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The concession has become an unofficial touch point in the process of American elections, especially when one party gives up the presidency, signaling a commitment to the peaceful transfer of power.

Joe Biden is the president-elect, but President Trump still hasn't conceded the race. Even though there's no evidence of widespread fraud, Trump is still questioning the legitimacy of the election.

Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman in America to earn her medical degree. Her sister Emily followed in her footsteps. Janice Nimura tells the story of the "complicated, prickly" trailblazers.

More than two dozen off-duty officers attended the pro-Trump rally. Many celebrated on social media at the time. But now they could face federal charges and find themselves out of a job.

President-elect Biden is heading to Washington from Delaware as President Trump works through his last full day in office. Washington, D.C. is locked down ahead of Wednesday's inaugural ceremonies.

Jan. 23 marks the one-year anniversary of the strict lockdown imposed on the first epicenter of COVID-19. Here's what residents have to say about their experience.

Uniformed police are generally not allowed around polling places, and the Pentagon doesn't want to get involved. Still, authorities are getting ready if things get out of control.

After record voter turnout and false claims by former President Donald Trump of voter fraud, some GOP state lawmakers are proposing new laws that would make it more difficult to cast a ballot.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with food blogger Anela Malik about the pandemic's effect on small Black-owned restaurants in Washington, D.C., and on the communities they serve.

Even in a pandemic, the show must go on. For Joshua William Gelb and Katie Rose McLaughlin, that meant converting a closet into a theater. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to them about their project.