Trump accepts Biden’s invite for lunch at White House

US president-elect Donald Trump is to head to the White House "very shortly" for incumbent President Joe Biden's lunch invite; the two are to meet for transition talks as Trump intensifies border plans and secures positions for his cabinet

Republicans close in on House majority

Republicans near House majority as remaining results are tallied; Senate looks set to support Trump’s policy aims, with crucial battlegrounds in Arizona and Nevada.

A Kennedy returns to take the health mantle in Trump’s cabinet

Could RFK Jr’s entry into Trump’s cabinet signal a seismic shift in health and environmental policy? His controversial stance on vaccines and agriculture could redefine America’s approach in unprecedented ways.

Trump names loyalist political consultant Susie Wiles as chief of staff

President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles — the political consultant who largely led his re-election campaign — as White House chief of staff, signalling a disciplined administration with trusted allies filling top roles.

Wall Street and crypto traders ride high on Trump-fuelled boom

Trump’s election sparks a historic Wall Street and crypto rally, with banks, small-cap stocks, digital assets, and energy firms gaining from expected deregulation and pro-business policies.

Tesla, banks, and oil soar, renewables dip on Trump win

U.S. election fuels stock shifts as banking, Tesla, and oil gain, while renewables dip amid policy concerns. A Trump victory reshapes investor priorities and impacts global markets.

Putin backs Trump presidency, open to U.S. reset

Russian president Vladimir Putin has lauded U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s resilience during an assassination attempt, and signalled Moscow’s readiness for renewed U.S.-Russia dialogue, with cautious optimism on Ukraine.

Biden pledges peaceful transition of power, urges to “bring down” the temperature

Biden’s first White House speech after the November 5 elections strikes a patriotic chord, urging Americans to trust democracy and accept the results of the election, to "continue to love America", honour election workers, and embrace unity in turbulent times.

عوام کا فیصلہ تسلیم کرتے ہیں، اقتدار کی منتقلی پُرامن ہو گی، امریکی صدر جوبائیڈن

عوام کا فیصلہ تسلیم کرتے ہیں، جمہوریت میں ہمیشہ عوام کی رائے چلتی ہے، صرف جیت پر ہی مُلک سے پیار کا اظہار نہیں کیا جاتا، اقتدار کی منتقلی 20 جنوری کو پُرامن طریقہ سے ہو گی، ہم مضبوط امریکی معیشت چھوڑ کر جا رہے ہیں۔

Donald Trump’s comeback: When does he assumes office in 2025?

Donald Trump’s projected win marks a comeback as he prepares for his January 20 inauguration, navigating key transition milestones along the way.
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