Hillary Clinton concedes defeat in emotional speech

Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will be speaking to her supporters Wednesday in what will be her first public remarks since her stunning defeat to Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election.

'Excellent' first meeting for Obama, Trump

President Barack Obama has met with President-elect Donald Trump at the White House. Obama said that they had an "excellent" and "wide-ranging" conversation.

Barron Trump to become first son in the White House since JFK Jr.

When President-elect Donald Trump and his family move into The White House in January, 10-year-old Barron Trump will be the youngest presidential son to reside in the executive mansion since John F. Kennedy, Jr.

Thousands gather in Chicago to protest election of Trump

Thousands of protesters marched through Chicago's Loop and gathered outside Chicago's Trump Tower to express their disapproval of the election of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States.

Canada immigration website goes down during US election

As voters made their voices heard on election day in the United States, the website for information about how to move to Canada crashed late Tuesday night.

High school students protest Trump, larger protests scheduled this evening

Students at Berkeley High School have staged a walkout and rally outside of the school this morning in opposition of the outcome of Tuesday's presidential election.

Obama, urging unity, says he's rooting for Trump's success

President Barack Obama says he's instructing his team to make sure there is a peaceful transfer of power to Donald Trump.

Donald Trump wins White House: Protests flare in Oakland

Hours after Donald Trump became president-elect, spontaneous protests erupted early Wednesday in Oakland as demonstrators sought to block freeways in the city.

Sales for Trump books jump after election

The impending presidency of Donald Trump is already helping his books sell.

Obama invites Trump to meet, congratulates him on victory

Conceding his party's staggering electoral defeat, President Barack Obama on Wednesday invited President-elect Donald Trump to meet with him to discuss the handover of power from his administration to Trump's.

Social media reaction to the presidential election

Social media was buzzing during election 2016. Among the tweets were celebrities taking to Twitter to voice their opinion. 

Trump wins presidency, but will he be able to end gridlock with Congress?

Republicans kept control of both the House and Senate. So, is that a blank check for Donald Trump? Editor in chief of The Hill, Bob Cusack, joined us and said he thinks the gridlock may end.

Supporters, protesters react in DC following Trump victory

Supporters and protesters reacted to news of Donald Trump's presidential victory in different parts of the District.

Marijuana legalization: California, Nevada, Florida voters say yes but Arizona rejects

California voters approved a proposition to allow the recreational use of marijuana Tuesday as other states, including Nevada and Florida, expanded legal access to the drug.

Arizona voters refuse to legalize marijuana

Arizona voters have rejected legalized recreational marijuana following a multimillion-dollar campaign to defeat it.

Donald Trump wins White House in astonishing victory

Donald Trump was elected America's 45th president Tuesday, an astonishing victory for a celebrity businessman and political novice who capitalized on voters' economic anxieties, took advantage of racial tensions and overcame a string of sexual assault allegations on his way to the White House.  

Donald J. Trump elected President: Now what?

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump won the 2016 Presidential Election Tuesday, securing his place in the White House.