Biden to deliver Thanksgiving address on Wednesday
President-elect Joe Biden will deliver a Thanksgiving address to Americans on Wednesday ahead of the holiday.
Trump told confidants he intends to pardon Michael Flynn: report
President Trump reportedly intends to pardon former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, one in a series to be issued before he leaves office.
Jake Sullivan: Joe Biden’s national security adviser one of youngest to hold key role
President-elect Joe Biden appointed Jake Sullivan as his national security adviser Tuesday.
Biden-Harris ticket surpasses 80M votes — the most in US history
The 2020 election was an event for the record books for more reasons than one: President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris received more votes than any other presidential ticket in U.S. history.
Nevada Supreme Court makes Joe Biden's win in state official
The Nevada Supreme Court made Joe Biden’s win in the state official on Tuesday, approving the state’s final canvass of the Nov. 3 election.
Who is Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Biden’s pick for US ambassador to UN?
President-elect Joe Biden’s foreign policy team was beginning to take shape after he nominated Linda Thomas-Greenfield as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Who is Avril Haines, Joe Biden’s director of national intelligence nominee?
President-elect Joe Biden made history once again Monday after he nominated Avril Haines to serve as the director of national intelligence — the first woman to serve in the key role.
Alejandro Mayorkas: Biden’s pick for secretary of Homeland Security
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Alejandro Mayorkas for his secretary of Homeland Security. Mayorkas is the first Latino and immigrant to be nominated to the position in U.S. history.
Antony Blinken: Who is Joe Biden’s secretary of state pick?
The contours of President-elect Joe Biden’s cabinet are coming into focus after he announced that he has selected Antony Blinken as his incoming administration’s secretary of state.
Biden taps ex-Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to lead treasury, AP sources say
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to serve as treasury secretary, a pivotal role in which she would help shape and direct his economic policies.
What happens at the Electoral College meeting?
Although the popular vote has been tallied, the electoral votes must be cast and counted before Joe Biden takes his place behind the Resolute Desk.
Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins dead at 93
David Dinkins, who broke barriers as New York City’s first African-American mayor, has died. He was 93.
Carl Bernstein names 21 GOP senators he says 'repeatedly expressed contempt' for Trump
Veteran Watergate sleuth Carl Bernstein took to Twitter to specifically “out” 21 Republican senators who he says have privately expressed contempt for President Donald Trump.
Biden's Cabinet choices signal a clear shift from Trump
President-elect Joe Biden is tapping Obama-era officials for top national security positions. The six picks announced Monday mark a return to a more traditional approach to America's relations with the rest of the world.
GSA officially recognizes Biden as president-elect, clearing way for transition
The federal General Services Administration on Monday officially recognized Joe Biden as the president-elect, clearing the way for him to begin a formal presidential transition and handover of power.
Gavin Newsom and family in quarantine after COVID exposure
Gov. Newsom, his wife and children are in quarantine after being exposed to COVID-19 through a California Highway Patrol officer.
Biden expected to nominate Antony Blinken as secretary of state
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate Antony Blinken as secretary of state, according to multiple people familiar with the Biden team's planning.
Biden's 1st Cabinet picks expected Tuesday despite Trump administration roadblocks
President-elect Joe Biden’s first Cabinet picks are coming Tuesday and planning is underway for a pandemic-modified inauguration in January as his team moves forward despite roadblocks from the Trump administration.
Trump slams Paris climate agreement, claiming it cripples the US economy
President Donald Trump is railing against the Paris climate accord and telling world leaders at a virtual summit that the agreement was designed to cripple the U.S. economy, not save the planet.
Protesters burn part of Guatemala's Congress building amid budget cuts to education, health spending
Hundreds of protesters have broken into Guatemala’s Congress and burned part of the building amid growing demonstrations against President Alejandro Giammattei and the legislature for approving a budget that cut educational and health spending.