Leaders

Kamala Harris’ election represented an advance in the progress Black Americans have made in recent decades in political leadership.

Although Catholicism has long been one of the largest U.S. religious groups, John F. Kennedy and Joe Biden are the only Catholic presidents.

The 9-point fall in approval was the largest change between two Pew Research Center polls since Donald Trump took office.

Most in all three countries are optimistic that U.S. policies and trans-Atlantic relations will improve under his presidency.

Social media activity by members of Congress changed in notable ways following the rioting at the Capitol by supporters of President Trump.

Women make up just over a quarter of all members of the 117th Congress – the highest percentage in U.S. history.

“Saddened, hurt, disgusted,” one woman in her 50s said. “Never thought I would see anything like this in my life.”

68% of the public does not want Donald Trump to remain a major political figure in the future.

Donald Trump leaves the White House having appointed nearly as many appeals court judges in four years as Barack Obama appointed in eight.

In preelection tweets about the U.S., lawmakers abroad focused on how the election will affect bilateral ties and trade.