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What Chinese people want from US electionPeople in Beijing tell the BBC's Laura Bicker their hopes and fears about who will win the White House race.1 day agoWorldLatest election newsHarris courts black and Latino votes as polls suggest Trump gainsRecent polling indicates Trump is having success with both groups, in part due to his message on the economy.6 hrs agoUS & CanadaWould Donald Trump’s taxes on trade hurt US consumers?What could happen if Donald Trump drastically increases tariffs as he has promised to do? 9 hrs agoUS & CanadaUS election polls: Who is ahead - Harris or Trump?An in-depth look at the polls and what they can and can’t tell us about who will win the White House.52 mins agoUS & CanadaTrump electric vehicle attacks hit home for Michigan votersTrump’s EV criticism is part of his broader economic message as he tries to appeal to voters in the key swing state.4 days agoWhat do polls tell us about race for Pennsylvania?The margins are tight in the state considered to be the biggest prize in the US presidential election.5 days agoUS & CanadaWould Donald Trump’s taxes on trade hurt US consumers?What could happen if Donald Trump drastically increases tariffs as he has promised to do? 9 hrs agoUS & CanadaMan with guns arrested near Trump rally, then releasedThis is the third time someone with firearms has been either arrested or shot after being spotted near Trump.22 hrs agoUS & CanadaCan illegal immigrants really vote in the US election?It is illegal for non-citizens to vote in the US election - but Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed immigrants are going to.2 days agoBBC VerifyHarris puts pressure on Trump over medical recordsThe Democratic Party's presidential nominee accuses her Republican rival of a lack of transparency about his health. 2 days agoUS & CanadaUS election polls: Who is ahead - Harris or Trump?An in-depth look at the polls and what they can and can’t tell us about who will win the White House.52 mins agoUS & CanadaBehind the headlines'He's just a bro': Trump's attempts to woo the 'manosphere'There's a huge gender divide in this election but will the young men Trump is courting go out and vote for him?3 days agoUS & CanadaHarris and Trump gamble $200m on biggest prizeThe Keystone State is the lynchpin of the swing-state electoral firewalls for both campaigns.5 days agoUS & CanadaFive takeaways from Melania Trump's new bookThe book discusses abortion rights, her first date with Trump and the first assassination attempt. 7 days agoUS & CanadaTrump and Harris are deadlocked - could an October surprise change the game?With one month to go, any unexpected event could help sway this close race for the White House.5 Oct 2024US & Canada'It didn't have to happen': Wife of man killed at Trump rally struggles with lossCorey Comperatore was killed in the Trump rally assassination attempt. His wife is furious at the security failures that led to his death.4 Oct 2024US & CanadaUnderstanding the electionUS election polls: Who is ahead - Harris or Trump?An in-depth look at the polls and what they can and can’t tell us about who will win the White House.52 mins agoUS & CanadaA simple guide to the US 2024 presidential electionTrying to understand it for the first time or need a refresher? This guide can help.4 Oct 2024US & CanadaSeven swing states set to decide the 2024 US electionArizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin could be pivotal in November.1 Oct 2024US & CanadaWhat is the US electoral college and how does it work?The candidate who wins the most electoral college votes across the US becomes president.7 days agoUS & CanadaWhat are Harris and Trump's policies?Economy, immigration, abortion and other top issues - here is where the two candidates stand.2 Oct 2024US & CanadaQuick guides to candidates and their running matesKamala HarrisDemocrat Kamala Harris is running for president. Here's what you need to know about her.30 Sep 2024US & CanadaDonald TrumpRepublican Donald Trump is running for president for a third time. Here's what you need to know about him.30 Sep 2024US & CanadaJD VanceOhio Senator JD Vance is Trump's running mate for the US presidential election. Here's everything you need to know about him. 1 Oct 2024US & CanadaTim WalzMinnesota Governor Tim Walz is Harris's running mate for the US presidential election. Here's everything you need to know about him.1 Oct 2024US & CanadaPeople behind the politics'It's non-stop': Swing state voters bombarded with ads - will they make a difference?Record sums are being spent on advertising in the US election - but will that make a difference?6 days agoUS & Canada'We're barely scraping by': Gen Z says money matters in US electionThe rising costs of groceries and rent are driving many young voters to the polls.7 days agoUS & Canada'It's just a mess' - Left in limbo by US student loan logjamAs Democrats and Republicans fight over student debt, borrowers are caught in the middle.29 Sep 2024US & CanadaHow social media assassination conspiracies are uniting pro- and anti-Trump votersA pro-Trump wellness influencer and a suburban Democrat share a conspiracy theory - how did it spread so far?22 Sep 2024US & CanadaThe 'blended' family behind Kamala HarrisTake a look at the husband, step-children and others supporting Kamala Harris in her White House bid. 22 Aug 2024US & CanadaUS Election UnspunSign up hereCut through the spin with North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher's take - in your inbox every Wednesday and Friday.See moreWatch/ListenListen: Will conflict in the Middle East impact the US election?And how much influence will the next president have on the region?4 Oct 2024So much at stake for Mexico in US electionBBC Monitoring's Luis Fajardo looks at how the Mexican media has been reporting on US elections.3 Oct 2024Latin AmericaListen: The Global Story - Path to the PresidencyMiddle East tensions, catastrophic flooding and a vice-presidential debate5 Oct 2024Watch key moments from the US vice-presidential debatePoliteness, policy and a few tense moments - watch how Vance and Walz tackled the 90-minute event.2 Oct 2024US & CanadaWatch: Who do you think won the VP debate?The BBC asks college students what they thought of JD Vance and Tim Walz’s debate performance.2 Oct 2024US & CanadaChecking the factsFact-checking Kamala Harris's 'media blitz'BBC Verify fact-checks claims by Kamala Harris about immigration, abortion and the economy.6 days agoBBC VerifyBiden condemns misinformation about hurricaneBBC Verify looks into claims made about the US government's response to Hurricane Helene. 6 days agoUS & CanadaFake 'Kamala Harris ad' used AI voice and UK department store advertBBC Verify analysed a false post claiming to show a pro-abortion campaign ad that has widely circulated on social media.4 Oct 2024US & CanadaImmigration, Project 2025, taxes - VP debate claims fact-checkedBBC Verify examined the claims Walz and Vance made during the first and only vice-presidential debate. 2 Oct 2024US & CanadaMigrants with criminal records - what new US data showsBBC Verify looks into Donald Trump's claim that Kamala Harris “allowed” 13,000 non-citizens convicted of homicide to enter the US.2 Oct 2024US & CanadaVoter voices'I'm feeling uneasy': First-time US voters reckon with high-stakes electionWith polls suggesting a tight race, people casting their ballots for their first time say they feel immense pressure.6 days agoUS & Canada'It was respectable': Midwest voters praise tone of VP debateVoters were happy to see a congenial tone from the candidates in the first and only vice-presidential debate. 2 Oct 2024US & CanadaUndecided Americans impressed by Harris - but did debate shift their votes?We spoke to eight voters who see the debate as crucial in determining who they will support in November.11 Sep 2024US & Canada‘I want to see her challenged’ - swing voters unconvinced by Harris interviewThree undecided voters explain why the Democrat's first interview did not persuade them to back her - yet.30 Aug 2024US & Canada'She did a really smart thing': Democratic voters like Harris's pickThe BBC spoke to Democratic voters about Kamala Harris's choice of running-mate.7 Aug 2024US & CanadaGet in touch hereWe're looking for US voters who want to share their views on the electionSee moreLatest updates52 mins agoUS election polls: Who is ahead - Harris or Trump?An in-depth look at the polls and what they can and can’t tell us about who will win the White House.52 mins agoUS & Canada6 hrs agoHarris courts black and Latino votes as polls suggest Trump gainsRecent polling indicates Trump is having success with both groups, in part due to his message on the economy.6 hrs agoUS & Canada9 hrs agoWould Donald Trump’s taxes on trade hurt US consumers?What could happen if Donald Trump drastically increases tariffs as he has promised to do? 9 hrs agoUS & Canada1 day agoHarris or Trump? What Chinese people want from US electionPeople in Beijing tell the BBC's Laura Bicker their hopes and fears about who will win the White House race.1 day agoWorld2 days agoHarris puts pressure on Trump over medical recordsThe Democratic Party's presidential nominee accuses her Republican rival of a lack of transparency about his health. 2 days agoUS & Canada2 days agoCan illegal immigrants really vote in the US election?It is illegal for non-citizens to vote in the US election - but Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed immigrants are going to.2 days agoBBC Verify3 days ago'He's just a bro': Trump's attempts to woo the 'manosphere'There's a huge gender divide in this election but will the young men Trump is courting go out and vote for him?3 days agoUS & Canada4 days agoTrump electric vehicle attacks hit home for Michigan votersTrump’s EV criticism is part of his broader economic message as he tries to appeal to voters in the key swing state.4 days ago4 days agoObama urges black men to mobilise behind HarrisThe former president also made his debut on the campaign trail on behalf of the Democratic nominee.4 days agoUS & Canada