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Trump settles $25m university fraud case

Donald Trump listens as Michael Sexton speaks at the launch of the Trump University investment school in 2005

Donald Trump settles three fraud lawsuits relating to Trump University for $25m, an official says.

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Trump picks hardliners for top posts

Donald Trump nominates Jeff Sessions for attorney general as other posts go to conservative allies.

The people around Donald Trump

Who could make up Trump's entourage?

Sessions dogged by racism claims

Senator Jeff Sessions, the new US Attorney General nominee, could find racism claims dredged up in his confirmation hearing.

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Muslim woman: 'Why I voted Trump'

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Soldier's dad urges Trump to condemn hate

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'I don't want to be a minority'

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Trump's name removed from NYC buildings

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Nashville: Music industry vs healthcare

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Four women fearful of Trump

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Pantsuit Nation: Why secret site went viral

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'I did not prepare for this reality'

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'Nobody said democracy's easy'

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'I'm more scared of VP Pence than Trump'

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Trump's deportation figures tested

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Florida migrants live in fear

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Trump radio debate turns into bitter row

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Trump and Obama: Then and now

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'I will be president for all Americans'

Global reaction

World media digests poll upset

Russia celebrates Trump win

Canada reacts to a Trump presidency

The BBC take

What will Trump do about North Korea?

What will Trump do about North Korea?

  • 17 November 2016
  • From the section Asia

What now for Trump, the UK and the EU?

James Landale assesses what the Trump presidency will mean for the UK and the EU.

James Landale Diplomatic correspondent
  • 15 November 2016
  • From the section World

Will President Trump be deal-maker or divider?

Which Donald Trump will be president - the deal-maker or the divider?

Katty Kay Presenter, BBC World News

Katy Watson: Mexico wakes up to reality of Trump

Mr Trump's election victory has left many Mexicans downcast, writes Katy Watson.

Does Trump offer China chance to weaken US power?

Donald Trump's China policy is not yet clear but it may offer a chance for Beijing to weaken US power in Asia, writes Carrie Gracie.

Carrie Gracie BBC China editor
  • 10 November 2016
  • From the section China

Insiders stunned by outsider revolt

The election has upended the Washington establishment.

Would Bernie Sanders have won?

The Democrats face a long and dark journey before they can once again emerge from the political wilderness.

Anthony Zurcher North America reporter

Did Facebook turbo-boost Trump vote?

Facebook played a large role in the US election, but Mark Zuckerberg is not engaging with claims that it helped Donald Trump win.

Rory Cellan-Jones Technology correspondent

Angry America

The dark depths of hatred for Clinton

  • 12 October 2016
  • From the section Magazine

The politics of paranoia

  • 24 January 2016
  • From the section Magazine

Why are Americans so angry?

  • 4 February 2016
  • From the section Magazine

Watch/Listen

Video 0:42

Muslim woman: 'Why I voted Trump'

Video 3:11

Soldier's dad urges Trump to condemn hate

Video 2:18

'I don't want to be a minority'

Video 0:53

Trump's name removed from NYC buildings

Video 1:23

Nashville: Music industry vs healthcare

Video 2:39

Four women fearful of Trump

Video 1:16

Pantsuit Nation: Why secret site went viral

Video 2:43

'I did not prepare for this reality'

Video 2:46

'Nobody said democracy's easy'

Video 0:57

'I'm more scared of VP Pence than Trump'

Video 1:09

Trump's deportation figures tested

Video 2:50

Florida migrants live in fear

Video 2:22

Trump radio debate turns into bitter row

Video 1:46

Trump and Obama: Then and now

Video 1:24

'I will be president for all Americans'

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