US Election Results 2024 LIVE: Harris advocates for hope in challenging times

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Harris highlights the power of optimism in challenging times

Kamala Harris in her closing remarks said: “I know many people feel like we are entering a dark time, but for the benefit of us all, I hope that is not the case.”

“America, if it is, let us fill the sky with the light of a brilliant, billion stars. The light of optimism, of faith, of truth and service.”

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Harris calls for perseverance – “Only when it’s dark enough can you see the stars”

“This is not a time to throw up our hands,” said Harris. “This is a time to roll up our sleeves.”

“Only when it is dark enough,” she said, “can you see the stars.”

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Harris vows to continue the fight “in the voting booth, courts, and public square

“We will continue to wage this fight in the voting booth, in the courts and in the public square,” Harris said.

“Sometimes the fight takes a while. That doesn’t mean we won’t win,” she said.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: ‘Do not despair’ – Harris tells youth

Kamala Harris tells young voters that they have the “capacity to do extraordinary good in the world”.

“Do not despair,” she adds.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Harris vows to tackle gun violence as part of ongoing fight

Kamala Harris pledges ongoing efforts to address gun violence as part of her broader commitment to protect American lives.

Harris highlights her commitment to preserving democracy, upholding the rule of law, and ensuring equal justice for all.

She stresses that every American, regardless of background, has fundamental rights and freedom that must be respected and defended.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Harris says Americans’ loyalty should be to constitution, conscience, and god

Kamala Harris emphasizes Americans’ loyalty should be to the Constitution, conscience, and God, not to any president or party.

She states her allegiance to these principles fuels her continued commitment to the ideals of her campaign, despite conceding the election.

Harris vows to keep fighting for freedom, opportunity, fairness, and the dignity of all people, which she says are core American values.

She pledges to never stop fighting for a future where Americans can pursue their dreams and ambitions.

Harris reaffirms her support for women’s reproductive rights, emphasizing the right to make decisions about their own bodies.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Harris inspires young Americans: ‘Don’t ever give up’

“It is okay to feel sad and disappointed, but please know it’s going to be okay,” Kamala Harris says to the young people.

“On the campaign, I would often say when we fight, we win but here’s the thing – sometimes the fight takes a while.

“That doesn’t mean we won’t win. The important thing is don’t ever give up.”

“Don’t ever stop trying to make the world a better place.

“You have power.

“And don’t you ever listen when anyone tells you something is impossible because it has never been done before.”

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Harris commits to a smooth and peaceful transfer of power

Kamala Harris says she called Donald Trump and congratulated his victory.

“I also told him that we will help him and his team with their transition, and that we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power,” she says.

“A fundamental principle of American democracy is that when we lose an election, we accept the results.

“That principle, as much as any other, distinguishes democracy from tyranny.”

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Harris thanks family, Biden, and supporters: ‘I am so proud of our campaign’

Kamala Harris in her concession speech at Howard University in Washington DC:

– “I am so proud of the race we ran”

– “To my beloved Doug and our family – I love you so very much.”

Harris thanks President Joe Biden and the first lady, Dr Jill Biden for their “faith and support”.

And of her vice presidential pick, Tim Walz, and his family, the vice president says: “I know your service to our nation will continue.”

“And to my extraordinary team, to the volunteers who gave so much of themselves, to the poll workers and the local election officials – I thank you, I thank you all.”

Harris also says: “I am so proud of the race we ran, and the way we ran it.”

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Harris says, ‘full of gratitude, full of love for our country’ in farewell speech

“Full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me, full of love for our country and full of resolve,” Vice President Kamala Harris says at Howard University in Washington DC.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Harris gives concession speech after defeat

Kamala Harris is delivering her concession speech after losing the election to Trump.

The vice president is speaking from Howard University in Washington DC, from which she graduated in 1986.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Beyoncé’s “Freedom” sets the stage for Harris’ concession speech at Howard

Songs by Beyoncé, including “Freedom” and “Run the World (Girls),” are playing at Howard University as attendees gather for Harris’ concession speech.

Harris’ presidential campaign adopted Beyoncé’s “Freedom” as an anthem, symbolizing her message and themes.

Supporters, members of Congress, and prominent Democrats are present at Howard University for the event.

The crowd awaits Harris’ expected concession speech, with a powerful musical backdrop highlighting her campaign’s key messages.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Harris prepares to deliver her concession speech

House Speaker emerita Nancy Pelosi, White House adviser Tom Perez and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser are among the crowd waiting for Kamala Harris to speak at Howard University, Washington DC.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: VP Harris arrives at Howard to deliver concession speech

Vice President Kamala Harris’ motorcade has arrived at Howard University, where she will deliver her concession speech.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Harris set to make a public statement at Howard University

Kamala Harris departs the vice president’s residence for Howard University to publicly concede the 2024 election to President-elect Trump.

Harris has already spoken with President-elect Trump by phone, offering congratulations on his election victory.

Trump’s team has confirmed the conversation between the vice president and the president-elect.

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will accompany Harris at Howard University for the public concession.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Trump receives congratulatory call from King of Jordan

The Royal Hashemite Court wrote on X: “His Majesty King Abdullah II, in a call, congratulates #US President-Elect Donald Trump on winning the presidential election, stressing the need to step up international efforts to safeguard regional and global stability, and noting the United States’ pivotal role in this regard”

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Starmer calls Trump to congratulate on his election win

UK PM Keir Starmer has called Donald Trump to congratulate him on his election win.

Speaking in parliament earlier today, the prime minister congratulated the president-elect “as the closest of allies” on his victory.

He said he looks forward to working with him “in the years to come” – and mentioned how the pair had dinner in Trump Tower in September.

“We will continue to work together to protect our shared values of freedom and democracy,” Sir Keir added. (Sky News)

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: South Korean President Yoon hopes for stronger ROK-U.S. alliance under Trump’s leadership

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he looked forward to working with Trump. “Under your strong leadership, the future of the ROK-U.S. alliance and America will shine brighter,” Yoon wrote on X.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Japan PM Ishiba expresses desire to strengthen Japan-U.S. alliance under Trump

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba congratulated Trump. “I hope to closely cooperate with President-elect Trump to further elevate Japan-U.S. alliance and relations to even higher levels,” Ishiba told reporters at the Prime Minister’s Office.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Trump clinches Michigan, secures 291 Electoral Votes

CBS News projects Donald Trump win take Michigan’s 15 electoral votes, a significant blow to Democrats’ hopes of maintaining the “blue wall.” With 99% of results in, Trump leads Michigan by 0.8 percentage points, about 83,000 votes. Trump’s victory in Michigan brings his total to 291 electoral votes, while Kamala Harris has 222 electoral votes.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Top Harris aide Plouffe reflects on ‘devastating loss,’ thanks Campaign team

David Plouffe, the longtime adviser to former President Barack Obama turned top Harris aide, wrote on X: “It was a privilege to spend the last 100 days with @KamalaHarris and the amazing staff led by @jomalleydillon who left it all on the field for their country. We dug out of a deep hole but not enough. A devastating loss. Thanks for being in the arena, all of you.”

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Biden to speak on election results tomorrow

Joe Biden to address the nation on Thursday after Trump’s victory and GOP Senate control.

Biden’s speech will focus on the election results and the upcoming transition.

White House confirms Biden will discuss unifying the country after the election.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: CISA Chief says no evidence of malicious activity impacting election security

“This is what we saw yesterday in the peaceful and secure exercise of democracy,” Jen Easterly, the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said in a statement.

“Importantly, we have no evidence of any malicious activity that had a material impact on the security or integrity of our election infrastructure.”

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Former President Bush calls strong voter turnout a sign of healthy democracy

In his statement shared on social media, the former president expressed that he and former first lady Laura Bush are “praying for the success” of the new leadership across the government.

“The strong turnout in this election is a sign of the health of our republic and the strength of our democratic institutions,” he said. “Laura and I are grateful to the election officials, poll workers, and volunteers who oversaw a free and fair election.”

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Biden congratulates Trump, invites him to White House for transition meeting

Joe Biden called president-elect Donald Trump to offer congratulations on his 2024 election victory.

Biden invited Trump to the White House for a transition meeting to ensure a smooth handover of power.

Biden stressed the importance of uniting the country and committed to a smooth transition.

Biden will address the nation tomorrow to discuss the election results and the next steps in the transition process.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Trump acknowledges Harris’s ‘strength, professionalism

The Trump campaign issued a statement after Kamala Harris’s concded defeat.

Trump praised Harris for her “strength, professionalism, and tenacity” during the campaign.

Both Trump and Harris emphasized the importance of unifying the country post-election.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Netanyahu dials Trump

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has called Donald Trump following his election victory, the Israeli prime minister’s office has said.

“The conversation was warm and cordial,” a spokesperson said.

“The prime minister congratulated Trump on his election victory, and the two agreed to work together for Israel’s security. The two also discussed the Iranian threat.”

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Elon Musk shares a hopeful message on X

Elon Musk shares a hopeful message on X, referring to a new dawn for America.

Post includes an image of Musk saluting next to the U.S. flag, symbolizing patriotism.

Musk’s message: “It is morning in America again,” signaling optimism.

This was his first message since he posted “the future is going to be fantastic” earlier today on X.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Senate GOP leader says Trump’s 2024 Campaign smarter than 2020 loss

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell calls the day “a happy day for the GOP” following Trump’s 2024 election win.

McConnell congratulated Trump, noting that his victory is reminiscent of Grover Cleveland’s non-consecutive terms, which hasn’t been done since 1892.

McConnell acknowledged that Trump’s campaign team ran a “smarter operation” than during the 2020 election, which they lost to President Joe Biden.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Trump to launch ‘largest mass deportation operation’ on day one, spokesperson says

President-elect Donald Trump has committed to launching a mass deportation operation of illegal immigrants on his first day in office.

Trump’s campaign press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, confirmed the plan to Fox News, calling it the “largest mass deportation operation.”

Immigration and related issues, including immigrant violence, were central to Trump’s campaign message.

The specifics of how Trump plans to deport millions of undocumented immigrants remain unclear. (Sky News)

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Apple CEO Tim Cook congratulates Trump

Tim Cook, Apple CEO, wrote on X: “Congratulations President Trump on your victory! We look forward to engaging with you and your administration to help make sure the United States continues to lead with and be fueled by ingenuity, innovation, and creativity.”

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Kamala Harris’s Campaign Chair reflects on pain of loss, vows to continue the fight

Jen O’Malley Dillon,chair of Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign, expresses the pain of loss, describes losing as “unfathomably painful” following Kamala Harris’s concession to Donald Trump.

– Emphasizes the importance of protecting America from a Trump presidency and vows to keep fighting.

– Dillon commended staff for their dedication, calling the 90-day campaign “historic” and “first-rate.”

– Notes the unprecedented challenges the team faced, including navigating uncharted political waters.

– Stands by the strategy, pointing out that battleground states saw the least shift toward Trump despite national trends. (Sky News)

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Kennedy vows no vaccine bans in Trump’s second term

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clarifies his stance on vaccines, says he will not outlaw vaccines despite past controversies.

Kennedy, who may oversee public health in a second Trump term, assures vaccines won’t be banned.

In an NBC News interview, Kennedy confirmed he wouldn’t take away anyone’s vaccines.

Trump has promised to place Kennedy in charge of health-related initiatives if re-elected.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulates President-elect Trump

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday.

Bin Salman conveyed best wishes for the American people under Trump’s presidency.

Bin Salman also reiterated the “historic relationship between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States,” Reema Bandar Al-Saud, the Saudi ambassador to the U.S., on X (formerly Twitter).

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Harris concedes 2024 race, congratulates Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris officially conceded the 2024 presidential election.

Harris called President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to offer congratulations.

In the call, Harris emphasized the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and the need for a president who represents all Americans.

A senior aide confirmed the details of Harris’s call with Trump. (CNN)

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Kamala Harris to deliver a concession speech at 4 p.m. ET

Kamala Harris will deliver a concession speech at 4 p.m. ET.

The speech will take place at Howard University following her loss to Donald Trump.

Harris is expected to call Trump to formally concede the election. (CNN)

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: China congratulates Trump, says it respects US people’s choice

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs congratulated Donald Trump on his projected win in a statement.

“We respect the American people’s choice and offer our congratulations to Mr. Trump for his election.”

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Mexico President says ‘no cause for concern’ over Trump’s victory

“To our countrymen and countrywomen, to their relatives who are here, there is no cause for concern,” Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said in her daily media conference.

“Mexico will always move forward, we are a free, independent and sovereign country and there will be good relations with the US. I am convinced of that.”

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Kamala Harris to call for unity in concession speech

Vice President Kamala Harris will give an afternoon concession speech at Howard University.

Harris will urge supporters to accept the results of the presidential election.

The speech will emphasize working together to find areas of “common ground.”

Harris’s address will reflect the themes from the closing days of her campaign.

The speech will be directed at the nation, calling for cooperation and unity post-election.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon won’t join Trump’s cabinet

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon reportedly has no intentions of joining president-elect Donald Trump’s administration, according to a source close to the matter, CNN reported.

Dimon has previously been considered a potential candidate for Treasury secretary under both Democratic and Republican administrations.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Jeff Bezos congratulates Trump

Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and chairman, congratulated Donald Trump.

“Big congratulations to our 45th and now 47th President on an extraordinary political comeback and decisive victory. No nation has bigger opportunities,” Bezos posted on X. “Wishing (Donald Trump) all success in leading and uniting the America we all love.”

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Nikki Haley congratulates Trump

Nikki Haley, former Republican presidential candidate and South Carolina governor, congratulated Donald Trump for his projected win.

“The American people have spoken. Congratulations to President Trump on a strong win. Now, it’s time for the American people to come together, pray for our country, and start the process of a peaceful transition. That begins with Kamala Harris conceding. You can’t just talk about unity in a campaign, you have to show it regardless of the outcome,” Haley posted on X.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Republican snatch another seat from Democrat in US Senate

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Republican snatch another seat, Montana,  from Democrat in US Senate. They now have won 53 seats in the US senate.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Explained in charts and numbers

US Election Results 2024: Donald Trump will become the next US president. Here’s election results explained in numbers and charts. Here, were decode the presidential election results, as well as elections to the US Senate and the House in charts and number.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Dollar soars, bitcoin scales a new peak

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Wall Street rallied into record territory on Wednesday, while the dollar soared and bitcoin scaled a new peak as the world gears up for another Donald Trump presidency

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Russia says has ‘no illusions’ but will work with Trump administration

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Russia says it had “no illusions” about a second Donald Trump administration but would work with him and seek to achieve its “goals” in Ukraine when he takes office, news agency AFP reported.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump wins, Vladimir Putin yet to congratulate him

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said he was not aware of any plans by President Vladimir Putin to congratulate Trump on his victory and that relations with Washington were at an historic low.

The Kremlin has, however, reacted cautiously on Wednesday after Donald Trump was elected US president, saying the US was still a hostile state and that only time would tell if Trump’s rhetoric on ending the Ukraine war translated into reality.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Top 7 moments from Donald Trump’s election-winning poll campaign in pictures

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: From assassination attempt to mega NYC rally, tap here are see Top 7 moments from Donald Trump’s election-winning poll campaign

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump wins, should China be worried?

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: China can buckle in for another four years of tariffs, tensions and tough talk under a second Donald Trump presidency, experts told AFP – though they said the billionaire’s openness to deals could play in Beijing’s favour.

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Just woke up? Here’s what you missed

US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Here’s a quick recap of what has happened so far:

1. Donald Trump has been declared the 47th US President. He became the second president to win nonconsecutive terms, and the first felon to do so. According to the Guardian, Kamala Harris won 66,264,540 votes, while Trump won 71,202,731 votes (51%) votes.

2. According to US media, Trump has won 277 electoral votes, comfortably crossing mark to become and official President-elect. However, a meeting of the Electoral College will be held in December, where the electors will official vote and declare a President. There have been times when a candidate won the popular vote – which Trump did on Wednesday – but lose the electoral votes.

3. Republicans have won majority in the US Senate and has so far flipped three Democratic states – Ohio, West Virginia and Montana.