US presidential candidate

Donald Trump and Joe Biden TV debate audience slumps below 2016 record, early data show

An estimated 28.7 million people tuned in on broadcast networks ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox, below the roughly 45 million viewers who watched Trump debate former first lady Hillary Clinton on those channels in 2016.

Oct 01, 2020, 01:34 AM IST

Joe Biden discloses tax returns before debate, prods Donald Trump to release his

Trump had long sought to keep his personal financial records secret.

Sep 30, 2020, 01:48 AM IST

Former US presidential candidate Herman Cain dies of coronavirus

Herman Cain, a former Republican presidential candidate and supporter of President Donald Trump has died from coronavirus, his website confirmed on Thursday.

Jul 31, 2020, 10:43 AM IST

Protestor grabs Indian-origin US presidential candidate's Kamala Harris' microphone on stage

While taking the microphone, the protester, identified as 24-year-old animal rights activist Aidan Cook, said he wanted Harris' attention for a "much bigger idea" than the gender gap she had been speaking about.

Jun 02, 2019, 16:27 PM IST

Trump says he intends to dissolve charitable foundation

US President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday he intends to dissolve his controversial philanthropic foundation to avoid conflicts of interest, but the move was quickly complicated by an ongoing legal probe.

Dec 25, 2016, 04:45 AM IST

India, US would be "best friends" if elected as prez: Trump

Terming India as a "key strategic ally", Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has promised that if voted to power India and the US would become "best friends" and have a "phenomenal future" together.

Oct 16, 2016, 08:10 AM IST

Two more women accuse Donald Trump of unwanted sexual advances

Two more women including a contestant on Donald Trump`s show "The Apprentice" came forward Friday to accuse the presidential candidate of unwarranted sexual advances.

Oct 15, 2016, 01:28 AM IST

Sex and power, a career-ruining combination

Claims of sexual misconduct against US presidential candidate Donald Trump are grabbing headlines worldwide, but it`s nothing new in a world where sex and politics are all too frequent bed-fellows.

Oct 15, 2016, 01:21 AM IST

Extremely cool that US has female Presidential candidate, says Priyanka Chopra

Indian actress Priyanka Chopra, who features in American TV series "Quantico", says she has been always "apolitical" but finds it "extremely cool" that there is a female presidential candidate for the US though its sad that this is considered "progressive".

Oct 08, 2016, 08:26 AM IST

Trump taps supporters for advice on next debatea

He may rely almost exclusively on his own political judgment during 2016, but Donald Trump is now seeking advice from supporters about how to improve his performance in the second presidential debate with Hillary Clinton.

Oct 05, 2016, 02:27 AM IST

Trump Foundation told to stop fundraising

New York Attorney General`s office on Monday ordered Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump`s foundation to cease fundraising immediately after a report revealing that the charity is not properly authorised to seek public donations.

Oct 04, 2016, 01:23 AM IST

What kind of genius loses a billion dollars: Hillary Clinton

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton today took a dig at the tax return expose of her Republican rival Donald Trump by questioning his business credentials.

Oct 04, 2016, 01:19 AM IST

Trump's new DC hotel vandalised with spray-painted graffiti

Donald Trump's new luxury hotel in downtown Washington has been vandalised.

Oct 03, 2016, 06:32 AM IST

Hillary Clinton denounces racism in visit to flashpoint city

Hillary Clinton denounced racism as she waded Sunday into one of the latest flashpoints of anger over fatal police shootings of blacks in America.

Oct 03, 2016, 02:17 AM IST

Supporters defend Trump in wake of tax revelations

Donald Trump`s supporters rushed to defend him Sunday following reports that he may have avoided paying any taxes for the past 20 years.

Oct 03, 2016, 01:23 AM IST

Donald Trump may not have paid tax for 18 years, says report

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump had declared a loss of USD 916 million on his 1995 income tax returns - a tax deduction so substantial that experts say it could have allowed him to legally avoid paying any federal income taxes for nearly 18 years.

Oct 03, 2016, 01:05 AM IST