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President-elect Donald Trump delivers a victory speech to supporters gathered in New York City during the early hours of Nov. 9.

Politics & Government

FACT CHECK: Trump Claims A 'Massive Landslide Victory' — But History Differs

7:29pm December 11, 2016

by Arnie Seipel

President-elect Donald Trump is pushing back on the conclusion that Russia tried to help him win the election by claiming a historic margin of victory. The results don't stack up against history.

Sen. Jack Reed Wants To Examine Claims Of Russian Cyberattacks

5:18pm December 11, 2016

Democratic Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island was one of four senators to write a letter calling for a further look into the CIA's conclusion that Russia tried to help the election of Donald Trump.

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Politics & Government

As Trump Dismisses CIA, Congress Looks To Confront Russian Cyberattacks

4:05pm December 11, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

A bipartisan group of senators tacitly rebuked President-elect Donald Trump in a statement Sunday on the CIA assessment that Russia used cyberattacks to influence the election.

With 'Overwhelming' Evidence Of Russian Interference, A Call For Acknowledgment

8:55am December 11, 2016

The House Intelligence Committee's Adam Schiff, D-Calif., talks about the CIA's assessment that Russian hacking during the presidential election was aimed at helping Donald Trump win.

President-elect Donald Trump waves on stage with Louisiana Republican Senate candidate John Kennedy at a rally in Baton Rouge on Friday.

Republican Wins Final Senate Race Of 2016 In Louisiana Runoff

9:55pm December 10, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Republican John Kennedy is headed to the Senate with his runoff victory in Louisiana on Saturday. His victory means the GOP will have a 52-48 edge in the Senate come January.

CIA Reportedly Confident Russia Interfered With Election To Help Trump Win

5:18pm December 10, 2016

The Washington Post has reported that the CIA says Russia intervened in the 2016 election to help Donald Trump win. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Washington Post reporter Adam Entous.

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CIA Finds Russian Hackers Tried To Help Trump's Election

5:14pm December 10, 2016

The CIA has concluded that Russia launched a cyberintelligence operation to influence the U.S. election in an apparent effort to help Donald Trump win, a U.S. official tells NPR.

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Gambian president Yahya Jammeh (center) has his finger inked before casting his marble in a polling station in a presidential poll, in Banjul on Dec. 1, 2016.

In Reversal, Gambian President Rejects Loss And Calls For New Election

3:42pm December 10, 2016

by James Doubek

Longtime President Yahya Jammeh conceded defeat in an election last week. Now, he says there were irregularities in the results and is calling for a new election.

President-elect Donald Trump waves to supporters during a rally Thursday in Des Moines, Iowa.

Trump Supporters to Detractors: 'Pull Up Your Panties' And Stop Whining

11:58am December 10, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Despite skepticism of Trump — and losing the popular vote — his supporters say it's time to move on and trust the president-elect to figure things out. They're willing to give him a very long leash.

There was a lot in the world of race relations to make your head hurt. But it wasn't all bad. There was also John Legend.

This Week In Race: Racism, Racism And, To Salve Your Soul, John Legend

8:33pm December 09, 2016

by Leah Donnella

Everywhere we looked in the news this week — in prisons, politics, online — we found strains of racism. It even shows up from beyond the grave.