Trump mocks Kamala Harris with offer to cover alleged $20mn campaign debt
Trump jests over Harris’ $20 million campaign debt as GOP considers ‘helping’ her debt-ridden team; Harris’ high-profile spending leaves staff worried about unpaid dues.
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Trump advisors seek emergency funds for swift mass deportations
Trump’s advisers are planning in advance for mass deportations, proposing new fees and potentially utilising military support; focus remains on boosting deportation resources and repealing immigration protections.
Tim Walz says ‘difficult to understand’ why people voted for Trump
Tim Walz rallies Minnesotans after election loss, pledging to defend their values and calling for unity; he urges for compassion in navigating political divides, but admits it was "difficult to understand" why people voted for Trump.
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.
