Governing

'De Nada' Agenda Denied: For Latino Voters, A Narrative Changes Overnight

6:10pm November 11, 2016

by Adrian Florido

After many elections in which they'd been important but not decisive, Latinos thought they'd be able to exert influence in Washington. Instead, their expectations were dashed by a Republican sweep.

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.

Sen. Chris Dodd and Rep. Barney Frank celebrate as their Dodd-Frank banking regulation bill is signed into law in 2010. President-elect Donald Trump has said he is interested in doing away with it.

Trump Team Promises To 'Dismantle' Dodd-Frank Bank Regulations

5:30pm November 10, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

For six years, the Dodd-Frank Act has been rolling out rules intended to tame inappropriate risk-taking by banks. The Trump transition team now says the new administration will "dismantle" the law.

Grand Jury Indicts Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock

4:44pm November 10, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

Schock faces 24 counts including wire fraud and theft of public funds. The indictment alleges he cost the federal government, his campaign and others more than $100,000.

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.

Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on October 22, 2016.

Here Is What Donald Trump Wants To Do In His First 100 Days

4:23pm November 09, 2016

by Barbara Sprunt

On Wednesday, the Senate majority leader threw cold water on some of Trump's plans.

3 Ways President-Elect Trump May Shake Up Trade Policy

4:23pm November 09, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Analysts say Trump is likely to kill off TPP, reshape NAFTA and impose tariffs. But economists fear those moves could set off a trade war.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton concedes the presidential election Wednesday morning in New York City.

Transcript: Hillary Clinton Concedes To Donald Trump

12:52pm November 09, 2016

by NPR Staff

"I feel pride and gratitude for this wonderful campaign that we built together," Clinton said Wednesday morning.

Middle-Class Americans Face Biggest Strain Under Rising Obamacare Costs

8:31am November 06, 2016

Last month, officials announced health care costs under the Affordable Care Act are expected to rise 22 percent. Rachel Martin speaks with Lindsay Travnicek, an Arizona woman who may forgo coverage.

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Akron is one of four cities trying to inject playfulness and joy into the act of voting through activities such as "virtual wrestling."

Akron Works To Bring Joy To Voting

8:31am November 06, 2016

by M.L. Schultze

Akron is one of four cities using civic-engagement grants to make voting a more playful and community-oriented act.