The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

First Thing: Americans head to polls with historic election on a knife edge

Trump launched insults at his final rally as Harris ended her campaign calling for people to ‘get out the vote’. Plus, Nate Silver’s final election forecast

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2024

2024 Election Night Poll Closing Times And Notable Races

Comprehensive guide to 2024 presidential election night with poll closing times and notable down ballot races across various states.

Top News · Nov 5, 2024

Most Asian Markets Rise As US Heads To Polls In Toss-up Vote

Eyes will also be on the Federal Reserve's policy decision on Thursday, with expectations for another cut, while the post-meeting statement from bank boss Jerome Powell will be pored over for an idea about its plans for 2025.

Latin Times · Nov 5, 2024

Polls open as knife-edge US presidential election gets underway

Polling stations have now opened across the United States, with Democrat Vice-President Harris and Republican former president Trump dead-even in the tightest and most volatile White House race of modern times.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 5, 2024

American Voters Head To The Polls In Mass Democratic Experiment

US election faces scrutiny over voter fraud concerns, with officials working to ensure integrity.

Top News · Nov 5, 2024

US election: what would a Harris or Trump win mean for Keir Starmer?

For the UK, an American presidential election is hugely important – the US-UK “special relationship” is at the heart of UK foreign and defence policy. For Prime Minister Keir Starmer and David Lammy, the foreign secretary, the outcome of this knife-edge election will make a huge difference to their political…

The Conversation · Nov 5, 2024

Remember, remember, the fifth of November, when a bad guy tried to blow up a political system

A dastardly plot is afoot to burn it all down by any means necessary. Sound familiar, asks Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2024

US elections 2024: control of House remains unclear

Republicans make progress as results are returned, but US may have to wait days to learn chamber’s composition

The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2024

When will we know who is the next US president?

Calling the Harris-Trump race could take days – here’s what to know about the presidential and congressional races

The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2024

Republican wins in Ohio and West Virginia hand party Senate control

Re-election of Deb Fisher in Nebraska ensures party has at least 51 seats in chamber, with chance to pick up more wins

The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2024