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US Election 2020

The US election ended with former-Vice President Joe Biden winning the presidency over Republican incumbent Donald Trump. In the midst of a pandemic and with the economy reeling, the campaign was long and contentious.

Voters in the United States elected Joe Biden the president-elect after fears of the coronavirus led to more mail-in ballots and longer-than-usual vote counting. Donald Trump, however, replied to his loss with baseless claims of voter fraud and has refused to concede the election. Here's a compilation of DW's US election-related content.

US Supreme Court limits the federal government's power to curb carbon emissions

US Supreme Court limits the federal government's power to curb carbon emissions 30.06.2022

The US Supreme Court has ruled that the federal government's key environmental agency cannot set wide-ranging limits on greenhouse gasses. President Joe Biden's administration called the ruling "devastating."
US: Biden signs bipartisan gun safety bill into law

US: Biden signs bipartisan gun safety bill into law 25.06.2022

The new gun law will "save a lot of lives," US President Joe Biden said after signing off on the reform. But he warned there was still plenty of work to be done.
US officials outline Trump's 'brazen' takeover bid, pressure campaign

US officials outline Trump's 'brazen' takeover bid, pressure campaign 24.06.2022

During a public hearing on the Capitol attacks, US Justice Department officials recounted persistent badgering from former President Donald Trump to call the 2020 presidential election corrupt.

War in Ukraine boosts US-German relations

War in Ukraine boosts US-German relations 19.06.2022

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has unified the Western alliance, with relations between the United States and Germany at the forefront. Their shared geopolitical vision is counting on big commitments both sides have made.
US: Biden condemns big oil firms as fuel prices spike

US: Biden condemns big oil firms as fuel prices spike 15.06.2022

In a letter to major oil companies, US President Joe Biden warned he was ready to take steps to provide Americans with "affordable" energy supply.
Sanctions-hit Iran and Venezuela sign 20-year cooperation agreement

Sanctions-hit Iran and Venezuela sign 20-year cooperation agreement 11.06.2022

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, made the announcement at a joint press conference in Tehran. The two allies have both been heavily hit by US sanctions.
Biden, Bolsonaro discuss Amazon, Brazil's election during first meeting

Biden, Bolsonaro discuss Amazon, Brazil's election during first meeting 10.06.2022

The American and Brazilian presidents spoke on the sidelines of the Americas Summit, with Jair Bolsonaro trying to breathe life into his re-election campaign and Joe Biden keen to have something to show for his event.
Biden seeks to counter China at Americas summit

Biden seeks to counter China at Americas summit 09.06.2022

The US president has outlined a new plan for economic cooperation with Latin America amidst rising Chinese influence in the region. He is also expected to present a new plan for regional migration issues.
Mexico snub casts shadow on Biden's Americas summit

Mexico snub casts shadow on Biden's Americas summit 07.06.2022

Mexican President Lopez Obrador said he would not attend the Summit of the Americas over the US' refusal to invite several regional leaders. Washington has high hopes for the meeting to reset regional ties.
US: Joe Biden visits Uvalde after shooting

US: Joe Biden visits Uvalde after shooting 29.05.2022

The US President has visited a memorial to the 19 students and two teachers killed in a mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas earlier this week. People urged Biden to "do something," to which he said, "we will."
Title 42: Controversial Trump-era immigration policy remains in place

Title 42: Controversial Trump-era immigration policy remains in place 24.05.2022

A controversial public health order invoked by the Trump administration in 2020 to curb the spread of COVID-19 in migrant holding facilities was due to be lifted on Monday. But a federal judge has quashed the move.
US flight brings urgent baby formula shipment from Germany

US flight brings urgent baby formula shipment from Germany 22.05.2022

Due to a severe shortage of medical-grade baby formula in the United States, a plane carrying urgent supplies from Europe has landed in Indianapolis. Operation Fly Formula was ordered by US President Joe Biden.
US Secret Service members sent home ahead of Biden's Asia trip

US Secret Service members sent home ahead of Biden's Asia trip 20.05.2022

Two members of the Secret Service, who were supposed to help secure US president Joe Biden's visit to South Korea, have been sent home amid accusations of "drunken assault."
US to ease visa, family remittance restrictions for Cuba

US to ease visa, family remittance restrictions for Cuba 17.05.2022

The Biden administration has announced the easing of curbs imposed by Donald Trump on travel to Cuba and on remittances that immigrants can send to people on the island.
Biden approves plan to redeploy US troops to Somalia

Biden approves plan to redeploy US troops to Somalia 16.05.2022

American military leaders said the soldiers would help counter the Islamic extremist group al-Shabab in the Horn of Africa country.
US court partially blocks Alabama's gender-affirmation ban

US court partially blocks Alabama's gender-affirmation ban 14.05.2022

An Alabama ban on the provision of gender-affirming medication for minors has been blocked by a federal judge. Transgender rights have become a bone of contention for right-wing Republicans.
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