US election 2020: Biden declared as President elect
Donald Trump and Joe Biden are locked in a tight race for presidency. Stay with us as we keep you up-to-date with the latest developments in the US Election.
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US election at a glance: State-by-state projections
The path to power for either Joe Biden or Donald Trump rests in achieving success in individual states and reaching the all-important 270 electoral college votes.
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Special relationship forms part of discussion in call between Biden and Johnson
President Joe Biden spoke of the desire to “strengthen the special relationship” between the US and UK in his first call with Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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Boris Johnson has first call with new US president Joe Biden
Boris Johnson has had his first call with Joe Biden since the new US president entered the White House on Wednesday.
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Biden orders review of domestic violent extremism threat
President Joe Biden has directed law enforcement and intelligence officials in his administration to study the threat of domestic violent extremism in the United States.
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Dr Anthony Fauci describes ‘liberating feeling’ working in Biden administration
The US’s leading infectious-diseases expert has called it “liberating” to be backed by a science-friendly administration that has embraced his recommendations to battle Covid-19.
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Woman accused over Pelosi laptop theft freed from jail ahead of court hearing
A woman facing charges that she helped steal a laptop from the office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during the attack on the US Capitol will be released from jail, a federal judge has decided.
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New president Joe Biden brings slightly new look to Oval Office
US President Joe Biden has given the Oval Office at the White House a slight makeover.
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Everything you need to know about Biden inauguration poet Amanda Gorman
Poet Amanda Gorman stole the show at Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony, as she referred to everything from Hamilton to the Bible with her powerful reading.
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Special relationship forms part of discussion in call between Biden and Johnson
President Joe Biden spoke of the desire to “strengthen the special relationship” between the US and UK in his first call with Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Boris Johnson has first call with new US president Joe Biden
Boris Johnson has had his first call with Joe Biden since the new US president entered the White House on Wednesday.
Biden orders review of domestic violent extremism threat
President Joe Biden has directed law enforcement and intelligence officials in his administration to study the threat of domestic violent extremism in the United States.
Dr Anthony Fauci describes ‘liberating feeling’ working in Biden administration
The US’s leading infectious-diseases expert has called it “liberating” to be backed by a science-friendly administration that has embraced his recommendations to battle Covid-19.
Woman accused over Pelosi laptop theft freed from jail ahead of court hearing
A woman facing charges that she helped steal a laptop from the office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during the attack on the US Capitol will be released from jail, a federal judge has decided.
New president Joe Biden brings slightly new look to Oval Office
US President Joe Biden has given the Oval Office at the White House a slight makeover.
Everything you need to know about Biden inauguration poet Amanda Gorman
Poet Amanda Gorman stole the show at Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony, as she referred to everything from Hamilton to the Bible with her powerful reading.
Joe Biden targets Trump policies as he takes helm as US president
US President Joe Biden moved swiftly to dismantle Donald Trump’s legacy on his first day in office, signing a series of executive actions that reverse course on immigration, climate change, racial equity and the handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden signs executive orders reversing Trump policies following his inauguration
Joe Biden has signed a series of executive orders from the Oval Office hours after his inauguration as the 46th president of the United States.
Democrats gain control of US Senate as new members take oath
Three new senators have been sworn into office after President Joe Biden’s inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate.
Joe Biden safely sworn in as president with no security issues
Joe Biden has been safely sworn in as president of the United States two weeks after rioters loyal to former president Donald Trump besieged the Capitol.
With passion and fashion, Lady Gaga delivers powerful anthem at inauguration
A full-throated, supremely confident Lady Gaga belted out the national anthem at US President Joe Biden’s inauguration in a very Gaga way – with flamboyance, fashion and passion.
Poet Amanda Gorman delivers inspirational inauguration performance
Poet Amanda Gorman referenced everything from biblical scripture to Hamilton in one of the most talked about moments of Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony.
Vice president Kamala Harris opens a new chapter in US politics
US vice president Kamala Harris has broken the barrier that has kept men at the top ranks of American power for more than two centuries.
Queen sends private message to President Biden
The Queen sent a private message to US president Joe Biden before he was sworn into office, Buckingham Palace has said.
Indian village cheers for Kamala Harris during swearing-in as US vice president
Residents of a tiny Indian village flocked to a Hindu temple, setting off firecrackers and praying as they watched Kamala Harris, who has strong roots to the village, take her oath of office and become the US vice president.
Joe Biden’s ancestral homes in Ireland celebrate inauguration
Joe Biden’s ancestral homes on the west and east coast of Ireland have celebrated his inauguration with champagne and cake while waving Irish and American flags.
Trump hints at comeback as he bids farewell to Washington
Donald Trump hinted at a comeback as he said farewell to Washington while breaking tradition to avoid the inauguration ceremony of new US President Joe Biden.
Markets bounce as Biden inauguration drives afternoon rally
The London markets closed higher after the inauguration of Joe Biden sparked the Dow Jones and helped European sentiment rally in the afternoon.
Johnson welcomes Biden’s inauguration as a ‘step forward’ after ‘bumpy period’
Boris Johnson has welcomed the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States as a “step forward” after a “bumpy period” for the nation.
Joe Biden sworn in as he replaces Donald Trump as US president
Joe Biden declared that “democracy has prevailed” after he was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States.
US inauguration live: Joe Biden sworn in as US president
Joe Biden has become the 46th president of the United States after taking the oath of office at the US Capitol in Washington.
Nigella Lawson names Bitter Orange Tart recipe of the day as Trump leaves office
Nigella Lawson has chosen a bitter orange tart as her recipe of the day as Donald Trump departs the White House.
‘It’s been a great honour,’ says Trump as he leaves White House
Donald Trump pumped his fist and waved as he departed the White House on Marine One on Wednesday for the last time as US president.
In Pictures: Joe Biden takes helm as US president
Joe Biden has become the 46th president of the United States after swearing the oath of office in Washington.
Hopes Biden presidency heralds calmer times for UK-US ‘special relationship’
Diplomats are hoping that the arrival in the White House of Joe Biden will usher in a more predictable era in the US-UK “special relationship” after the turbulent presidency of Donald Trump.
Trump pardon list omits ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic
One name missing in US president Donald Trump’s flurry of pardons is Tiger King Joe Exotic.
Joe Biden inauguration: What to watch for
Inauguration day for President-elect Joe Biden will look unlike anything the US has seen before as the scars of Covid-19 and the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol turn the West Front into a virtual ghost town compared to years past.
Biden’s first act: Orders on pandemic, climate and immigration
In his first official acts as US president, Joe Biden is signing executives orders on a broad range of issues, from the coronavirus pandemic to climate change and immigration, to fulfil campaign promises.
Boris Johnson looks ahead to close relationship with Joe Biden’s White House
Boris Johnson said the UK and US will work “hand in hand” after Joe Biden takes office.
