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How Donald Trump won: The insiders tell their story
Nearly 50 political insiders reveal the stories behind the 2016 election’s most memorable and most historic moments..
Trump’s victory has enormous consequences for the Supreme Court
The upset doomed Merrick Garland’s nomination and dashed Democrats’ hopes for a liberal majority on the high court.
 
Markets plunge worldwide as Trump surges to the White House
Dow Jones futures take back some ground after a fast drop of more than 700 points
 
 
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World gasps in collective disbelief following Trump's election
Russia cheers, Mexico fears a ‘nightmare’ and China gloats as shock ripples across the globe.
 
Trump’s White House win promises to reshape U.S. political landscape
As global markets dip, Obama invites Trump to visit the White House Thursday.
 
Markets staggered by Trump’s shock victory but stage partial recovery
Investors were flummoxed by Trump’s win, but markets clawed back sharp early losses in the dollar and stocks.
 
Republicans poised to maintain control of the House
Trump’s presidential nomination did not prompt the anti-GOP wave Democrats hoped for
 
How Donald Trump broke the old rules of politics — and won the White House
Wealthy businessman transformed himself into a populist hero who will ‘drain the swamp.’
 
They were sure Trump would be the next president
While they love Trump, they hate Clinton even more — and, that night, she wouldn’t even allow them have a proper victory party.
 
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The crowd yelled ‘Lock her up!’ Then Trump thanked Clinton for ‘service to our country.’
In victory speech, president-elect demonstrated something unusual: graciousness.
 
Inside a divided GOP, ‘real anguish’ over the way forward
The party’s old coalition has crumbled, and its principles are unclear.
Donald Trump’s (mostly) presidential debut as president-elect
Trump's speech, annotated.
 
How Trump won: The revenge of working-class whites
How 40 years of economic decline fueled Donald Trump's victory
 
The 5 biggest surprises in Tuesday’s results (besides the outcome)
A number of results upended expectations.
 
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