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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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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?

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

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
Illustration of computer data

US says Iran emailed Trump campaign material to Biden staff

The US said hackers sent emails, which included excerpts from Trump's campaign, to staff of his then-rival Joe Biden.
ConflictsSeptember 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?

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

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

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

Disinformation against Haitian migrants is now baselessly connecting the pet-eating accusations to Vodou rituals.
PoliticsSeptember 13, 2024
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event

US: Donald Trump rules out repeat debate with Kamala Harris

Although polls suggested Harris was the clear winner in the first debate, Trump saw matters differently.
PoliticsSeptember 13, 2024
DW Sendung to the Point | Totale ENG

Harris or Trump: Which world view will the US choose?

Harris vs. Trump: The politics of hope or polarization. Which style will US voters choose?
PoliticsSeptember 12, 202426:04 min
People gather at No Studios to watch the presidential debate between Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris

Presidential debate leaves Harris buoyant, Trump bullish

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both projecting confidence after their debate showdown in Philadelphia.
PoliticsSeptember 11, 202402:19 min
Donald Trump gestures with both hands during the 2024 presidential election debate

Germany rejects Trump's energy claim, mocks him over pets

Berlin fact-checked Donald Trump's claim Germany reneged on its green energy plan — and had a comment on cats and dogs.
PoliticsSeptember 11, 2024
Former US President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on stage during the ABC News Presidential Debate

Harris, Trump face off in ABC presidential debate

The two candidates discussed issues like migration and the economy — but will it make a difference on Election Day?
PoliticsSeptember 11, 202402:36 min
A young woman postes for a photo in front of a poster for Taylor Swift's Eros Tour in London.

Taylor Swift says she will vote for VP Kamala Harris

DW's Culture correspondent explains whether Taylor Swift's endorsement will make a difference for the Harris campaign.
PoliticsSeptember 11, 202403:44 min
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
A smartphone screen shows the presidential debate between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump trade barbs on economy

Inflation and the economy were central themes in the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
BusinessSeptember 11, 2024
People watch the ABC News presidential debate between Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump

US election: Harris puts Trump on defensive in fiery debate

Though Kamala Harris made a strong impression, analysts said it remains unclear how much it will change voters' minds.
PoliticsSeptember 11, 2024
This combination of photos shows Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris during an ABC News presidential debate

Harris-Trump debate: Watch DW TV's analysis

Who came out on top in the US presidential debate, Kamala Harris or Donald Trump? DW's US correspondents report.
PoliticsSeptember 11, 202413:54 min
Taylor Swift performs on stage during the "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour"

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president on Instagram, with the post signed "childless cat lady."
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
A worker produces semiconductors at a workshop of a semiconductor manufacturer in Binzhou, East China's Shandong Province

Harris vs. Trump: How do their China tariff plans differ?

Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump would target China with tariffs. How are their plans similar, and what's different?
BusinessSeptember 10, 202403:18 min
Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., right, hold a Ukrainian flag

Where do Harris, Trump stand on Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan?

As Harris and Trump head into their first TV debate of the 2024 presidential campaign, many abroad are watching tensely.
PoliticsSeptember 10, 202404:17 min
US Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in Philadelphia on September 9 for debate against Trump

Harris lands in Philadelphia ahead of debate against Trump

Kamala Harris is set to clash with Donald Trump in a TV debate, as the November 5 general election looms.
PoliticsSeptember 10, 2024
US President Joe Biden at a press event

US: Republicans blast Biden over Afghanistan withdrawal

The Republicans-authored report has reignited criticism over the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.
PoliticsSeptember 9, 2024
A seated man with an orange complexion and wearing a dark suit and red tie (former US President Donald Trump), looks into the camera in a New York courtroom

Trump hush money sentencing delayed until after US election

US voters will cast ballots not knowing if the convicted Republican nominee is going to prison.
PoliticsSeptember 7, 2024
RT television studio

Russia vows to restrict US media in response to RT row

Washington has slapped RT's top editors with sanctions, accusing them of trying to influence the presidential election.
MediaSeptember 6, 2024
The Russia Today logo is seen on a computer screen

US moves to counter Russian influence in 2024 election

The campaign includes sanctions, indictments and the seizing of websites the US says are used for propaganda.
PoliticsSeptember 5, 202401:54 min
The green Russia Today logo is seen on a computer screen, as a person is seen in silhouette using a tablet

US accuses Russian state media of meddling in 2024 election

The US has accused Russia of using state-run media to spread disinformation before November's presidential election.
PoliticsSeptember 5, 2024
DW Dokumentationen KW 35 | Trumps Mauer und die Folgen

Trump's wall and the border crisis

More than 2.4 million people crossed the border between the US and Mexico illegally last year.
PoliticsSeptember 2, 202428:34 min
Trump and some relatives of US service members killed in Afghanistan at Arlington National Cemetery

Harris calls Trump's Arlington visit 'a political stunt'

Harris criticized Trump's visit to Arlington cemetery amid controversy over actions taken by his campaign there.
PoliticsSeptember 1, 2024
Kamala Harris election campaign

Kamala Harris lays out presidential plans in CNN interview

The current vice-president appeared on CNN, where she outlined plans and defended the Biden administration.
PoliticsAugust 30, 202401:51 min
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz at a campaign event in Pennsylvania in August

Kamala Harris, Tim Walz defend policy ideas in TV interview

Kamala Harris spoke about how she would tackle a raft of pressing domestic and international issues.
PoliticsAugust 30, 2024
Members of ABBA, from left, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Faltskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Benny Andersson arrive for the ABBA Voyage concert at the ABBA Arena in London, Thursday May 26, 2022.

ABBA tell Trump to stop using their music in campaign

The Swedish pop group joins a long line of artists in asking Donald Trump not to use their music at campaign events.
PoliticsAugust 29, 2024
Abraham Lincoln ist auf einem 5-Dollar-Schein zu sehen

What role does money play in US elections?

US campaign budgets have exploded in recent years. Where does all that money come from, and where does it go?
PoliticsAugust 26, 202401:58 min
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp apps icons displayed on a smartphone backdropped by Meta Platforms logo.

Iranian hackers targeted Biden,Trump staffers

Meta said that Iran-linked hackers targeted the WhatsApp accounts of officials in the Biden and Trump administrations.
PoliticsAugust 24, 2024
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes an announcement on the future of his campaign

US election: RFK Jr suspends presidential campaign

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has endorsed Donald Trump in a speech to his supporters after withdrawing from the race.
PoliticsAugust 23, 2024
USA Chicago | Präsidentschaftskandidatin Kamala Harris

What Kamala Harris had to say on foreign policy at the DNC

Her remarks on foreign policy took just a few minutes and included few specific plans.
PoliticsAugust 23, 202403:06 min
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
Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination for US president

Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination for US president

Kamala Harris gave what some are calling the most important speech of her career at the 2024 DNC.
PoliticsAugust 23, 202403:21 min
A composite image showing Donald Trump, a compter chip and Taylor Swift.

Donald Trump shares fake AI images online

US presidential candidate Donald Trump is sharing AI-generated content on social media. Is that illegal? Or unethical?
Digital WorldAugust 22, 202404:55 min
DW's Ines Pohl spoke to Thomas Silberhorn at the DNC on the future of the transatlantic relations.

Silberhorn: Europe must do 'homework' to remain relevant

DW's Ines Pohl spoke to Thomas Silberhorn at the DNC on the future of the transatlantic relations.
PoliticsAugust 22, 202406:05 min
Tim Walz accepts VP spot on Democratic ticket

Tim Walz accepts VP spot on Democratic ticket

Kamala Harris will cap off the Democratic National Convention with her own acceptance speech.
PoliticsAugust 22, 202402:21 min
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz hold hands and wave at the crowd at a campaign rally

Fact check: Tim Walz targeted by misinformation online

Since his nomination, Tim Walz, the democratic VP candidate, has been the subject of misinformation on social media.
PoliticsAugust 21, 2024
An Indian American waving US and India flags

Indian Americans thrilled by potential Harris presidency

DW spoke with a few Indian Americans who are supporting Kamala Harris in the upcoming US presidential elections.
PoliticsAugust 21, 202403:30 min
Barack and Michelle Obama at the DNC

US Democrats buzzing with the themes of hope and change

Barack and Michelle Obama deliver headline speeches on the second day of Democratic National Convention.
PoliticsAugust 21, 202402:09 min
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris hugs President Biden during the Democratic National Convention

Joe Biden endorses Kamala Harris in emotional speech at DNC

Joe Biden rallied the crowd around Kamala Harris's campaign, saying a vote for her was a vote for democracy.
PoliticsAugust 20, 202402:47 min
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Saturday, August 17

US intelligence officials blame Iran for Trump, Harris hacks

Iran has been accused of trying to influence the US elections, but Tehran has denied the allegations.
PoliticsAugust 20, 2024
A Chicago police officer takes a picture of people posing before a mural of Democratic presidential nominee US Vice President Kamala Harris outside the United Center ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago

Democratic National Convention kicks off amid protests

DW's Stefan Simons and Ines Pohl report from Chicago.
PoliticsAugust 19, 202406:18 min
USA | Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania

Kamala Harris takes US presidential campaign to Pennsylvania

The US vice president has embarked on a tour of Pennsylvania, a key state that will determine the November election.
PoliticsAugust 19, 202402:33 min
Khadar Masri, a baker of the Arab-American community in Dearborn, Michigan, speaks into a DW microphone

US election 2024: Will Kamala Harris win over Muslim voters?

Arab-American voters could tip the scales in Midwestern swing states. DW's Ines Pohl reports from Dearborn, Michigan.
PoliticsAugust 18, 202403:22 min
Kamala Harris campaigning in North Carolina

US: Harris lays out economic plan to target cost of living

Kamala Harris has unveiled policies that she says would make housing more affordable and keep cost of living down.
PoliticsAugust 17, 2024