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Presidential Election Archive

Archives for November 2016

World Politics
Trump just completely reversed his policy on South Korea — only 2 days after being electedTrump just completely reversed his policy on South Korea — only 2 days after being elected
World Politics

In a phone call with South Korea’s president, Trump pledged to defend the country.

By Jennifer Williams
Science
Science finds power magnifies personality. It could magnify Trump’s.Science finds power magnifies personality. It could magnify Trump’s.
Science

As president, Trump may become Trumpier.

By Brian Resnick
Politics
It’s surreal, but Trump and Obama just met in the Oval OfficeIt’s surreal, but Trump and Obama just met in the Oval Office
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Politics

“My number one priority in the coming two months is to facilitate a transition that ensures the president-elect is successful,” said Obama.

By Andrew Prokop
World Politics
Donald Trump can absolutely ban Muslims from entering the US, without CongressDonald Trump can absolutely ban Muslims from entering the US, without Congress
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World Politics

The president-elect has promised to ban immigration from “terror-prone regions” on day one — and he can do it easily.

By Zack Beauchamp
How Republicans went from the party of Lincoln to the party of Trump, in 13 maps
Politics

It’s been a remarkable transformation over 162 years.

By Andrew Prokop
Science
As president, Trump will shape the future of science. And scientists are worried.As president, Trump will shape the future of science. And scientists are worried.
Science

“He seems like he’ll be a pretty clearly anti-science president.”

By Brian Resnick
Politics
The whole Democratic Party is now a smoking pile of rubbleThe whole Democratic Party is now a smoking pile of rubble
Politics

The down-ballot party has withered, and Obama’s policy legacy will largely be repealed.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
The Daily Show’s Hasan Minhaj: I can’t even tell my mom if she’ll be allowed back into the USThe Daily Show’s Hasan Minhaj: I can’t even tell my mom if she’ll be allowed back into the US
Politics

Minhaj captured how a lot of Muslim Americans feel after Donald Trump won on Election Day.

By German Lopez
Culture
Samantha Bee furiously takes white people to task after Donald Trump’s victorySamantha Bee furiously takes white people to task after Donald Trump’s victory
Culture

“If Muslims have to take responsibility for every member of their community, so do we.”

By Caroline Framke
2016 Presidential Election
For some world leaders, Trump’s victory is a nightmare. For others, it’s validation.For some world leaders, Trump’s victory is a nightmare. For others, it’s validation.
2016 Presidential Election

Not every world leader thinks Trump’s victory is the end of the world.

By Jennifer Williams
Politics
A letter to America from Leslie Knope, regarding Donald TrumpA letter to America from Leslie Knope, regarding Donald Trump
Politics

“People are unpredictable, and democracy is insane.”

By Leslie Knope
Health Care
Trump can end Obamacare’s free birth control — and he doesn’t need Congress’s helpTrump can end Obamacare’s free birth control — and he doesn’t need Congress’s help
Health Care

All he needs to do is tweak a few words in an Obama-era regulation.

By Sarah Kliff
Culture
Seth Meyers addresses the first woman president, whoever she may be: “I hope I live to see your inauguration”Seth Meyers addresses the first woman president, whoever she may be: “I hope I live to see your inauguration”
Culture

He tried to keep it together for his first post-election show. The moment when he didn’t says it all.

By Caroline Framke
Politics
Trump’s victory sparks dozens of protests across countryTrump’s victory sparks dozens of protests across country
Politics

Amid a wave of shock and anger over Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election.

By Jeff Stein