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US election 2024

Americans go to the ballot box on November 5 to elect the next president of the US, with Vice President Kamala Harris of the Democrats facing off against former President Donald Trump of the Republicans.

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September 19, 2024

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September 13, 2024

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September 11, 2024

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president

September 11, 2024

US presidential debate: Harris, Trump clash over key issues

September 9, 2024

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September 7, 2024

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Reports & Analysis

Taylor Swift in a glittering bodysuit on state during a concert of her Eras Tour. She's looking straight at the camera and pointing.

Taylor Swift and the US election: Do endorsements matter?

Taylor Swift and the US election: Do endorsements matter?

Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, were overjoyed when the singer shared her support for the Democratic team.
PoliticsSeptember 19, 2024
Modi (center) raises his hand while speaking to US Congress, with Kamala Harris and Speaker Kevin McCarthy behind him

US election: Indian Americans are a growing political force

US election: Indian Americans are a growing political force

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set for a high-profile visit to the US, with the election campaign in full swing.
PoliticsSeptember 19, 2024
Two men and a woman standing next to a tree draped in caution tape

Fact check: Trump's would-be assassin with links to Ukraine?

Fact check: Trump's would-be assassin with links to Ukraine?

Viral posts claim Ryan R., detained in Trump's assassination attempt, has ties to BlackRock and fought in Ukraine.
PoliticsSeptember 18, 2024
Billie Eilish singing in a microphone.

Use, and misuse, of music in US presidential campaigns

Use, and misuse, of music in US presidential campaigns

As Billie Eilish endorses Kamala Harris, here's a look at the history of music in political campaigns.
MusicSeptember 18, 2024
Cordoned-off part of Trump's golf club with law enforcement officers investigating the scene.

Man charged over suspected Trump assassination attempt

Man charged over suspected Trump assassination attempt

A man suspected of trying to assassinate Donald Trump has been charged with federal gun crimes.
CrimeSeptember 17, 202402:29 min
close up of woman dancing during a Vodou ceremony.

Fact check: Disinformation targets Haitian migrants

Fact check: Disinformation targets Haitian migrants

Disinformation against Haitian migrants is now baselessly connecting the pet-eating accusations to Vodou rituals.
PoliticsSeptember 13, 2024
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In the spotlight

The presidential debate between US Vice President Kamala Harris and former US President Donald Trump shows on a screen in Mexico. In the background are rows of tents. A man walks past.

Fact check: Harris-Trump presidential debate claims debunked

The debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris was full of false and misleading claims. DW debunks fact from fiction.
PoliticsSeptember 11, 2024
Matryoshkas, traditional Russian wooden dolls, including a doll of U.S. President Donald Trump, top, sit next to each other

Is Russia trying to influence the US election?

Ahead of the US election, Washington has accused Russia of influencing voters — and not for the first time.
PoliticsSeptember 10, 2024
The US Capitol Building in Washington D.C.

US election: What is the Electoral College?

The US president isn't elected by a majority vote, but through a body called the Electoral College. How does it work?
PoliticsAugust 23, 2024
A screen showing a fake video of former US President Barack Obama, overlaid with software elements of facial mapping

Fact check: How do I spot audio deepfakes?

Audio deepfakes are considered a major disinformation threat and are difficult to debunk. These tips can help.
PoliticsAugust 14, 2024
Voters cast their ballots for early voting during previous midterm elections in the United States.

Campaign cash: Will corporate America decide US election?

The US election campaign is a costly affair, aided by donations from the superrich. Does money decide the outcome?
BusinessAugust 14, 2024
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he participates in an interview with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk

Trump attacks Democrats, praises Putin in Musk interview

Will the two-hour talk between X owner Elon Musk and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump matter to voters?
PoliticsAugust 14, 202409:15 min
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