The emotional election has people wondering how to handle themselves – do battle, insist on civility or stop talking about the subject cold turkey?
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Trump says he won’t pursue Clinton investigations, backs off hard line on climate accord
Also on Tuesday, the president-elect offers Republican presidential rival Ben Carson the job of heading the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Hillary Clinton urges backers to ‘never, ever give up’
In her remarks, she never mentions the president-elect by name and makes only an oblique reference to the controversial policies that fueled his rise to the White House.
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Trump used modern tools to build his coalition
He won election in part because he connected with his supporters through a robust social media campaign.
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Putin hails vote; others shudder
The Kremlin welcomed Tuesday’s results, while NATO allies wonder whether Donald Trump will keep his pledge on conditional protection for member countries.
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Trump can deliver on some campaign promises more easily than others
He could cancel President Obama’s executive orders right away, but undoing the Affordable Care Act and other actions would require congressional help. And will he order an investigation of Hillary Clinton?
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For female backers of Clinton, a one-two punch
Although staggered by the election loss, some prefer to accentuate the positives such as Clinton’s edge in the popular vote.
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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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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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Read Hillary Clinton’s concession speech: full transcript
She says all Americans must respect the peaceful transition of power to Donald Trump.