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Donald Trump frequently labels Democratic rival Kamala Harris as a "Marxist" and "communist," aiming to paint her as a dangerous left-wing extremist and invoke Cold War-era fears.

Biden cheers $31.4-trillion debt ceiling deal, declares from Oval Office: 'Crisis averted'

US presidents have generally reserved an address from the Oval Office for the most significant, and dramatic of events: the attacks of September 11, 2001, for example, or the Challenger space shuttle explosion

Democrats retain control of US Senate after crucial victory in Nevada, repelling Republicans

Cortez Masto defeated Republican challenger Adam Laxalt, a former state attorney general who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump.

What US election results mean for the future of Ukraine aid

Recent comments from Kevin McCarthy, who is in line for speaker if Republicans win the House, exacerbated those fears.

23-year-old Indian American woman wins US midterm election

"My name is Nabeela Syed. I’m a 23-year old Muslim, Indian-American woman. We just flipped a Republican-held suburban district."

Elon Musk puts his own politics on display on election day

The world’s richest man began Tuesday by tweeting to his 115 million followers that they should vote Republican in the midterm elections.

Gun reform plan in US Senate draws key Republican support

Ten Republicans signaled their support for the preliminary deal, indicating the measure potentially could advance to a vote on passage and overcome roadblocks by other Republicans who oppose most gun control measures.

Elon Musk says he will vote Republican now: 'Political attacks on me will escalate'

Elon Musk said that political attacks on him will also be escalated and said “dirty tricks attacks” on him will now be “next level”.

Democrats, assuming power, face recalcitrant Republicans

The looming impeachment trial of President Donald Trump presents an extraordinary complication for a party that would no doubt prefer to focus on a bold Democratic agenda out of the gate.

Battle lines harden over Donald Trump impeachment trial witnesses

The Democratic-led House of Representatives approved two impeachment charges against Trump on Wednesday over his pressuring of Ukraine to investigate a political rival. There is little chance he will be convicted and removed from office through a trial in a Senate controlled by fellow Republicans.

Trump accuses Obama of tapping his phones, invokes Watergate

President Donald Trump is accusing Barack Obama of ordering his telephones tapped during last year's elections, but offering no evidence.

Chicago, other US cities, pledge 'sanctuary' for immigrants

Chicago today joined several major US cities in affirming that it will remain a "sanctuary city" for immigrants, in defiance of President-elect Donald Trump.

After Trump win, critic Buffett sees strong stocks,trade hurdles

Buffett, a vocal critic of Trump, endorsed Democrat Hillary Clinton during her failed bid for the White House. Her husband, former President Bill Clinton, implemented the North American Free Trade Agreement in 1994.

A Democrat victory could hurt pharma sector: Ampersand Cap

Speaking to CNBC-TV18 Rahul Singh, Managing Partner at Ampersand Capital Investment Advisors said that from an earnings and a recovery perspective, they are turning more selective even in sectors that they like.

Hillary Clinton raised record $143 million in August

Of the total amount raised last month, USD 62 million was received for Clinton's White House run. About USD 81 million was raised for the Democratic National Committee and state parties through the Hillary Victory Fund and the Hillary Action Fund.

Trump vs Clinton is like imaginary past vs future: Obama

US President Barack Obama has thrown his weight behind Hillary Clinton as he likened the presidential race between the former Secretary of State and real estate tycoon Donald Trump to a choice between “future and imaginary past”.

Trump, Sanders ride anti-establishment tide to New Hampshire win

Sweeping wins by Trump, a New York billionaire, and Sanders, a democratic socialist, on Tuesday testified to the sizable share of American voters upset at US economic conditions and willing to send a shockwave to Washington in the Nov. 8 presidential election.

Trump hardest thing for markets to assess: El-Erian

El-Erian added that Wall Street has yet to price in increased political uncertainty stemming from the rise of protest politics in the US and Europe

Iran pushes nuclear deal as US lawmaker aims to stop it

Iran's pragmatist government tried on Wednesday to sell its nuclear agreement with world powers to hardliners at home, just as a US congressional leader promised to do "everything possible" to sink the deal.

What you 'like' on Facebook can be revealing

Clicking those friendly blue "like" buttons strewn across the Web may be doing more than marking you as a fan of Coca-Cola or Lady Gaga...

Obama vows vigorous effort to implement new gun measures

President Barack Obama said on Monday that he would formally present this week a list of "sensible, common sense steps" to reduce gun violence from Vice President Joe Biden and vowed to work vigorously to implement them.

AIG may join bailout lawsuit against US government

American International Group Inc , the insurer rescued by the US government in 2008, drew angry condemnation from lawmakers after saying it may join a lawsuit that alleges the bailout terms were unfair.

Obama named TIME magazine's Person of the Year

US President Barack Obama was named TIME's Person of the Year for 2012, citing his historic re-election last month as symbolic of the nation's changing demographics amid the backdrop of high unemployment and other challenges.

Except US, rest of the markets okay with Obama win: HSBC

Arjuna Mahendran of HSBC Private Bank says markets, particularly the ones outside of Asia, are quite comfortable with Obama second term at the White House.

Obama has slight edge over Romney day before election: Poll

US President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney are essentially tied on the eve of Election Day, but the Democrat has a slight edge in some of the pivotal states where the election will be decided, according to Reuters/Ipsos polling released on Monday.