Politics & Government

A woman casts her vote at a polling place inside Winfield Elementary School's gym in Windsor Mill, Md., during the state's 2016 primary.

Politics & Government

Trump Makes Unfounded Claim That 'Millions' Voted Illegally For Clinton

11:05pm November 27, 2016

by Arnie Seipel

The comment from the president-elect claiming widespread voter fraud appears to have come from a right-wing website that has frequently promoted conspiracy theories.

Francois Fillon waves before delivering a speech after the conservative presidential primary on Nov. 27, in Paris.

Francois Fillon Wins France's Conservative Presidential Primary

3:56pm November 27, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Fillon defeated the more moderate Alain Juppé. Fillon will face candidates from the left and the extreme right in the French presidential election next May.

Product safety field staff send damaged products, such as this burnt battery pack from a defective electric scooter, to the government testing lab in Rockville, Md.

As Batteries Keep Catching Fire, U.S. Safety Agency Prepares For Change

1:57pm November 27, 2016

by Alina Selyukh

The Consumer Product Safety Commission grabbed the spotlight in recalls of hoverboard scooters and Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 phones. It's a tiny agency with a vast oversight of thousands of products.

After Republicans Gained From Redistricting, Democrat State Legislatures Look To Compete

8:39am November 27, 2016

In 2010, Republican legislatures redrew some districts to be more favorable to their party. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to Jessica Post of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee.

Fake News Surge Pins D.C. Pizzeria As Home To Child-Trafficking

8:39am November 27, 2016

NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with James Alefantis, owner of Comet Ping Pong. His Washington, DC restaurant was the victim of a damaging fake news story.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton delivers her concession speech in New York on Nov. 9. Her campaign announced Saturday it will back recount efforts in three states.

Clinton Campaign Says It Will Participate In Recount Efforts

5:45pm November 26, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The Clinton camp also said it is "fully aware" that the outcome of the election is unlikely to change.

Jill Stein Discusses Recount Efforts Her Campaign Has Undertaken

5:13pm November 26, 2016

The Green Party candidate is back in the spotlight, calling for a recount in three states. Jill Stein explains that her efforts are about creating fair elections, not helping Hillary Clinton.

Clinton Campaign To Participate In Recount, Skeptical Results Will Change

5:13pm November 26, 2016

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have responded to the vote recount that Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein has demanded in three states.

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., speaks to the media during a briefing on Capitol Hill in September.

Paul Ryan's Plan to Change Medicare Looks A Lot Like Obamacare

1:01pm November 26, 2016

by Alison Kodjak

An overhaul of Medicare must be part of efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, according to House Speaker Paul Ryan. His plan would ask insurers to sell Medicare policies on exchanges.

The Latest In Politics

9:28am November 26, 2016

NPR's Scott Simon and Ron Elving discuss the shape of President-elect Donald Trump's administration so far and what priorities he'll likely pursue early on.