NewsNewsUS election 2024Democrats usually win these states. Why Trump's visiting them anywayControl of the US House - and the agenda of the next president - could come down to certain swing districts 23 hrs agoUS & CanadaLatest election newsTrump 'resorted to crimes' to overturn 2020 election, prosecutors sayA new filing presents the clearest view yet of how prosecutors would present their case against the former president at trial.12 hrs agoUS & CanadaSo much at stake for Mexico in US electionBBC Monitoring's Luis Fajardo looks at how the Mexican media has been reporting on US elections.20 hrs agoLatin AmericaBiden opposes any Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites"The answer is no," the US president said, adding any attack by Israel on Iran must be done "proportionally".2 days agoWorldWatch key moments from the US vice-presidential debatePoliteness, policy and a few tense moments - watch how Vance and Walz tackled the 90-minute event.2 days agoUS & CanadaVance refuses to answer whether Trump lost 2020 electionThe Republican dodged a question during the vice-presidential debate about the poll four years ago.2 days agoUS & CanadaBehind the headlinesVance and Walz stick to policy in polite VP debate - but who won?The restrained debate was a stark contrast to the fiery showdown between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, writes Anthony Zurcher.2 days agoUS & Canada'It's just a mess' - Left in limbo by US student loan logjamAs Democrats and Republicans fight over student debt, borrowers are caught in the middle.5 days agoUS & CanadaTrump or Harris? 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Here's everything you need to know about him.3 days agoPeople behind the politicsTrump dominates in rural America - will folksy Walz help Harris?The Democratic VP pick hails from Nebraska, a state which could prove crucial in November's vote.5 days agoUS & CanadaUS election: The view from MexicoBBC Monitoring's Luis Fajardo looks at how the Mexican media has been reporting on US elections.2 days agoLatin AmericaHow social media assassination conspiracies are uniting pro- and anti-Trump votersA pro-Trump wellness influencer and a suburban Democrat share a conspiracy theory - how did it spread so far?22 Sep 2024US & CanadaSpringfield grapples with false pet-eating rumours - and real problemsLocals say they are facing serious issues with housing, jobs and harassment, even though pet-eating rumours are false.18 Sep 2024WorldHow Harris campaign is engaging with SwiftiesThe Harris campaign is hoping that Swift's millions of fans will turn out to vote.14 Sep 2024US & CanadaUS Election UnspunSign up hereCut through the spin with North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher's take - in your inbox every Wednesday and Friday.See moreWatch/ListenWatch: Who do you think won the VP debate?The BBC asks college students what they thought of JD Vance and Tim Walz’s debate performance.2 days agoUS & CanadaListen: Americast on Vance v WalzThe team discuss who said what and how much it will all matter for the presidential race.2 days agoHarris and Oprah hold star-studded rally in MichiganThe vice-president joined the television icon in one of the seven crucial battleground states.20 Sep 2024US & CanadaBodycam footage shows arrest of suspected Trump gunmanFootage shows the moment Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, is taken away by officers.16 Sep 2024Ros Atkins on... 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Why Trump's visiting them anywayControl of the US House - and the agenda of the next president - could come down to certain swing districts 23 hrs agoUS & Canada1 day agoUS election polls: Who is ahead - Harris or Trump?An in-depth look at the polls and what they can and can’t tell us about who will win the White House.1 day agoUS & Canada