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US Elections

Donald Trump won a White House second term after defeating Democratic Vice-President Kamala Harris in the November 5, 2024 US election. Get news, analysis and opinions here.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks in a video statement released on November 5, 2026. Hegseth has dismissed a push to impeach him. Photo: X/@PeteHegseth via Reuters

Politics

Pentagon chief Hegseth faces impeachment test over Iran war

US defence secretary accused of abuse of power and misconduct in an impeachment effort led by Republican Thomas Massie.

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Ted Lieu seeks Congress leadership post, aiming to break another glass ceiling

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Trump names Stephen Miller chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles after midterms

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Defiant Hegseth tells US Democrats their impeachment push ‘won’t work’

US Secretary of Defence also vows to press ahead with Trump’s agenda and urges Congress to approve US$350 billion in defence funding.

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US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has dismissed Democrats’ calls to impeach him, while defending his efforts to overhaul the Pentagon. Photo: dpa
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has dismissed Democrats’ calls to impeach him, while defending his efforts to overhaul the Pentagon. Photo: dpa

Global Economy

What midterm election results change, and what they do not, for US bond market

Democratic gains reduce risk of fresh deficit blowouts, but analysts see inflation, energy prices and AI spending keeping yields elevated.

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Costs above competition? Why US voters aren’t buying Trump’s China AI pitch

Democratic victories and opposition to AI infrastructure highlight concerns over power bills, water use and the impact on local communities.

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Asian-American voters, younger turnout fuel blue wave for Democrats in midterms

Asian-Americans and other voters of colour play key role in Democratic gains, new US poll confirms.

Supporters celebrate Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa’s win after Texas Governor Greg Abbott conceded the race during the US midterm elections in Austin on Tuesday night. Photo: Reuters
Supporters celebrate Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa’s win after Texas Governor Greg Abbott conceded the race during the US midterm elections in Austin on Tuesday night. Photo: Reuters

US Elections

US midterms: 5 takeaways as Democrats sweep Congress, Trump faces Iran reckoning

Democrats ended decades-long Republican winning streaks; new majorities give them sway over war spending and Trump’s deals with Beijing.

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Who won in China? In the US midterms, Susan Collins and the local firefighters

In China, Maine, voters backed the Republican senator. In two towns called China Grove, road repairs and council seats were on the ballot.

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US Congress welcomes record number of lawmakers of Chinese descent

Democrat Richard Pan won a California House race, making it six lawmakers of Chinese descent when the 120th Congress convenes in January.

Democratic congressional candidate Richard Pan campaigns in Sacramento, California, on Saturday. Photo: AP

US Elections

Trump suffers midterms trouncing weeks before Xi meeting

A collapse in the president’s poll ratings helped Democrats gain control of both houses of Congress in midterm elections.

The sun sets on the US Capitol on election day in Washington. Photo: AFP
The sun sets on the US Capitol on election day in Washington. Photo: AFP

Politics

Will US midterms and lame duck Trump force a rethink in Beijing and beyond?

Political leaders in China and further afield face uncertain future as they gauge how unpredictable US president reacts to disastrous loss.

US Elections

US midterms: what happened while Asia slept, and when to expect results

Apart from tech issues at some polling stations, voting went smoothly despite Trump’s claims of fraud and an ICE warning to illegal voters.

US Elections

Democrats take US Congress, reshaping Trump’s final two years – as it happened

US president’s Republican party slammed in election amid anger over Iran war fallout, likely limiting his agenda for rest of his term.

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US President Donald Trump talks to press in the under-construction White House ballroom on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters

US Elections

US midterm elections 2026: all you need to know

How the vote works, what is at stake and why the final result may take days to emerge in a vote that could stun the Trump administration.

US President Donald Trump dances as he leaves the stage after speaking at a midterm elections campaign rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Photo: Getty Images/AFP
US President Donald Trump dances as he leaves the stage after speaking at a midterm elections campaign rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Photo: Getty Images/AFP

US Elections

Will a US midterm rout see Trump double down or acknowledge his clout is ebbing?

Trump will almost surely retain the ability to block legislation challenging his plans, even as voter frustration over his policies grows.

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US Democrats prepare to counter any Trump claim of foreign meddling in midterms

US lawmakers ready for any accusations, although they admit to having seen no sign of any country interfering with voting or vote counting.

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United States & Canada

Harris or Trump: who is leading US presidential election race?

US polling organisations are trying to gauge who will win the November 5 election. This infographic tracks the major polls and key moments of the 2024 campaign.

Harris and Trump polls: who is leading 2024 US presidential election race?

US Elections

US elections 2024: what you need to know

For the US, 2024 sees not only a hotly contested – and highly divisive – presidential election, but also a fight between the Democratic and Republican parties to control the Senate and the House of Representatives. This three-part series looks at how these competitions are decided.

China

US hurricanes followed by Republican storm of misinformation

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and supporters spread falsehoods about federal response and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.

World

Rise of Asian-American voters in US elections — a visual explainer

Asian-Americans have emerged as a significant voter demographic in the United States. Recent polling sheds light on which candidate they may prefer in 2024.

Rise of Asian-American voters in US elections — a visual explainer
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OPINION
Cory Alpert

Opinion | Trump’s days of running US-China relations on personal ties are numbered

Cory Alpert
Angela Huyue Zhang,S. Alex Yang

Opinion | Why the US-China trade ceasefire won’t save Christmas

Angela Huyue Zhang
S. Alex Yang
David Dodwell

Outside In | Trump’s plans have to contend with the law of unintended consequences

David Dodwell
Lanxin Xiang

Opinion | How Trump’s use of kayfabe could unlock new era for US-China ties

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Bernard Chan

Opinion | Hong Kong offers anti-corruption example for many, including US, to follow

Bernard Chan
Anthony Cheung

Opinion | Trump’s victory a reminder the ‘end of history’ remains far away

Anthony Cheung
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