Politics

Many minorities frightened of what a Trump presidency means for them

By Jay Reeves, Associated Press

Across America, many members of minority groups awoke Wednesday to something that had seemed an implausible nightmare just a day earlier: President-elect Donald Trump.

Trump and his team begin the herculean task of picking a Cabinet

By Steve Peoples and Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

With 72 days before he takes control of the executive branch, Trump and his senior team on Wednesday immediately began the herculean task of picking a Cabinet and tapping hundreds of appointees to senior roles in key departments — State,…

After Trump's victory, shock and despair for women who supported Clinton

By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press

Shock. Despair. A punch to the gut. Hopelessness. Countless female Clinton supporters used those words Wednesday to describe their feelings. Some spoke of collapsing in tears, or seeing strangers do the same — on the subway, or on the street.

Why voters in this reliably blue region flipped to Trump

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

A fractured, discontented electorate handed Donald Trump the presidency, allowing him to breach a region that Democrat Hillary Clinton was banking on in her bid for the presidency.

Column: Trump's (few) good ideas

By David Boaz, Cato Institute

Here are three policies Trump advanced that he ought to stick with in the White House…

What will foreign policy look like under President Trump?

By Larisa Epatko

We asked a number of analysts for their thoughts on the future of U.S. foreign policy under a Donald Trump presidency.

Highest glass ceiling remains, but these women lawmakers achieved historic firsts

By Kenya Downs

These six women of color reached important milestones in American politics.

Hillary Clinton is leading the popular vote after losing the election

By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press

Despite losing Tuesday's presidential election, Hillary Clinton appears to be on pace to win the popular vote, an ironic twist in an election in which her opponent repeatedly said the system was rigged against him.

GOP keeps Senate control as Democrats fall short

By Erica Werner, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Republicans held onto their slim Senate majority, a stinging blow to Democrats in a night full of them. Democrats had been nearly certain of retaking control but saw their hopes fizzle as endangered GOP incumbents won in Missouri,…

Ryan says Congress to work closely with Trump

By Associated Press

House Speaker Paul Ryan said Wednesday that Donald Trump's victory has turned politics on its head. He said he expects the new president to work hand-in-hand with the Republican-led Congress.