Dead Man Wins City Election In California; Female Rival Calls Foul
A prominent city councilman had urged voters to re-elect Gary Ernst rather than challenger Nadine Scott — despite Ernst's death in September.
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Trump Team Promises To 'Dismantle' Dodd-Frank Bank Regulations
For six years, the Dodd-Frank Act has been rolling out rules intended to tame inappropriate risk-taking by banks. The Trump transition team now says the new administration will "dismantle" the law.
Politically Divided Couple Struggles To Heal After Election Day
America is reeling after a divisive and polarizing election. Protests are ongoing nationwide, publicly and privately. Some couples, including Jessica and Marty Halprin, are dealing with the aftermath in their own home.
Democrats Consider How To Move Forward After Trump Victory
The election of Donald Trump has Democrats asking themselves why they lost and where they go next as a party. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Tamara Draut of the group Demos and Rep. Xavier Becerra, a Democrat from California.
Young Voters In Pennsylvania Weigh In On Why Clinton Failed To Win State
Millennial voters were a big factor in Tuesday's election. Hillary Clinton won a smaller share of their votes than President Obama. To find out why, we talked to young voters in Northampton County, Pa., which went for a Republican presidential candidate for the first time since 1988.
Protests Erupt Against Trump's Election In Many U.S. Cities
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Yong Jung Cho, an organizer of the protest against President-elect Trump in front of the White House on Wednesday night.
Somali Refugee Makes History In U.S. Election
On Tuesday, 34-year-old Ilhan Omar became the first Somali-American lawmaker in the United States, winning a seat in the Minnesota House.
In Meeting At White House, President-Elect Trump Calls Obama 'Very Fine Man'
President Obama met with his successor, Donald Trump, at the White House on Thursday in the latest chapter of the peaceful transition of power in American democracy.
Trump Administration Could Lead To More Abortion Restrictions
Donald Trump's presidency could have a profound impact on abortion. He has said he'll nominate Supreme Court justices who would overturn the 1973 ruling that legalized the procedure.
Trump Is Another Republican Striking A Blow For The Way Things Used To Be
As Trump succeeds Obama, it is hard to imagine a wider gulf between sets of policies, or men with less use for each other. But such contrasts between consecutive administrations are the national norm.