Rappler's latest stories on US presidential elections 2016
Cambridge Analytica denies data misuse amid UK regulator probe
The British data analysis company, hired by the 2016 Trump campaign, says the source of the accusations – which it calls 'a former contractor' – is 'misrepresenting himself and the company'

Facebook rocked by data privacy scandal as investigations loom
Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar and Republican John Kennedy call for Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg to appear before Congress, along with the CEOs of Google and Twitter

U.S. hits Russia with sanctions for election meddling
The move comes despite US President Donald Trump's repeated denial that Russia tried to tilt the election in his favor, fearing it could call his victory over Hillary Clinton into question

Trump vows to 'counteract' any Russia election meddling
'The Russians had no impact on our votes whatsoever.... But certainly there was meddling and probably from other countries and maybe other individuals,' says US President Donald Trump

U.S. indicts 13 Russians for election interference
The indictment details a stunning operation launched in 2014 in a bid to sow social division in the US and influence American politics 'including the presidential election of 2016'

More anti-Trump protests in New York, Miami, Portland
Demonstrators say they wanted to show solidarity with those they felt may be targeted by Trump s policies once he takes office in January including Mexicans and Muslims

US vows strong PH ties 'whoever wins' presidency
Our relationship over the years over the decades has been extremely strong US chargé d affaires Michael Klecheski says

Why Duterte is coy about choosing between Clinton and Trump
Before he assumed the presidency Rodrigo Duterte was more candid about his thoughts on the US presidential candidates

Doctor who praised Trump's health says he wrote note in a rush
Dr Harold Bornstein stands by the original bill of health he gave Trump

Trump companies owe $650 million – NY Times
The investigation underscored how much of Mr Trump’s business remains shrouded in mystery says the New York Times

Jessica Sanchez records DNC anthem for Hillary Clinton
Stronger Together which Jessica recorded just days before the DNC will follow Hillary Clinton on her campaign trail

Trump's VP choice compares mogul to US icon Reagan
The comparison with the 40th US president is a clear appeal to make Trump more palatable to conservatives alienated by Trump s bombastic rhetoric and populist message

Clinton goes nuclear in bid to unpick 'Teflon Don'
Trump Clinton argues is not just unpresidential and unpredictable he s too unhinged to be in power or as she put it – temperamentally unfit to be commander in chief

Republicans fulfill threat to networks over Hillary
GOP denies CNN NBC rights to carry presidential primary debates
Republicans blast TV networks for Hillary shows
GOP committee urges CNN and NBC to abandon film projects on former secretary of state