US elections 2016

30 million ballots cast in US presidential election early voting

With over 30 million ballots cast in the US presidential election early voting, Democrats were building a lead in North Carolina and Nevada states, while Republicans maintained an edge in Florida and Ohio, according to a CNN analysis.

Nov 04, 2016, 10:07 AM IST

Why Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton should not forget Shirley Chisholm

Nearly eight years back, it was a huge moment in American history when for the first time a Black man became the president of the United States.

Nov 04, 2016, 09:55 AM IST

Wikileaks denies Russia provided access to Hillary Clinton's emails

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has denied that the Russian government was the source of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's emails that were published this year, a media report said on Thursday.

Nov 03, 2016, 16:08 PM IST

'Vote Trump' painted on black church set ablaze in US

A predominantly African-American church was badly burned is the US state of Mississippi, with the words "Vote Trump" spray-painted on the side of the building, police said.

Nov 03, 2016, 10:46 AM IST

Hillary Clinton's probe likely to conclude in a criminal trial: Donald Trump

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has claimed the reopened FBI investigation into the alleged email scandal of his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton would take years and end up in a criminal trial.

Nov 03, 2016, 09:43 AM IST

You love me? Vote for her! Barack Obama hits frontline for Hillary Clinton

How do you gift your popularity to someone else? As Barack Obama rolls up his sleeves to ensure Hillary Clinton succeeds him in the White House, his argument increasingly boils down to a simple message: Do it for me.

Nov 02, 2016, 22:31 PM IST

FBI should say what it knows about Donald Trump's Russia ties, says Hillary Clinton camp

A top aide to Hillary Clinton urged the FBI on Tuesday to disclose what it knows about any ties between Donald Trump and Russia, accusing the agency of unfairly publicizing its inquiry into Clinton's email practices while staying quiet about the Republican presidential candidate.

Nov 02, 2016, 19:43 PM IST

Donlad Trump 'uniquely unqualified' to be US president: Barack Obama

US President Barack Obama today assailed Donald Trump for being "uniquely unqualified" and "temperamentally unfit" to be the next commander-in-chief as he asked Americans to recall how Republicans themselves were divided over having a "con man" as their presidential nominee.

Nov 02, 2016, 10:01 AM IST

FBI director`s e-mail letter broke recent pattern: Report

The FBI director`s making public a new trove of emails connected to Hillary Clinton on Friday departed from decisions in recent months to keep quiet two separate investigations, The New York Times reported on Tuesday.

Nov 02, 2016, 08:49 AM IST

White House not in loop of sensitive probes done by FBI: Earnest

The White House is not in the loop of sensitive probes conducted by career prosecutors with the FBI's assistance, a top US official has said.

Nov 02, 2016, 08:43 AM IST

Hillary Clinton camp assails FBI director James Comey on new email inquiry, presses for details

Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign ratcheted up the pressure on FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday, saying that if he released inconclusive information about the Democratic candidate, he can do the same for her Republican rival.

Nov 01, 2016, 22:31 PM IST

Donald Trump edges ahead of Hillary Clinton, poll finds

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has edged ahead of Democratic rival Hillary Clinton by a point for the first time since May, an ABC News/Washington Post tracking poll out Tuesday has found.

Nov 01, 2016, 18:35 PM IST

Defiant Hillary Clinton camp doubles down on Donald Trump, FBI

Initially caught off guard, Hillary Clinton`s campaign has swung between defiance, counter-attack and painting Donald Trump as a mortal danger since the FBI director revived her email scandal.

Nov 01, 2016, 10:33 AM IST

Hillary Clinton fends off FBI email fallout as polls narrow

Hillary Clinton battled to contain renewed FBI focus on her emails Sunday as Donald Trump blitzed western states in the tightening race for the White House.

Oct 31, 2016, 09:28 AM IST

'Unfit' Donald Trump has made presidential campaign crude: Joe Biden

Calling Donald Trump as the "least qualified" presidential nominee in the US history with no knowledge about national security, outgoing Vice President Joe Biden criticised the real estate tycoon for making the campaign "crude" with offensive remarks against women.

Oct 30, 2016, 12:02 PM IST

Donald Trump hails FBI move to re-open probe in Hillary Clinton's e-mail case

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump alleged that the e-mail scandal is bigger than Watergate.

Oct 29, 2016, 09:13 AM IST

Clinton Campaign doubts FBI motive, seeks more info

Stunned by FBI's decision to re-open its investigation into Hillary Clinton's e-mail scandal, her campaign has raised serious doubt over the agency's move just days before the presidential elections and sought more information about the probe.

Oct 29, 2016, 09:07 AM IST

Indian-Americans raise over $10 mn for Clinton Campaign

The Hillary Campaign does not give details of the major fundraisers and the amount of money raised by them.

Oct 28, 2016, 12:36 PM IST

Hillary Clinton 'absolutely ready' to be commander-in-chief: Michelle Obama

Michelle said this year's election is not about Republicans versus Democrats, but about something much bigger.

Oct 28, 2016, 09:51 AM IST

Youngest American voters back Hillary Clinton for presidency: Poll

Hillary Clinton captured 49 percent of likely young voters' support while Donald Trump received 21 percent in a four-way race.

Oct 27, 2016, 10:28 AM IST