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How Africa Is Bracing for Trump’s Second Term

By CHINEDU ASADU / AP

Who Is Pete Hegseth—Trump’s Pick for Defense Secretary?

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Why California Takes So Long to Count Votes

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The Most Cringe Meeting in Politics

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Judge Delays Ruling on Whether to Scrap Trump's Conviction in Hush-Money Case

A judge postponed a decision on whether to undo President-elect Donald Trump’s conviction in his hush money case after he won the election.

By JENNIFER PELTZ and MICHAEL R. SISAK / AP

How Democrat Ruben Gallego Was Elected Senator in Trump’s Arizona

The congressman leaned on his personal story and military service to build an image as a pragmatic moderate who would work to fix the nation’s broken immigration system and fight for veterans and for reproductive rights.

By JONATHAN J. COOPER / AP

Who Is Mike Waltz? Trump Asks Congressman to Be Nat. Sec. Adviser

The nod would put Waltz at the forefront of a litany of crises—from Ukraine to the Middle East.

By LISA MASCARO and LOLITA C. BALDOR / AP

Women Denied Abortions Take on Idaho's Ban

The lawsuit asks the court to clarify and expand what situations qualify as medical emergency exceptions under the state’s ban.

By Chantelle Lee

These Are the Candidates for the Senate Leadership Election

What to know about Sens. John Thune, John Cornyn, and Rick Scott as they run to replace Mitch McConnell in the top GOP leadership spot.

By Nik Popli

What Donald Trump’s Win Means for Inflation 

Economists say his proposals could drive up the costs of apparel, toys, appliances, and food

By Alana Semuels

Here Are the New Members of Trump’s Administration So Far

A list of the staffing announcements, appointments, and nominations Donald Trump has made so far for his second term.

By Simmone Shah and Associated Press

Abortion Won in Three States That Trump Won

Experts say the results demonstrate a 'cognitive dissonance'

By Chantelle Lee

What to Know About Trump’s ‘Border Czar’ Tom Homan

'If you’re here illegally, you better be looking over your shoulder,' the former ICE director has said

By JILL COLVIN / AP

What Donald Trump Has Promised to Do on Day 1

The President-elect said he wouldn’t be a dictator—except for on his first day back in the White House. Here’s what we know about his to-do list.

By COLLEEN LONG and DAN MERICA / AP

Israel Bombards Lebanon and Gaza After Trump’s U.S. Election

Netanyahu said he’s spoken three times with Trump since the election and that they “see eye-to-eye regarding the Iranian threat and all of its components.”

By WAFAA SHURAFA, SAMY MAGDY and KAREEM CHEHAYEB / AP

How to Fix America's Broken Electoral System

The winner-take-all system breeds political disillusionment, turns voters off from democracy, and encourages extreme candidates.

By Cerin Lindgrensavage

Meet Susie Wiles, Trump's White House Chief of Staff

Wiles is considered to be a driving force behind Trump's victory. Here's what you need to know.

By Rebecca Schneid

Biden and Trump Will Meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday

A meeting between the outgoing President and the incoming President is typically meant to mark the start of a peaceful transfer of power.

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE / AP

What Trump's Win Means for LGBTQ+ Rights

Here are the key areas of Trump's proposed rollbacks for LGBTQ+ protections.

By Rebecca Schneid

Trump Made Gains in Heavily Hispanic Areas. Here's How

Areas with high numbers of Hispanics often had little in common on Election Day other than backing Trump over Harris for President.

By WILL WEISSERT and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON / AP
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