2016 election

5 Big Foreign Policy Challenges For President-Elect Trump

7:09am November 12, 2016

by NPR Staff

NPR journalists around the world weigh in on some of the most pressing international issues facing President-elect Donald Trump — from trade with China, relations with Russia and fighting ISIS.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended Facebook against criticism that it doesn't vet fake news in its News Feed.

Zuckerberg Denies Fake News On Facebook Had Impact On The Election

7:20pm November 11, 2016

by Aarti Shahani

The Facebook CEO says the idea that fake news influenced the U.S. presidential election is "a pretty crazy idea." And he says it's a "very small volume" of the content on the site.

Invited guests cheer for Donald Trump during a campaign event Nov. 1 in Valley Forge, Pa.

Trump Won Their Vote. Now They Want Him To Meet Expectations

6:41pm November 11, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

Residents of rural Pennsylvania turned to Donald Trump after feeling a growing level of economic anxiety. But they're going to be watching to see if he follows through on his promises in Washington.

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President-Elect Trump Names Pence To Lead Transition Team

3:26pm November 11, 2016

by Brian Naylor

The vice president-elect will replace New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, as Trump moves quickly to piece together his administration. Christie will stay on as a vice chairman.

An App Saw Trump Winning Swing States When Polls Didn't

1:05pm November 11, 2016

by Aarti Shahani

The startup Brigade built an app that asks a simple question: Which candidate are you going to vote for? The company's data pointed to a big crossover effect: Democrats voting for Trump in droves.

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In Islamabad, Pakistanis read local newspapers covering Donald Trump's victory on Thursday.

For Trump, Pakistan And Afghanistan Pose Challenges Without Easy Solutions

11:17am November 11, 2016

by Philip Reeves

He mostly ignored this region on the campaign trail, but the president-elect will find much to worry about. War, terrorism, corruption, tensions between nuclear-armed neighbors — it's all there.

Chief of Staff Denis McDonough takes Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner for a walk on the South Lawn of the White House. Kushner, husband of Ivanka Trump, played a key role in Trump's campaign.

In Meeting At White House, President-Elect Trump Calls Obama 'Very Fine Man'

3:20pm November 10, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

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.

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Putin Reaches Out To Trump, Calls For End To 'Current Crisis'

3:35pm November 09, 2016

by Lucian Kim

The Russian leader congratulates Donald Trump and holds out the prospect of cooperation. But with friction on several fronts, it's not clear how they will reduce tensions.

Trump's Election Gives Hope to Europe's Far Right

3:35pm November 09, 2016

by Eleanor Beardsley

Europe's far-right politicians were quick to congratulate Donald Trump. Populist parties across Europe share his views, and analysts warn they will be emboldened by his win.

A Wary World Looks For Clues To Donald Trump's Foreign Policy

10:56am November 09, 2016

by Greg Myre

Trump casually tossed out provocative foreign policy pronouncements during his campaign. From Vladimir Putin to the Taliban, many abroad are watching closely to see what Trump will do in office.