US Elections: The basics

Kamala Harris ran for US president and lost. Where does she go from here?

Vice President Kamala Harris not only lost the Electoral College vote to Donald Trump, but she also became the first Democrat in decades to lose the popular vote. Come January, Harris will be moving on. Let’s take a look at the options she has

Can Donald Trump run for president again in 2028?

In January, Donald Trump will begin his second term as president of the United States. US presidents are currently limited to serving a maximum of two terms in office by law. However, Trump could theoretically run again if the Republicans manage to amend the US Constitution – which is no mean feat. Trump also recently mused about how he ‘never should have left office in 2020’ – raising the heckles of those who claim he is a dictator-in-waiting and will find a way to stay in power

US Election 2024 | Inside the US Government: Who Holds the Reins of Power?

While the president is the most visible member of the US government, he or she alone doesn't run the country. Like most democracies, the US has an extensive vertical and horizontal distribution of power. From courts to Congress to state governors, there are multiple power centres holding the reins. Take a look at how the US government is run.

Why Donald Trump victory caused stock markets to boom but currencies to fall

In America, both the Dow and S&P 500 scaled new heights, while Singapore’s Straits Times, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng, Taiwan’s Taiwan Weighted, Thailand’s SET Composite and China’s Shanghai Composite also witnessed a spike. However, a number of currencies including the Indian rupee, Singapore’s dollar, Thailand’s baht, and Mexico’s peso slumped in the aftermath of Trump’s win. But why is this the case?

What is the 'Samosa Caucus?' How has it changed after US election?

The ‘Samosa Caucus’ refers to the growing number of Indian-Americans in Congress. The informal grouping, named after the popular Indian snack, received a callout from Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 2023 trip to America. Originally comprising five members, it has now expanded to six on Election Day and may even be adding a seventh

What will a second Donald Trump presidency mean for the US and the world?

Donald Trump has vowed to pursue a domestic agenda centred on dramatically reshaping the federal government and pursuing retribution against his perceived enemies. Abroad, America’s friends and foes alike remain wary as they await Trump’s return to office in January, wondering whether his second term will be filled with the kind of turbulence and unpredictability that characterised his first four years. Let's take a closer look

Who is Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel, Donald Trump loyalist, likely to be next CIA chief?

Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel, who is of Gujarati ancestry, is described as the ‘man who would do anything for Trump’. He had vowed to go after Trump’s enemies in Washington and the media if Trump returned to power. The president-elect could pick Patel as the next CIA head

Donald Trump is now US president-elect: Which states voted for him?

With wins in swing states of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, Donald Trump has retaken power in America. We take a closer look at how the country voted. Which states picked the former US president and which went Kamala Harris' way?

How did Donald Trump become the first Republican to win popular vote in 20 years?

Not only is Donald Trump set to return to the White House, he will also become the first Republican to win the popular vote in two decades. But what is the popular vote? How did he pull it off? And who which Republican won it last?

Why Elon Musk could be the biggest winner of Donald Trump's second term

With Donald Trump set to win over Kamala Harris, billionaire Elon Musk's backing of the former president seems to have paid off. The richest man in the world has given Trump's campaign millions of dollars and even held campaign events with the Republican candidate. Here is how Musk could be the biggest beneficiary of Trump returning to office