COMMENT: Many citizens have lost faith in the political and business establishment.

The actor formerly known by his professional wrestling moniker The Rock, told British GQ that he's considered a different kind of career.

COMMENT: This is my confession and explanation: I - a 51-year-old, a Muslim, an immigrant woman "of color" am one of those silent voters for Donald Trump.

Here's what the president-elect would have to do to make good on 12 campaign vows he made during one of the more remarkable US election campaigns ever.

COMMENT: I underestimated the power of ignorance and panic. I erroneously believed that bigotry was slowly dying out, writes Lizzie Marvelly.

Hillary Clinton just lost an election, and her pain was palpable. But Barack Obama has lost something far worse.

MICHIGAN Shifting demand from cars to trucks and SUVs is forcing General Motors to lay off more than 2000 workers indefinitely at

When Donald Trump has taken the oath of office to 'preserve, protect and defend' he will initiate what his team calls the First Day Project.

Like when a man grew a 'tomacco' - and President Donald Trump.

Mark Ruffalo has taken to the streets of New York to take part in the public demonstration against the new American President, Donald Trump.

Observers say the scale of his potential conflicts has never been seen before.

As Donald Trump enters the White House, what's next for the rising superpower?

Most statesmen would be delighted to accept a trip to the White House on board Air Force One. But Donald Trump's already got something just like it.

President-elect Donald Trump has taken to Twitter to complain about continuing protests around the US over his victory, calling it "unfair".

Two days after Donald Trump's incredible victory in the United States, Prime Minister John Key admits the idea of 'President Trump' is still "kind of weird".

Defeated US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and her husband Bill have been spotted in New York walking their dogs post-election.

What is political populism? Here's an explanation of the new anti-Establishment politics, as well as ten reasons why a popular revolt could happen in NZ.

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Donald Trump could take the witness stand weeks before his inauguration as US president in a class-action lawsuit against him and Trump University.

President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump after the 2016 election. Video / CNN

If you thought President Obama meeting Donald Trump was awkward, spare a thought for the First Lady.

Sir Mick Jagger has joked that he could sing You Can't Always Get What You Want at Donald Trump's inauguration.

The sky didn't fall in on the first day after Donald Trump's election.

Trump supporters may be in a state of "Trumphoria" in the days following the US election, after months of being "sneered at" by political media.

As the dust settles on Donald Trump's stunning victory, the political currents he rode to the White House are becoming clear.

The golden rule of broadcasting: make sure your mic is off before you drop a reference to the potential new First Lady's assets.

She has been accused of being an unfeeling robot. But in the face of brutal and resounding defeat, there was real pain.

Oakland police officers have been injured in anti-Donald Trump protests tonight, police have just told CNN.