in the US Presidential elections, here’s a look at how Trump’s first term in office affected the visa program for specialty occupations, known as the H1-B.
What is the H-1B visa program?
The program allows American employers to hire non-immigrant workers in specialty occupations that require a high level of skills and at least a bachelor’s degree, according to the US Department of Labour. “The intent of the H-1B provisions is to help employers who cannot otherwise obtain needed business skills and abilities from the US workforce by authorising the temporary employment of qualified individuals who are not otherwise authorised to work in the United States,” the department says.
US Election 2024 Live: Republicans Strengthen Senate Majority with Montana Victory
Republican Tim Sheehy is projected to win Montana’s Senate seat, defeating Democratic incumbent Jon Tester. As a moderate in a red state, Tester was considered one of the most vulnerable Democrats this cycle. While Republicans have secured Senate control, the House of Representatives race remains undecided. - BBC
Express Opinion | Why Trump won and Kamala Harris lost: The American left-liberal is neither left nor liberal
At the end of a major political loss, in India as in America, the search begins for a scapegoat. By any reckoning, the 2024 US election is a disaster for the Democrats. They have lost the presidency – and likely the popular vote along with the electoral college – as well as both Houses of the legislature.
Who is to blame? Joe Biden, for staying around too long? Kamala Harris, who was unable – despite huge financial backing and her party rallying behind her – to repeat the 2020 performance? Or is it, as so many are already lamenting, the American people, whose latent misogyny has led them, twice, to pass over a qualified woman for President? Even without the granular details of the election results, it is clear that the “basket of deplorables” argument is an eyewash. Those who voted for Biden in 2020, especially in the swing states, did not do so for Harris. And calling voters names makes for neither good strategy nor robust analysis.
Beyond the current moment, and beyond the US, there are lessons from Harris’s loss – and Trump’s victory. At the heart of these is the fact that voters — especially the “undecided” middle that determines poll outcomes — are drawn more to authenticity and clarity (even if it seems rude and revanchist) than virtue signalling. The latter makes the hypocrisies that are inevitable for those in government look all the more stark.
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US Election 2024 Live: US House Speaker Mike Johnson congratulates Donald Trump on re-election
US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson congratulates Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on his re-election as the President of the United States. “With President Trump back in the White House, there is no obstacle too great and no challenge too difficult," Johnson said in a statement, CNN reported.
Meanwhile, Sen. John Cornyn in a statement said that he was "confident" that Trump would " hit the ground running to restore the Office of the President to what it should be – one that keeps the American people safe and prosperous.”
US Election 2024 Live: Kremlin says 'let's see' if declared Trump victory will help end Ukraine war
Trump Media, Tesla shares surge as former president wins second term
Shares of Trump Media, Tesla and domestic-focused small-cap companies surged on Wednesday as Donald Trump was elected US president for the second time, fueling expectations of higher domestic growth.
Capping a remarkable comeback after four years, Trump's victory in the swing state of Wisconsin pushed him over the threshold required to win the White House.
Tesla jumped 15% as CEO Elon Musk has backed Trump throughout his electoral campaign. Trump has promised to make Musk head of a government efficiency commission. (Reuters)
Historic Comeback: Trump Set to Return to the White House
After losing the 2020 election, attempting to overturn the results, enduring two impeachments, a criminal conviction, and multiple charges, Donald Trump is projected to make a historic return to the presidency. He will become only the second president in US history to win two nonconsecutive terms.
US Election 2024 Live: Harris wins New Hampshire, as per CNN Projection
CNN projects that Vice President Kamala Harris will win New Hampshire, securing its four electoral votes. This aligns with the 2020 election, where President Joe Biden also carried the state. To win the 2024 presidential election, a candidate needs at least 270 electoral votes.
US Election 2024 Live: Latest CBS Projections put Trump at 279, Harris at 223
With crucial projections from Alaska and Wisconsin, Donald Trump now has 279 electoral votes, while Kamala Harris stands at 223. In the US electoral system, each state or territory holds its own election and sends electors to the electoral college based on population size. Of the 538 total votes, a candidate needs at least 270 to win.
US Election 2024 Live: Trump is elected the 47th president
Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the US Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.
With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency. The victory validates his bare-knuckle approach to politics. He attacked his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, in deeply personal — often misogynistic and racist — terms as he pushed an apocalyptic picture of a country overrun by violent migrants.
The coarse rhetoric, paired with an image of hypermasculinity, resonated with angry voters — particularly men — in a deeply polarised nation. As president, he’s vowed to pursue an agenda centered on dramatically reshaping the federal government and retribution against his perceived enemies. (AP)
US Election 2024 Live: Trump's rapport with Benjamin Netanyahu
While Trump was in office, he enjoyed a great rapport with Netanyahu, and his government staunchly backed Israel. As Trump himself put it in January 2020, “As everyone knows, I have done a lot for Israel: moving the United States Embassy to Jerusalem; recognising the Golan Heights, and, frankly, perhaps most importantly, getting out of the terrible Iran nuclear deal.”
Trump also oversaw the signing of the Abraham Accords, which normalised Israel’s ties with the four Arab countries of Sudan, Morocco, Bahrain, and the UAE.
Trump’s ties with Netanyahu soured after the latter congratulated Joe Biden for his victory in an election that Trump alleged was rigged. According to Israeli journalist Barak Ravid, Trump told him, “I liked Bibi. I still like Bibi. But I also like loyalty. The first person to congratulate Biden was Bibi. And not only did he congratulate him, he did it on tape… He was very early — like, earlier than most. I haven’t spoken to him since. F**k him.” Trump also criticised the Israeli leader for his failure in preventing the October 7 Hamas attack.
However, the two leaders have worked on improving their relationship. In July this year, Trump hosted Netanyahu and his wife Sara at Mar-a-Lago, his Florida resort.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: What will Trump's victory mean for China
Like with Putin, with China’s President Xi Jinping too, Trump has followed an approach of praising him personally but the admiration not reflecting in policy.
In 2023, Trump had called Xi “smart, brilliant, everything perfect”, as reported by Politico. Earlier this year, he said on Fox News that he “got along great” with Xi. “Look, I want China to do great, I do. And I like President Xi a lot, he was a very good friend of mine during my term,” Trump said.
In 2020, when he was still President, Trump had said in Davos, “Our relationship with China has now probably never, ever been better.. He [Xi] is for China, I’m for the US, but other than that, we love each other.”
However, amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Trump had repeatedly called coronavirus the ‘China virus’ and blamed China for its spread.
In terms of policy, the US administration under Trump framed China as a “threat” and a strategic rival. No US President before him had explicitly framed Beijing as a strategic threat. This time too, he has promised to hike tariffs on Chinese imports.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Benjamin Netanyahu calls Trump's win 'history’s greatest comeback'
Here's what Benjamin Netanyahu said, "Dear Donald and Melania Trump, Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback! Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge victory! In true friendship, yours, Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu."
Notably, Netanyahu shared a difficult relationship with Joe Biden.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump is the next US President
Donald Trump has secured Wisconsin, bringing his total to 276 electoral votes, surpassing the 270 needed to win, and is now projected to re-enter the White House as America’s 47th president.Addressing a large gathering at West Palm Beach in Florida, he said: “I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your 47th president, and your 45th president… I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body. I will not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve.”
US Election 2024 Live: Trump's relationship with Vladimir Putin
Trump seems to have an unconcealed admiration for the strongman Putin, and has promised to “end the Ukraine war in a day” if he comes to power. Experts believe he intends to do this by forcing Ukraine to concede some territory to Russia.
When Russia’s action in Ukraine began in February 2022, Trump had called Putin “savvy” and a “genius”.
“…This is genius. Putin declares a big portion of the Ukraine — of Ukraine — Putin declares it as independent. Oh, that’s wonderful,” Trump had said in a radio interview with The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, as reported by Politico.
“He used the word ‘independent’ and ‘we’re gonna go out and we’re gonna go in and we’re gonna help keep peace.’ You gotta say that’s pretty savvy,” Trump added.
In February this year, Trump had claimed he told NATO countries he would encourage Russia “to do whatever the hell they want” if the NATO members don’t pay their “bills.”
During his Presidency, Trump had declared he believed Putin’s reassurances about Russia not having meddled in the 2016 US elections. But personal bonhomie aside, Trump as President had imposed sanctions on Russia.
US Election 2024 Live: South Korea's Yoon says alliance with U.S. will 'shine brighter' under Trump
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday after Trump claimed victory in the U.S. presidential election, adding on X that the future of the countries' alliance "will shine brighter." (Reuters)
US Election 2024 Live: European leaders congratulate Trump as victory nears
As Trump edges closer to victory, European leaders express readiness to work with him. French President Emmanuel Macron has said he is "ready to work together" with Trump once again. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky praised Trump’s “peace through strength” approach, hoping it will advance peace in Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte echoed support, citing Trump’s role in addressing global challenges. Italian PM Giorgia Meloni emphasised on Italy’s "unshakeable alliance" with the US, while Czech PM Petr Fiala expressed commitment towards maintaining strong ties. Notably, Russian President Vladimir Putin has yet to comment. Trump remains four electoral votes short of 270.
US Election 2024 Live: US Presidential election outcome sas 'no significant difference' says Iran State Media
Iran said there is “no significant difference” in the outcome of the US presidential election, with Donald Trump nearing victory, according to Tasnim News, linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, CNN reported. Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani confirmed that Iran’s policies toward the US remain consistent, adding that “necessary measures have been planned in advance.” Mohajerani said that the US election outcome has “no connection” to Iran’s approach, noting that the policies between the nations are essentially unchanged.
US Election 2024 Live: Keir Starmer congratulates Trump
US Election 2024 Live: What's happened so far
Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, holds 219 electoral college votes with 47.3% of the popular vote (64,557,224 votes). Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, has 266 electoral votes and 51.1% of the popular vote (69,798,542 votes). With seven results still pending, 270 votes are required to win.
US Election 2024 Live: Polish PM Tusk congratulates Trump after US election
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday after the Republican claimed victory in the US presidential election. "Congratulations to Donald Trump on winning the election," Tusk wrote on social media platform X. "I look forward to our cooperation for the good of the American and Polish nations." (Reuters)
US Election 2024 Live: China will work with US on basis of mutual respect, foreign ministry says
China will continue to work with the United States on the basis of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday, after Donald Trump claimed victory in the U.S. presidential election.
Chinese strategists expect more fiery rhetoric and potentially crippling tariffs from Trump, who has proposed tariffs on Chinese imports in excess of 60% and ending China's most-favoured-nation trading status.
"Our policy towards the U.S. is consistent," spokesperson Mao Ning told a regular press conference in Beijing, when asked how Trump returning to the Oval Office would affect U.S.-China relations. (Reuters)
US Election 2024 Live: Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulates Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took to X to congratulate Trump. Here's what he wrote:
"Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on his impressive election victory! I recall our great meeting with President Trump back in September, when we discussed in detail the Ukraine-U.S. strategic partnership, the Victory Plan, and ways to put an end to Russian aggression against Ukraine. I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to the “peace through strength” approach in global affairs. This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer. I am hopeful that we will put it into action together. We look forward to an era of a strong United States of America under President Trump’s decisive leadership. We rely on continued strong bipartisan support for Ukraine in the United States. We are interested in developing mutually beneficial political and economic cooperation that will benefit both of our nations. Ukraine, as one of Europe's strongest military powers, is committed to ensuring long-term peace and security in Europe and the Transatlantic community with the support of our allies. I am looking forward to personally congratulating President Trump and discussing ways to strengthen Ukraine's strategic partnership with the United States.
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US Election 2024 Live: Russia denies it was behind US bomb hoaxes or incendiary devices on planes
Russia denied on Wednesday it was behind hoax bomb threats during voting in the U.S. presidential election and rejected reports of an alleged Russian plot to place incendiary devices on planes to the United States.
Hoax bomb threats, many of which appeared to originate from Russian email domains, were directed on Tuesday at polling locations in five battleground states - Georgia, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania - as Election Day voting was under way, the FBI said.
US Election 2024 Live: CNN Projection: Harris Wins New Jersey
CNN projects that Vice President Kamala Harris will carry New Jersey, adding 14 electoral votes to her count. This maintains the state’s Democratic trend from 2020, when President Joe Biden won both New Jersey and the general election. Harris, like Trump, needs 270 electoral votes to secure the presidency.
US Election 2024 Live: Could Wisconsin Tip Trump to Victory Once Again?
While Madison, a Democratic stronghold, largely backed Kamala Harris, Wisconsin as a whole appears poised to favor Donald Trump. Should it push him over the 270-vote threshold, it would mirror his 2016 win in the state, the BBC reported.
US Election 2024 Live: Abandoned stars and stripes at empty Harris Watch party
In stark contrast to Donald Trump's celebratory Florida speech, Kamala Harris's planned election night gathering at Howard University in Washington, DC, saw attendees disperse as her address was called off, the BBC reported. Empty chairs and abandoned flags marked the deserted site, reflecting a somber tone as supporters quietly headed home.
US Election 2024 Live: Counting continues
As ballots are still being tallied in pivotal states like Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Nevada, Republicans are projected to secure control of the Senate, reshaping the balance of power in Washington. These battleground states remain critical in determining the final outcome of the presidential race.
US Election 2024 Live: Trump on the Brink of 270
CNN projects Donald Trump will secure Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina, closing in on the crucial 270 electoral votes required for victory and narrowing Kamala Harris' paths to the White House. In his speech, Trump promised a “golden age of America,” though CNN has yet to declare a final winner.
US Election 2024 Live: Nevada 'Leans' Trump, as per CBS Projection
CBS News now rates Nevada as "leaning" towards Donald Trump. While not an official call, this swing state—where Joe Biden won in 2020—could deliver six key electoral votes if it flips red, potentially strengthening Trump’s electoral position.
US Election 2024 Live: Voting continues in remaining battleground states
Voting continued in remaining four battleground states of Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin and Nevada on Wednesday, after Republican presidential candidate and former US president Donald Trump claimed victory in the elections.
US Election 2024 Live: Trump recalls assassination attempt, says 'God spared my life'
Addressing a gathering at West Palm Beach in Florida after claiming victory in the US presidential elections, Republican Donald Trump recalled the assassination attempt on him at one of his election rallies on July 13, and said: “God spared my life for a reason."
US Election 2024 Live: Harris crosses 200-mark as Trump inches closer to victory
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris crossed the 200-mark, securing 205 electoral votes, while her opponent Republican Donald Trump inched closer to victory, with 266 electoral votes.
US Election 2024 Live: 'We urge Trump to learn from Biden's mistakes', says senior Hamas official
A senior Hamas official on Wednesday spoke to news agency Reuters after United States Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump claimed victory in the elections.
He told Reuters: Trump's victory puts him to the test to translate his statements that he can stop the war within hours. We urge Trump to learn from Biden's mistakes."
US Election 2024 Live: Silenced transgender state lawmaker Zooey Zephyr wins reelection in Montana
Montana state representative Zooey Zephyr won reelection in a race that will allow the transgender lawmaker to return to the House floor nearly two years after she was silenced and sanctioned by her Republican colleagues, according to news agency AP.
Zephyr, a Democrat, defeated Republican Barbara Starmer in her Democrat-leaning district in the college town of Missoula.
According to the Associated Press, Zephyr, who was in her first term, was last permitted to speak on the chamber floor in April 2023, when she refused to apologize for saying some lawmakers would have blood on their hands for supporting a ban on gender-affirming medical care for youth.
Before voting to expel Zephyr from the chamber, Republicans called her words "hateful" and accused her of inciting a protest that brought the session to a temporary standstill. Some even sought to equate the non-violent demonstration with an insurrection. Her exile technically ended when the 2023 session adjourned. (AP)
US Election 2024 Live: Iran downplays importance of US elections
Iranians' livelihood will not be impacted by the United States presidential election, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said, according to semi-official Tasnim news agency, soon after Donald Trump declared victory in the U.S. presidential election. (Reuters)
US Election 2024 Live: Iran's currency falls to all-time low as Trump arrives at verge of clinching US presidency
Iran's rial currency fell Wednesday to an all-time low as former United States President Donald Trump was on the verge of clinching the US presidency again, news agency AP reported.
The rial traded at 703,000 rials to the dollar. In 2015, at the time of Iran's nuclear deal with world powers, it was at 32,000 to USD 1. (AP)
US Election 2024 Live: Harris or Trump, who China favours as US President, and why
As the White House gears up for a new Presidency again, among the nations watching closely is China, and speculations are rife about which of the two candidates, Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, Beijing favours.
In a news video clip released on November 2, Rennie based his prediction on three factors — trade, security, and predictability. Interestingly, on the same day, China’s leading digital news daily Guancha.cn aired a live panel discussion with two of China’s leading experts on US-China relations, who agreed that a Trump 2.0 administration would be easier for Beijing to deal with.
Popular opinion on social media and op-ed columns in the mainstream media are favouring Trump (more than Republican Party) over Harris. Let’s understand why.
US Election 2024 Live: Polish President Duda congratulates Trump
Polish President Andrzej Duda congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday after the Republican claimed victory in the US presidential election.
"Congratulations, Mr President Donald Trump!," Duda wrote on social media platform X. "You made it happen!" he wrote.
US Election 2024 Live: Italy PM Meloni says Trump victory will strengthen country's bond with US
Italy's right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump after he claimed victory in the US presidential election, and said it would strengthen ties between the two countries, news agency Reuters reported.
In a post on X, Meloni offered her "most sincere congratulations" to Trump, and said Italy and the United States had an "unshakeable alliance". "It is a strategic bond, which I am certain we will now strengthen even further," she said.
US Election 2024 Live: Dutch Prime Minister Schoof congratulates Trump on election win
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof on Wednesday said he congratulated Donald Trump after he claimed victory in the US presidential election.
"I look forward to our close cooperation on the shared interests between the USA and the Netherlands," Schoof said in a post on X.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsCongratulations to @realDonaldTrump on winning the presidential election. The United States is an important ally for the Netherlands, both bilaterally and in international contexts such as NATO. I look forward to our close cooperation on the shared interests between the USA and…
— Dick Schoof (@MinPres) November 6, 2024
US Election 2024 Live: 'I look forward to personally congratulating Donald Trump', says Ukraine president Zelenskyy
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy too took to X (formerly Twitter) to congratulate Republican Donald Trump after the latter claimed electoral victory in the United States presidential elections.
"Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on his impressive election victory!... We look forward to an era of a strong United States of America under President Trump’s decisive leadership. We rely on continued strong bipartisan support for Ukraine in the United States," Zelenskyy wrote.
"I am looking forward to personally congratulating President Trump and discussing ways to strengthen Ukraine's strategic partnership with the United States," he added.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsCongratulations to @realDonaldTrump on his impressive election victory!
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 6, 2024
I recall our great meeting with President Trump back in September, when we discussed in detail the Ukraine-U.S. strategic partnership, the Victory Plan, and ways to put an end to Russian aggression against…
US Election 2024 Live: With Trump inching towards victory, his backer Elon Musk’s Tesla’s shares soar
Billionaire Elon Musk has been one of the most vocal supporters of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and with the latter inching towards victory today, Tesla’s shares soared to a 52-week high.
According to data from overnight trading on Robinhood brokerage platform, Tesla was trading at about $272 per share. In late trading on the Nasdaq, shares were up 2.9% at $258.70.
Thanking Musk for his support towards him, Trump, in his speech, said: “We’ve a new star in Elon… He’s a genius. We have to protect our geniuses. There are not many of them. We have to protect our super geniuses."
US Election 2024 Live: Trump and Harris battle for 10 electoral votes in Wisconsin
Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris are locked in a close race in the crucial battleground state of Wisconsin.
With 10 electoral votes at stake, Wisconsin is a key focus for both campaigns as they work to win over its voters.
Despite its 10 electoral votes placing it in the middle range of U.S. states, Wisconsin’s role in determining the next president remains crucial.
US Election 2024 Live: 'Heartiest congratulations my friend', PM Modi extends greetings to Trump
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday extended his greetings to Republican Donald Trump after the latter claimed victory in the US presidential elections.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote: "Heartiest congratulations my friend @realDonaldTrump on your historic election victory. As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity."
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsHeartiest congratulations my friend @realDonaldTrump on your historic election victory. As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Together,… pic.twitter.com/u5hKPeJ3SY
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 6, 2024
US Election 2024 Live: 'Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!' Israeli PM Netanyahu extends greetings to Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday extended his greeting to Republican Donald Trump after the latter claimed victory in the US presidential elections.
He wrote on X (formerly Twitter): Dear Donald and Melania Trump, Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback! Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge victory! In true friendship, yours, Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu."
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsDear Donald and Melania Trump,
— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) November 6, 2024
Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!
Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America.
This is a huge victory!
In true friendship,… pic.twitter.com/B54NSo2BMA
US Election 2024 Live: Kamala Harris wins Minnesota
Vice President Kamala Harris carried Minnesota on Wednesday on a ticket with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, extending a winning streak for Democrats that goes back 52 years, according to the Associated Press.
No Republican presidential candidate has carried Minnesota since Richard Nixon in 1972, although Donald Trump came close in 2016 when he fell just 1.5 percentage points short of Hillary Clinton. (AP)
US Election 2024 Live: Republican US Rep. Lauren Boebert wins after switching districts in Colorado
Republican United States Rep. Lauren Boebert won a House seat on Tuesday in a Colorado district where she moved midway through her term to avoid a tough reelection bid in the district, according to news agency AP.
According to the report, Boebert beat Trisha Calvarese, the former director of speech writing and publications at the AFL-CIO, a federation of labor unions, who called herself an “old-school labor Democrat.”
Boebert had held the 3rd Congressional District seat in the Rocky Mountains since 2020. She left for the more conservative 4th Congressional District on the Great Plains after a near loss two years ago, followed by surveillance video emerged of her vaping and groping a date at a Denver theater. (AP)
US Election 2024 Live: Republican Darrell Issa wins reelection to US House in California's 48th Congressional District
Republican Darrell Issa won election to a US House seat representing California on Wednesday, news agency AP reported, defeating Democratic challenger Stephen Houlahan.
First elected to Congress in 2000, Issa served until 2019. He ran again in a new district and was elected in 2020. Issa is currently one of 12 Republican representatives from California.
He attracted attention for his strong support of Donald Trump in the 2016 election. In 2023, Issa was the wealthiest serving member of Congress. Before politics, he co-founded a major car security product company. (AP)
US Election 2024 Live: Hungary PM Orban congratulates Trump as he claims victory
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday as the Republican candidate claimed victory in the US presidential election, and called it "a much needed victory for the world."
"The biggest comeback in US political history!" Orban wrote in a post on X.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsThe biggest comeback in US political history! Congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump on his enormous win. A much needed victory for the World!
— Orbán Viktor (@PM_ViktorOrban) November 6, 2024
US Election 2024 Live: Far-right Israeli ministers celebrate as Trump claims victory
Far-right ministers in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government celebrated on Wednesday as Donald Trump claimed victory in the United States presidential election, news agency Reuters reported.
"Yesssss, God bless Trump," National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said on X, according to the report. Meanwhile, Bezalel Smitrich said: "God bless Israel, God bless America."
Another member of the government, Culture Minister Miki Zohar, said: "We are looking forward to the next four years." (Reuters)
US Election 2024 Live: Harris projected to win in Connecticut
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is projected to win in Connecticut, which has seven electoral votes at stake, according to CNN projections.
US Election 2024 Live: Trump inches closer to 270-mark
With 266 electoral votes, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump continues to inch closer to the 270-mark.
US Election 2024 Live: 'I will not let you down', says Donald Trump as he concludes in speech in Florida
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, concluding his speech at West Palm Beach, Florida, said: "We are going to make our country better than it has ever been... Success is going to bring us together. We have to fix. Together, we can make America great again. So I want to tell you what a great honour this is. I will not let you down."
"America's future will be bigger, better, bolder, richer, and stronger than it has ever been before. God bless you and God bless America," Trump said at the end of his speech.
US Election 2024 Live: 'We've a new star in Elon', Donald Trump hails Elon Musk's support
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, in his speech at West Palm Beach, Florida, expressed his gratitude towards billionaire Elon Musk for his support towards his presidency.
"We've a new star in Elon... He's a genius. We have to protect our geniuses. There are not many of them. We have to protect our super geniuses," Trump said.
US Election 2024 Live: ‘I’m your 45th and 47th President’, says Trump as he inches closer to 270-mark
As Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump continues to inch closer to to the 270-mark and secures victory in three of the seven battleground states, he is currently addressing a large gathering at West Palm Beach in Florida.
In his speech, he said: “I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your 47th president, and your 45th president."
“I will fight for you, for your family and your future every single day. I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body. I will not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve. This will truly be the golden age of America," he told the crowd.
"We’re going to help our country heal. This is a magnificent victory of the American people. America has given us an unprecedented mandate. We have taken back control of the Senate," he added.
United States House Speaker Johnson earlier announced Trump to be the new president-elect, news agency Reuters reported.
US Election 2024 Live: Donald Trump addresses supporters in West Palm Beach, Florida
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is currently addressing the supporters in West Palm Beach, Florida, Reuters reported.
US Election 2024 Live: US House Speaker announces Trump as new president-elect
United States House Speaker Johnson claimed that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is their new president-elect, news agency Reuters reported.
"The House Republicans stand ready and prepared to immediately act on Donald Trump's America-first agenda," Johnson said. (Reuters)
US Election 2024 Live: Trump inches closer to 270-mark
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is also inching closer to the 270-mark, and has managed to secure 265 electoral votes, as per the Edison Research projections.
US Election 2024 Live: Donald Trump wins key battleground state of Pennsylvania
After securing victory in North Carolina and Georgia, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump now has won in Pennsylvania, the key swing state of the night, according to projections by CNN.
US Election 2024 Live: Trump or Harris, what a new US President will mean for India
India is closely watching the tight race between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris. The relationship with the US is crucial for many of India’s interests, in trade, security, and geopolitics.
Whether Trump wins or Harris, the Indian government will have a set of positives and some negatives to contend with. For instance, both the leaders have strongly spoken against illegal immigration. And New Delhi has maintained that they do not support illegal immigration from India.
But domestically, if plane-loads of Indians start coming back from the US, it will pose a challenge of optics for the Indian government.
Shubhajit Roy explains what's at stake for India with the arrival of the new US president.
US Election 2024 Live: Donald Trump wins the 2nd Congressional District in Maine and one electoral vote
Voters in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, the more conservative of the state’s two congressional districts, delivered an electoral vote to Republican Donald Trump on Wednesday, news agency AP reported.
Maine is one of two states that divide their electoral votes with two votes going to the statewide winner and one vote apiece to the winner of reach congressional district. The state’s 2nd District also elected Trump in 2016 and 2020. (AP)
US Election 2024 Live: Trump leads with 246 electoral votes, Harris jumps to 194
According to Edison Research projections, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump can be seen leading with 246 electoral votes, while Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is trailing behind with 194 votes.
US Election 2024 Live: Hungary PM Orban predicts "beautiful victory" for Donald Trump in US election
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has openly endorsed Donald Trump's presidential bid, said early on Wednesday on his Facebook page about the US election: "on the way to a beautiful victory." (Reuters)
US Election 2024 Live: Kamala Harris wins New Mexico
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is projected to win in New Mexico, where five electoral votes are at stake, CNN reported.
US Election 2024 Live: Polls closed in Alaska and Nevada's largest county
Polling is now shut in Alaska, and Nevada's largest county - Clark County, as of 1 am ET (11:30 am IST), according to CNN.
US Election 2024 Live: Donald Trump projected to win 4 of 5 electoral votes in Nebraska
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is projected to win four out of the five electoral votes in Nebraska, according to the Associated Press.
US Election 2024 Live: Republican Deb Fischer reelected to US Senate in Nebraska, Edison projects
Nebraska Republican Deb Fischer won a third term in the US Senate, Edison Research projected on Wednesday, fending off a challenge from an Omaha leader, Dan Osborn, who ran as an independent, news agency Reuters reported.
US Election 2024 Live: Kamala Harris wins New Hampshire
Vice President Kamala Harris won New Hampshire on Wednesday, continuing the state’s two-decade-long streak of awarding its four electoral votes to Democrats, the Associated Press declared.
Harris’ win comes nine months after the Democratic National Committee bypassed New Hampshire as the leadoff presidential primary. It’s the third time that Republican Donald Trump has won New Hampshire’s GOP primary but lost the state in the general election, AP reported. (AP)
US Election 2024 Live: What Trump 2.0 could mean for US-India trade?
As Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump leads in the United States elections 2024 with 246 electoral votes, his return could, however, bring disruption and unpredictability. For India, the impact on trade and business policy will be the most consequential.
His campaign rherotic suggests that he could renew the trade tensions of his first term, and impose higher tariffs on more than $75 billion worth of Indian exports to the US.
Indian pharmaceutical exports to the US could face setbacks, and profits may reduce for IT services firms due to a likely hardening of stance on H-1B visas, where increased rejections are expected. However, tax policies and their influence on corporate cash flows could help counterbalance the impact, the report said.
Here's what a Trump 2.0 government would mean for trade relations between India and US.
Kamala Harris to not speak on election night, announces her campaign
Kamala Harris’s adviser has said that the vice president won’t be speaking on election night as the campaign believes that there are a lot of votes to be counted. However, for many, this is an early sign of conceding defeat as Trump marches towards the 270-mark.
US Election 2024 Live: Trump leads with 246 electoral votes, Harris trails at 182
According to Edison Research projections, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump can be seen leading with 246 electoral votes, while Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is trailing behind with 182 votes.
After North Carolina, Donald Trump wins Georgia, second crucial swing state of the night
After securing victory in North Carolina, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump won Georgia, the second crucial swing state of the night, according to projections by the Edison Research, as quoted by Reuters.
The results for the seven battleground states would effectively determine who will become the next American president.
US Election 2024 Live: Florida ballot measure to guarantee abortion rights falls short
A proposal to amend Florida's state constitution to guarantee abortion rights fell short of the 60% vote threshold needed to pass, Edison Research projected on Tuesday, making it the first such measure to fail since the US Supreme Court ended the constitutional right to the procedure in 2022, Reuters news noted.
Florida was among 10 states where abortion was on the ballot in Nov 5 election for the US presidency and control of Congress.
Edison Research said the Florida measure was approved by 57% of voters with 95% of votes counted. Since it failed to meet the 60% threshold, a ban on abortions after the sixth week of pregnancy that came into affect in May will stand. (Reuters)
US Election 2024 Live: The 2024 US Presidential Election; a story of swing states
There are seven swing states or battleground states in the United States this time that could go the way of either candidate (Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Kamala Harris).
With Republican strongholds in the South and heartland (Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, etc.) and Democratic strongholds on the coasts (New York, California, Massachusetts), these seven states are where the election truly happens.
This year, the swing states are Pennsylvania (19 votes), Georgia (16 votes), North Carolina (16 votes), Michigan (15 votes), Arizona (11 votes), Wisconsin (10 votes), and Nevada (6 votes.) If voting patters remain consistent, Democrats can expect 226 votes from ‘blue wall’ states, while Republicans can expect 219.
US Election 2024 Live: Trump leads with 230 electoral votes, Harris trails with 182
According to Edison Research projections, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump can be seen leading with 230 electoral votes, while Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is trailing behind with 182 votes, as of 12:15 am ET (10:45 am IST).
US Election 2024: Kamala Harris wins the 2nd Congressional District in Nebraska and one electoral vote
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris won the electoral vote tied to Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District on Wednesday, news agency AP reported.
The sitting Vice President defeated Republican and former President Donald Trump in the district centered on Nebraska's largest city of Omaha and its surrounding suburbs. (AP)
US Election 2024 Live: Republicans take Senate majority for first time in 4 years
Republicans seized control of the US Senate late Tuesday after flipping Democratic held seats, holding onto GOP incumbents and wresting away the majority for the first time in four years, news agency AP reported.
The unexpected battleground of Nebraska pushed Republicans over the top, with incumbent GOP Sen Deb Fischer brushing back the challenge against independent newcomer Dan Osborn.
Earlier, Republicans flipped one seat in West Virginia, with the election of Jim Justice. Moreover, Republicans Ted Cruz of Texas and Rick Scott of Florida gained ground, AP reported.
Senator Sherrod Brown, the Ohio Democrat, was defeated in his bid for a fourth term by the luxury car dealer Bernie Moreno.
US Election 2024 Live: 'Soon, you will be free to build,' says Trump-supporter Elon Musk
A prominent Trump supporter, Elon Musk, Wednesday took to X (formerly Twitter) to welcome the election results projections, as the Republican nominee leads with 230 electoral votes.
He wrote, "America is a nation of builders. Soon, you will be free to build."
Musk has demonstrated his support for Trump through substantial financial backing, having donated at least $119 million to a super PAC for Trump and organizing events in key swing states such as Pennsylvania. Additionally, Musk and Trump reportedly communicate multiple times each week.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsAmerica is a nation of builders
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 6, 2024
Soon, you will be free to build
US Election 2024 Live: Polling comes to an end in Hawaii
Polling came to an end in Hawaii at around midnight ET (10:30 am IST on Wednesday).
US Election 2024 Live: Harris to win Washington state, Hawaii, Virginia
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is projected to win the Washington state, as well as Hawaii and Virginia, as per CNN projections.
Washington state has 12 electoral votes at stake, whereas four electoral votes are at stake in Hawaii, and 13 in Virginia, according to CNN.
US Election 2024 Live: Republican Bernie Moreno elected to US Senate in Ohio, Edison Research projects
Republican businessman and political novice Bernie Moreno was elected to the US Senate in Ohio, Edison Research projected on Tuesday, ousting moderate Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown in a state that has become increasingly Republican in recent years, according to news agency Reuters.
Moreno, 57, closely allied himself with Republican former President Donald Trump and during his campaign promised to work to slash government regulations and spending, wage a battle against Mexican drug cartels and securing US borders, the report highlighted.
It was his second run for Senate after a 2022 campaign that he cut short, leading to the eventual victory of Republican JD Vance, now Trump's running mate. (Reuters)
US Election 2024 Live: Trump leads with 227 electoral votes, Harris trails with 165
According to CNN projections, Republican presidential nominee can be seen leading with 227 electoral votes, while Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is trailing behind with 165 votes, as of 11:30 pm ET (10 am IST).
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Donald Trump wins North Carolina, the first crucial swing state of the night
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump won North Carolina, the first crucial swing state of the night, according to projections by the Associated Press.
The results for the seven battleground states would effectively determine who will become the next American president.
US Election 2024 Live: Trump leads with 211 electoral votes, Harris trails with 145
According to CNN projections, Republican presidential nominee can be seen leading with 211 electoral votes, while Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is trailing behind with 145 votes, as of 11 pm ET (9:30 am IST).
270 electoral votes are required to win the presidential elections.
US Election 2024 Live: Trump wins Idaho, Harris wins in California, Oregon
Former US president Donald Trump won in Idaho, which has four electoral votes at stake, CNN projected.
Meanwhile, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris won in California and Oregon, according to the CNN projections.
There are 54 electoral votes at stake in California, while there are 8 in Oregon. (CNN)
US Election 2024 Live: Polls closing in California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington state
Polls are closing in California, Idaho, Oregon and the Washington state, as the clock ticks 11 pm (ET), CNN reported.
US Election 2024 Live: Republican Lisa McClain wins reelection to US House in Michigan's 9th Congressional District
Republican Rep. Lisa McClain won reelection to a US House seat representing Michigan on Tuesday, news agency AP reported.
According to AP, McClain has served in the US House since 2021. She defeated Democratic challenger Clint St. Mosley. McClain currently serves on the the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. She first ran for the US House having never held political office before and has remained a staunch support of former President Donald Trump throughout her two terms. (AP)
US Election 2024 Live: In Pennsylvania, Trump leading with 50.8% votes, Harris gets 48.2% out of tallied votes
In the battleground state of Pennsylvania, with about 60.3 per cent of the estimated vote tallied, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has 48.2 per cent of votes, while Republican Donald Trump has 50.8 per cent of votes, Edison Research projected on Wednesday. (Reuters)
US Election 2024 Live: Republican Glenn Grothman wins reelection to US House in Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District
Republican Rep. Glenn Grothman won reelection to a US House seat representing Wisconsin on Tuesday, the Associated Press reported.
Grothman won a sixth term in the reliably Republican district in eastern Wisconsin. Grothman is a strong supporter of former President Donald Trump and faced only nominal Democratic opposition. (AP)
US Election 2024 Live: Kamala Harris wins the 1st Congressional District in Maine and one electoral vote
Voters in Maine’s 1st Congressional District, which is comprised of wealthy coastal communities, delivered an electoral vote to Democrat Kamala Harris on Tuesday, news agency AP reported.
Maine is one of two states that divide electoral votes with two votes going to the statewide winner and one apiece to the winner of each congressional district, the report noted.
Harris won the vote in the state’s more liberal district. The rural, conservative 2nd District voted for Republican Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020. (AP)
US Election 2024 Live: In Wisconsin, Harris has 49.3% of estimated tallied votes, Trump has 49.1%
In the battleground state of Wisconsin, with about 50.6 per cent of the estimated vote tallied, Republican Donald Trump has 49.1 per cent of votes, whereas Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has 49.3 per cent, according to Edison Research.
US Election 2024 Live: Trump wins in Iowa, Kansas, as per CNN projections
Former US President Donald Trump won Iowa on Tuesday, claiming the state's six electoral votes, CNN projected.
Formerly considered a swing state, Iowa has proved to be a clear example of Trump's appeal among Republican voters and his staying power in the GOP, AP noted.
Trump also won Kansas, which has six electoral votes at stake, according to CNN projections.
US Election 2024 Live: All eyes on battleground states now as Trump inches closer to halfway mark
Tens of millions of people are awaiting the results, mostly in the seven battleground states that would effectively determine who will become the next American president.
As things stand now, Donald Trump is inching closer to the halfway mark, leading Kamala Harris in more than 20 states.
Voting has come to an end in six of the seven battleground states, according to news agency AP. 270 electoral votes are required to win the presidential elections.
US Election 2024 Live: LA Times owner refuses to endorse Harris, cites Gaza war
The owner of Los Angeles Times has cited Gaza war as the reason for vetoing the paper’s endorsement of Kamala Harris for president, The Guardian reported.
The veto has prompted the resignation of three members of the paper’s editorial board and the cancellation of thousands of subscriptions.
According to the report, Soon-Shiong – a biotech entrepreneur, bought the paper for $500m in 2018 pledging to fight against fake news
The owner's daughter posted on X (formerly Twitter), “This is not a vote for Donald Trump. This is a refusal to ENDORSE a candidate that is overseeing a war on children.”
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsThere is a lot of controversy and confusion over the LAT’s decision not to endorse a presidential candidate. I trust the Editorial Board’s judgment. For me, genocide is the line in the sand.
— Nika Soon-Shiong 🇵🇸 (@nikasoonshiong) October 25, 2024
US Election 2024 Live: Trump wins Mississippi, Ohio, according to CNN projections
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is projected to win in Mississippi, which has 6 electoral votes at stake, according to CNN.
Trump is also projected to win in Ohio, according to CNN. There are 17 electoral votes at stake in Ohio.
US Election 2024 Live: Trump wins Louisiana, CNN projects
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is projected to win in Louisiana, which has 8 electoral votes at stake, according to CNN.
US Election 2024 Live: Harris projected to win in Illinois, Rhode Island
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is projected to win in Illinois, which has 19 electoral votes at stake, as well as in Rhode Island, which has 4 electoral voters at stake, according to CNN.
US Election 2024 Live: Harris wins New York, CNN projects
United States Vice President Kamala Harris is projected to win in New York, which has 28 electoral votes at stake, according to CNN.
US Election 2024: Polls closing soon in Nevada, Montana, Utah
Polls are closing soon in key battleground state of Nevada, as well as Montana and Utah, according to CNN.
US Election 2024 Live: Trump wins Utah, Montana, CNN projects
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is projected to win in Utah and Montana, which have six and four electoral votes at stake, according to CNN.
Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi wins reelection to U.S. House in Illinois' 8th Congressional District
Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi wins reelection to United States House in Illinois' 8th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.
US Election 2024 Live: Harris secures votes from 54 per cent women nationwide, Trump gets the most votes from white population
As Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump continue to be locked in a tight race, here are some exit poll projections based on demography, as per Edison Research:
Women voters:
Harris: 54%
Trump: 44%
White voters:
Trump: 55%
Harris: 43%
Black voters:
Harris: 86%
Trump: 12%
Hispanic voters:
Trump: 45%
Harris: 53%
White men voters:
Trump: 59%
Harris: 38%
White women voters:
Harris: 46%
Trump: 52%
Black men voters:
Harris: 78%
Trump: 20%
Black women voters:
Harris: 92%
Trump: 7%
Hispanic men voters:
Trump: 54%
Harris: 45%
Hispanic women voters:
Trump: 37%
Harris: 61%
Age 18-29:
Trump: 42%
Harris: 55%
Age less than 45:
Harris: 52%
Trump: 44%
Age 65+:
Harris: 50%
Trump: 49%
Age 45+:
Trump: 51%
Harris: 47%
Source: Edison Research
US Election 2024 Live: What is the Electoral College and how does the US use it to elect presidents?
The Electoral College is the unique American system of electing presidents. It is different from the popular vote, and it has an outsize impact on how candidates run and win campaigns. Both Republicans Donald Trump and George W. Bush won their respective presidencies in 2016 and 2000 using the Electoral College system.
Some Democrats charge that the system favors Republicans and they would rather the United States elect presidents by a simple majority vote.
A look at the Electoral College and how it works, as Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, compete for the White House on Election Day.
US Election 2024 Live: Republican Rep. Jim Banks wins Indiana’s open US Senate seat
Republican candidate Jim Banks, an outspoken supporter of former President Donald Trump, won Indiana’s open US Senate seat on Tuesday, defeating political newcomer and Democrat Valerie McCray, according to the Associated Press.
Banks, 45, was strongly favored to win the Senate race in the Hoosier state, which Trump won by large margins in 2016 and 2020.
Banks said in his victory statement that he was grateful to his family and voters across the state for their support and was “honored to have the opportunity to fight for the things that matter most to Hoosiers.” Banks said he entered the Senate race “to champion working Hoosier families and put Indiana first, and that’s what I plan to do on day one in the United States Senate.” (AP)
US Election 2024 Live: Harris projected winner in New Hampshire
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is projected to win in New Hampshire with four electoral votes, news agency Reuters reported, quoting the Decision Desk headquarters.
US Election 2024 Live: Trump secures 52.7 per cent votes, Harris stands at 46.7 per cent of votes tallied in Georgia
In the battleground state of Georgia in the United States, as 61.7 per cent of the estimated vote get tallied, Republican nominee Donald Trump has managed to secure 52.7 per cent votes out of it, whereas Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has 46.7 per cent votes, according to Edison Research. (Reuters)
US Election 2024 Live: Harris projected winner in Virginia with 13 electoral votes
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is projected to win in Virginia, taking home 13 electoral votes from the state, news agency Reuters reported, quoting the numbers from Decision desk headquarters.
270 electoral votes are required to win the presidential elections. (Reuters)
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump wins in West Virginia
Former President and Republican candidate Donald Trump is projected to win in West Virginia and take home four electoral votes from the state. 270 electoral votes are required to win the presidential election.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Polls close in key battleground state of Georgia as counting shows early wins for Trump and Harris
Polling has closed in states like Kentucky, Indiana, as well as South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, and the key battleground state of Georgia. One of the seven battleground states, also known as swing state, includes Georgia.
The counting of votes also began with early wins for Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic contender Kamala Harris. Polls indicate that Trump and Harris are locked in a tight fight in Georgia, whose results are yet to be announced.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Milwaukee to recount more than 30,000 absentee and early ballots
In Milwaukee, more than 30,000 absentee and early ballots will be recounted after officials noticed that the lock of 13 vote tabulator machines were not fit in properly.
"The decision was made out of an abundance of caution," said Jeff Fleming, communications director for the mayor’s office.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: 10 Georgia polling sites to open late due to hoax bomb threat disruption
Around 10 polling sites in Georgia have been allowed to stay open late as voting got disrupted due to hoax bomb threat which the FBI termed as non-threatening and originating from Russian systems.
According to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, "Most of them are like 20 to 30 minutes, I think there is one that was a little bit larger than 40 minutes but that’s kind of the range right there."
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: First US exit poll shows 48% voters favour Kamala Harris while 44% gave thumps up to Trump
With first exit polls data coming out on the Election Day, the voters have made their choices and a trend is being projected with 48% nationwide voters favouring Democratic candidate Kamala Harris while 44% of them favoured Republican candidate Donald Trump.
According to Edison Research's exit poll, 73% of voters nationwide said they think democracy in the US is threatened, while 25% said it is secure. 31% of voters nationwide said the economy mattered most in deciding how to vote in the presidential election. 11% said immigration, 14% abortion, 35% the state of democracy, 4% foreign policy, reported Reuters.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Most voters say democracy is under threat, exit poll suggests
Nearly three-quarters of voters in Tuesday's presidential election say American democracy is under threat, according to preliminary national exit polls from Edison Research, reflecting the deep anxiety the nation faces after a contentious campaign between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump.
Democracy and the economy ranked by far as the most important issues for voters, with around a third of respondents citing each, followed by abortion and immigration at 14% and 11%, the data showed. The poll showed 73% of voters believed democracy was in jeopardy, against just 25% who said it was secure.
The data underscores the depth of polarization in a nation whose divisions have only grown starker during a fiercely competitive race. Trump has employed increasingly dark and apocalyptic rhetoric on the campaign trail, while stoking unfounded fears that the election system cannot be trusted. Harris has urged Americans to come together, warning that a second Trump term would threaten the underpinnings of American democracy.
(Reuters)
Hillary Clinton and X users cite dobbs ruling as galvanizing force
Hillary Clinton is urging Americans to exercise their electoral power, particularly women, as the country votes in a presidential election that's largely seen as a referendum on abortion rights. Clinton posted on X, "'Women are not without electoral or political power.' That's what the Trump-appointed Supreme Court majority wrote in their decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and rob American women of their reproductive freedom.
Today, let's show them how true that is." This statement is a call to action, referencing the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, highlighting the significance of women's electoral power in shaping the future of reproductive rights .
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Elon Musk casts his vote in Texas
Elon Musk, a key supporter of Donald Trump, cast his vote in Texas yesterday, tweeting "Just voted in Cameron County, Texas, home of Starbase!" Starbase, SpaceX's headquarters, is located near Hawthorne, Texas, just north of Houston. This move comes after Musk endorsed Trump in July, despite the former president's plan to roll back the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act, which could impact Tesla's electric vehicle tax credits.
Just voted in Cameron County, Texas, home of Starbase! pic.twitter.com/dE8oRGlI4p
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 5, 2024
Musk's backing of Trump has sparked interest, especially given their proposed collaboration on a government efficiency task force, which Trump announced in September. According to Trump, Musk agreed to lead this commission, aiming to conduct a comprehensive audit of the federal government and suggest drastic reforms. To cap off election day, Musk was expected to join Trump at Mar-a-Lago, as reported by The New York Times.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Carpenters Union Members Bust a Move in Phoenix:
Members of the Western States Carpenters union local 1912 made a vibrant appearance at Arizona State University's (ASU) campus to demonstrate their support for Harris and various Democratic causes. The day began with marching and chanting pro-union slogans, encouraging students to cast their votes for Harris.
ASU’s downtown Phoenix campus turns into a carpenter’s union Local 1912 dance party. They’re here supporting Harris and Mayor Kate Gallegos @NBCNews pic.twitter.com/VfZuWd6TgL
— Alicia Victoria Lozano (@aliciavlozano) November 5, 2024</blockquot
"We're here to show that Harris-Walz have a presence and they want to win Arizona," said union spokesperson Cesar Corral. This rally wasn't just about politics; it was also about having a good time. "Plus, a lot of these guys just like to have fun and grew up with this kind of music."
As the event unfolded, the energy shifted when some participants were drawn to DJs outside a polling location, spontaneously transforming the scene into an impromptu dance party. (NBC News)
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Federal judge rejects Georgia republican party's attempt to reject legitimate absentee ballots
Judge Stan Baker rejected the Georgia Republican Party's request to discard hand-delivered absentee ballots in seven counties, stating that Republicans were "cherry-picking" and trying to "tip the scales of this election" by discriminating against certain voters.
"The plaintiffs are patently inviting me to tip the scales of this election by discriminating against citizens less likely to vote for their candidate," Baker said.
Baker clarified that "advance voting" and "absentee voting" are distinct processes, citing "reams and reams" of state and federal law.
An attorney for Cobb County argued, "The fact that the plaintiffs chose to be willfully blind, that's not a basis for them to come to court... It's completely improper that they would bring this argument to court, especially on the eve of election."
The seven counties (Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Fulton, Chatham, and Athens-Clarke) followed standard procedure by allowing voters to drop off absentee ballots over the weekend, as reported by CNN.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Kamala Harris addresses DNC headquarters amidst election frenzy
Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise visit to the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, DC, on Tuesday to express her gratitude to phone bankers supporting her campaign. During her visit, Harris personally connected with multiple callers, encouraging them to cast their votes.
"I am well," Harris reassured one caller. "I just wanted to call you and check in and make sure you know where you can go vote today if you haven’t already."
She emphasized the significance of their participation, saying, "Thank you so very much and thank you for being active in participating in this very, very important process and this foundation of our democracy... We can’t do it without people like you."
To another caller, Harris stressed the power of their voice and vote, "Remind each other and everyone the power of your voice, your vote, this election is obviously so important."
(with inputs from CNN)
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: FBI cracks down on online threats: Two Michigan men taken into custody
The FBI has made two arrests in Michigan related to online political threats. Isaac Sissel, a 25-year-old from Ann Arbor, was taken into custody after allegedly threatening violence if Donald Trump wins the election. Sissel's message to the FBI's national threat operations center mentioned having a stolen AR-15 rifle and plans for an unspecified target . He was arrested Tuesday morning and is scheduled to appear in court later that day.
Additionally, Christopher Pierce, a 46-year-old from Jackson, was arrested for sending threatening emails to a political action committee (PAC) involved in election fundraising . These arrests are part of the FBI's efforts to address election-related threats and ensure public safety. (The Guardian)
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Elon Musk’s super PAC names final winner of $1 million giveaway
Elon Musk's super PAC has named the winner of their $1 million giveaway with a registered voter named Tyler VanAkin of Reading.
Tyler VanAkin of Reading, MI is our final recipient of $1M for signing our petition to support the Constitution.
— America (@america) November 5, 2024
Tyler was traveling but we were able to meet up with him before he boarded his flight.
Thank you all who signed in Support of the Rights to Free Speech and Bear Arms pic.twitter.com/lx1UT2DyZ4
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: FBI says bomb threats across several states originated from Russian email domains
The bomb threats to polling locations across several states in the United States appeared to have originated from Russian email domains, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has said.
"The FBI is aware of bomb threats to polling locations in several states, many of which appear to originate from Russian email domains. None of the threats have been determined to be credible thus far,” the FBI said in a statement.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: 15 states mobilize National Guard personnel for Election Day
An official has told CNN that 15 states have mobilized at least 250 National Guard who are providing their support on the Election Day, according to a CNN report.
These are the following states where personnel have been mobilized:
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: US Capitol police arrests a man with torch and flare gun at the Capitol's visitor's center
The US Capitol police arrested a man who was carrying a torch and a flare gun. The police in a post on X said, "Our officers just arrested a man who was stopped during our screening process at the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC). The man smelled like fuel, had a torch & a flare gun."
The police further added, "The CVC is closed for tours for the day, while we investigate. We will provide more information when we can."
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Elon Musk to join Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago tonight
Billionaire Elon Musk, who has endorsed Republican candidate Donald Trump, has said that he would spend his night of the Election Day at the Mar-a-Lago, tracking the result with Trump as they trickle in.
Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has personally given more than $118 million to his super PAC backing Trump and making him one of the biggest financer of the Trump Campaign.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Stock market rises as Americans head to polls on Election Day
The major US stock exchanges took a bullish turn and have gained since opening on the Election Day in America. The S&P was trading with an increase of 1.2% while tech heavy NASDAQ was up 1.3%.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained about 1%, adding around 400 points. In the last five US presidential elections, the US stocks have remained in green on the Election Day, as reported by NBC News.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Harris' running mate Tim Walz says Trump “probably will” concede the election if he loses
Democratic candidate Kamala Harris' running mate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has said that he believes former President Donald Trump would concede defeat if loses the election.
Reporters asked Walz what does he think about Trump if he loses the presidential race, he replied just ahead of boarding a flight from Pennsylvania to Washington D.C that he believes Trump will concede, if “history is…any indicator.”
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: ‘Very confident’ Trump casts vote in Florida, claims result ‘won’t even be close’
Former President Donald Trump cast his ballot in Florida, arriving at his Palm Beach voting precinct with wife Melania Trump. After voting, Trump spoke to the press, expressing strong confidence in his chances: “I feel very confident… I hear we’re doing very well everywhere.” He described this as his “best” campaign yet, predicting a decisive victory, saying, “It won’t even be close.”
The 78-year-old, told reporters he is “very honored” to find out that the lines are long.
However, Trump voiced frustration about potential delays in calling the results, citing long tally times for mail-in ballots. He pointed to France’s faster election process, noting that despite investments in voting machines, the US still faces prolonged counting times.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Georgia's Secretary of State says non-credible bomb threats at two Georgia polling places originated from Russia
Polling at two Georgia stations was briefly affected after several non-credible bomb threats were reported and now, the Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has said that it originated from Russia.
Brad told reporters on Tueday that “We’ve heard some threats that were of Russian origin. I don’t know how to describe that that’s viable – we don’t think they are, but in the interest of public safety, we always check that out, and we’ll just continue to be very responsible when we hear about stuff like that.”
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Florida's election website for voters to track their voter registration status crashes
The website that allows Florida residents to verify their voter registration status has been affected and has crashed on the Election Day morning.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Former President Donald Trump casts his ballot in Florida
The Republican candidate Donald Trump has cast his ballot in Florida. The former president arrived at his voting precinct in Palm Beach with his wife, Melania Trump.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Trump says ‘I feel very confident’ after casting his ballot
“It seems that the conservatives are voting very powerfully,” Trump told reporters in Palm Beach, Florida.
“It looks like Republicans have shown up in force,” he said. Asked if he had any regrets about his campaign, Trump responded, “I can’t think of any.”
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Hoax Bomb Threats Prompt Evacuations in Fulton County, Georgia
Five false bomb threats led to brief evacuations at two polling sites in Fulton County, Georgia, this morning. County officials are now seeking a court order to extend voting hours until 7:30 pm local time (6:00 am IST Wednesday) to accommodate affected voters, the BBC reported.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Polls open in Alaska, Washington as Election Day nears end
Polling stations have opened in Alaska (7:00 am local time / 8:30 pm IST) and Washington (8:00 am local time / 9:30 pm IST), as voters in these states cast ballots for crucial electoral college votes: three in Alaska and twelve in Washington. Hawaii, with four electoral votes, will be the last to open polls at 7:00 am local time (5:30 pm IST).
Harris, Walz make last-minute appeal on key radio shows
With Election Day underway, Kamala Harris and her running mate, Governor Tim Walz, have made a final push to connect with voters through targeted radio appearances. Harris joined Pittsburgh's Big K Morning Show and Atlanta's V-103, where she emphasised her commitment to "regular Americans," contrasting it with what she described as Trump’s "vengeful" motives. Harris said immigration, bridging divides, and the importance of policies for Black men, saying she’ll enter the Oval Office with a "to-do list for the American people." Walz also recorded interviews for stations across battleground states such as Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. - AP
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Voting hours extended in Cambria County
Voting hours have been extended in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, due to a software malfunction that hindered voters' ability to scan their ballots. The county's Office of Commissioners reassured voters that a process is in place to address such issues and urged them not to be discouraged from voting at their precincts.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Smooth start to Election Day in Michigan
Election Day in Michigan shows strong early engagement. So far, 8,000 absentee ballots have been returned, and over 820 voters have registered on the same day. With more than 3.3 million ballots cast during early voting and absentee voting, the turnout rate stands at 45.8% of active registered voters, the CNN reported.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Polls open in four more states, including California, Nevada
Polls officially opened at 07:00 AM PT (08:30 PM IST) in California, Idaho, Nevada, and Oregon. With these openings, only Alaska and Hawaii remain to start voting. California, boasting 54 electoral votes—the highest in the nation—is seen as a blue wall state, last voting for a Republican in 1988. Nevada, with six electoral votes, is the final swing state to open its polls today. States allocate all their electoral votes to the candidate who secures the majority; for instance, winning 50.1% in California grants all 54 votes, regardless of the margin.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Nearly all states voting as polls near close
Almost all states are now voting, with Alaska and Hawaii set to head to the polls in the next hour or two. Polls will close at different times across the U.S., but by 11:00 PM ET (09:30 AM IST), all states will have closed, except for Hawaii and Alaska, where polls close an hour later. This election is not just about Trump and Harris; voters are also deciding on issues like abortion rights, congressional seats, recreational or medical marijuana, and voting referendums. Meanwhile, Trump has returned to Florida to cast his vote, and Harris is attending an election night party at Howard University, her alma mater.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: 10 states are voting on the issue of abortion rights
Voters in 10 US states are deciding whether to enshrine abortion rights into their state constitutions in this election. States with the measure on the ballot include Florida, Colorado, Maryland, Arizona, Montana, Nebraska, Missouri, Nevada, New York, and South Dakota. - The Guardian
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: When will the polls close?
📌6 pm ET (4:30 am IST, Nov 6): Polls close in parts of Indiana and Kentucky
📌 7 pm ET (5:30 am IST, Nov 6): Polls close in Georgia, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, parts of Florida, and the rest of Indiana and Kentucky.
📌 7:30 pm ET (6:00 am IST, Nov 6): Polls close in North Carolina, Ohio, and West Virginia.
📌8 pm ET (6:30 am IST, Nov 6): Polls close in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, D.C., Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Missouri, parts of Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and all of Florida.
📌9 pm ET (7:30 am IST, Nov 6): Polls close in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and the entire of Texas, Michigan, South Dakota, and North Dakota.
📌 10 pm ET (8:30 am IST, Nov 6): Polls close in Montana, Nevada, and Utah.
📌 11 pm ET (9:30 am IST, Nov 6): Polls close in California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
📌 12 am ET (10:30 am IST, Nov 6): Polls close in Hawaii.
📌1 am ET (11:30 am IST, Nov 6): Polls close in Alaska. - The Guardian
FBI warns public of fake videos misusing its name and insignia
The FBI has issued a warning about fabricated videos falsely attributed to the bureau. One video, designed to look like an official FBI news clip, misleadingly advises voters to vote remotely, claiming a high terror threat at polling stations. Another video falsely presents a fabricated FBI press release alleging collusion between prison management and a political party to influence inmate voting in battleground states. While the FBI has not identified specific individuals responsible, it recently pointed to Russian influence actors for other disinformation efforts targeting the US election, the AP reported.
US intelligence links Russians to fake election fraud video
US intelligence agencies have identified "Russian influence actors" behind a deceptive video claiming election fraud in Arizona, the BBC reported. Posted by a suspended pro-Kremlin account on X, the video garnered over 200,000 views. It features an unidentified man, supposedly a former aide, making allegations against election officials. Adrian Fontes, Arizona's Secretary of State, dismissed the claims as false. The man's voice appears AI-generated, and the video was created by the Russian Foundation to Battle Injustice, linked to sanctioned oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin. This organisation frequently collaborates with the Russian influence operation 'Storm-1516,' associated with different election fakes.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Locals wait for Trump at West Palm Beach
Voters are arriving at a polling station in West Palm Beach where Donald Trump is expected to cast his ballot. Accompanied by Melania Trump, he is expected to address the crowd after voting.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Puerto Ricans cast symbolic votes for Trump or Harris
Although Puerto Ricans can’t vote in U.S. presidential elections, they can symbolically support Trump or Harris this Election Day. The main focus, however, is on electing a new governor. If Jenniffer González from the pro-statehood New Progressive Party wins, her party will secure a historic third consecutive term. Juan Dalmau’s potential victory would mark the first time in decades a candidate outside the main two parties takes office. Nearly 2 million eligible voters will also weigh in on Puerto Rico’s political status amidst a backdrop of political apathy, the AP reported.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Voting opens in seven more states, including key swing state Arizona
Polls are now open in Arizona, a vital swing state along the U.S.-Mexico border where results will play a crucial role for both presidential candidates. Arizona, spotlighted in 2020 due to election misinformation and protests, remains highly contested, the BBC reported. Alongside Arizona, voters in Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming are also now casting ballots as Election Day progresses. The stakes are high, with Arizona’s outcome particularly pivotal given its influence in close races.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: JD Vance Casts His Ballot in Ohio
Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance voted in-person at St Anthony of Padua Church in Cincinnati. Accompanied by his wife, Usha, and their children, the Ohio senator appeared upbeat, the CNN reported. After casting his ballot, Vance briefly addressed reporters, sharing his optimism about Election Day.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Voting kicks off in Arkansas as Election Day advances
Polls are officially open in Arkansas, bringing the number of voting states to nearly 30, the BBC reported. Arkansas holds six electoral votes, a smaller count than populous states like California (54) and New York (28), which is based partly on population size. This comes shortly after states like Mississippi and North Dakota opened their polls. With millions already casting early votes, Election Day progresses as more states join in determining the future of the U.S.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Millions vote amid high stakes
Election Day has arrived, with voters choosing between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in a fiercely contested race. The election has drawn millions of early votes, with more expected in person today. Harris, seeking to be the first female president, promises to work across party lines. Trump, however, aims for sweeping federal changes, including major tariffs and a large-scale deportation operation.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: What has happened so far
For those of you just joining in, over half of the US states are now open for voting, including Texas and swing state Wisconsin, which holds 10 pivotal electoral votes. Other states that have joined include Alabama, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and South Dakota.
Vote Threshold to Win: Both presidential candidates need 270 electoral votes to secure the presidency, with battleground states like Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin being crucial for either side.
The "Red Mirage" and "Blue Shift": Election watchers might observe a "red mirage," where early counts lean Republican, followed by a "blue shift" as mail-in ballots, often Democratic, are counted later. These shifts reflect voting method timelines rather than fraud.
Indian American Candidates: Over three dozen Indian Americans are running for state and local elections, particularly in California, which is home to prominent Indian American representatives like Ro Khanna, Dr. Ami Bera, and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Swing State Voting Opens: Key states like Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania—each critical to the election outcome—are seeing significant voter turnout as polls open. Long queues have formed in Pennsylvania, where Kamala Harris held her final rally.
Stay tuned for continued updates as Election Day unfolds across the US.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: More polls open as Texas and key swing state Wisconsin begin voting
It’s now 8 a.m. on the U.S. East Coast, and polls are open across more than half of U.S. states. Ten new states, including Texas and the crucial swing state of Wisconsin, have joined in voting. The states beginning ballots include Alabama, Iowa, Kansas (with flexibility by county), Minnesota, Mississippi, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin, which holds 10 electoral votes that could be pivotal in the outcome, the BBC reported. As Election Day continues, more states will follow, making this a decisive moment across the country. Stay tuned for further updates.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: How many votes needed to win
The candidates need 270 votes to win. The battleground states are Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: What do the terms 'red mirage', 'blue shift' mean
On election night, you might hear about a “red mirage” or “blue shift.” This happens when early vote counts, often favoring Republicans, are overtaken by later mail-in ballots that skew Democratic. In past elections, such shifts fueled unfounded fraud claims, but they reflect differing vote-count timelines rather than irregularities.
US Election 2024 Live: How will the issue of abortion affect the US election
The Harris campaign hopes this will be her trump card. The Vice President has positioned herself as a champion of reproductive rights, and has promised to bring national legislation on abortion rights.
Abortion has been a huge concern for women voters after the Conservative-majority Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v Wade verdict in 2022. According to The New York Times, 21 states have banned or restricted abortions earlier in pregnancy than what was set by Roe v Wade over five decades ago.
Trump has been shaky on this issue — he has taken credit for appointing the three judges that cemented the Supreme Court’s conservative majority, but has avoided talking much about abortion. The New York Times/ Siena poll has found that “the gender gap remains wide across all seven states, with Harris the favorite of women and Trump preferred by men”, according to The New York Times.
US Election 2024 Live: Over three dozen Indian Americans running for state legislations, local bodies
Over three dozen Indian Americans are running for local bodies and state legislation elections across the country reflecting the growing interest among this small ethnic community to be part of political mainstream.
“If you are not at the table, you are on the menu,” Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi comments at various Indian American gatherings motivating and encouraging community members to run for elections at all levels.
Probably the largest number of Indian Americans running for local offices are in the state of California, which sends two members to the House of Representatives – Ro Khanna and Dr Ami Bera – in addition to Vice President Kamala Harris whose mother was from India.
US Election 2024 Live:Polling open in swing states Georgia, Michigan
Polling is now open in the swing states of Georgia and Michigan, with voting underway in more than 20 US states, as per the BBC. Another swing state - Pennsylvania - is witnessing polling, with its 19 electoral college votes. These are the states where polling has opened as of 7 am on the East Coast of the US:
US Election 2024 Live: With polls about to open, voter queues increase in key state of Pennsylvania
Voter queues have started to build up in another key state - Pennsylvania - as polls are about to open, BBC reported. The state witnessed Kamala Harris address her final rally the previous day, with fresh signs of "Defend Democracy" being attached to lampposts.
US Election 2024 Live: With control of the US Congress at stake, a tight election on the cards
With the United States heading to polls Tuesday, the control of the Congress is at stake in elections that could flip both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Citing nonpartisan analysts, news agency Reuters reported that Republicans stand a good chance of taking back the Senate, where the Democrats hold a 51-49 majority. However, the Republicans might lose their grip on the House, wherein the Democrats only need four seats to gain a majority. An October Reuters/Ipsos poll found 43% of registered voters would back the Republican candidate in their district, while 43% would back the Democratic candidate.
US Election 2024 Live: Where tech leaders like Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg stand
Millions of American citizens will be casting their votes on Tuesday, November 5, to choose the next president of the United States of America. Their choices are Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, the current vice president, and former US President Donald Trump from the Republican side.
Silicon Valley has long been considered as the territory of tech progressives. But several vocal tech billionaires such as Elon Musk have veered sharply to the right in the past few years. The question of whether it will be a Trump-led or Harris-run White House will decide the country’s approach to tackling contentious issues related to artificial intelligence, social media, antitrust regulation, and more.
While the tech industry does not seem to have a clear favourite in the 2024 US presidential elections, here is a quick look at the prominent tech figures backing Harris, the tech executives cozying up to Trump, and the ones who are quietly watching from the sidelines. Read Karan Mahadik's report
US Election 2024 Live: Trump returns home after wrapping up rallies
Donald Trump has landed back in Florida after finishing his last rally after 2 a.m.
US Election 2024 Live: Why is Dixville Notch important?
Since 1960, this small New Hampshire town has upheld a unique tradition of being the first in the nation to finish in-person voting. At midnight, its six residents cast their ballots, and within 15 minutes, the vote count was complete. (AP)
US Election 2024 Live: How immigration will affect the polls
Immigration remains a hot-button issue for 2024. Trump pledges to secure the U.S.-Mexico border, expand ICE, and execute mass deportations. Harris, facing mixed reactions, promises strict action against illegal migration, citing her past work against traffickers. While Republicans say she’s lenient, progressive Democrats criticise her stance as too harsh.
US Election 2024 Live: Eight states’ polling locations opened at 6 a.m ET
Eight states’ polling locations opened at 6 am ET, including those in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, New Hampshire and Virginia.
In Indiana and Kentucky, polls began opening at 6 a.m. ET, but some in the central time zone will open at 7 am ET.
In Maine, nearly all polls opened at 6 a.m. ET, but municipalities with less than 500 people can open as late as 10 a.m. ET.
The tiny New Hampshire township of Dixville Notch voted at midnight, in line with a decades-long tradition; Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump tied with three votes each.
US Election 2024 Live: West Virginia’s governor race centers around abortion
West Virginia’s governor race centers around a stark divide on abortion. Republican candidate and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, endorsed by Donald Trump, supports abortion restrictions, while Democratic candidate and Huntington Mayor Steve Williams seeks to let voters decide on abortion rights. Both have tackled the state’s opioid crisis, but their positions on social issues set them apart.
US Election 2024 Live: Polls open in New York and Indiana
Polls open in more states, including New York and Indiana. Voters in Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, New Jersey, New York and Virginia can all now cast their ballots. Of these, New York has the most electoral college votes, with 28 up for grabs there. The state with the fewest is Maine, with four, the BBC reported.
US Election 2024 Live: Economy the top issue
According to most polls, this is the top issue for voters. Biden inherited an economy battered by the Covid-19 pandemic, and the rate of inflation has since gone from a peak of 9.1% in June 2022 to 2.4% in September 2024. The unemployment rate has fallen from 6.4% in January 2021 to 4.1% in October 2024. These positives have not, however, improved sentiment among common voters, many of whom believe the economy is doing badly, according to polls.
One reason for this perception is that grocery bills have remained high. Food is 22% costlier since Biden’s inauguration, and for many Americans, the cost of living is higher than four years ago. Trump has promised to “make America affordable again”. He has said he will increase oil-drilling to reduce energy costs, deliver lower interest rates (something that the President does not control), provide tax cuts to the tune of trillions of dollars, and introduce a new 10-20% tax on imports to incentivise domestic manufacturing.
US Election 2024 Live: Winner takes all mechanism
Most states (with the exception of Maine and Nebraska) have a winner-takes-all system, which means whoever wins the popular mandate in the state secures its entire allocation in the Electoral College. This makes the result in most states — which are either firmly Democratic or Republican — a foregone conclusion before the first ballot is cast. It also means that certain states where the race is particularly close have outsize importance in the election.
US Election 2024 Live: The election mechanics
Americans do not directly vote for their President. Instead, they vote to determine the composition of the Electoral College, which elects the President.
There are 538 electors in the Electoral College, and 270 is the majority mark. Each state is allocated a specific number of electors, which is somewhat based on population.
A vote cast in favour of a certain candidate is, in effect, meant to elect the candidate’s slate of electors in a state, who are chosen by the parties before the election. To win the presidency, a candidate needs to cobble together victories in enough states to reach the 270 mark in the Electoral College.
US Election 2024 Live: Election Day in US: Here’s what to know
Today is Election Day in the United States in what some commentators have described as the most consequential presidential election ever. And the race to the White House is as close as it gets.
Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has a slight edge over Republican Donald Trump in the national polling average as of Sunday (in the US). But the winner-takes-all Electoral College system means the presidency will be decided by the way the seven so-called “swing states” fall — and the race is much closer there.
US Election 2024 Live: In her Indian grandfather's village, residents pray for Kamala Harris win
With sacred chants, ringing of bells and offerings of flowers and bananas, a Hindu priest in Kamala Harris' ancestral village in southern India conducted prayers for her victory on Tuesday, hours after she and her opponent Donald Trump closed out their campaigns.
The temple ceremony in Thulasendrapuram, in the state of Tamil Nadu, was organised by local villagers and attended by more than a dozen of them and a few tourists.
Harris' maternal grandfather P.V. Gopalan was born more than a century ago in Thulasendrapuram before migrating to the state capital Chennai. He was a high-ranking government official at the time of his retirement.
After lighting incense, the priest ended the prayer pronouncing "Kamala Harris should win", as he offered vermilion powder and ash to those attending.
At the temple, Harris' name is engraved on a stone that lists public donations, along with that of her grandfather. Outside, Arulmozhi Sudhakar, a local politician, erected a banner on Tuesday, wishing "the daughter of the land" success in the election.
"She is one of us. She will win," said Sudhakar, a representative of a local village body. "Once she wins, we will offer special prayers (on Wednesday) and also donate food at the temple." (Reuters)
US Election 2024 Live: Election Day begins on the East Coast
Election Day has begun on the East Coast, with Vermont leading the way as polls open at 5 a.m. EST. In the coming hours, additional states, including New York and Virginia, will open their polls, gradually involving the entire nation in this pivotal election.
Harris and Trump tied with three votes each in the tiny New Hampshire community of Dixville Notch
Harris and Trump tied with three votes each in the tiny New Hampshire community of Dixville Notch, which opened and closed its poll just after midnight ET in a decades-old tradition. - CNN
US Election 2024 Live: Harris and Trump set sights on Pennsylvania in final push before Election Day
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump closed out this year’s presidential race with a fierce battle for Pennsylvania on Monday, making their final pitch to voters across a state that could prove decisive in the campaign for the White House.Harris ended her night in Philadelphia at the art museum steps made famous in the movie “Rocky,” where she said “the momentum is on our side.” She also rallied with supporters in Allentown, Scranton and Pittsburgh, and she swung through Reading to visit a Puerto Rican restaurant and do a little canvassing herself, knocking on doors alongside campaign volunteers.“It’s the day before the election and I just wanted to come by and say I hope to earn your vote,” Harris told one woman, who said she had already cast a ballot for the Democratic nominee.
US Election 2024 Live: GOP tries to break Connecticut Democrats' winning streak in US House races
It has been 18 years since Connecticut voted to send a Republican to Washington. Republican George Logan will try to end the party's long losing streak Tuesday in a rematch with U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes, the three-term Democrat who defeated him two years ago by a margin of less than 1% of the vote.The race between Hayes and Logan is among the state's most closely watched contests on an Election Day when voters will also choose state legislators, a U.S. senator and the next U.S. president.In their first matchup in 2022, Hayes defeated Logan by just 2,004 votes. This time, Hayes is hoping to get an extra boost from sharing the ballot with Vice President Kamala Harris.“There’s absolutely a lot more enthusiasm since Harris entered the race at the top of the ticket,” said Hayes, the first Black woman to represent Connecticut in Congress. “We have had at all of our headquarters throughout the district, people show up to volunteer, women show up to phone bank or door knock.”
Logan, a mechanical engineer and former state senator who now works as a community relations director for a public water supply company, has promoted himself as an independent-minded Republican who wouldn't be beholden to the national party. He has also focused heavily on his personal background. If elected, the Afro-Latino son of Guatemalan immigrants would become the first Hispanic member of Congress from Connecticut.“I believe Washington is broken and needs to be fixed. I want to be part of the solution,” he told reporters after a debate with Hayes. “I want to work in a bipartisan basis.”The race is playing out in a district in the northwestern part of the state where President Joe Biden defeated former President Donald Trump by 11 points in 2020. Logan said he would vote for Trump, but he has walked a careful line on the campaign trail. He avoided talking about the Republican presidential nominee or aligning himself with Trump’s policies and the MAGA movement. Instead, he spoke repeatedly about being focused on the needs of the district and not the contentious presidential race, pledging to be an “independent voice” who would work with whoever won the White House. - AP
US Election 2024 Live: Georgia Democratic prosecutor pursuing election case against Trump faces Republican challenger
A Republican lawyer who interned in the White House under Donald Trump is challenging Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, the Georgia prosecutor who brought charges against the former president over efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Courtney Kramer worked in the White House counsel's office during the Trump presidency and is active in GOP organizations. She's the first Republican to run for district attorney in Fulton County since 2000.Fulton County, which is home to 11% of the state’s electorate and includes most of the city of Atlanta, is a Democratic stronghold.
Willis took office in January 2021 after beating her predecessor — and former boss — longtime District Attorney Paul Howard in a bitter Democratic primary fight in 2020. She made headlines just a month into her tenure when she announced in February 2021 that she was investigating whether Trump and others broke any laws while trying to overturn his narrow loss in the state to Democrat Joe Biden. Two and a half years later, after an investigation that included calling dozens of witnesses before a special grand jury, she obtained a sprawling racketeering indictment against Trump and 18 others in August 2023.Four people have pleaded guilty after reaching deals with prosecutors.
Trump and the remaining defendants have all pleaded not guilty to the charges against them. When she entered the district attorney’s race in March, Kramer said the Trump prosecution was a politically motivated case and a waste of resources. But she said if she becomes district attorney she will recuse herself from that case because she worked with two of the defendants.Kramer, 31, said one of her top priorities will be to focus on “front-end prosecution,” which she said involves reviewing cases quickly when they come in so decisions can be made about the bond, discovery can be provided to defense lawyers and a decision can be made about whether an early plea offer can be used to resolve the case. - AP
US Election 2024 Live: Dollar slips as FX traders gird for US election outcome
The dollar softened on Tuesday as traders squared positions ahead of what is expected to be a close U.S. presidential election, while options volatility soared after recent polls dented some market bets on a victory for Republican Donald Trump.
Democrat Kamala Harris has also experienced improving odds on election gambling sites and had a slight lead on PredictIt overnight, although Polymarket continued to show Trump as favourite.
In recent weeks, financial markets and some betting platforms had leaned strongly in favour of a win for Trump, whose tariff and immigration policies are considered inflationary by analysts, leading to a rise in U.S. Treasury yields and gains for the dollar.
US Election 2024 Live: Price action to pick up as results emerge
Currency traders rushed to hedge against big overnight price movements that might ensue as the results of the 2024 U.S. election trickle out, pushing options volatility for the euro and Mexican peso to the highest since the 2016 vote.
The euro and the peso are seen as among the most sensitive to the outcome of the election, which has been too close to call for weeks between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump.
Harris and Trump remain virtually tied in opinion polls and the winner might not be known for days after voting ends.
Analysts believe Trump's policies on immigration, tax cuts and tariffs would put upward pressure on inflation, and drive up bond yields and the dollar, while Harris is seen as the continuity candidate.
Euro overnight implied volatility, which reflects demand for protection against very near-term price moves, surged to 26.4% , the highest since Nov. 9, 2016, a day after the U.S. election that year that Trump won, confounding previous polls.
Overnight volatility on the Mexican peso soared above 87%, its highest since the day of the 2016 vote on Nov. 8.
"Today's election is closer than a coin toss, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the outcome," Monex Europe strategists said in a daily note. "That fact is likely to keep market price action light today, with traders awaiting results in the early hours of tomorrow morning."
US Election 2024 Live: 'Foreign adversaries' trying to 'undermine public confidence in the integrity of US elections', say intelligence officials
US intelligence chiefs on Tuesday cautioned that "foreign adversaries" were trying to "undermine public confidence in the integrity of US elections and stoke divisions among Americans", BBC reported. A joint statement released by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency stated that Russia-linked groups were inciting violence against election officials and trying to spread false claims of voter fraud, as per the BBC report.
The statement mentioned " Russian influence actors", alleging that they had falsely claimed that officials in key states planned to rig the presidential elections by stuffing ballot boxes. The ODNI further accused Iran of being a "significant foreign influence threat". Both Tehran and Moscow have denied the claims.
US Election 2024 Live: Howard University gears up for Kamala Harris' election night party in DC
The Howard University on Tuesday geared up to host Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris for her election night watch party, news agency PTI reported.
This is the first time in modern history that a presidential election night event will be hosted on a college campus. Harris graduated from Howard University with a bachelor's degree in 1986, PTI noted.
The campus has been transformed as it prepares to host Harris and her running mate Tim Walz. (PTI)
US Election 2024 Live: Nancy Mace tries to cement her hold on her US House seat in South Carolina
South Carolina Republican US representative Nancy Mace is trying to cement her hold on her seat, news agency AP reported.
Mace's Democratic opponent is businessman and former International African American Museum CEO Michael Moore, whose campaign has struggled to gain momentum, while Mace has barely acknowledged he is in the race, AP report stated.
Moore said Mace is more concerned with national attention and pet causes like legalizing marijuana than helping out people in her district. She has joined seven hard-right Republicans to oust former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
In response, Mace said it is her way of fighting for the voters in her eclectic district which includes centuries-old neighborhoods near Charleston and massive developments of retirees around Beaufort who have moved to South Carolina. (AP)
US Election 2024 Live: US states worried about election unrest take security precautions
With just a few hours to go before the commencement of voting in America, concerns about potential political violence have prompted officials to take a variety of measures to bolster security during and after Election Day, according to a Reuters report.
The measures includes a security fence that rings a Las Vegas building where a Nevada county tabulates votes, an Arizona sheriff’s department put on high alert to guard against potential violence with drones and snipers on standby. Moreover, the National Guard has been or will be activated in 19 states so far to help maintain peace, Reuters report stated.
Alabama, Arizona, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oregon, Wisconsin and Washington state have current National Guard missions while Washington DC, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia have troops on standby, the report stated quoting a defence official. (Reuters)
US Election 2024 Live: 'We've been waiting four years for this', says Donald Trump as he closed campaign in Pittsburgh
Republican candidate Donald Trump, in Pittsburgh, offered what his campaign called his final closing message to voters: “We’ve been waiting four years for this.”
“We’re going to win the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and it’s going to be over,” he said.
Trump campaigned in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Michigan on the final day of campaigning, and is likely to return home in Palm Beach, Florida, to vote and await election results. (Reuters)
US Election 2024 Live: 'We finish as we started, with optimism, energy, joy,' says Kamala Harris as she closes campaign in Philadelphia
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris predicted her victory as she campaigned across Pennsylvania on the final day of the most consequential presidential elections in the history of the United States.
In Allentown, Harris, urging supporters who have not yet cast their ballots to show up on the Election Day, promised to be a president for “all Americans,” news agency Reuters reported.
She said: “Tonight, then, we finish as we started: with optimism, with energy, with joy… We know it is time for a new generation of leadership in America… And make no mistake, we will win.” (Reuters)
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