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Former Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday about the policy response to Russian interference in the 2016 election and spoke of what other countries may be doing to emulate Russia's tactics. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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The National Rifle Association is responding to a request from a top congressional Democrat over foreign funding amid questions about its possible role in Russia's 2016 election meddling. Karen Bleier/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Clinton Won't Rule Out Questioning 2016 Election, But Says No Clear Means To Do So

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Former national security adviser Michael Flynn's lawyer says Flynn has offered to testify about Trump campaign contacts with Russia if he gets immunity from prosecution. Flynn is seen at the White House on Feb. 13. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption

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Make America Dinner Again guest Affan Khokhar (left, seated) talks with hosts Tria Chang and Justine Lee (front right, seated) after the dinner as guests (from left to right) Afam Agbodike, Walter Rodriguez and Nick Tucker continue their conversation. Sonia Paul for NPR hide caption

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Political Perspectives Are The Main Course At These Dinner Gatherings

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Russian President Vladimir Putin enters a hall in the Kremlin before a meeting in 2015. Sergei Ilnitsky/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Sensing Chaos, Russia Takes A 'Wait-And-See' Approach To Trump

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(Left to right) Don Gettys, Margie Orr, Sarah Block Yacoviello and Cal Weary. Ariel Zambelich/NPR hide caption

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'York Project' Revisited: 2008 Voters Weigh In On 2016 Race

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The Tri-Pro Forest Products facility in Orofino, Idaho, closed in October after operators said they didn't have a steady enough supply of logs to keep the sawmill running and profitable. Kirk Siegler/NPR hide caption

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In Idaho Lumber Country, Trump Voters Wait To See If He Can Jumpstart Jobs

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It isn't just the people who went to Trump rallies who think he'll do a good job as president. Here, Trump turns to talk to members of the press at an event in Orlando in March. The Washington Post/The Washington Post/Getty Images hide caption

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Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland, left, walks with Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., in March at the Capitol in Washington. Schumer is expected to become the new Senate minority leader, but with Donald Trump's election as president, Garland's nomination is done. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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Republicans' Senate Tactics Leave Trump Wide Sway Over Nation's Courts

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People react to results on a TV screen Wednesday during an election night party at the United States Embassy in London. Frank Augstein/AP hide caption

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Shocked By Trump Win, Brits See Brexit Parallels And Commiserate

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The Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, N.Y., extended visiting hours on Election Day to accommodate those leaving "I Voted" stickers and other mementos at the grave of Susan B. Anthony. Adam Fenster/Reuters hide caption

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Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton arrive for the second presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., on Oct. 9. A new report says brand loyalty among the two major presidential candidates is sorely lacking. Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Unlike Your Favorite Cereal, Clinton And Trump Don't Inspire Brand Loyalty

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton spar during the first presidential debate of 2016 David Goldman/AP hide caption

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds up a Bible that was given to him by his mother as he speaks during the Values Voter Summit in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 25, 2015. Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption

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What Does Trump's Promise Of A Nation 'Under One God' Really Mean?

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Democratic vice presidential nominee, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, held a town hall at the Exeter Town Hall in Exeter, N.H., on Thursday afternoon. John Tully for NPR hide caption

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A portion of the Smithsonian's collection of memorabilia from the Republican and Democratic national conventions this year. Ashley Westerman/NPR hide caption

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Smithsonian Collects Convention Memorabilia To Tell This Election's Story

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