Uncertainty takes hold as global partners wait to hear policy details and how he’ll try to fulfill some of his campaign promises.
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Emotional aftermath of presidential election: Wild elation, utter despair
Donald Trump’s victory makes his Maine supporters happy but leaves opponents sad, angry – and in the mood for comforting hugs.
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Regulatory relief may boost some industries
Defense, transit and energy could benefit from a Trump presidency.
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With Trump headed for the White House, what will Susan Collins do?
Maine’s senior senator could play a key role, but her spot is a tough one: Fall in line behind a president she didn’t want or thumb her nose at a party she cares deeply about.
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With Donald Trump about to learn nation’s deepest secrets, dread settles in at CIA
A series of briefing sessions is planned between wary intelligence professionals and a president-elect who has demonstrated disdain for their work
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Belichick, Brady respond after Trump touts their support
A letter from Belichick to the president-elect praised him for overcoming ‘slanted and negative media’ to ‘come out beautifully.’
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Hillary Clinton’s campaign was crippled by voters who stayed home
Data shows she received far fewer votes than Barack Obama in an election that was supposed to see a big increase in turnout.
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Hillary Clinton concedes, saying Trump deserves ‘chance to lead’
She tells a roomful of supporters that American democracy depends on the ‘peaceful transition of power.’
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Obama congratulates Trump, and so does Putin
The Russian leader says he wants a dialogue based on equality, mutual respect and realistic understanding.
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Analysis: How Trump broke the old rules of politics – and won the White House
The ‘blue-collar billionaire’ trusted his gut and believed that his message and style would connect with how Americans now absorb the news.