US Elections

Rutte: NATO will 'stay united' whoever wins US election
Rutte: NATO will 'stay united' whoever wins US election

NATO will stay united no matter who wins the US election, the alliance's Secretary General Mark Rutte said in Berlin Monday, as Washington's allies nervously await the outcome of the vote. "Whoever wins those elections, we will work with Kamala Harris, we will work with Donald Trump, and make sure that the alliance stays united," Rutte said ...

The Seven States That Will Decide the US Presidency
The Seven States That Will Decide the US Presidency

US Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump are hurtling toward their November 5 election showdown, one of the closest contests in modern American history. And in the handful of critical states framing the 2024 race, there is little daylight between the rivals so close before Election Day. Under the US Constitution, ...

Who Will Be the New US President?
VideosWho Will Be the New US President?

Join us on This is Beirut on Tuesday, November 5, for a special day of coverage of the US presidential election! Our correspondents Tylia Helou and Rémi Amalvy will provide live updates directly from Washington, DC. Don’t miss our special morning edition on Wednesday, November 6, to follow up on the results from our studios in Beirut, with ...

Trump May Reassess US Military Aid to Israel
AnalysisTrump May Reassess US Military Aid to Israel

A potential Donald Trump presidency in 2024 would likely represent a sharp departure from the current Biden administration’s foreign policy approach. Reviving the “America First” slogan, this strategy would prioritize US national interests, scale back military involvement abroad, and rely on assertive nationalism and unilateral action. The ...

Trump Favored by Netanyahu and Israelis in US Presidential Election
SpotlightTrump Favored by Netanyahu and Israelis in US Presidential Election

Between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will likely bet on the return of the Republican candidate to the White House on November 5, despite uncertainties about future U.S. support for Israel, experts say. During his campaign, the Republican vowed to ensure that Israel "would no longer face threats of ...

Harris and Trump Race Through Swing States in Final Campaign Push
PoliticsHarris and Trump Race Through Swing States in Final Campaign Push

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump began a frantic last push across US swing states Sunday, with less than 48 hours of campaigning left to secure a decisive edge in a bitterly fought and historically close presidential election. Over 75 million people have cast early ballots ahead of Tuesday's climax, and the race is down to the wire - with more ...

The Role of Social Media in the American Presidential Election
ChronicleThe Role of Social Media in the American Presidential Election

Social media has profoundly reshaped the American presidential election landscape, influencing campaign strategies, candidate-voter interactions and the direction of public debate. These platforms have become indispensable tools for capturing voters' attention, mobilizing support bases and shaping public opinion. However, they also present ...

Who are the US's Third Party Candidates?
Who are the US's Third Party Candidates?

A scion of the famed Kennedy family. A Green Party activist. A self-proclaimed "armed and gay" libertarian. The US presidential election is toss-up between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump. However, the two-party system still left room this year for three fringe players who could yet influence an ultra-tight election on ...