elections

Economy, Not Gender, Played A Big Factor For Many Midwestern Women Who Embraced Trump

4:45pm November 12, 2016

by Lindsey Smith

In Michigan and other Midwest states, many women say they'd love to see a female president someday, but a candidate's gender shouldn't be a reason to vote for her.

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After Trump Victory, Many Bernie Sanders Supporters Say 'I Told You So'

4:12pm November 12, 2016

by Sam Sanders

Sanders' most ardent supporters say the Vermont socialist could have won over working-class voters in states such as Michigan and Wisconsin that Hillary Clinton lost.

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President-Elect Donald Trump Names Mike Pence To Lead Transition Team

8:42am November 12, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump named his transition committee on Friday, which contains many familiar names from his campaign, from top surrogates, to his children.

Evaluating The State Of Polling After The 2016 Presidential Election

8:42am November 12, 2016

The polls missed Donald Trump's election. Individual polls missed, although national polls weren't far off. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Sean Trende of Real Clear Politics.

U.S. Presidential Election Turns France's Attention To Their Own Establishment

8:42am November 12, 2016

Marine Le Pen of the National Front Party congratulated Trump on his win. Scott Simon talks to Le Monde editorial director Sylvie Kauffmann about parallels between French and American politics.

After Losing Middle-Class Workers, What Does The Democratic Party's Future Look Like?

8:42am November 12, 2016

After Hillary Clinton's defeat, the Democratic Party is doing some soul-searching. NPR's Scott Simon talks to long-time Democratic strategist Tad Devine about how the party moves forward.

2016: An Election Year That Pervaded Sports

8:42am November 12, 2016

At the end of election week, NPR's Tom Goldman joins Scott Simon to reflect on a year in which politics seeped into every aspect of America life, including sports.

Indiana Working-Class Voters Hope Trump Will Deliver On Jobs Promises

8:42am November 12, 2016

by David Schaper

Donald Trump's victory in Indiana was even bigger than expected. Now, blue collar workers have high hopes that Trump can bolster manufacturing and bring back jobs from overseas, as promised.

After Big Promises, Where Do Trump's Plans For Economy Stand?

8:42am November 12, 2016

The president-elect vowed faster economic growth through business tax cuts and leasing federal lands for energy developments. Scott Simon speaks to economist Stephen Moore, one of Trump's advisors.

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.