It marks a stunning political comeback for Trump four years after he lost the White House.

The Republican will begin his second presidential term in January 2025.

Millions of Americans voted to give him a second chance - our North America editor Sarah Smith looks at why.

Here's what you need to know about the Trump family.

It prompts a sharp rebuke from Panama's president, who says "every square metre" of the canal belongs to his country.

The president-elect's daughter-in-law had been spoken of as a replacement for Senator Marco Rubio.

The London-born TV mogul says he is "truly honored" to serve as Trump's special envoy to the UK.

Trump showed he can kill legislation, but he failed to rally Republicans behind his alternative plan.

Here's how the US got to the brink of yet another funding lapse and what it means for Americans - and Trump.

Senators will now have to vote for the bill before it can be signed by President Joe Biden.

Lord Peter Mandelson will be the UK's next ambassador to the US, an appointment he describes as "a great honour".

Donald Trump wants Congress to abolish the debt limit before he takes office and it is pushing the government to the brink of a shutdown.

Lord Mandelson - set to be the UK's ambassador to the US - revels in his image as a behind-the-scenes fixer.

Dozens of Republicans defied Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk by joining Democrats to reject a revised spending bill.

Musk and Trump quickly derailed a stopgap spending bill, showing their power before the president-elect even takes office.

Stephen Sackur speaks to former Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba