NewsNewsUS election 2024TRUMP WINS270 to winKamala Harris of the Democrat party has 226 electoral college votes.Kamala HarrisDemocrat226Donald Trump of the Republican party has 312 electoral college votes.Donald TrumpRepublican312Kamala Harris of the Democrat party has 74,319,828 votes (48.3%)Donald Trump of the Republican party has 76,854,770 votes (49.9%)0 results to goSee the full resultsTrump and Xi Jinping’s ‘loving’ relationship has soured - can they rebuild it?What their dynamic means for the future of US-China relations2 days agoBBC InDepthLatest newsTrump picks former WWE CEO and TV's Dr Oz for top rolesLinda McMahon is the US president-elect's choice for education secretary, and Mehmet Oz is lined up for a healthcare job.19 hrs agoUS & CanadaWhat to know about the Matt Gaetz allegationsPublic pressure is growing to release a congressional ethics report into Gaetz's conduct.2 days agoUS & CanadaTop Republican says Trump nominees are ‘disruptors’ As some appointments spark controversy, House Speaker Mike Johnson says choices have been made to "shake up the status quo". 3 days agoUS & CanadaTrump names fracking executive Chris Wright energy secretaryWright is expected to fulfil Trump's campaign promise to "drill, baby, drill" and maximise US energy production.4 days agoUS & CanadaTrump, Musk and new cabinet nominees celebrate at UFCThe President-elect was joined by Robert F Kennedy Jr, Tulsi Gabbard and Vivek Ramaswamy. 4 days agoUS & CanadaWhat to know about the Matt Gaetz allegationsPublic pressure is growing to release a congressional ethics report into Gaetz's conduct.2 days agoUS & CanadaTrump picks ex-congressman and Fox host as transport secretarySean Duffy, one of Trump's most vocal defenders on cable news, will need to be confirmed by the Senate.2 days agoUS & CanadaTrump defence pick paid accuser to save Fox News job, but denies claimPete Hegseth maintains he is innocent and says the sexual encounter in 2017 was consensual.3 days agoUS & CanadaUndocumented migrants hope Trump mass deportations only 'for criminals'While many are scared, some dismiss the dangers of mass deportations under Donald Trump. 3 days agoWorldTop Republican says Trump nominees are ‘disruptors’ As some appointments spark controversy, House Speaker Mike Johnson says choices have been made to "shake up the status quo". 3 days agoUS & CanadaTrump's teamWho has joined Trump's team so far?Among the president-elect's latest picks are Fox Business host Sean Duffy as transportation secretary. 8 hrs agoUS & CanadaTrump cabinet nominees battle misconduct claims and controversyThe president-elect's picks for defence secretary, attorney general and health secretary are under heavy scrutiny.5 days agoUS & CanadaUnited by loyalty, Trump's new team have competing agendasThis week has revealed much about Trump's ambition but also hinted at tests and headaches that may lie ahead.5 days agoUS & CanadaFact-checking RFK Jr's views on health policyRobert F Kennedy Jr has been nominated to be the next US health secretary, but some of his views are not backed by science.5 days agoUS & CanadaA look at Trump's new top team... in 87 secondsAmong the allies the president-elect has chosen to join his administration are contentious figures, including among fellow Republicans.5 days agoUS & CanadaHow the US votedRepublicans win control of House, cementing control of WashingtonRepublicans have reached the 218-seat threshold needed to control the US House of Representatives. 7 days agoUS & CanadaHow small gains delivered Trump a big winHow a shift in support among different groups added up to Trump regaining the White House. 11 Nov 2024US & CanadaExplore the results state by state10 states also voted on expanding abortion protections - 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