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A woman waves a Joe Biden flag during celebrations of his presidential victory on Black Lives Matter Plaza across from the White House on Saturday.

Democrats Are Ecstatic About The Biden-Harris Win; Republicans' Reaction Is Mixed

7:24pm November 07, 2020

by Christianna Silva

Democratic politicians are celebrating "a new dawn." Some Republicans are ready to work with the new administration, while others vow to continue the fight.

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Former Gov. Mike Leavitt (R-Utah) On Ensuring Successful Transition Of Power

7:07pm November 07, 2020

Mike Leavitt planned Mitt Romney's prospective transition and authored a book about peaceful transitions of power.

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Democratic Campaign Veteran Describes 'An American Celebration'

7:06pm November 07, 2020

Jen Palmieri served as White House director of communications from 2013 to 2015 and director of communications for the Hillary Clinton 2016 presidential campaign.

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Biden's Big Plans To Face Hurdles In Congress

7:05pm November 07, 2020

by Susan Davis

Joe Biden laid out an ambitious agenda for what he would like to do after he's sworn in as the 46th president. But Biden will not necessarily have the congress he wants to easily pass it.

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Soon after Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election Saturday, a celebratory crowd headed to Black Lives Matter Plaza across from the White House in Washington, D.C.

From Jubilation To Dismay, A Divided Nation Reacts To Biden's Victory

7:01pm November 07, 2020

by Adrian Florido

It took only seconds after Joe Biden was declared the winner over President Trump for a divided country's relief, frustration, anger and joy to begin spilling into the streets.

Nevada Trump Supporters React To Election Results

6:49pm November 07, 2020

by Leila Fadel

The state was called for Joe Biden on Saturday. But it was a close race there.

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World Leaders React To Biden Win

6:43pm November 07, 2020

Reactions to the election results have been pouring in from world leaders. NPR correspondents speak on what a Joe Biden presidency means for American foreign policy.

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban did not join other European leaders in congratulating Joe Biden. Orban and President Trump are seen here meeting last year at the White House.

Leaders Of Hungary And Slovenia, Stout Trump Allies In EU, Say U.S. Vote Isn't Over

6:41pm November 07, 2020

by Joanna Kakissis

Most European leaders are congratulating Joe Biden for winning the U.S. presidency. But not two leaders who have backed President Trump.

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Foreign Policy In A Biden Presidency

6:38pm November 07, 2020

NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Adm. James Stavridis. He led the NATO Alliance in global operations (2009-2013) and is the former dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.

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How President Trump Is Responding To 2020 Election Results

6:37pm November 07, 2020

The AP has President-elect Biden at 290 electoral votes to Trump's 214. Still, President Trump has not conceded the election.

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