Barack Obama's former adviser slams Donald Trump's team picks
David Axelrod criticised the appointments of general Mike Flynn and Mike Pompeo.
New Jersey woman shoots dead 'intruder' who turned out to be friend paying surprise visit
Kelvin Watford died from a gunshot wound to the chest.
Donald Trump denies his transition is 'in turmoil' claiming the process is 'very organised'
The Republican has been criticised for surrounding himself with people like Steve Bannon.
Journalists call on Donald Trump to commit to press pool
The Republican has a difficult relationship with the media.
Democrats vow to defend people from Trump's plan to deport undocumented immigrants
Mayors of big cities said they would maintain their 'sanctuary' status.
Donald Trump yet to reach out to Obamacare bosses
The future of the Affordable Care Act is uncertain under the Republican.
Sting leads moment of silence as hundreds gather at Bataclan theatre one year after Isis massacre
Survivors and relatives of victims gathered at the venue where 90 people were shot dead last year.
Niece of French National Front leader Marine Le Pen "says yes" to working with Trump team
The anti-immigration politician reportedly accepted an invitation for cooperation from Steve Bannon.
Hillary Clinton says FBI director James Comey lost her the election
The Democrat said the re-launch of the email probe was a turning point in the polls.
Donald Trump breaks his post-election silence about jailing Hillary Clinton
The president-elect had not spoken about his plan to investigate the Democrat since the election.
Bernie Sanders urges Democrats to change and embrace grass-roots politics
The Vermont senator said there was a need for new ideas and reforms following election defeat.
Mike Pence replaces Chris Christie as head of Trump's transition team
Several of the president-elect's children have also taken roles within the team.
Donald Trump suggests he may maintain aspects of Obamacare
The statement goes against his campaign pledge to scrap the Affordable Care Act.
Has Senator Elizabeth Warren ended her ongoing feud with Donald Trump?
The pair have previously exchanged words on social media sites.
US election sees spike in calls to suicide hotlines
LGBTQ people in particular are worried about the impact of the Republican's win.
There are almost 5 million uncounted US election votes in California
The votes are likely to increase Hillary Clinton's existing majority in the state.
Robert Vaughn, star of The Man from UNCLE, dies aged 83
Actor passed away after a short battle with leukaemia.
Leonard Cohen dies aged 82
A memorial is expected to be held in Los Angeles.
California cops investigate attack on Muslim woman at SDSU by men who made comments about Trump
The woman had her car keys stolen and is believed to have been targeted because of her religion.
Donald Trump's campaign manager Kellyanne Conway says she has been offered White House role
The GOP president-elect is thought to be keen to surround himself with his loyal staff.
Security fences and concrete blocks go up around Trump buildings amid mass protests
The new president-elect has faced backlash from crowds in major cities across the US.
Donald Trump's proposed Muslim ban disappears from his campaign website
Although the Republican had backtracked on the pledge, it remained on his web page until this week.
Iain Duncan Smith says people should avoid an 'orgy of complaint' over Trump's election result
The politician criticised Obama and suggested there would be better relations with US under a new president.
Is House Speaker Paul Ryan facing an uncertain future with President Trump?
The ongoing feud between the pair may have an impact on Ryan's position.
Who will be in Trump's cabinet? Sarah Palin, Newt Gingrich, Rudy Giuliani among rumoured picks
The Republican is likely to favour those who supported him throughout his campiagn.
Trump's campaign manager hits out at GOP establishment for lack of support
Kellyanne Conway said "we didn't have the full support of the Republican infrastructure"
George W Bush among key Republican figures who refused to vote for Donald Trump
The former president said he did not vote for the GOP nominee but didn't vote for Hillary Clinton either.
Swing states see high voter turnout as America goes to the polls
Early voting and absentee ballots could have a huge impact in battleground states.
Donald Trump slams US election polls as 'phoney' as numbers show a tight race
The Republican spoke out on the morning of the 8 November election.
US election as it happened: Donald Trump becomes 45th president of the United States
IBTimes UK followed the latest developments on US election day.