Donald Trump

Where Coal Was King, Pa. Voters Hope Trump Rejuvenates Their Economy

3:17pm November 18, 2016

Donald Trump swept many traditionally Democratic Rust Belt states. NPR's David Greene revisits Fayette County, Pa., where thousands of Democrats crossed the aisle to vote for the real estate mogul.

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Jared Kushner and his wife, Ivanka Trump, acknowledge the crowd at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of Nov. 9 in New York City.

Politics & Government

The Rise Of Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's Son-In-Law

10:47am November 18, 2016

by David Folkenflik

One of Trump's closest advisers during the campaign was Jared Kushner, who is married to Trump's daughter Ivanka. The close political relationship is expected to continue into the White House.

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Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe left Tokyo Thursday for New York, for talks with Donald Trump. He is the first foreign leader to meet with the president-elect, whose campaign pledges have prompted concerns over U.S. foreign policy.

Trump In Contact With Foreign Leaders, But State Department Phones Quiet

8:26pm November 17, 2016

by Michele Kelemen

Trump's first meeting with a foreign leader, Japan's Shinzo Abe, comes during a week when he's been taking calls from leaders around the world — but hasn't asked for input from the State Department.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally on Capitol Hill Thursday.

Sanders: Trump 'Will Have An Ally With Me' If He Stands Up To Corporate America

5:54pm November 17, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Sanders was also very clear on where he disagreed with Trump, saying, "there are places where there can be no compromise — racism, homophobia, sexism, Islamophobia."

Club Penguin users gather in the town square to share thoughts.

March Of The Penguins: Kids Take Political Activism To Virtual World

2:32pm November 17, 2016

by Laura Roman

Club Penguin, an online world designed for kids, became the unexpected center of a political protest. While there were some messages supporting Donald Trump, most protested the election results.

Hundreds Of U.S. Businesses Urge Trump To Uphold Paris Climate Deal

1:27pm November 17, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Starbucks, General Mills and Nike were among more than 360 companies and investors urging Trump and elected officials in an open letter to "continue U.S. participation" in the Paris climate accord.

Donald Trump supporters cheer for him during a Nov. 4 campaign rally in Hershey, Pa.

America's 'Forgotten' Hear Trump's Economic Battle Cry, But Will He Deliver?

4:31am November 17, 2016

by Chris Arnold

We're about to find out whether Donald Trump governs as a populist champion or as a more traditional Republican when it comes to the economy — or a new mix of both.

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President-elect Donald Trump speaks at the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in Charlotte, N.C., on July 26. Trump has no military experience, but will become commander in chief at a time when the U.S. is bombing targets in four separate wars.

How Will Trump Handle America's Multiple Wars?

1:33pm November 16, 2016

by Greg Myre

No incoming president has started his term with the U.S. military engaged in four separate conflicts. Trump has offered few clues about his plans aside from a sweeping pledge to destroy ISIS.

Vice President-elect Mike Pence, who is now overseeing President-elect Donald Trump's transition, walks by reporters while exiting Trump Tower on Tuesday.

Politics & Government

Reports Of Turmoil Color Trump's Transition

1:23pm November 16, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Reports of infighting and dissension have plagued the transition team amid the ouster of advisers and the purging of lobbyists. On Twitter, President-elect Trump called the process "very organized."

Gun shop owner Jeff Binkley displays a Glock 9mm pistol at Sarge's Sidearms in Benson, Ariz., in September.

With Trump Win, Gun Sellers See Win — And Loss

10:59am November 16, 2016

by Frank Morris

Donald Trump has championed gun rights, but it turns out, the Obama years have been good for the U.S. gun industry. In Kansas, the prospect of a Clinton win sparked some to spend big on guns.

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