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National security adviser Robert O'Brien is seen at the virtual ASEAN summit on Saturday.

National Security Adviser Says It Looks Like Biden Has Won The Election

2:37pm November 16, 2020

by Philip Ewing

Robert O'Brien's remarks, made last week at a security forum, stand in contrast to President Trump's refusal to acknowledge he lost the Nov. 3 election. O'Brien promised a professional transition.

Rep.-elect Cori Bush, a Democrat from Missouri, arrives at a new member briefing at the Capitol on Friday. With the pandemic raging, the orientation bore little resemblance to previous sessions. But lawmakers will have access to coronavirus testing.

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House Returns With 1st Widespread Coronavirus Testing Program, Lame-Duck Agenda

12:14pm November 16, 2020

by Claudia Grisales

The House has a critical to-do list for a new Congress, which includes leadership and legislative battles. Lawmakers still have business for the lame duck session, but now will have testing protocols.

Former Georgia Secretary of State Explains Post-Election Recount

5:23pm November 15, 2020

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Cathy Cox, former Georgia Secretary of State, about the state's post-election audit. It's the largest hand recount in U.S. history.

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris speaks on Nov. 7 in Wilmington, Del.

Elation, Frustration: For Women, Kamala Harris' Win Is A Big Step, But Long Overdue

5:23pm November 15, 2020

by Tovia Smith

For some women, the election of the nation's first female and first woman of color to be vice president is a move in the right direction. Others say it's a reminder of how much more lies ahead.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., downplayed Houses losses in this year's elections, pointing out that Democrats made historic gains in 2018.

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House Democrats Dissect What Went Wrong And How To Rebound From Losses

2:59pm November 15, 2020

by Kelsey Snell

House Democrats are on track to begin next year with the slimmest majority in decades. Now members on the progressive left and party moderates must decide whose policies should govern.

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How The 2020 Election Has Changed Trust In U.S. Democracy

7:53am November 15, 2020

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Brendan Nyhan, professor of government at Dartmouth College, about the erosion of democratic norms as some dispute the 2020 election results.

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Despite Losing Her News Job, One Woman Continues To Report On The Election In Georgia

7:53am November 15, 2020

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with journalist Robin Kemp who, despite being laid off from a local paper, continues to report on the vote recount in Georgia.

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One week after protesters celebrating President Trump's defeat filled the streets of Washington, demonstrators who deny his loss took their place.

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Trump Supporters Descend On Washington For Events Contesting Biden's Victory

7:10pm November 14, 2020

by Jason Slotkin

Right-wing activists and protesters designated as hate groups echo the president's false claims of a stolen election. He even made an appearance with a drive-by in his motorcade.

Parler bills itself as a "free speech" social network and puts few restrictions on what users can post.

Politics & Government

Conservatives Flock To Mercer-Funded Parler; Claim Censorship On Facebook And Twitter

6:38pm November 14, 2020

by Shannon Bond

Backed by Rebekah Mercer, Parler now one of the most downloaded smartphone apps, as conservatives complaining of censorship by Facebook and Twitter seek out other social media alternatives.

Trump Refuses To Concede, Biden Transition Team Forges Ahead

5:31pm November 14, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

President Trump addressed the surging pandemic yesterday in the Rose Garden. It was the first time he's spoken publicly since Joe Biden was declared the winner.

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