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US presidential election 2024

Kamala Harris, California’s Newsom begin jockeying for 2028 presidential campaigns

Former US vice-president Kamala Harris and California Governor Gavin Newsom are starting to look ahead to the 2028 presidential race.
Former US vice-president Kamala Harris and California Governor Gavin Newsom are starting to look ahead to the 2028 presidential race.

Bannon claims ‘there is a plan’ for Trump to run for a third term

Podcaster Steve Bannon at a memorial service for Charlie Kirk on Sept 21. Bannon publicly threw his support behind President Donald Trump’s talk of seeking a third term, in defiance of a constitutionally-mandated two-term limit.
Podcaster Steve Bannon at a memorial service for Charlie Kirk on Sept 21. Bannon publicly threw his support behind President Donald Trump’s talk of seeking a third term, in defiance of a constitutionally-mandated two-term limit.

Former US president Biden undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer

Former US president Joe Biden revealed in May that he had been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer.
Former US president Joe Biden revealed in May that he had been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer.

Trump and Musk sit side by side, months after messy split

A still image from video shows US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk shaking hands in a skybox at State Farm Stadium during the memorial service for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, in Glendale, Arizona on Sept 21.
A still image from video shows US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk shaking hands in a skybox at State Farm Stadium during the memorial service for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, in Glendale, Arizona on Sept 21.

US democratic backsliding under Trump encourages autocrats globally, democracy watchdog says

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump adjusts a hat as he disembarks Air Force One, as he arrives at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in Schiphol, Netherlands, June 24, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump adjusts a hat as he disembarks Air Force One, as he arrives at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in Schiphol, Netherlands, June 24, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/ File Photo

Harris says it was reckless for Democrats to defer to Biden on running for re-election

Former vice-president Kamala Harris says it was always “Joe and Jill’s decision” till it wasn’t.
Former vice-president Kamala Harris says it was always “Joe and Jill’s decision” till it wasn’t.

Elon Musk must face lawsuit claiming he ran illegal $1.29 million election lottery

Mr Musk had rejected the suggestion that petition signers suffered harm by providing contact information.
Mr Musk had rejected the suggestion that petition signers suffered harm by providing contact information.

Kamala Harris to detail 2024 US presidential run with ‘candour’ in new book

The memoir, titled 107 Days, will be released on Sept 23 in the US.
The memoir, titled 107 Days, will be released on Sept 23 in the US.

‘Inexcusable’ failures led to Trump assassination attempt: US Senate report

FILE PHOTO: Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump is assisted by the Secret Service after gunfire rang out during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 13, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump is assisted by the Secret Service after gunfire rang out during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 13, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

What to know about the US Secret Service, a year after it failed to protect Donald Trump

The attempted assassination washed away a 43-year stretch since a former or current president was wounded in an attempt on his life.
The attempted assassination washed away a 43-year stretch since a former or current president was wounded in an attempt on his life.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.