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President-elect Donald Trump is poised to win another election to be president. The tally will be officially counted Jan. 6 before the new Congress.

Donald Trump Secures Electoral College Win, With Few Surprises

7:17pm December 19, 2016

by Scott Detrow

The Electoral College gathered in 50 states to formalize results of last month's election amid increased scrutiny. Despite pressure on Trump electors, more defected from Clinton than the Republican.

Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Trump National Doral on July 27 in Doral, Fla. That was his last press conference.

President-Elect Trump Breaks With Long History Of Press Conferences

9:41am December 15, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Donald Trump hasn't held a press conference since July, opting instead for frequent tweets and the occasional interview. Presidents-elect typically take questions from reporters within days.

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Former Rep. Jack Kingston, R-Ga., was spotted in Moscow speaking to business leaders. The former Trump surrogate probably will not be the last Trump supporter building ties in Russia.

Trump's Men In Moscow: Trump Disciples Suddenly Showing Up In Russia

4:26pm December 14, 2016

by Lucian Kim

Former Rep. Jack Kingston, traveling as a private individual, was briefing businesspeople in Russia — and it's no secret to Russians that he has ties to Trump.

ExxonMobil Chairman and CEO Rex Tillerson is Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state. Liberals have howled over his nomination and so have some GOP hawks. But should they?

Should Trump Foes See Tillerson At State As Last Straw Or First Ray Of Hope?

9:15am December 14, 2016

by Ron Elving

Whether Trump ultimately follows his team of hotspurs or uses them as heat shields as he negotiates a new reality, he sees them all as serving his purpose — not the other way around.

President-elect Donald Trump is filling out his Cabinet with a lot of people who have spoken out against the missions of the agencies they are set to lead.

Trump's Cabinet Picks 'Take The Establishment And Shake It Upside Down'

9:32pm December 13, 2016

by Tamara Keith

As the president-elect has named his Cabinet picks, in the realm of domestic policy, it's clear he's aiming for a dramatic shift from the Obama administration and tradition.

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U.S. intelligence agencies charge that operatives with ties to Russia and Vladimir Putin's (above) administration hacked private Clinton and Democratic National Committee emails during the presidential election and released them via WikiLeaks.

Why FBI And CIA Could Differ About Motive For Russian Election Hacks

4:42pm December 12, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

Current and former national security officials say the apparent disagreement about the intent of Russian hacks before the U.S. presidential election is unusual in a matter of such national import.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky heads to his office from the Senate floor last month.

McConnell, Differing With Trump, Says He Has 'Highest Confidence' In Intel Agencies

4:37pm December 12, 2016

The Senate GOP leader said he agrees that Russian involvement in the U.S. election needs to be investigated, said "the Russians are not our friends" and expressed confidence in the CIA.

NPR reporter Asma Khalid during a live broadcast. She covered demographics and the 2016 campaign.

Reporter's Notebook: What It Was Like As A Muslim To Cover The Election

4:32pm December 07, 2016

by Asma Khalid

NPR's Asma Khalid reflects on a year covering politics at a moment when being Muslim was seen as a political problem for some.

Vice President-elect Mike Pence campaigns with John Neely Kennedy, the Republican Senate candidate in Louisiana. Kennedy faces Democrat Foster Campbell in a runoff election on Dec. 10.

Democrats Make Long-Shot Effort To Win Louisiana Senate Seat

6:00am December 07, 2016

by Ryan Kailath

Following Donald Trump's victory, Democrats around the country have suddenly focused on Foster Campbell's campaign in an attempt to limit Republicans' incoming Senate majority to 51 seats.

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President Obama boards Air Force One during a refueling stop Nov. 18 in the Portuguese islands of Azores.

Air Force None? Trump Threatens To Cancel New Presidential Plane Over Cost

5:15pm December 06, 2016

by Scott Horsley

The president-elect complained about possible cost overruns of a new version of Air Force One, picking a fight with Boeing, the American aircraft-maker.