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No 'going back' for Elon Musk after calling for Trump impeachment, says Steve Bannon
by Steve Inskeep
Right-wing podcaster and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon says Elon Musk "crossed the Rubicon" by calling for impeachment. He says the president should deal with feud as "national security issue."
Kentucky Town Elects French Bulldog Named Wilbur As Mayor
Wilbur handily unseated incumbent Brynneth Pawltro, a rescued pit bull. Wilbur earned 13,143 votes — the highest winning total recorded in the canine election. The event is done as a fundraiser.
Another Black Eye For Polling Industry, Media That Rely On It
by David Folkenflik
Nearly all election polls forecasted a blue wave. But when that failed to materialize, pollsters looked foolish — and the news organizations they partner with lost credibility too.
Historic $14 Billion Spent In Presidential And Congressional Races
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Ami Copeland, former deputy national finance director for Barack Obama's first presidential campaign, about record-breaking fundraising for Tuesday's election.
2020 Election Trend: Voters Liberalize State Drug Laws
by Amelia Templeton
Oregonians voted to become the first state to decriminalize the personal possession of illegal drugs, including cocaine, heroin, oxycodone and methamphetamine. The measures passed by a wide margin.
Non-Lullaby Does The Trick To Soothe Fussy Baby
Every parent finds ways to soothe a crying baby. One father posted a video online demonstrating how his infant stopped crying after hearing the song "Psychosocial" by Slipknot.
Trump Campaign Targets Vote Totals In 3 Battleground States
The Trump campaign wants certain mail-in ballots not to be counted in Pennsylvania. In Michigan, it wants counting stopped until its observers get more access. And it wants a recount in Wisconsin.
Remembering Michigan State Representative Who Died Of COVID-19
Isaac Robinson came from a politically engaged family in Detroit and had a deep connection to politics. Friends remember the 44 year old as a tenacious state representative. Robinson died in March.
News Brief: Ballot Counting Continues In Tight Presidential Race
The winner of the presidential election is still unclear. The Trump campaign wants counting stopped in Michigan until observers get more access. And, the role the economy played in voters' choices.
2020 Presidential Race: Ballot-Counting Stretches Beyond Election Day
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to conservative writer Noah Rothman of Commentary magazine and Aimee Allison, founder of the political organization She the People, about what the count indicates so far.
Biden Picks Up Arizona And Its 11 Electoral Votes
by Kirk Siegler
Arizona was heavily contested and Joe Biden has come out on top. In 2016, Trump won the state by four points. Democrats had been hopeful to make gains since they flipped a Senate seat there in 2018.
Election Suspense: No Declared Winner Yet In Presidential Race
Neither Donald Trump nor Joe Biden has reached the magic number of 270 electoral votes on the morning after Election Day. A handful of states will decide the 2020 presidential election — eventually.
Voters Have Their Say And Reflect On Their Choice For President
After they voted, we talked to Trump and Biden supporters about how they're feeling about the race. No matter who wins, one voter anticipates it will take a lot of work to unite the country.