Leaders
Hillary blames this man for loss
HILLARY Clinton will not take her defeat lying down. She told supporters that she lost the US presidency because of one man.
Fresh JFK assassination theory
NEW evidence uncovered in the secret diaries of a Cold War spy has suggested a Cuban double agent led plot to execute JFK.
Trump’s greatest weapon
SHE’S poised, beautiful, intelligent and never puts a foot wrong. And she’s one of the President-elect’s closest confidantes.
Obama reveals how he really feels
THE meeting between Barack Obama and Donald Trump at the White House was the picture of civility — until you analyse their body language.
President Trump’s secret weapon
BEHIND every great man there’s a great woman — and no one but the “Trump whisperer” could have gotten The Don over the finish line.
Trump’s first day in office
MAKING plans to defeat Islamic State, removing gun-free zones and building the wall: here’s how Trump’s first day as President will look.
Predictions the world got wrong
IT WAS the election outcome most of us didn’t see coming. But Donald Trump’s victory wouldn’t be the first time pundits got it so spectacularly wrong.
Could Trump be impeached?
DONALD Trump’s most stubborn critics are already looking for a way to get rid of him. Is this radical strategy the answer?
World leaders who backed Trump from the start
IT’S NO secret that some global leaders were more supportive than others of a Donald Trump presidency — including in our own backyard.
What happens to Donald Trump’s billions?
WHAT will happen to Donald Trump’s billions? Observers say the scale of his potential conflicts has never been seen before.
Tony Abbott’s take on Trump
DONALD Trump’s surprising election has played right into former Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s argument over why he shouldn’t have been dumped.
Freshly defeated Hillary spotted by hiker
YOU might expect her to be hiding from the world, but Hillary Clinton has emerged, looking exhausted but happy.
Trump ‘never wanted’ presidency
HE predicted Donald Trump would be president, but was ignored. His assertion the billionaire didn’t want the job was also ignored.
‘I’ve heard enough of the white male rage’
AMERICA’S media are desperately searching for answers as to why their country voted for President Trump.
Reason Hillary Clinton wore this outfit
DID you notice the distinct difference in Ms Clinton’s outfit during her speech? Here are the two key reasons she made the change.
‘Wanted: 4000 Presidential Appointees’
DONALD Trump has wasted no time jumping into his new role, launching a new site and appealing for help. But one of his key policies is missing.
Trump’s first meeting with Obama
PRESIDENT Obama sat down with Donald Trump in the Oval Office today, marking the first time they’ve met in person.
Pence to be ‘most powerful VP in history’
HE’S been eclipsed during the campaign, but Mike Pence is tipped to be the “most influential” VP ever. Should we be worried?
The Trump joke that will haunt Obama
FIVE years ago, Obama joked about a Trump White House. Today, the president gave his successor a tour of his new home.
Did Hillary hint at President Michelle?
MICHELLE Obama and Hillary Clinton have plenty in common. After one former First Lady fell short of the presidency, another is being pushed to run.
Eerie predictions we should have believed
LOOKING back through the footage The Chaser captured during the US election campaign, Charles Firth found something eerie.
Can Donald bring China to its knees?
LIKE much of the world, China was preparing for a Clinton presidency. So what’s next for the rising superpower — and Australia?
‘I find it incredibly pathetic’
MALCOLM Turnbull has been gushing about his “very warm” phone call with President-elect Trump, but not everyone is happy.
Obama suffers final, brutal ‘insult’
HILLARY Clinton just lost an election, and her pain was palpable. But Barack Obama has lost something far worse.
World leaders react to Donald Trump
FROM the friendly to the frosty, world leaders have responded to Donald Trump’s astounding victory in a variety of ways.
Men who will form Trump cabinet
FOUR of Donald Trump’s likely new cabinet are in their 70s and another is aged 67 as he appoints old friends and supporters.
How ‘undercover’ voters aided Trump
PRESIDENT-elect defied the polls to claim an incredible victory over Hillary Clinton. But he had a secret weapon no one counted on.
Map shows ‘how the future voted’
A SIMPLE graphic has gone viral, headlined: “How people aged 18-25 voted in the 2016 US presidential election”. But there’s a problem.
Why Trump will be hamstrung
DONALD Trump made some of the most out-there campaign promises in history. But the reality could look a little different.
Proof the Clintons are human after all
SHE has been accused of being an unfeeling robot. But in the face of brutal and resounding defeat, there was real pain.
Clinton breaks her silence
A DAY after Donald Trump won the election, Hillary Clinton lamented that the nation proved to be “more divided” than she thought.
‘I don’t have a crush on Donald Trump’
ONE Nation leader Pauline Hanson is openly celebrating the shock victory of Donald Trump in yesterday’s US election.
‘We are Americans first’
PRESIDENT Obama called for unity in his first address to the nation following Trump’s shock victory overnight, praising Clinton’s “historic” fight.
How powerful will Trump be?
AS THE world adjusts to the idea of a Donald Trump presidency, attention has also turned to exactly how powerful he will be.
‘Trump’s Aussie Mates’ whoop it up
INSIDE the official Sydney party for Trump supporters, famous conservatives mingled with young lawyers sick of “ethnic” criminals.
Man who brought down Clinton
FOR days, with the election imminent, a cloud of suspicion hung over Hillary Clinton. Her fans think this man cost her the election.
What happened to the old Donald Trump?
DONALD Trump’s victory speech was surprising. In his moment of triumph, the newly elected president showed us a side of him we’d never seen before.
Donald Trump’s top five policies
US PRESIDENT-elect Donald Trump has promised everything. But what does he stand for? These are his key policies.
‘Will be painful for a long time’
A SHATTERED Hillary Clinton has spoken for the first time since her stunning defeat, admitting she’s in a world of pain.
Tears and disbelief as Clinton falters
AS VICTORY slips further out of sight for Hillary Clinton, her supporters are reflecting the shock and disbelief that many feel across the world.
TV meltdown: ‘It’s a nightmare’
IN AN impassioned speech, a CNN pundit says a Donald Trump victory is a “whitelash against a black president” and a “nightmare”.
Inside Trump’s weird election party
A RIDICULOUSLY expensive bar, creepy cake and glass encased memorabilia are all part of Trump’s election party. It was never going to be normal.
Donald Trump wins US election
DONALD Trump has been elected the 45th president of the United States, defeating Democratic rival Hillary Clinton at the polls today.
Trump already suing over ‘vote violations’
WELL that didn’t take long. Donald Trump claims polling “anomalies” have taken place during early voting in the Las Vegas area.
The map: Where the tally stands
DONALD Trump has been declared the stunning winner of the US presidential election. Here are the states he won.
Voter fury over Trump delays
VOTERS have vented their anger at being forced to wait while the Republican candidate voted in Manhattan.
Why I refuse to vote in the election
DESPITE being 21-year-old Andrew Shaw’s first chance to vote in a presidential election, he’s chosen not to vote.
What Hillary as First Lady showed us
ALMOST 23 years after Hillary Clinton moved into the White House as First Lady, she’s on the brink of becoming the most powerful woman in the world.
Who and what to blame for USA turmoil
AMERICA is bracing for a day of conflict and convulsions with no clear explanation of why the Clinton vs Trump showdown has been so disruptive.
The Punisher’s flaky ‘promise to God’
RODRIGO Duterte is known for his famous potty mouth, but a “visit from God” led him to pledge never to swear again. Spoiler alert: it didn’t last long.
Strangest thing about Clinton campaign
SECRET Service checks to enter the “bubble”, running from plane to motorcade and 14-hour days, but this is the weirdest aspect of following Hillary.
Why a Trump win is ‘impossible’
IT’S not just the polls predicting a Hillary Clinton victory. Donald Trump is genuinely facing almost impossible odds at the election.
When will we know who’s won?
WE’RE hours away from knowing who will become the next US president. Here’s everything you need to know for election day.
Trump supporters you didn’t know he had
THERE’S a big myth about Trump’s supporters. They’re not the “white trash” we’re led to believe. And this could see him win.
What no one wants to talk about in US
THE early months were filled with denial, questioning and endless jokes. But hours before the polls open across the nation, no one is laughing anymore.
‘Thankfully, this isn’t your America’
HOURS before polls open across the country, Hillary Clinton called on one of the most effective orators her campaign has employed to deliver a powerful message.
Obama artist’s new Trump work
THE man behind the iconic Obama image creates a new one for Donald Trump, but he can’t bring himself to do one of Clinton.
One thing you never do to Trump
A CLOSE aide of Donald Trump has shared the one important thing you should never do when meeting the presidential candidate.
What this map actually means
THE key to victory for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton lies in something called the “Electoral College”.
Trump surges: ‘She’s one state away from losing’
THE gap is tightening between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Now one expert predicts it will be even tighter than we think.
FBI boss drops new Clinton bombshell
THE FBI’s boss has intervened again two days out from the election with an announcement that could change the result.
The vote Trump didn’t want to win
AMID the mad scramble for votes in the dying days of America’s election, Donald Trump managed to win the one poll he would rather have avoided.
Mehajer’s parents on brink of bankruptcy
THE tax office is chasing Salim Mehajer’s parents for $10 million, which could bankrupt the couple.
Trump protester ‘punched, kicked’ at rally
THE man who sparked a security scare at a Trump rally in Nevada says he was viciously attacked by supporters for protesting against the party’s nominee.
US election's nightmare scenario
IF THE election is close, the result could hinge on just eight people. It sounds far fetched, but this has happened before.
‘Another world is coming’: radical
THE man accused of ghostwriting Obama’s memoirs speaks to news.com.au about his big fear about Donald Trump.
Why The Punisher hates America
HE’S known for calling President Obama a “son of a wh*re” and swearing at Catholics. What’s driving his hatred for America?
Frightening world under Trump, Clinton
THE US election race is tighter than ever. With just days to go, which of the two candidates is most likely to wreak global havoc?
FBI thinks Hillary is the ‘antichrist’
THERE is reportedly a deep dislike of Hillary Clinton within the FBI, with the organisation being described as “Trumpland”.
How Australians could decide US election
WITH Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump almost neck and neck in the race for the White House, voters in Australia could be crucial. Yes, you read that right.
When Trump and Clinton were friends
THEY may have bad blood now, but once upon a time the warring presidential candidates were great mates, supporting, praising and socialising with each other.
The people Clinton hasn’t won over
HILLARY is failing to entice a vital demographic to the polls in early voting metrics, and it could be devastating for her.
Hillary shoots down her ‘rape’ heckler
HILLARY Clinton has exploded at a heckler, revealing just how much the pressure of the election is taking its toll on both candidates.
Weird election merch you can buy
FROM Clinton cufflinks, to Trump and Hillary cookie cutters and themed loo paper. Here’s the wildest election swag you can actually get your hands on.
Governor’s tweet backfires spectacularly
A CONSERVATIVE US Governor posted a tweet to blast Hillary Clinton. Instead, he’s accidentally promoted her campaign to thousands of people.
Strangest question in the Clinton scandal
THE discovery 650,000 emails on the laptop of disgraced sexter Anthony Weiner raises one of the strangest questions of the election.
‘Nobody’ is Trump’s nightmare
HE SPENT a decade undercover for the CIA. Now this member of the “Mormon mafia” could throw the election into doubt.
Trump’s Russian links spark ‘horror’
CALLS are increasing for the FBI to release what it knows about Donald Trump’s links to Russia, as “horror” reports fuel speculation.
How big a deal is the Clinton scandal?
TRUMP has called it “worse than Watergate”, but Clinton’s latest scandal is shrouded in mystery. It could lose her the election.
Trump’s number one fan speaks out
BILLIONAIRE Peter Thiel has doubled down on his support for Donald Trump, warning what he represents “isn’t crazy and it’s not going away”.
Tony Abbott finally names his price
TONY Abbott has finally declared the price Malcolm Turnbull must pay to keep him in line behind the man who replaced him. It’s a high one.
‘Second daughter’ dragged into scandal
THE FBI bombshell that paved the way for a frantic final week of the US election has also dragged Hillary Clinton’s “second daughter” into the spotlight.
Biggest lies of the US election
WHO can you trust more: Trump or Clinton? Here’s a look back on the biggest fibs told by the candidates throughout the election campaign.
Why the Clinton emails emerged
HILLARY Clinton’s presidential campaign has been rocked by emails found on the computer of notorious sexter Anthony Weiner.
‘The hidden election’: How Trump can win
WHAT if Donald Trump is right, and all the polls really are wrong? There’s a “hidden election” happening, and it could deliver a shock.
Rinehart closer to empire takeover
GINA Rinehart is closer to taking over the Kidman cattle empire after a group of graziers withdrew its $386 million bid.
The man pulling Hillary’s strings
NEWLY revealed emails posted by WikiLeaks show the lengths Hillary Clinton’s aides went out of their way to keep a certain VIP happy.
‘If Trump loses, I’m grabbing my musket’
THE US election has been ugly, but the worst is still to come. Schools are preparing to close amid fears of violence, with Trump supporters predicting “riots”.
Thomas gives $167,500 to charity
UPDATE: Ardent Leisure chief executive Deborah Thomas will give her yearly bonus of $167,500 to the Australian Red Cross.
How young rich listers are the same
IF YOU’RE hoping to join the ranks of Australia’s richest young guns, there’s one industry where billions are waiting to be made.
Finally, Dreamworld make contact
THE chief executive of Dreamworld has offered to cover all funeral costs in a phone call to the mother who lost two children in the disaster.
Dreamworld boss pockets $850k
THE boss of Dreamworld owner Ardent Leisure has responded angrily to suggestions she turn down a nearly $850,000 bonus.
You paid for chauffeured dogs
MEET Patch and Ted. The pet dogs of Victorian Minister Steve Herbert were chauffeured 100km at the taxpayers’ expense.
Trump says Clinton ‘will start WW3’
US presidential hopeful Donald Trump says Hillary Clinton’s plans for Syria would ‘lead to World War III’ because of the potential for conflict with Russia.
‘He was getting laid like crazy’
A PROMINENT writer has made shocking new claims about what went on at Donald Trump’s lavish parties in the 1990s. Almost nothing was off-limits.
‘Sure she’s never been grabbed before’
DONALD Trump has publicly responded to an adult film performer who alleged he offered her $US10,000 to come to his private suite.
Australia, we have a problem
THE Coalition looks to be in chaos, but there’s actually something worse going on. A disturbing pattern is emerging.
Funding scandals rock Trump campaign
A SERIES of explosive fundraising scandals have rocked Donald Trump’s campaign with just two weeks to go until the US election.
How ‘I turned $34k into $460m’
IT ALL started with a lease on a tiny gym in the Melbourne suburb of Elwood. Now Tim Gurner, 34, is worth $460 million.
‘Don’t be fooled’: Trump lashes out
EVERYONE thinks Donald Trump is losing the election ... except Donald Trump. He says the truth isn’t being reported.
