Trump’s second term could mark a shift toward unchecked presidential power, with little political or legal restraint. His victory and Supreme Court gains suggest a potential for sweeping autocratic actions.

Law professor sounds alarm on Trump's plan to strip government worker protections.

Ukraine and NATO fear that a Trump presidency could lead to reduced U.S. support, emboldening Russia as it prepares for a winter offensive.

Donald Trump accepts White House invitation from Joe Biden

Kamala Harris: 'Sometimes the fight takes a while, that doesn't mean we won't win'

Kamala Harris To Soon Deliver Her Concession Speech

China congratulates Trump on election victory "We respect the choice of the American people, and express our congratulations to Mr Trump on his election as president," Beijing's foreign ministry said in a statement.

President Joe Biden also plans to call Trump. He will speak publicly about the election results, the US-based network reported, citing a White House official.

JD Vance posted on X: “THANK YOU! To my beautiful wife for making it possible to do this. To President Donald J. Trump, for giving me such an opportunity to serve our country at this level. And to the American people, for their trust. I will never stop fighting for ALL of you,”

Dow surges 3.2% after Trump wins US presidency.

The United Nations is "ready to work constructively" with Donald Trump's administration, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement Wednesday after the Republican's stunning US election victory.

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has extended congratulations to Trump on his election win.

The leader of Hezbollah says the results of the US presidential election will have no impact on any possible ceasefire deal to end the Israel-Hezbollah war.

Harris to address supporters and the American people in Washington, expected early afternoon. Sometime after 10:30pm IST.

Trump's wealth has increased by more than $1 billion following election win. Trump Media's stock jumped 35% in pre-market trading

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that Donald Trump's election victory was "no cause for concern" for her country, despite his threats of tariffs and mass migrant deportations.

Futures tied to the S&P 500 and the Dow soared to record highs after Trump's victory. Bitcoin hit a record high and the dollar gained.

Ukrainian soldiers say they don’t care who is US president, as long as the weapons keep coming.

Kamala Harris underperformed in just about every demographic that you can look at, even within Democratic states. She lost Latino votes, Asian votes, union votes, votes from people under 30. Even among women, she did worse than Biden.

Taliban hopes for ‘new chapter’ with Trump win - It hopes the future Trump administration “will take realistic steps toward concrete progress in relations between the two countries and both nations will be able to open a new chapter of relations”, Foreign Ministry spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi said in a post on X.

International charity ActionAid has warned that Donald Trump’s re-election sends an “existential and dangerous threat to women and girls’ rights across the world.

Sweden's Prime Minister says that Donald Trump's election as US president could mean less aid for Ukraine in its war against Russia. Ulf Kristersson also fears a return to economic protectionism in the United States, a "major risk” for a country like Sweden, which is highly dependent on its exports.

Indian villagers and supporters of the US presidential candidate Kamala Harris express their disappointment following Donald Trump's US presidential election victory. Harris, an Indian-American politician, has roots in the small south Indian village where residents prayed for her victory.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulates Donald Trump on "his historic election victory" in the US presidential vote, adding that he looks "forward to working with him in the years to come". "As the closest of allies, the UK and US will continue to work together to protect our shared values of freedom and democracy," he tells parliament.

Sweden's Prime Minister says that Donald Trump's election as US president could mean less aid for Ukraine in its war against Russia. Ulf Kristersson also fears a return to economic protectionism in the United States, a "major risk” for a country like Sweden, which is highly dependent on its exports.

Iraq PM congratulates Trump, says wants to strengthen US ties.

Climate activists spray US embassy in London after Trump's win. Two people from the Just Stop Oil climate protest group have been arrested.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas congratulated Donald Trump on his election as US president, wishing him success. "We will remain steadfast in our commitment to peace, and we are confident that the United States will support, under your leadership, the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people," Abbas said.

India-US relations will be on a very firm footing with Trump’s victory, says Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.

European stocks up 1% as global investors react to Trump win.

The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that Moscow had no illusions about Donald Trump after he was elected U.S. president, and would work with the new U.S. administration to robustly defend Russian national interests. The ministry said in a statement that Moscow would remain focused on achieving the goals of what it calls its special military operation in Ukraine and that its stance on the conflict remained unchanged.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz tells Donald Trump, "We're better off together," emphasizing the importance of continued EU-US cooperation. Taiwan's Lai extends "sincere congratulations" to Trump on his election victory. Russia vows to pursue all its "goals" in Ukraine following Trump's win.

Saudi Arabia's King Salman and his son, de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory.

Donald Trump's victory in US presidential elections has sparked anxiety on the streets of Kyiv at a decisive moment of the war as Ukrainian defences buckle under mounting Russian pressure.

A senior Hamas official told AFP that the United States under Donald Trump, who claimed victory in the presidential election, must end its "blind support" for Israel in the war in Gaza. "This blind support for the Zionist entity must end because it comes at the expense of the future of our people and the security and stability of the region," Bassem Naim, a member of Hamas's political bureau, told AFP.

Rupee falls 21 paise to all-time low of 84.30 against US dollar

Tesla shares soar pre-market as Trump hails ‘genius’ Musk

Russia floats idea of 'reset' with United States after Trump declares victory.

Russia floats idea of 'reset' with United States after Trump declares victory

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump, who claimed victory in the US presidential election, saying he hoped the security allies could work more closely in future. "Under your strong leadership, the future of the ROK-U.S. alliance and America will shine brighter. Look forward to working closely with you," Yoon posted on X, referring to South Korea by its official acronym.

The Kremlin said Wednesday that it would judge Donald Trump, who has claimed victory in the US presidential election, on his actions. "We will draw conclusions based on concrete steps and concrete words," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists, adding that he was "not aware of the president's plans to congratulate Trump on the election", since the US is an "unfriendly country"

Iran’s currency (Rial) falls to all-time low as Trump clinches to US presidency

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Nethayantu Congratulates Donald Trump For Election Win.

Prime minister of the UK, Sir Kier Starmer congratulates Donald Trump. “I know that the US-UK special relationship will continue”

Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia congratulates Trump on election victory.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Congratulates  Donald Trump For His Historic Triumph

Trump: It’s time to pout the divisions of the past four years behind us

Donald Trump expressed deep gratitude to the hardworking millions of Americans, calling the victory "something special." He promised to repay their support and vowed to turn the country around.

"We have a new star, a star is born Elon" - Donald Trump

Donald Trump congratulated JD Vance as the newly elected Vice President, calling him a "feisty guy" who had been sent "into enemy lines." Vance thanked Trump for the trust he placed in him, while Trump praised Vance as a "great choice" for the role.

Donald Trump declared his victory as a historic political movement, stating it was unlike anything seen before. He expressed his commitment to healing the country, emphasizing the need for help and overcoming challenges that many thought impossible. Trump thanked the American people for electing him as both the 47th and 45th president, and predicted a "golden age" for America under his leadership.

Donald Trump has secured 277 electoral votes, winning all seven key battleground states, defying poll projections. His victory, driven by promises of border security and economic growth, appears almost certain as the final results come in.

Trump has won Pennsylvania taking him to 266 electoral votes

Kamala Harris Takes Vermont, Donald Trump Wins Kentucky, Indiana

Donald Trump has carried Kentucky, Indiana. Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, wins Vermont.

Trump Leads Early in Kentucky

First Polls Close in Indiana and Eastern Kentucky at 6 p.m. EST

Polls in select districts of Indiana and eastern Kentucky are the first to close in the U.S. at 6 p.m. EST. The next major poll closures occur at 7 p.m. EST, including those in most of Florida, Georgia, and Virginia.

Elon Musk Votes in South Texas

Elon Musk announced that he cast his ballot in Cameron County, Texas, where SpaceX's Starbase facility is located. In a post on X, he shared that he voted on Election Day.

Voting Temporarily Disrupted by Suspicious Package in Jacksonville

Voters at a Jacksonville, Florida polling station were briefly redirected after a suspicious package was found outside. The package was then revealed belonged to a homeless man.

Elon Musk to Spend Election Night with Trump in Florida Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and a major backer of Donald Trump, will spend election night with the former president at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Musk has invested tens of millions of dollars in efforts to reelect Trump, including funding rallies, voter mobilization, and $1 million voter giveaway events in battleground states.

2024 US Election Set to Break Spending Records

Man Arrested at Capitol Visitor Center with Flare Gun and Fuel Smell U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man at the Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, D.C., after he was stopped during a security screening. The suspect was found to smell like fuel and was carrying a torch and flare gun.

Tight Security In Washington with Fences, Barriers, and Canine Units Security has been heightened across Washington, with police vehicles, canine units, and 8-foot metal fences around the White House. The Capitol is also fortified with barriers and "Police Line: Do Not Cross" signs, according to BBC.

Donald Trump Casts Vote In Florida Donald Trump and Melania Trump Cast Vote in Florida. Donald Trump says, "If I Lose, and It’s a Fair Election, I Would Be the First to Acknowledge It”

Voting in Cambria County Extended by Two Hours  Voting in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, extended by two hours due to a software malfunction earlier in the day.

Georgia Secretary Of State Alleges ‘Russian Origins’ Of Hoax Bomb Threats In Polling Place Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger confirmed that bomb threats and misinformation campaigns, allegedly from Russian sources, disrupted several polling locations in Georgia.

Republican VP candidate JD Vance voted in Cincinnati Republican Senator and vice presidential candidate JD Vance voted in Cincinnati on Election Day, expressing confidence in the election results.

Donald Trump criticized Oprah Winfrey as a "major divider" in the country, suggesting she should be "ashamed" for supporting Kamala Harris.

Two Fulton County polling locations were briefly evacuated after receiving hoax bomb threats. The threats targeted five locations in total, but only two were evacuated for about 30 minutes. Voting resumed at both sites by 10 a.m.

Flooding has knocked out power to one Missouri polling site.

Fake video claiming fraud in Arizona propagated by Russian disinformation network with ties to "troll factory"

Election results in Florida expected Tuesday night, secretary of state says

Trump is due to vote in Palm Beach, Florida shortly

US cyber agency says no significant incidents impacting security of election infrastructure.

In Detroit, Govt. Tim Walz has boarded his campaign plane with his wife, Gwen, and children, Hope and Gus. The Walz team is headed to Harrisburg, Pa., for a final campaign event before meeting up with Vice President Kamala Harris at her alma mater, Howard University in Washington, to watch the election results.

F.B.I. officials said unknown people had been circulating fake news clips and videos using the bureau’s insignia to push false narratives that voters should avoid polling places because of imminent terror attacks.

There have been a few reports of technical glitches at the polls this morning. In Cambria County, Pennsylvania ., a software glitch prevented voters from scanning their ballots.

Trump on X: The Radical Communist Democrats want you to pack up and go home.

FBI acknowledges two incidents of the misuse of its name in false election narratives.

Voting begins in over 40 states as key battlegrounds open their polls.

Some individuals are reporting delays and issues at polling stations, such as machines not accepting ballots and systems being down at polling stations.

Donald Trump is planning to spend the full day in Florida, where he is expected to vote in person. Will host an Election Night Watch Party in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Donald Trump has landed in Florida. He is expected to cast his vote in the state later

False voting misinformation by Donald Trump Alarm is growing over the blizzard of false voting misinformation being pedalled by Donald Trump and his top allies, such as Elon Musk.

US election officials urge people not to be misled by conspiracy theories

Republicans Could Win The Senate Republicans could win the Senate, but lose the House - “It’s incredibly close,” remarked Erin Covey, a House race analyst for the nonpartisan Cook Political Report

Wet Weather Might Impact Voting Wet weather may have an impact on voting in battleground Great Lakes States. Numerous flash flood warnings, thunderstorms could produce isolated wind gusts more than 60 mph and a brief tornado. The heaviest rainfall along the front today will fall from east Texas to southern Indiana.

Polls begin Polls have opened in Vermont, marking the official start of US election day. (5am ET)

Voters Of Dixville Notch Cast At Midnight

U.S. judges have rejected requests from Missouri and Texas, led by Republican officials, to prevent the federal government from dispatching lawyers to monitor compliance with voting rights laws on Election Day.

Donald Trump: Show Up Tomorrow, and We Win—They Can't Catch Up.

Kamala Harris: The race isn't over yet

Joe Rogan officially endorses Trump on the eve of the election

Donald Trump Final Message to Voters: We've been waiting four years for this

Elon Musk Allowed To Continue $1 Million Voter Giveaway By A Pennsylvania State Judge

Top US Election Official Says Voter Fraud Claims Are "Corrosive to Democracy”

Florida and Texas push back against election monitors

Closing Ad For Donald Trump Features Elon Musk, RFK, And JD Vance

Lady Gaga will headline a Pennsylvania rally for Kamala Harris on Election Eve, joining the final push of Harris and Tim Walz's "Get Out the Vote" efforts, Variety reports. The Philadelphia rally will include performances and speeches from a lineup of artists, including DJ Cassidy, Fat Joe, Freeway, Just Blaze, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ricky Martin, The Roots, Jazmine Sullivan, Adam Blackstone, and Oprah Winfrey. In Pittsburgh, the rally will feature D-Nice, Katy Perry, and Andra Day. In a video shared on Instagram, Gaga encouraged fans, saying, "It's time to get ready to vote. I'll see you guys in Pennsylvania." According to Variety, Gaga will be one of the headliners at Pennsylvania's two high-profile "Get Out the Vote" events.

Vice President Kamala Harris declined to reveal how she voted on a high-profile California ballot measure that seeks to roll back recent criminal justice reforms. While campaigning in Michigan, Harris mentioned that her mail-in ballot was on its way to California, just two days before Election Day. "I’m not going to discuss my vote on that. Honestly, it’s the Sunday before the election, and I don’t want to create an endorsement in either direction," Harris said. Before becoming vice president in 2020, Harris served as San Francisco’s district attorney, California's attorney general, and a U.S. senator.

Live Updates: At her final rally in Michigan on Sunday, Kamala Harris vowed to “do everything in my power to end the war in Gaza,” as she sought to connect with the state’s significant Arab American and Muslim American communities just two days before the election. Michigan is home to approximately 240,000 registered Muslim voters, many of whom supported Biden in 2020, contributing to his narrow win over Donald Trump. However, Arab Americans and Muslim Americans in the state have voiced disappointment with the vice president’s position on the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Live Updates: Harris was on her fourth stop of the day in Michigan, following earlier appearances at a church in Detroit and a barber shop in Pontiac. Meanwhile, Trump is set to hold his final rally of the campaign in Michigan on Monday night. Read full story

Live Updates: "Indian-Americans Are Not a Monolithic Society," Says Congressman Shri Thanedar on Upcoming U.S. Presidential Elections In the lead-up to the upcoming U.S. presidential elections, Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar emphasized the diversity within the Indian-American community. He noted, "While the majority of Indian-Americans lean Democratic, we are not a monolithic society; we have varied perspectives on social, economic, and immigration issues. It is crucial for voters to carefully examine the two candidates, as there is a stark contrast between them. Kamala Harris is a strong advocate for democracy and women's rights, whereas Donald Trump has previously expressed hostility towards immigrants and tends to favor the wealthy and large corporations."

Live Updates: Former U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a forceful speech at a Pennsylvania rally this morning, sharply criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party. Trump condemned the current electoral process, advocating for single-day voting, and took direct aim at Harris. “It’s all corrupt. She’s corrupt. She’s a corrupt person,” Trump stated emphatically. “And I’m really not running against her. I’m running against a corrupt machine called the Democrat Party.” Trump also voiced disapproval over Harris’s nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate, implying that it was unjustly taken from President Joe Biden, whom he labeled a “poor, stupid guy.”

Live Updates: At a rally in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, two days before the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump delivered a speech filled with inflammatory rhetoric, revisiting conspiracy theories about the 2020 election and hinting he "shouldn't have left" the White House after losing to Joe Biden. In a marked shift from his recent campaign addresses, Trump cast doubt on the integrity of the upcoming vote and reignited grievances about his 2020 defeat. His remarks also included a sharp escalation in verbal attacks against the Democratic Party, calling it “demonic,” and the American media, which he criticized while referencing violence against journalists. At one point, Trump pointed to ballistic glass panels used to protect him, referring to an assassination attempt in July. Gesturing toward openings in the panels, he remarked, “I have this piece of glass here, but really, all we have over here is the fake news. And to get me, somebody would have to shoot through the fake news. And I don’t mind that so much.”

Live Updates: During a rally in North Carolina, former President Donald Trump appeared to mistakenly give a shout-out to Pennsylvania’s GOP Senate candidate Dave McCormick, as reported by CNN. "We have great Republicans running, and you have one of the best of all right here, David McCormick. You know that. Where's David? Is he around somewhere?" Trump said to the crowd in Kinston, North Carolina. Realizing his error after holding a rally in Pennsylvania earlier that day, Trump quickly corrected himself, adding, "You know, we just left him; he’s a great guy."

Live Updates: Former president Barack Obama says, "We don’t need another four years of Trump’s arrogance, incompetence, and division. America is ready to turn the page and start a new, better chapter. We are ready for President Kamala Harris."

Live Updates: At a Milwaukee rally on Sunday, former President Barack Obama stressed the importance of character and values in leadership. "Having a president who understands policy and is willing to put in the work does matter. Character matters. Values matter," Obama said. He expressed concern over recent shifts in U.S. politics, adding, "One of the most troubling aspects of this election and Trump’s rise is how we seem to have set aside the values we were raised with." Obama’s remarks underscored his belief in restoring integrity to the political landscape.

Live Updates: Harris-Walz agenda includes, 'Will legalize recreational marijuana.'

Live Updates: Kamala Harris and Walz promise $50,000 startup tax reduction to start new business

Live Update: Governor Walz and Second Gentleman Emhoff rally supporters in Atlanta, Georgia