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Abortion rights have been a burning election issue in the US, with Kamala Harris portraying herself as the protector of women’s reproductive freedoms, while Donald Trump gave mixed messages on where he really stands on it. Measures aimed at either protecting existing abortion rights or expanding them were put on the ballot in 10 different

They call it ‘Agenda 47’ – an eyebrow-raising blueprint for the 47th presidency. It could be entitled ‘Back to the Future’. Donald Trump’s base yearn for “the golden era”, an America they believe has been lost. He’s on a mission to find it for them. The New York tycoon stands on the precipice of power beyond

Confident? They even turned off the TV election coverage to throw on YMCA. It’s the MAGA music to celebrate by and, to them, it feels right. Donald Trump supporters are attending the Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. It’s the Trump watch party, well-dressed and well-attended. US election: Live updates A crowd of several

Nearly three-quarters of American voters say US democracy is under threat, according to the latest exit polls. The views, compiled by Edison Research, reflect a deep anxiety as the country waits to see who its new leader will be, following a contentious campaign. Democracy and the economy were ranked as the most important issues, with

Votes are still being counted in the US election, meaning the race is still far from won – but early projections certainly work in Donald Trump’s favour. Overnight developments will please Republicans, with Donald Trump edging ahead in the race for the magic number of 270 electoral college votes to win. But with five swing

Donald Trump has claimed there is “massive cheating” taking place in a battleground state – claims strong refuted by the county’s district attorney. Writing on his own social network, Truth Social, Mr Trump said: “A lot of talk of massive cheating in Philadelphia. Law enforcement coming!” He followed up with a post 20 minutes later

With more than 120 million votes counted, we’re that bit closer to finding out whether it’s Kamala Harris or Donald Trump who will succeed Joe Biden as president in January. Victories for Mr Trump in the crucial southern battleground states of Georgia and North Carolina – worth 16 electoral votes each – significantly narrowed Ms

Donald Trump has recorded an emphatic defeat of Kamala Harris, racing past the 270 electoral votes he needed with states to spare. A win in Wisconsin tipped him over the line, but it was victories for Mr Trump in the key states of Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina – all three largest battlegrounds – that

A man described by not one but two of his closest former aides as a fascist will become the most powerful man in the world when he takes office. How worried should we be? Very, say another dozen White House staffers who served under Donald Trump and watched him in action for his first four

👉 Listen to Sky News Daily on your podcast app 👈 On the final day of campaigning, our US correspondents Martha Kelner and James Matthews were with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump respectively on their final stops, both in Pennsylvania, and Mark Stone prepares for election night in Washington DC. US election latest With last-minute

Elon Musk can keep giving away $1m to voters in battleground states, a judge has ruled – as a lawyer admitted the winners aren’t chosen randomly. Musk – a supporter of Republican candidate Donald Trump – launched the giveaways last month via America PAC, his political action committee (PAC). He has already handed out $16m

👉 Listen to Sky News Daily on your podcast app 👈 America goes to the polls on Tuesday, and from Arizona’s deserts to Michigan’s college campuses, our team of correspondents in the US James Matthews, Yousra Elbagir, and Shingi Mararike speak to different voter groups just days from the big decision. In Arizona, Shingi meets

A huge roadside sign of Donald Trump announces arrival into York County, Pennsylvania. It depicts the former president in a now iconic image, ear bloodied, being hustled off the stage by secret service agents after a failed assassination attempt in this state. “Pennsylvania, fight back,” it reads, “Make sure you vote November 5th.” On well-manicured

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have one final day to win over voters in a US presidential campaign that will be decided in just a handful of states. The vice president is spending all of Monday in Pennsylvania, a crucial battleground state which offers 19 electoral votes and is expected to determine the outcome. Her

👉 Listen to Sky News Daily on your podcast app 👈 With just two days until election day, join our US correspondents on the road. Mark Stone and James Matthews discuss how the richest man in the world, Elon Musk, could influence the result. Stone attends one of Musk’s million-dollar-a-day giveaways, which have become embroiled

With three days until election day, both sides are throwing everything behind winning over those last few undecided voters in swing states. Pennsylvania is one of the bigger prizes – Kamala Harris is scheduled to do five events in the state on Monday alone. Sky News international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn is also there, speaking

There are two main differences between election coverage in the UK and the United States. Last July, at 10pm, Sky News’ exit poll graphic predicted a Labour landslide and a massive defeat for the Conservatives. Confirmation of this forecast was a long time coming since constituency results are only announced by local returning officers once

👉 Listen to Sky News Daily on your podcast app 👈 With just four days until polling day, join our US correspondents on the road as they examine the closing arguments from each campaign. James Matthews takes listeners inside Donald Trump’s Maddison Square Garden rally and finds out if controversial jokes by a support act

Elon Musk has been summoned to an emergency court hearing on Thursday over the $1m prizes he has been awarding registered voters in the swing state of Pennsylvania. The Tesla and X chief executive has been ordered by a judge in Philadelphia to address a civil case by the city’s top prosecutor to stop Mr

The cardinal rule surely is – say what you like about the candidate but don’t be seen to insult those who chose to vote for that candidate. Hillary Clinton learned that lesson in 2016 when she dismissed Donald Trump supporters as a “basket of deplorables”. She had sought, with remarkable clumsiness, to place Trump supporters