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Donald Trump has come far closer to the presidency than anyone expected when he launched his campaign 17 months ago. Through many ups and downs, he's been fueled by a solid, loyal core of support.

Despite fears of issues at the polls, voting around much of the country has gone fairly smoothly so far. There have been some scattered reports of problems, like voting machine malfunctions.

Clinton weathered a difficult primary and controversy over her emails. But in the end, she ran a race focused on less-than-bold policy prescriptions in a year that could have been a change election.

NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Sen. Roger Wicker, a Republican representing Mississippi, about the presidential election.

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Sen. Claire McCaskill, a Democrat representing Missouri, about the presidential election.

Forget elementary schools and community centers. Some ballots were filled out in far more interesting, unusual or beautiful locations — complete with surfboards, washing machines or sitar music.

Investors who had been showing fear in recent weeks at the prospect of a Donald Trump presidency drove down equities, currencies and Treasurys as the election results became clear.

Out of anxiety, despair or celebration — or some combination of the three — there's no shortage of alcohol flowing. Here are a few drinking games and cocktail recipes making the rounds.

Citizens voted to legalize marijuana or medical marijuana three states. Six others are considering similar measures.

The rise of a candidate with no experience in the military or elected office confounded nearly everyone in politics. But Trump won over white voters with his promise to "Make America Great Again."