Thursday's Headlines: Trump’s bold promises could face obstacles

Vigils and protests swell across the country; For the Clintons, a dynasty undone by its building blocks; How the vote shifted this year; Late-night TV hosts' reaction to Trump win: Disbelief and jokes; What does Trump's win say about us as a country?; Trump considers a new Washington, and seismic shifts are expected; Election brings moment of reckoning for Democrats;   The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Top Stories Trump's bold promises could face obstacles The transition from proposing severe changes on the campaign trail to trying to navigate the complex gears of government to implement them will serve as a jarring early test of his tenure in the White House. By Sean Sullivan and Dana Priest  •  Read more » Vigils and protests swell across the country Crowds burned effigies of the president-elect, blocked highways and warned of wider backlash — underscoring the difficult task Trump faces in uniting a fractured country. By Matea Gold, Kari Lydersen and Fenit Nirappil  •  Read more »   For the Clintons, a dynasty undone by its building blocks The white working class voters that backed Bill Clinton snubbed Hillary Clinton. But why? Perhaps the family's move from a middle-American sensibility to the realm of the coastal elite made it harder for her to bridge the social divide. By David Maraniss  •  Read more »   How the vote shifted this year This interactive graphic lets you sort through voter categories to see the way segments of the electorate cast their ballots depending on age, party, race, income, education level and other categories. By Chris Alcantara and Chiqui Esteban  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Late-night TV hosts' reaction to Trump win: Disbelief and jokes They made snarky comments about Vladmir Putin and moving to Canada, but also had sincere calls for unity and empathy. By Emily Yahr and Bethonie Butler  •  Read more »   What does Trump's win say about us as a country? America woke up Wednesday as two nations. One was jubilant, hopeful and validated, feeling as though they "took back their country." The other was filled with fear, pessimism and horror, forced to consider that perhaps this country is not what they thought it was. By William Wan, Steve Friess and Abigail Hauslohner  •  Read more »   Trump considers a new Washington, and seismic shifts are expected His win portends changes in nearly every facet of the capital city, from the military and executive agencies to federal courts and the financial and political establishments. By Philip Rucker and Robert Costa  •  Read more »   Election brings moment of reckoning for Democrats They have been shut out of power in Washington and in many state houses, and Trump's victory is certain to embolden the party's liberal wing. By Karen Tumulty, John Wagner and Tom Hamburger  •  Read more »   Opinions   How each of us can help keep America inclusive, even under Trump By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Why the way Trump won makes him more dangerous By Charles Lane  •  Read more »   What Clinton didn't understand By Kathleen Parker  •  Read more »   Why GOP national security experts must serve in a Trump administration By Richard H. Kohn  •  Read more »   This Frenchman plans to resist President Trump — by becoming a U.S. citizen By Manu Saadia  •  Read more »   Trump won. Here's how to fight back. By E.J. Dionne Jr.  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   More News   NFL players' union to study pot as a tool for pain management A growing push from pro football players, along with an ongoing national conversation over the benefits of marijuana and the dangers of opiate-based painkillers, have increased scrutiny on the league's ban of the drug. By Mark Maske  •  Read more » The death of coral reefs could be devastating for millions of humans The widespread loss of the reefs could leave people worldwide without protection from storms, as well as harm fishing and tourism industries, researchers said. By Brady Dennis  •  Read more » U.S. military says civilian deaths in air strikes in Iraq and Syria are more than double previous estimate The announcement brings the official civilian death toll in American air attacks to 119 since the campaign against the Islamic State began in 2014. By Missy Ryan  •  Read more » Parents and teachers are pushing to end India's no-fail policy for kids Seven years after India decided to automatically promote children until age 14, many say that learning levels have dropped in a country where only 74 percent of the 1.2 billion people are literate. By Rama Lakshmi  •  Read more » Massachusetts voters ban tight quarters for hens, pigs and calves — even those across state lines The new law will ban the sale of pork, eggs or veal from producers using prohibited confinement practices, including those coming from other states. By Karin Brulliard  •  Read more » Pakistan deports National Geographic's iconic 'Afghan Girl' Afghanistan's president welcomed Sharbat Gulla, who graced the magazine cover in 1984, just hours after she was deported. She had been convicted of illegally staying in Pakistan and carrying a forged Pakistani ID card. By Associated Press  •  Read more » New Jersey takes over debt-ridden Atlantic City government The state's local finance board voted to take over the city's main governmental functions after the state rejected a proposed five-year financial turnaround plan for the struggling seaside gambling resort that is half a billion dollars in debt. By Wayne Parry | AP  •  Read more »         Share Today's Headlines:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Headlines. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071