What promises will Trump struggle to fulfill?
Trump can't do everything he's promised on the campaign trail -- even with Republicans holding the majority in both chambers of Congress
Campaign 2016
Hiker crosses paths with Hillary Clinton on Chappaqua trail
Margot Gerster, who took her daughters for a hike while "heartbroken" about the results of the 2016 election, met Bill and Hillary Clinton on the trail
Who's Winning the 2016 US Presidential Election - Live Results
Victories in battleground states like Pennsylvania, Florida, and Ohio helped Trump claim the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House
Hillary Clinton's popular vote lead raises questions about the Electoral College
Clinton could become the second candidate in 16 years to win the popular vote nationally but lose the presidency, fuelling calls to change the Electoral College
New details emerge about contacts between Trump camp, Moscow
Vladimir Putin has made it clear he expects a great deal from Donald Trump
Bernie Sanders says he's prepared to work with Donald Trump
The former Democratic presidential candidate called Trump a "pathological liar" during the primary campaign
Donald Trump could be called to testify in Trump University fraud trial
Trump has in the past questioned whether the judge in the case might be biased because of his Mexican heritage. The trial begins later this month
Canada weighs in on Trump's vow to renegotiate free trade
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has spoken with Donald Trump since his big election win
Trump transition team unveils official website, Twitter account
@Transition2017 is soliciting ideas on how to "make America great"
Tears, anguish for many female Clinton voters
Some spoke of collapsing in tears, or seeing strangers do the same - on the subway, or on the street
For many supporters, Trump is a thing called hope
“I feel like, not just most, but all Trump supporters are true patriots,” one North Carolina voter said
Trump data analyst on which voters doomed Clinton's chances
“The trends that we saw late, a lot of people didn’t want to believe it,” Matt Oczkowski says
Where else could a Trump-like phenomenon win at the ballot box?
Trump's brand of right-wing populism and economic nationalism is at work in more places than just the U.S. -- and similar parties could win victories in a handful of European countries in the coming months
Clinton on pace to win popular vote despite losing election
Having happened to Gore in 2000, it could prompt Democrats to amplify rhetoric about scrapping the Electoral College
The big things Donald Trump could do on the first day of his presidency
Many of Trump's promises -- like building a wall on the southern border -- can't be fulfilled quickly; but there are a few that can be done as soon as he walks into the White House
Who won the 2016 Senate Election - Live Results
Voters decided fate of 34 seats in that chamber
What are the major ballot measures that voters approved at the polls?
Issues including the minimum wage, recreational marijuana and the death penalty wound up on voters' ballots
Newspaper front pages tell story of shocking Trump win
How newspapers across the country, large and small, depicted the unexpected triumph of Trumpism
Tom Brady, Bill Belichick address their Trump support
Patriots quarterback said his wife won't allow him to talk politics anymore, while the coach said he is not political, just friendly
Obama on Trump victory: "Remember that we're actually all on one team"
The president said he invited president-elect Donald Trump to the White House on Thursday to start off a peaceful and successful transition
Twitter users say #ImStillWithHer after Clinton concedes
After Clinton conceded the election to Donald Trump, supporters took to social media to say #ImStillWithHer
Cuban government makes military move in wake of Trump victory
GOP president-elect has promised to reverse Obama's actions unless Castro agrees to more political freedom on island
Stunned Mexico ponders "uncertain" U.S. relationship
The American president-elect slammed NAFTA and threatened hostile immigration policies; Mexicans wonder what comes now
All the people who were against Donald Trump who are now congratulating him
The 2008 and 2012 GOP presidential nominees who opposed Trump during the election are congratulating him on his victory
Why did many polls seem to miss a Trump victory?
The vagaries of the electoral college, and the surprising passion of a massive demographic helped make it seem like Clinton was going to win
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Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan to be executed by firing squad, Pentagon says
Trump says he'll start paying for ads after pushback over taxpayer funding
Trump sending ACA and Medicare checks, but will they offset costs?
Supreme Court wrestles with energy companies' bid to block major climate suit
Karoline Leavitt joining Fox News as a contributor
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Takeaways from Alito's CBS News interview
Dennis Hastert, disgraced former House speaker, dies at 84
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Battle with Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen tempers news on oil flow
Brazil presidential election heads to runoff after no majority vote
Florida GOP governor candidate Byron Donalds courts skeptical Black voters
Sen. Tillis worries about the "outsized influence" of the executive branch
ShinyHunters hacker detained in Jordan, cooperating with FBI, sources say
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The Alito Court: A rare interview with the influential Supreme Court justice
Energy Secretary: Trump was "aware of the risks to energy flows" before Iran war
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 4, 2026
Transcript: Zach Lahn, Iowa GOP nominee for governor, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 4, 2026
Key Biden aide recalls "draconian measures" being considered against Israel
Transcript: Energy Secretary Chris Wright on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 4, 2026
Transcript: Brett McGurk on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 4, 2026
