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Donald Trump is set to return to the White House after winning the 2024 US presidential election. His comeback despite criminal and civil cases against him has wide-ranging ramifications for the world.

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Supporters of US President Donald Trump protest outside the US Capitol

Trump 'resorted to crimes' after 2020 election loss — filing

Prosecutors have accused the former US president of criminal acts in trying to overturn his 2020 loss to Joe Biden.
PoliticsOctober 2, 2024
A man shows our journalist around the syringe factory he works in

Harris vs. Trump: Competing tariff plans on China imports

Harris and Trump would continue to target Chinese products with tariffs. But there are differences.
BusinessOctober 2, 202403:18 min
Graphic depiction of a man donating money to super PACs

USA — money ruling the election world?

Who funds the US election campaign? And who has more financial support — Trump or Harris?
BusinessOctober 2, 202404:12 min
This combination image shows Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance (L) and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz during a vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News

Walz, Vance vie for US voters in vice presidential debate

Republican JD Vance and Democratic candidate Tim Walz contended for American voters in a surprisingly civil debate.
PoliticsOctober 2, 202401:48 min
MADE Sendungslogo 02.10.24 ENG

Money rules the world — MADE

Money rules — when it comes to politics and poverty, and also when it goes digital.
BusinessOctober 1, 202426:04 min
Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, receives the presidential sash during an inauguration ceremony

Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum faces economic challenges

How will the country's new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, navigate the troubled waters of "America First" policies?
BusinessOctober 1, 2024
A view of DW reporter Ines Pohl (left) walking with union representative and campaign volunteer Jeffrey Plummer (right) in a quiet suburban road

US Democrats, Republicans compete for Pennsylvania votes

Ahead of the vice presidential debate, DW's Ines Pohl went to the key swing state to find out what voters want.
PoliticsOctober 1, 202404:05 min
Mark Rutte (center) stands next to Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof (left)

Who is Mark Rutte, NATO's new secretary general?

DW looks at the challenges facing the next boss of the Western security alliance as he takes over from Jens Stoltenberg.
PoliticsSeptember 30, 202403:23 min
Law enforcement personnel continue to investigate the area where the Secret Service discovered a would-be assassin of former President Donald Trump at the Trump International Golf Club in Florida

Man accused of trying to assassinate Trump pleads not guilty

The 58-year-old was arrested on September 15, accused of plotting to kill the Republican presidential candidate.
CrimeSeptember 30, 2024
Person depositing a vote

Fact check: What's behind electoral fraud allegations

Right-wing politicians, parties and users often question the legitimacy of elections. Why?
PoliticsSeptember 28, 2024
Zelenskyy is seeking military support for Ukraine beyond the upcoming US elections.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy set to meet with Trump during US visit

Zelenskyy is seeking military support for Ukraine beyond the upcoming US elections.
ConflictsSeptember 27, 202401:48 min
DW-Interview mit Ben Hodges

US General Ben Hodges on Trump, Netanyahu, Putin and Ukraine

DW's Washington Bureau Chief Ines Pohl speaks with retired US Army officer Ben Hodges.
PoliticsSeptember 27, 202414:53 min
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at Harry Reid International Airport to board a plane after a campaign trip in Las Vegas, US

US: Trump warned of alleged Iranian assassination threats

Donald Trump has been briefed by US intelligence officials on alleged Iranian assassination threats against him.
PoliticsSeptember 25, 2024
Law enforcement officials work at the crime scene outside the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida

Trump shooting suspect charged with attempted assassination

The man accused of plotting to kill Donald Trump in Florida has been indicted on three additional charges.
CrimeSeptember 25, 2024
Law enforcement officials work at the crime scene outside the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on September 16, 2024, following Sunday's attempted assassination on former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

Man accused of Donald Trump assassination attempt left note

The letter was found in a box that also contained ammunition, a metal pipe, and four phones.
PoliticsSeptember 23, 2024
Republican candidate Donald Trump leaves a car

Donald Trump win would hit German exports: institute

The US Republican presidential candidate's tariff plans on exports from abroad could cost the German economy dearly.
ConflictsSeptember 23, 2024
Thelma Sias, 71, wears a handmade cape depicting Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris

'Scientific American' endorses Harris over Trump

DW asked Editor-in-Chief Laura Helmuth why the magazine has decided to endorse Kamala Harris for US president.
PoliticsSeptember 21, 202407:35 min
Police snipers return fire after shots were fired while Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump was speaking at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

US Secret Service admits failings amid Trump rally shooting

The acting head of the Secret Service said "complacency" compromised the response to the July assassination attempt.
CrimeSeptember 20, 2024
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump

Trump ally accused of claiming to be Black Nazi

North Carolina candidate Mark Robinson rebuffs calls to quit after a report about incendiary comments on a porn website.
PoliticsSeptember 20, 2024
USA | Bombendrohungen in Springfield

How Springfield, Ohio, became center of US election debate

Springfield, Ohio, has found itself at the center of a storm during the US presidential election.
PoliticsSeptember 20, 202403:37 min
Symbolbild Fake News Ukraine Krieg

Why you don't notice Russia's media manipulation

Here's how the Kremlin has worked its fake news into your feeds — without you even noticing.
Digital WorldSeptember 19, 202403:50 min
Taylor Swift in a glittering bodysuit on state during a concert of her Eras Tour. She's looking straight at the camera and pointing.

Taylor Swift and the US election: Do endorsements matter?

Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, were overjoyed when the singer shared her support for the Democratic team.
PoliticsSeptember 19, 2024
Erklärer im Vorfeld zur US Wahl | Gaza

How would Trump or Harris handle Israel and Gaza?

Both candidates say they’ll stand by Israel, while Harris has been more outspoken on Palestinian rights.
PoliticsSeptember 19, 202401:32 min
Erklärer im Vorfeld zur US Wahl | China

How would Trump or Harris tackle tensions with China?

Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris see China as the top US challenger. But they differ on trade and Taiwan policy.
PoliticsSeptember 19, 202401:33 min
Modi (center) raises his hand while speaking to US Congress, with Kamala Harris and Speaker Kevin McCarthy behind him

US election: Indian Americans are a growing political force

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set for a high-profile visit to the US, with the election campaign in full swing.
PoliticsSeptember 19, 2024
A portrait of Kira Rudik, leader of the Ukrainian opposition party Golos

Ukrainian MP: Kursk incursion shows Putin is bluffing

Will the West betray Ukraine? Opposition leader Kira Rudik says much will on ride on the US election outcome.
PoliticsSeptember 18, 202426:03 min
Two men and a woman standing next to a tree draped in caution tape

Fact check: Trump's would-be assassin with links to Ukraine?

Viral posts claim Ryan R., detained in Trump's assassination attempt, has ties to BlackRock and fought in Ukraine.
PoliticsSeptember 18, 2024
Billie Eilish singing in a microphone.

Use, and misuse, of music in US presidential campaigns

As Billie Eilish endorses Kamala Harris, here's a look at the history of music in political campaigns.
MusicSeptember 18, 2024
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) greets US President Donald Trump during a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan - The Presidential Palace in New Delhi on February 25, 2020.

Trump says he will meet Indian PM Modi next week

Former US President Donald Trump has said that he's meeting next week with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
PoliticsSeptember 18, 2024
Cordoned-off part of Trump's golf club with law enforcement officers investigating the scene.

Man charged over suspected Trump assassination attempt

A man suspected of trying to assassinate Donald Trump has been charged with federal gun crimes.
CrimeSeptember 17, 202402:29 min
A van carrying Ryan R. near the federal courthouse after he attended an initial appearance on September 16, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida

Trump assassination attempt suspect charged with gun crimes

The suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump has been charged with federal gun crimes.
PoliticsSeptember 16, 2024
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw holds a photograph of the rifle and other items found near where a suspect was discovered during a press conference regarding an apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on September 15, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

FBI investigates possible 'attempted assassination' of Trump

The campaign team of Donald Trump reported "gunshots in his vicinity," with the FBI saying Trump was possible target.
PoliticsSeptember 16, 2024
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg

NATO head Stoltenberg set to head Munich Security Conference

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is to become the first non-German to head the renowned MSC.
PoliticsSeptember 14, 2024
close up of woman dancing during a Vodou ceremony.

Fact check: Disinformation targets Haitian migrants

Disinformation against Haitian migrants is now baselessly connecting the pet-eating accusations to Vodou rituals.
PoliticsSeptember 13, 2024
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event

US: Donald Trump rules out repeat debate with Kamala Harris

Although polls suggested Harris was the clear winner in the first debate, Trump saw matters differently.
PoliticsSeptember 13, 2024
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Cat-eating conspiracies and a bot to stop 'em

Researchers have unveiled a 'soulless' new tool to stop us from becoming victims of half-truths and full-blown lies.
ScienceSeptember 12, 202430:00 min
People gather at No Studios to watch the presidential debate between Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris

Presidential debate leaves Harris buoyant, Trump bullish

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both projecting confidence after their debate showdown in Philadelphia.
PoliticsSeptember 11, 202402:19 min
Kamala Harris (left) and Donald Trump stand during a 9/11 ceremony in New York

US: Harris and Trump shake hands at 9/11 memorial

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump met again shortly after the two held a fiery debate the previous evening.
PoliticsSeptember 11, 2024
Donald Trump gestures with both hands during the 2024 presidential election debate

Germany rejects Trump's energy claim, mocks him over pets

Berlin fact-checked Donald Trump's claim Germany reneged on its green energy plan — and had a comment on cats and dogs.
PoliticsSeptember 11, 2024
Former US President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on stage during the ABC News Presidential Debate

Harris, Trump face off in ABC presidential debate

The two candidates discussed issues like migration and the economy — but will it make a difference on Election Day?
PoliticsSeptember 11, 202402:36 min
A young woman postes for a photo in front of a poster for Taylor Swift's Eros Tour in London.

Taylor Swift says she will vote for VP Kamala Harris

DW's Culture correspondent explains whether Taylor Swift's endorsement will make a difference for the Harris campaign.
PoliticsSeptember 11, 202403:44 min
The presidential debate between US Vice President Kamala Harris and former US President Donald Trump shows on a screen in Mexico. In the background are rows of tents. A man walks past.

Fact check: Harris-Trump presidential debate claims debunked

The debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris was full of false and misleading claims. DW debunks fact from fiction.
PoliticsSeptember 11, 2024
A smartphone screen shows the presidential debate between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump trade barbs on economy

Inflation and the economy were central themes in the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
BusinessSeptember 11, 2024
People watch the ABC News presidential debate between Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump

US election: Harris puts Trump on defensive in fiery debate

Though Kamala Harris made a strong impression, analysts said it remains unclear how much it will change voters' minds.
PoliticsSeptember 11, 2024
This combination of photos shows Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris during an ABC News presidential debate

Harris-Trump debate: Watch DW TV's analysis

Who came out on top in the US presidential debate, Kamala Harris or Donald Trump? DW's US correspondents report.
PoliticsSeptember 11, 202413:54 min
Taylor Swift performs on stage during the "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour"

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president on Instagram, with the post signed "childless cat lady."
PoliticsSeptember 11, 2024
A worker produces semiconductors at a workshop of a semiconductor manufacturer in Binzhou, East China's Shandong Province

Harris vs. Trump: How do their China tariff plans differ?

Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump would target China with tariffs. How are their plans similar, and what's different?
BusinessSeptember 10, 202403:18 min
Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., right, hold a Ukrainian flag

Where do Harris, Trump stand on Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan?

As Harris and Trump head into their first TV debate of the 2024 presidential campaign, many abroad are watching tensely.
PoliticsSeptember 10, 202404:17 min
A seated man with an orange complexion and wearing a dark suit and red tie (former US President Donald Trump), looks into the camera in a New York courtroom

Trump hush money sentencing delayed until after US election

US voters will cast ballots not knowing if the convicted Republican nominee is going to prison.
PoliticsSeptember 7, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin smiles as he answers a question at a Saint Petersburg press conference

US election: Putin claims to prefer Harris over Trump

The White House said the Russian president should "stop talking about US politics."
PoliticsSeptember 5, 2024