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Joe Biden wins key battleground state of Wisconsin, earning 10 electoral votes - AP

Joe Biden has walked away with a victory in Wisconsin, according to The Associated Press, just as Donald Trump's campaign has already demanded a recount while several key states remain up for grabs.

November 04, 2020

Wisconsin is one of 15 swing states in this year's election. Picture: 270toWinSource:Supplied

Trump calls for Wisconsin recount

November 04, 2020

Workers counting votes in Milwaukee on Tuesday. Mr. Biden is running well ahead of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 margins in the Wisconsin counties of Waukesha and Dane.Credit...Chang W. Lee/The New York Times

When we will know who has won election

November 04, 2020

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November 03, 2020

Bizarre element of US voting explained

American elections are nothing like ours. There’s no democracy sausage for one, but worse than that is a fact that makes voting very tricky.

November 03, 2020

Chicago voters cast ballots during the Illinois primary in Chicago, Illinois, on March 17, 2020. Picture: Kamil Krzacynski / AFPSource:AFP

November 03, 2020

THREE MAJOR FACTORS: Key issues that could see Trump win the election

The US election could come down to a few key issues in a handful of states. Here’s what Donald Trump and Joe Biden are targeting.

November 03, 2020

A supporter of Donald Trump holds up a sign saying ‘socialism sucks’ in Florida. Picture: Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFPSource:AFP

October 29, 2020

Trump’s four biggest wins as President

Donald Trump has been hammered for his failure to handle the coronavirus pandemic. But he has had some big successes as US President.

October 29, 2020

What do Donald Trump and Joe Biden actually stand for? Pictures: Morry Gash and Jim Watson/AFPSource:AFP

October 20, 2020

US election 2020: Why it matters so much to Germans

Panting into the cold night air, the Berlin Thunderbirds are training hard, steam rising from their helmets and padded shoulders.

October 20, 2020

GETTY IMAGES / President Kennedy was given a warm welcome in Berlin

October 19, 2020

Coronavirus stimulus: White House ups offer to 'almost $1.9 trillion' ahead of Pelosi's Tuesday deadline

Meadows echoed Pelosi’s optimism, saying that he’s “hopeful” that a stimulus deal between the administration and Democrats can be struck by Tuesday.

October 19, 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about legislation for additional coronavirus aid as U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) listens in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., July 20, 2020. REUTERS/Leah Millis

October 14, 2020

Trump, Biden to hold unique showdown

With debate plans thrown into chaos after Trump contracted COVID, the rivals will face off in a different format tomorrow. Here’s how it will work.

October 14, 2020

Biden and Trump will face off on rival networks. Picture: JIM WATSON and SAUL LOEB / AFP.Source:AFP

October 13, 2020

Amy Coney Barrett: Trump Supreme Court nominee faces questions

US Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett faces a grilling by Democrats opposing her nomination, in day two of her Senate confirmation hearing.

October 13, 2020

REUTERS / Amy Coney Barrett faces direct questioning from senators on Tuesday

October 07, 2020

Sudden move makes stock market dive

The stock market plummeted today and Donald Trump’s own advisers were baffled after he suddenly quit critical coronavirus negotiations.

October 07, 2020

Donald Trump has cut off stimulus negotiations. Picture: Mandel Ngan/AFPSource:AFP

October 05, 2020

How Trump's Covid-19 treatment is far different from what most American patients get

While many Americans have struggled to get Covid-19 tests or test results without massive delays, Trump has been "the most tested man in America," White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said.

October 05, 2020

How Trump's Covid-19 treatment is far different from what most American patients get

October 05, 2020

President will continue treatment at the White House despite doctor’s cautious prognosis

Press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said early Monday she had tested positive and was going into isolation.

October 05, 2020

President Donald Trump boarded Marine One to return to the White House.

October 05, 2020

Trump to leave hospital on Monday after weekend Covid treatment

US President Donald Trump says he will be released from hospital later on Monday, four days after being admitted with Covid-19.

October 05, 2020

Trump to leave hospital on Monday after weekend Covid treatment

September 19, 2020

Hundreds gather outside US Supreme Court to mourn ‘RBG’

Hundreds of people gathered Friday night outside the US Supreme Court, singing in a candlelight vigil and weeping together as they mourned the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

September 19, 2020

September 19, 2020

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: US Supreme Court judge dies of cancer, aged 87

US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an iconic champion of women's rights, has died of cancer at the age of 87, the court has said.

September 19, 2020

REUTERS / Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a passionate champion of women's rights, was the oldest judge on the US Supreme Court

September 09, 2020

Trump wanted to downplay 'deadly' virus, Woodward book says

President Donald Trump knew Covid-19 was deadlier than the flu before it hit the US but wanted to play down the crisis, according to a new book.

September 09, 2020

August 11, 2020

U.S. inks $1.5 billion deal with Moderna for 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Moderna’s deal with the U.S. only pays out in full if the drugmaker hits certain unspecific timing benchmarks for vaccine delivery.

August 11, 2020

August 10, 2020

Trump abruptly escorted out of White House press briefing, returns to say there was a 'shooting' outside

The president said an armed person was shot by Secret Service and has been taken to the hospital

August 10, 2020

August 05, 2020

Donald Trump: US President’s campaign account banned from Twitter

US President Donald Trump’s official campaign account was banned from Twitter after it violated rules on “COVID-19 misinformation”.

August 05, 2020

Facebook and Twitter are targeting posts with coronavirus misinformation by US President Donald Trump and his campaign team. Picture: Olivier Douliery/AFPSource:AFP

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