1st Place News Picture Story: M. Scott Mahaskey,Politico–Summary: What began as a media spectacle ended as the most brilliant final week of campaigning in the history of politics. Crisscrossing the country and going where Hillary Clinton did not, Donald J. Trump fine-tuned his campaign rhetoric and delivered it with populist perfection as he fired up his base during a blistering series of rallies in the final seven days of his campaign.

Donald Trump raises his fist to acknowledge cheers from supporters during a rally Nov. 1, 2016 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.