'The point is to be there for the fight': incoming congresswoman arrives in D.C. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Congresswoman-elect Lateefah Simon, who's finding her way around Washington as an incoming freshman House Democrat. Patrick Jarenwattananon
Prosecutors file motion to dismiss Jan. 6, documents case against Trump The move was widely expected after Trump's election victory, and is in line with longstanding Justice Department policy that says a sitting president cannot be indicted or tried on criminal charges. NPR Washington Desk
The man who helped roll back abortion rights now wants to "crush liberal dominance" Leonard Leo of the Federalist Society helped overturn abortion rights. He spoke to Morning Edition about his plans to disrupt Hollywood, Silicon Valley and other perceived centers of liberal thinking through the Teneo Network. Obed Manuel
The history of one of Washington's weirdest traditions: the turkey pardon The history of the presidential turkey pardon is often misremembered. Here are the fowl facts. Domenico Montanaro
After Harris' loss, black female political organizers are unsure what to do next After Kamala Harris lost the chance to become the first Black female president, many Black women who are political organizers say they are exhausted and are taking a break from politics. Ashley Lopez
President-elect Trump reveals more people he wants serving in his cabinet Over the weekend, President-elect Donald Trump unveiled more picks to serve in his Cabinet. A Republican-controlled Senate will consider these nominees early next year. Leila Fadel
Uruguay's leftist opposition candidate becomes country's new president The election was free of the anti-establishment fury that has vaulted populist outsiders to power elsewhere, like the United States and neighboring Argentina. The Associated Press
President-elect Trump has made his top Cabinet picks. What happens next? President-elect Trump's major cabinet nominations are in. Now it's up to the Senate to confirm them. Luke Garrett
Republicans who oppose Trump plan their next move after the election Anti-Trump Republicans are regrouping after betting against the president-elect. Sarah McCammon
Politics chat: Stepping down from the cabinet could potentially benefit Matt Gaetz President-elect Trump is continuing to announce his picks for his cabinet and other high-ranking officials. Ayesha Rascoe
