2020 United States elections

Trump spy nominee Jay Clayton faces tense hearing after refusing to say Joe Biden won in 2020

Clayton said only that Biden had been "certified" as president, while also insisting, "I am not an election denier."

Jay Clayton, US President Donald Trump's nominee to be Director of National Intelligence, testifies during a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington.
The Iranian delegation led by Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of the Parliament of Iran (center) arrives to meet with the Pakistani delegation led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (not pictured) on June 21, 2026 in Obbuergen, Switzerland.

US officials say attacks halted, Qatar talks to be held this week

AFGHAN CHILDREN sit on a concrete bench at a hilltop, amid telecom shutdown across the country, in Kabul, Afghanistan, September 30, 2025.

Millions of Afghan children facing severe risks from changing climate, UNICEF says

A view of a residential building damaged by a strike in Tehran, Iran, March 23, 2026.

US strikes on Iran may constitute war crimes, international law experts announce


Marriott, BlueCross pause donations to lawmakers who undermined election

A handful of Republican senators and over 100 Republican members of congress voted against the certification on Wednesday, when the certification resumed after the riots.

The ceremonial swearing in of Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in the Old Senate Chambers at the U.S. Capitol, January 3rd, 2019.

Knesset speaker sends letters of 'encouragement' to Pence, Pelosi

"... the fact that you so resolutely resumed the proceedings and saw them through to their conclusion was deeply impressive and moving to all," Speaker Levin wrote.

Knesset Speaker Yariv Levin speaks at a meeting of the Central Elections Committee, July 7, 2020

What is the future of Israel-US relations under Biden? - watch now

How will the Biden Administration approach the critical issues confronting the Middle East, from Israel-Palestinian relations to the Iranian nuclear capability?


‘The Crown’ – today in America

I have never been a fan of politics or politicians, but when Trump came to power, America and its politics became interesting.

PRINCESS DIANA dances with movie star John Travolta at a White House ball hosted by US president Ronald Reagan, November 1985.

Trump's campaign, RNC have raised $207.5 million since Election Day

The fine print made clear most of the money would go to other priorities, including retiring the debts of Trump's campaign.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump attends a campaign rally at Des Moines International Airport in Iowa on Wednesday.

Fmr Obama officials Zients, Murthy to lead Biden's COVID-19 team - report

In addition, Marcella Nunez-Smith will also play a key role in the incoming administration's pandemic response, focused on disparities.

Incoming Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Vivek Murthy speaks by video feed, U.S. August 20, 2020. 2020 Democratic National Convention/Pool via REUTERS

Frankenstein's monster, Iran assassination and the politicization of law

Former Obama administration CIA director John Brennan: Killing Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was 'a criminal act.'

A gavel in a court of law

Saudi Arabia prefers to normalize ties with Israel under Biden - report

Aides said the Crown Prince would prefer to save such a deal for the incoming administration.

 FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during photo session with other leaders and attendees at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 28, 2019

Recount in Wisconsin county demanded by Trump increases Biden's margin

After the recount in Milwaukee County, Biden had a net gain of 132 votes, out of nearly 460,000 cast. Overall, Biden gained 257 votes to Trump's 125.

A poll worker processes mail-in absentee ballots the night of Election Day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Putin says ready to work with any US leader, wants formalities settled

"We will work with anyone who has the trust of the American people," said Russian President Putin.

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends an interview with Al Arabiya, Sky News Arabia and RT Arabic ahead of his visit to Saudi Arabia, in Sochi, Russia, in this undated picture released on October 13, 2019