https://www.voanews.com/z/4720 News, analysis and context about the 2024 U.S. elections. https://www.voanews.com/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.voanews.com/z/4720 en 2026 - VOA 60 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:23:24 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA Washington views every presidential inauguration as different from the previous one, but Monday's inauguration of Donald Trump will really stand out. VOA Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti explains. Cameras: Adam Greenbaum, Carolyn Presutti. https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-inauguration-moved-indoors-because-of-frigid-temperatures/7941372.html https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-inauguration-moved-indoors-because-of-frigid-temperatures/7941372.html Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:24:38 -0500 USA2024 US Electionwebdesk@voanews.com (Carolyn Presutti) President-elect Donald Trump is shaping his administration as he nominates his Cabinet, a process that typically requires Senate confirmation. But a loophole known as a recess appointment could allow Trump to bypass the Senate, at least temporarily. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.voanews.com/a/what-are-recess-appointments-and-could-trump-push-through-his-cabinet-picks-/7941161.html https://www.voanews.com/a/what-are-recess-appointments-and-could-trump-push-through-his-cabinet-picks-/7941161.html Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:14:11 -0500 2024 US ElectionUSAwebdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) Tens of thousands plan to be on the mall to watch President-elect Donald Trump take the oath of office Monday; police are preparing for celebrants and protesters  https://www.voanews.com/a/inaugural-balls-protests-planned-in-washington/7940103.html https://www.voanews.com/a/inaugural-balls-protests-planned-in-washington/7940103.html Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:17:35 -0500 USA2024 US Electionwebdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) Pamela Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to become attorney general, faced more questions from U.S. senators Thursday. Witnesses testified to her character and integrity to serve in one of the nation’s most critical positions. VOA Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson reports. https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-s-choice-for-attorney-general-pledges-independence/7940012.html https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-s-choice-for-attorney-general-pledges-independence/7940012.html Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:41:40 -0500 USA2024 US Electionwebdesk@voanews.com (Katherine Gypson) President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to serve as secretary of state faced questioning from lawmakers Wednesday. Republican Marco Rubio told senators that if confirmed he would make U.S. national interest a priority. VOA Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson reportss from Capitol Hill. https://www.voanews.com/a/secretary-of-state-selection-rubio-us-must-put-national-interest-first/7938686.html https://www.voanews.com/a/secretary-of-state-selection-rubio-us-must-put-national-interest-first/7938686.html Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:28:48 -0500 USA2024 US Electionwebdesk@voanews.com (Katherine Gypson) Donald Trump will be sworn in January 20 as the only U.S. president with felony convictions, and this week saw a flurry of activity over the court cases still open against him. On Friday, a New York judge is to sentence Trump in one case. VOA Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti reports. https://www.voanews.com/a/supreme-court-allows-sentencing-of-trump-to-go-forward/7931818.html https://www.voanews.com/a/supreme-court-allows-sentencing-of-trump-to-go-forward/7931818.html Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:16:52 -0500 USA2024 US Electionwebdesk@voanews.com (Carolyn Presutti) Vance's seat to be filled by gubernatorial appointee, who will serve until special election in November 2026; winner will finish Vance's term https://www.voanews.com/a/vance-to-resign-from-us-senate-ahead-of-his-inauguration-as-vice-president/7931504.html https://www.voanews.com/a/vance-to-resign-from-us-senate-ahead-of-his-inauguration-as-vice-president/7931504.html Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:04:19 -0500 USA2024 US Electionwebdesk@voanews.com (Reuters) 2024 was a big year for elections. More than 70 national elections were held throughout the world, affecting more than half of the world’s population.    Among the countries holding elections were some of the world’s biggest democracies — India, the United States, Indonesia and Bangladesh — as well as 27 European member states electing the new European Parliament.    The total number of ballots cast in 71 elections and the European Parliament elections was more than 1.6 billion,... https://www.voanews.com/a/7918989.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7918989.html Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:34:06 -0500 VOA Visuals2024 US Electionwebdesk@voanews.com (Megan Duzor) The president-elect posts news about his latest cabinet choice on Truth Social https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-picks-david-fink-to-lead-federal-railroad-administration-/7909792.html https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-picks-david-fink-to-lead-federal-railroad-administration-/7909792.html Sat, 21 Dec 2024 14:39:36 -0500 USA2024 US Electionwebdesk@voanews.com (Reuters) Elon Musk, the billionaire ally of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, has praised the far-right Alterative for Germany party ahead of the election due in Germany early next year. The party wants to end Western support for Ukraine in its war against Russian invaders. Henry Ridgwell reports. https://www.voanews.com/a/musk-backs-german-far-right-party-in-social-media-post/7909362.html https://www.voanews.com/a/musk-backs-german-far-right-party-in-social-media-post/7909362.html Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:31:51 -0500 2024 US ElectionEuropewebdesk@voanews.com (Henry Ridgwell) Fed says it might take longer than previously expected to bring inflation down to target rate of 2% per year https://www.voanews.com/a/us-federal-reserve-cuts-key-loan-rate-by-quarter-point/7906218.html https://www.voanews.com/a/us-federal-reserve-cuts-key-loan-rate-by-quarter-point/7906218.html Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:30:09 -0500 EconomyUSA2024 US Electionwebdesk@voanews.com (Rob Garver) President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to carry out the largest deportations in U.S. history raises questions about its feasibility and its legality. VOA immigration correspondent Aline Barros reports on how the U.S. military may be involved in those plans. https://www.voanews.com/a/incoming-trump-team-prepares-military-backed-deportations/7898096.html https://www.voanews.com/a/incoming-trump-team-prepares-military-backed-deportations/7898096.html Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:20:51 -0500 Immigration2024 US Electionwebdesk@voanews.com (Aline Barros) President-elect Donald Trump has nominated New York congresswoman Elise Stefanik to be his United Nations ambassador. VOA U.N. Correspondent Margaret Besheer looks at the representative’s rising career and what lies ahead. https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-picks-rising-congresswoman-for-un-ambassador-/7892545.html https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-picks-rising-congresswoman-for-un-ambassador-/7892545.html Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:32:12 -0500 USA2024 US Electionwebdesk@voanews.com (Margaret Besheer) President-elect U.S. leader promises mass deportations, tariffs, pardons for Jan. 6 rioters https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-sweeping-changes-starting-on-1st-day-he-takes-office-/7891797.html https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-sweeping-changes-starting-on-1st-day-he-takes-office-/7891797.html Sun, 08 Dec 2024 14:57:37 -0500 USA2024 US Electionwebdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) U.S. senators will soon be weighing in on President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks. With many of the choices facing questions about their beliefs and qualifications, the confirmation process could look different this time. VOA Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson has more. https://www.voanews.com/a/us-senate-weighs-trump-cabinet-selections-/7888914.html https://www.voanews.com/a/us-senate-weighs-trump-cabinet-selections-/7888914.html Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:15:01 -0500 2024 US Electionwebdesk@voanews.com (Katherine Gypson) In India, there are expectations that strategic ties with the United States will deepen during President-elect Donald Trump’s second term. But New Delhi is bracing for pressure on trade ties with its biggest trading partner. From New Delhi, Anjana Pasricha reports. https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-s-geopolitics-could-favor-india-but-trade-ties-may-face-turbulence/7882501.html https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-s-geopolitics-could-favor-india-but-trade-ties-may-face-turbulence/7882501.html Sat, 30 Nov 2024 11:06:24 -0500 2024 US ElectionUSASouth & Central Asiawebdesk@voanews.com (Anjana Pasricha) Since 2004, artist Sheryl Oring has been giving Americans a chance to speak their truth to the world. Dressed in 1950s attire, she invites the public to speak their mind and records it on her typewriter as part of a project called, “I Wish To Say.” Elena Wolf has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. https://www.voanews.com/a/manhattan-artist-invites-americans-to-write-postcards-to-us-president/7880132.html https://www.voanews.com/a/manhattan-artist-invites-americans-to-write-postcards-to-us-president/7880132.html Thu, 28 Nov 2024 09:47:36 -0500 USAArts & Culture2024 US Electionwebdesk@voanews.com (Elena Wolf) She did not say which nominees may have been targeted https://www.voanews.com/a/cabinet-nominees-targeted-with-threats-trump-spokesperson-says/7879040.html https://www.voanews.com/a/cabinet-nominees-targeted-with-threats-trump-spokesperson-says/7879040.html Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:16:24 -0500 USA2024 US Electionwebdesk@voanews.com (Reuters) President-elect Donald Trump says he intends to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy disagrees with much of the scientific community on subjects including vaccines and HIV/AIDS. VOA’s Anita Powell has our story. https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-picks-vaccine-skeptic-to-lead-top-us-public-health-department/7878762.html https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-picks-vaccine-skeptic-to-lead-top-us-public-health-department/7878762.html Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:41:15 -0500 2024 US ElectionUSAScience & Healthwebdesk@voanews.com (Anita Powell)  The president-elect's transition team says it will use only private funding during and will disclose donors’ names https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-announces-picks-for-economic-health-posts/7878439.html https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-announces-picks-for-economic-health-posts/7878439.html Wed, 27 Nov 2024 01:02:31 -0500 2024 US ElectionUSAwebdesk@voanews.com (VOA News)