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2024-11-08 16:51:53

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Vice President Harris had hoped young voters would be a key part of a winning coalition. Instead, they swung — sometimes by double digits — toward President-elect Trump, especially in swing states.
https://www.npr.org/2024/11/07/g-s1-33331/unpacking-the-2024-youth-vote-heres-what-we-know-so-far

2024-11-08 10:46:24

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Trump not only won in the Electoral College, but he won so big that he expanded his coalition with historic demographic shifts.
https://www.npr.org/2024/11/08/g-s1-33274/2024-election-how-trump-won-takeaways

2024-11-08 10:42:24

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Despite outspending Republicans, Democrats didn’t achieve some ambitious goals in state legislative races. They lost power in Michigan and Minnesota, making some gains in Wisconsin and North Carolina.
https://www.npr.org/2024/11/08/nx-s1-5183096/post-election-control-of-more-state-legislatures-will-be-split-between-2-parties

2024-11-07 23:07:34

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A longtime veteran of Florida politics, Wiles served as a senior staffer on Trump's campaign, helping guide his path to victory. She will be the first female chief of staff in U.S. history.
https://www.npr.org/2024/11/07/nx-s1-5183242/trump-chief-of-staff-susie-wiles

2024-11-07 22:44:00

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President Biden said he's committed to a smooth transition of power -- and gave a pep talk to Democrats disappointed in the election results.
https://www.npr.org/2024/11/07/nx-s1-5183068/president-biden-promises-a-peaceful-transfer-of-power

2024-11-07 22:32:45

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Trump won the swing state of Georgia with approximately 50% of the vote. Voters celebrating his victory weigh in.
https://www.npr.org/2024/11/07/nx-s1-5181619/breaking-down-how-trump-won-georgia

2024-11-07 22:30:01

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In just over 70 days, Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States will become the 47th, and he'll begin implementing his vision of an all powerful chief executive.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
https://www.npr.org/2024/11/07/1211598230/trump-victory-presidency-second-term-immigration-drilling-promises

2024-11-07 21:59:44

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Over the months of campaign speeches, Donald Trump has made a lot of promises, especially about what he’ll do on “Day One." So what might it look like?
https://www.npr.org/2024/11/07/nx-s1-5183030/what-trumps-first-100-days-might-hold

2024-11-07 21:50:07

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Control of the House is still too close to call, according to the Associated Press. Here's a running list of races that are still outstanding.
https://www.npr.org/2024/11/07/g-s1-33301/2024-house-seats-undecided-control

2024-11-07 16:04:02

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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Republic Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida about what went right for Republicans in the 2024 election.
https://www.npr.org/2024/11/07/nx-s1-5181777/president-elect-donald-trump-had-a-decisive-win-rep-mike-waltz-says

2024-11-07 15:51:23

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Trump and praised his “peace through strength” approach, but concerns in Ukraine loom over Washington's continued commitment to Kyiv.
https://www.npr.org/2024/11/07/nx-s1-5181985/2024-election-trump-russia-ukraine-war

2024-11-07 13:29:37

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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with retiring West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin III about the outcomes of the presidential election and Senate races.
https://www.npr.org/2024/11/07/nx-s1-5181768/sen-manchin-on-the-disconnect-between-democrats-and-voters