A researcher explains why polls failed to predict a Trump victory
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to Sunmin Kim, an assistant professor in Dartmouth College’s sociology department, about the reliability of political polling leading up to elections.
With Democratic Senator Jon Tester’s loss in Montana, Republicans take full control
Montana not only went enthusiastically for Trump for a third time, but took the last statewide seat held by a Democrat. Senator Jon Tester’s defeat caps a years-long quest to erase purple from Montana’s map.
Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump’s 2020 election case after presidential win
The judge overseeing Trump’s 2020 election interference case canceled remaining court deadlines as prosecutors assess the “the appropriate course going forward” in light of the presidential victory.
Southern California firefighters gain ground over wildfire thanks to decreased winds
Firefighters gained ground Friday against a wildfire that has destroyed at least 132 structures, as favorable conditions were expected to continue through the weekend after two days of gusty winds.
Homeowners try to move forward when wildfire losses weren’t covered by insurance
More homeowners across the country are going without insurance. In a dispersed California community, some homeowners are trying to figure out how to move forward when their losses weren’t covered.
The VA is still sending teams out to check on veterans in North Carolina post-Helene
More than a month after Hurricane Helene devastated mountain communities across Western North Carolina, the VA is still sending out teams to check on isolated veterans and bring them supplies.
It’s legal for police to use deception in interrogations. Advocates want that to end
Ten states have passed laws to ban the practice of lying to juveniles in custody during police interrogations. Now, one state wants to extend the ban to adults too.
How Trump’s reelection and Fed rate cuts could shape the housing market
Between Trump’s reelection and further Fed rate cuts, there’s a lot happening that could shape the housing market. We take a look at the current market, and where it might go from here.
Amazon ordered to let workers vote on unionizing — for the 3rd time
A federal administrative law judge says Amazon interfered in the last election on unionization at its warehouse in Bessemer, Ala.
Who’s sending Trump back to the White House and why?
In the days leading up to election night, news outlets across the country were predicting a historically close race, one that could take days to call.
But as election night progressed, it became clear former President Donald Trump was on a path to victory. So much so, that before anything was official, he thanked his supporters from his campaign headquarters in West Palm Beach.
And then, Wednesday morning at about 5:30, it became official when the Associated Press called Wisconsin for Trump. We’re still awaiting final tallies, but it appears Trump is on track to win the popular vote for the first time.
Trump’s agenda for a second term will be dissected over and over in the days ahead. Today, we break down how America sent him back to office — how Trump won in 2024.
For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
Special counsel Jack Smith taking steps to wind down federal cases against Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith is taking steps to end both federal cases against Trump before the president-elect takes office, according to a source familiar with the Justice Department deliberations.
Recent Comments