Politics & Government

Obama's blackness raised the stakes of his success, exposed the constraints of his office, and made the whiteness at the center of American politics permanently visible.

Obama's Racial Legacy: Some Last Words On The First Black President

3:56am January 20, 2017

by Gene Demby

For Obama, race shaped both support and dissent, exposed the constraints of his office, and made the whiteness at the center of American politics permanently visible.

U.K. Independence Party co-founder Nigel Farage visited Donald Trump at Trump Tower days after the U.S. election. Trump suggested the British government appoint Farage to be the U.K.'s ambassador to Washington – advice Prime Minister Theresa May ignored

Trump's Kindred Spirit, U.K.'s Nigel Farage, Will Be An Honored Guest Friday

1:28am January 20, 2017

by Frank Langfitt

Farage has flown in from Britain to attend Donald Trump's inauguration. The former U.K. Independence Party leader is trying to stay relevant with a call-in show on talk radio in London.

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Anne Logan Bass, a clinician at Planned Parenthood in Roanoke, Va., fears that misinformation and inaccurate information will make it harder for the nonprofit organization to do its job providing women's health services, including abortions.

At A Virginia Planned Parenthood Clinic, Practitioners Worry For Their Patients

12:07am January 20, 2017

by Ari Shapiro

After Donald Trump's inauguration, Republican lawmakers once again plan to try to end federal funding that goes to Planned Parenthood. Abortions are among the health services the nonprofit provides.

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Former Texas governor Rick Perry had his confirmation hearing Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of energy. He said he no longer wants to get rid of the agency.

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Rick Perry, Energy Nominee, Says He No Longer Wants To Dissolve Agency

11:34pm January 19, 2017

by Jeff Brady

The former Texas governor once said he would abolish the Department of Energy. Now, as Trump's pick for the agency head, he said said his view on that — and global warming — have changed.

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The Halprins live in a house divided (politically): Marty supported Donald Trump, while Jessica supported Hillary Clinton.

Deeply Divided Couple Learns How To Navigate Politics In Trump Era

11:34pm January 19, 2017

by NPR Staff

The Halprins are a house divided: Marty voted for Donald Trump; Jessica voted for Hillary Clinton. Their Connecticut home is less tense than it was right after the election. But fissures remain.

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Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Chairman's Global Dinner in Washington, D.C. Trump's speaking style is different than past presidents, it mimics stand-up comedy.

Comic Hero: Why Donald Trump's Candid Rhetoric Resonates With Supporters

11:34pm January 19, 2017

by Robert Siegel

Donald Trump's manner of speaking has caught the ears of supporters and detractors alike. He sounds different than past presidents, and his authentic rhetoric seems to mimic stand-up comedy.

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How 'Positive Thinking' Helped Propel Trump To The Presidency

11:34pm January 19, 2017

by Tamara Keith

A book, The Power of Positive Thinking, and the pastor who wrote it had a tremendous influence on Donald Trump growing up. NPR takes a look at how the philosophy will influence him as president.

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Politics & Government

Live Coverage: Donald Trump's Inauguration 2017

8:16pm January 19, 2017

by NPR Staff

Follow our live blog for news, photos and videos from the inauguration.

President-elect Donald J. Trump and his wife, Melania, arrive for the inaugural concert at the Lincoln Memorial.

Trump At Lincoln Memorial Concert: 'You're Not Forgotten Anymore'

8:11pm January 19, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

"This journey began 18 months ago," Trump said after the concert. "I had something to do with it, but you had much more to do with it than I did. I'm the messenger. I'm just the messenger."

The sun sets on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol building ahead of inauguration ceremonies for President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday.

What To Expect For Donald Trump's Inauguration

7:28pm January 19, 2017

Friday, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of a polarized United States. His inaugural address, expected in the middle of a full day of events, could have far-reaching consequences.