The comic took his usual jabs at everyone and everything, then invited Americans, including the president-elect, to be their best, most compassionate selves.

Donald Trump is returning to the White House vowing to seek retribution. Those in his sights are worried both about him — and his supporters.

President-elect Donald J. Trump has moved beyond the team-of-rivals approach from his first term and chosen economic aides who will defend tariffs and tax cuts.

They include a billionaire investor who supported Mr. Trump’s campaign, a former official who froze aid to Ukraine and a former executive at Uber.