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A quick guide to Kamala Harris

A guide to the other election contenders

A quick guide to Donald Trump

A quick guide to Tim Walz

A quick guide to JD Vance

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Follow live updates after Trump won US election
Results: Who did each state vote for?
In maps and charts: How small gains delivered Trump a big win
These are the seven things Trump says he will do as president
Analysis - Why Kamala Harris lost: A flawed candidate or doomed campaign?

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US election 2024

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Pete, Trump and Pam are next to each other.

A look at Trump's new top team... in 85 seconds

Among the allies the president-elect has chosen to join his administration are contentious figures, including among fellow Republicans.

Kennedy is speaking a crowd while Trump looks at him.

Trump names vaccine sceptic RFK Jr for health secretary

The president-elect has nominated RFK to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

Streams of sparks like fireworks emanate from a ballot box.

FBI video shows moment man sets ballot box on fire

The suspect used an “improvised incendiary device” to start the fire in Portland, Oregon, ahead of the US election.

Why is Kamala Harris still asking for campaign donations?

A week after losing the election, Kamala Harris's team are still appealing for funds.

Sumi Somaskanda stands on the left and Trump stands on the right.

What a Republican trifecta means for Trump's second term

Republicans have won control of both chambers of Congress, yielding Trump limited congressional oversight for at least 2 years.

Donald Trump and Joe Biden in Oval Office

‘Welcome back’ - Watch moment Biden congratulates Trump

The president and president-elect shook hands as part of a long-standing tradition signifying the transfer of power.

Biden is on the left and Trump is on the right.

What we can expect from Trump and Biden's meeting

Given all the things they’ve said about each other, Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s meeting could be really awkward.

John Bolton, former adviser to Donald Trump

'I think Putin believes that he knows how to play Trump' - John Bolton

'I think Putin believes that he knows how to play Trump', says Trump's former adviser John Bolton.

Vladimir Putin speaking holding a pen

Putin congratulates 'courageous' Trump on election win

The Russian president says he was impressed by Trump's reaction to the first assassination attempt against him.

Joe Biden wearing a suit holding up a fist

Watch: Biden urges Democrats to 'get back up' after Trump win

The president addressed Americans from the White House for the first time since Donald Trump's election victory.

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US voters on one reason Trump won... and why Harris lost

After Donald Trump's decisive victory, we asked Americans what they think made the difference for each campaign.

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Harris highlights need for 'peaceful transfer of power'

The BBC's Samira Hussain was on the ground for Harris's concession speech at Howard University.

Kamala Harris holds her hands out as she looks at camera while speaking at a lecturn on 6 November

Harris: Election outcome 'not what we fought for'

The vice-president addressed supporters at Howard University in Washington DC, following her election defeat to Donald Trump.

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Belfast reacts to Trump's US election victory

BBC NI asks people in Belfast how they feel about Donald Trump's victory in the US election.

Northern Ireland

Donald Trump surrounded by friends and staff on stage after giving his victory speech

Surrounded by family, Trump says he will 'heal the country'

Donald Trump took the stage at his campaign watch party in West Palm Beach, Florida, and was met with loud cheers.

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Watch: What does a Trump win mean for these Americans?

Voters across the US have their say on the re-election of Donald Trump.

Sir Keir Starmer at PMQs in the Commons.

Watch: PM and Badenoch react to Trump's victory at PMQs

Sir Keir Stamer and Kemi Badenoch react to Donald Trump's US Election victory at PMQs.

John Swinney backed Kamala Harris for the US presidency

Swinney congratulates Trump on election victory

The first minister had backed Democrat Kamala Harris, which Trump's Scottish business had branded "an insult".

Scotland Politics

People attend the Nevada Republican Party watch party at the Ahern Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 05 November 2024.

Watch: How election night unfolded

Catch up on the key moments from election night.

JD Vance heralds 'greatest political comeback in US history'

The Republican nominee for vice president JD Vance addresses a rally of Donald Trump supporters.

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Head and shoulders black and white picture of Donald Trump in suit and tie, with map of USA behind with stripes and stars overlaid over it

Just how big was Donald Trump’s election victory?

The US president-elect has emphasised the scale of his win – but data shows that most voters picked someone else.

A composite image of Kristi Noem (L), Elon Musk (C) and Susie Wiles (R)

Who has joined Trump's team so far?

Trump's latest picks include a former NFL player, a House legislator, and Wall Street financer to lead housing, labour, and the treasury.

Matt Gaetz pointing at a crowd, gesturing while speaking at a rally for Donald Trump

Trump's withdrawn attorney general pick will not return to Congress

Trump tapped Matt Gaetz, who faces a House ethics investigation, to be the US's top law enforcement officer.

Pam Bondi

Who is Pam Bondi, Trump's nominee for attorney general?

The 59-year-old was the first woman to head Florida's justice system and she is a longtime Trump ally.

A close up of Matt Gaetz on stage at the Republican convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in July. He is speaking into a microphone and is pointing with his hand. He has dark brown hair and wears a dark suit, white shirt and navy tie.

The rise and fall of Matt Gaetz in eight wild days

The nomination stunned Washington, triggering a political rollercoaster that turned into a bumpy ride for Trump's transition team.

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