‘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.
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US coronavirus death toll tops 400,000
The US death toll from coronavirus has passed 400,000 in the final hours in office for President Donald Trump, whose handling of the crisis has been judged by public health experts a singular failure.
Donald Trump was the social media president until he was banned
Donald Trump’s permanent suspension from Twitter following the storming of the US Capitol by his supporters marks another significant step in the president’s tumultuous relationship with social media.
Republicans raise first objection in Congress to Biden win
Republican politicians have mounted their first official challenge to Joe Biden’s presidential election win, objecting to state results from Arizona as they took up Donald Trump’s effort to overturn the results in an extraordinary joint session of Congress.
Trump to return to White House early from Florida holiday
President Donald Trump is cutting short his Florida holiday holiday to return to Washington a day earlier than expected on Thursday, for reasons officials did not explain.
Biden gets Covid vaccine and says ‘it is nothing to worry about’
President-elect Joe Biden has received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on live television as part of a growing effort to convince the American public the inoculations are safe.
Watchdog says Trump adviser broke law with Biden criticism
A federal watchdog agency on Monday reported one of President Donald Trump’s economic advisers repeatedly violated the law during the election campaign by criticising Joe Biden.
California certifies election results to clear Joe Biden’s path to White House
California has certified its presidential election and appointed 55 electors pledged to vote for Joe Biden, officially handing him the Electoral College majority needed to win the White House.
Ivanka Trump interviewed as part of inauguration fund lawsuit
Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka has been interviewed by government lawyers alleging the president’s 2017 inauguration committee misused donor funds, a new court filing has revealed.
Trump recycles unsubstantiated voter fraud claims
Donald Trump stood before a White House lectern and delivered a 46-minute diatribe against the election that produced a win for Democrat Joe Biden, uttering a series of claims to back his baseless assertion that he really won.
Trump hints at 2024 election bid at White House Christmas party
President Donald Trump hinted at running for president again in 2024 as he hosted a holiday reception at the White House on Tuesday evening.
Science adviser to Donald Trump to leave the White House
A science adviser to US President Donald Trump who was sceptical of measures to control the coronavirus outbreak is leaving his White House post.
White House Christmas decorations give nod to Covid first responders
First responders and frontline workers being challenged by the deadly coronavirus pandemic have been highlighted in White House Christmas decorations, which also give a special nod to Melania Trump’s redesigned Rose Garden.
Joe Biden announces all-female senior White House press team
US President-elect Joe Biden will have an all-female senior communications team at his White House, in what his campaign said would be a first for the country.
White House still planning holiday parties, despite coronavirus warnings
The White House will continue to press ahead with its Christmas festivities despite expert warnings that the US is at a “dire point” in its fight against coronavirus.
Climate agreement out to cripple US rather than save planet, Trump claims
US President Donald Trump has railed against the Paris climate accord, telling world leaders at a virtual summit the agreement was designed to cripple the American economy, not save the planet.
Biden fills top White House team with campaign veterans
President-elect Joe Biden has announced several top White House staff positions, drawing from the senior ranks of his campaign and some of his closest confidants.
Biden vows to ‘get right to work’ despite Trump resistance
President-elect Joe Biden has downplayed concerns that Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge his victory could undermine national security.
World waits for victory speech from US President-elect Joe Biden
Joe Biden has said it is time for America to unite as the world waits to hear his first speech as President-elect.
President-elect Joe Biden: It’s time for America to unite and heal
Joe Biden has promised to be a president for all Americans regardless of who they voted for as he defeated Donald Trump in the nail-biting race for the White House.
Joe Biden vows to be ‘a president for all Americans’ as he defeats Donald Trump
Joe Biden has promised to be a “President for all Americans” after topping the 270 electoral college votes needed for victory over Donald Trump in the US presidential race.
Biden tops 270 electoral college votes to defeat Trump in US election
Joe Biden has topped the 270 electoral college votes needed for victory over Donald Trump in the US presidential race.
Biden on brink of presidency as Trump’s voter fraud claims dismissed
A top election official has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s fresh claims of voter fraud as rival Joe Biden edges closer to victory.
Anti-Trump protesters gather near White House
More than a thousand people protesting against US President Donald Trump have descended on Black Lives Matter Plaza, just a short distance from the White House.
Trump charges into battleground states despite rising virus numbers
President Donald Trump is embarking on a final-week charge through key states ahead of the election, overlooking a surge of coronavirus cases in the US and a fresh outbreak in his own White House.
Mike Pence’s continued campaigning questioned by health experts
Health policy specialists have questioned a claim by White House officials that government rules on essential workers allow Vice-President Mike Pence to continue to campaign and not quarantine himself after being exposed to coronavirus.
Kanye West promises focus on faith in first presidential campaign advert
Kanye West promised to “revive our nation’s commitment to faith” in the first campaign advert to aid his long-shot presidential bid.
BREAKING: US President Donald Trump admitted to hospital following positive Covid-19 diagnosis
US President Donald Trump has tonight been admitted to hospital following his positive Covid-19 diagnosis.
Renovation of historic north-east building on the cards
Plans have been lodged for the extension and refurbishment of a historic north-east building.
Kim Kardashian West back at White House
Kim Kardashian West has returned to the White House to help US president Donald Trump promote efforts to help those leaving prison get jobs and stay on track.