US Elections

PoliticsTrump's Stunning Comeback Shakes Up US Politics and Global Policy

This is Beirut 06/11 13:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Donald Trump has won the US presidential election, media said Wednesday, defeating Kamala Harris in a stunning political comeback that will send shock waves across the world. The polarizing Republican's victory, following one of the most hostile campaigns in modern US history, was all the more remarkable given an unprecedented criminal ...

ExplainerRace to the White House: Trump vs. Harris on Economic Policies

Maurice Matta 06/11 12:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The US elections extend beyond domestic concerns; their impact resonates worldwide due to the United States' power, wealth, and influence. With a gross domestic product approaching $28.8 trillion, the US is at the heart of global information, capital, goods, and services flows. Therefore, understanding the potential ramifications of the elections ...

PoliticsWorld Leaders Congratulate Trump, Eye Stronger Alliances

This is Beirut 06/11 12:04 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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As Donald Trump claimed victory in the U.S. presidential election on Wednesday morning, leaders around the world quickly responded, offering their congratulations and voicing intentions to work with his administration. French President Emmanuel Macron was among the first to congratulate "President Donald Trump," expressing his readiness ...

VideosTrump Claims Victory as 47th U.S. President

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The U.S. Republican candidate, Donald Trump, spoke to his supporters in West Palm Beach, Florida, proclaiming himself as the winner over Kamala Harris in the U.S. presidential election. Despite the absence of official announcements, Trump conveyed his gratitude to the American people.

VideosSpecial Edition: Donald Trump Claims Victory

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We bring you the latest results from our studio in Beirut with Victoria Werling, Head of Reports Section at This is Beirut; Charles Chartouni, university professor and political science researcher; and Chelsea Al Arif, journalist. Together, they will shed light on this historic election, drawing on the analyses of our special correspondents in ...

US election : Trump Declares Victory

This is Beirut 06/11 11:23 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Donald Trump claimed victory and pledged to "heal" the country Wednesday as results put him on the verge of beating Kamala Harris in a stunning White House comeback. His exuberant speech came despite the fact that only Fox News had declared him the winner, with no other US networks having made the call so far. As jubilant supporters ...

Dollar Soars, Bitcoin Hits Record as Trump Leads Key Swing States

This is Beirut 06/11 09:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The dollar surged and bitcoin hit a record high Wednesday as traders bet on a victory for Donald Trump as he picked up key swing states needed to take the White House, ramping up bets on fresh tax cuts, tariffs and rising inflation. While polls had shown the race on a knife edge, the Republican appeared to be faring better than his Democratic ...

Republicans Secure Senate Control in Key Midterm Wins

This is Beirut 06/11 09:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Republicans wrested the US Senate from Democratic control, US media projected early Wednesday, ending four years in the minority and providing a huge boost to the party in its quest to dominate every branch of government. The victory means that the incoming president will get enormous support to enact their agenda and appoint justices to the ...

SpotlightUS Presidential Election: States Already Won by Harris and Trump

This is Beirut 06/11 06:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former president Donald Trump are battling it out for the White House, with polls gradually closing across the United States Tuesday and a long night of waiting for results expected. Projections are tumbling in, with US media calling wins for Trump so far in 22 states including big prizes ...

Numbers & FiguresDistribution of Votes by State at 12:00 AM Beirut Time

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This is Beirut presents you with a map of the United States showing the distribution of votes by state and by political party. Here's how the trends look at 12:00 AM Beirut time.

VideosLive from Washington D.C.: Key Updates on the Historic US Presidential Election

Tylia El Helou 05/11 21:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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Reporting live from Washington D.C., our special correspondent Tylia Helou brings you the latest figures and percentages from this historic election. Americans are set to make a pivotal choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, determining the country’s direction for the next four years. Stay tuned for updates on this ...

US Presidential Election: Why Results May Not Be Known Tonight

This is Beirut 05/11 19:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Americans are currently casting their votes to decide whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will be the next occupant of the White House. However, it's unlikely that the results will be revealed immediately, given the unpredictability surrounding the election. Voting procedures and the high risk of contested results could extend the wait by ...