Trump thanks Biden for 'smooth transition' in White House meeting

Breaking down Trump's latest administration picks and his Biden meeting

President-elect Donald Trump selected Congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida as attorney general and former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii as the director of national intelligence. CBS ...

Putin commends Trump victory – as it happened

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Watch live: White House holds press briefing ahead of busy Biden travel week

The White House will hold a press briefing Monday ahead of a busy week with President Biden. Biden will be in Washington on Monday before departing for a speech in New Hampshire on Tuesday. He will ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Biden "deeply concerned" by possible leak about Israel and Iran, White House says

President Biden is "deeply concerned" by the possible leak of U.S. intelligence documents regarding Israeli preparations for an attack on Iran, spokesman John Kirby said Monday.

World - CBS News - October 21

First lady Jill Biden unveils revamped White House tour, talks legacy and more

The upgraded tour, now open to the public, includes interactive displays and 3D renderings.

Watch live: White House holds press briefing in wake of Biden's 'garbage' remark

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will brief reporters Wednesday afternoon. The press conference comes after President Biden sparked backlash Tuesday when he appeared to compare ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

WATCH: First lady wears panda costume as Bidens host Halloween at the White House

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, who wore a giant panda costume, hosted trick-or-treaters at the White House on Wednesday for the final time.

AP sources: White House altered record of Biden's 'garbage' remarks despite stenographer concerns

Report: White House altered record of Biden's 'garbage' remarks despite concerns

AP: White House altered Biden 'garbage' transcript, drawing rebuke from stenographer

White House officials changed the transcript of President Biden’s comments in which he appeared to compare former President Trump’s supporters to “garbage,” prompting pushback from the office ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Watch live: White House holds briefing after Biden addresses election results

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is holding a press briefing Thursday afternoon after President Biden addressed the nation following the results of the 2024 election — which did not ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

White House peppered with questions about Biden campaign decisions in 1st post-election briefing

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's first press briefing since Donald Trump's election win over Kamala Harris saw several questions about whether President Biden regretted ending his ...

Biden still does not plan to pardon his son Hunter, White House says

President Biden said earlier this year he would not pardon his son or commute a potential prison sentence.

House Republicans to meet with triumphant Trump and elect leadership team

House Republicans are slated to elect a leadership team, including re-nominating Mike Johnson for speaker, and meet with President-elect Donnld Trump.

Trump Meets With Jubilant House G.O.P. and Jokes About a Third Term

“Isn’t it nice to win?” the president-elect asked to raucous applause by fellow Republicans. The influential billionaire Elon Musk joined him at the meeting and also received a standing ovation.

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Elon Musk attends Trump's first postelection meeting with House Republicans in D.C.

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk was one of the top backers of President-elect Donald Trump's winning campaign against Vice President Kamala Harris.

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The Musk-led group driving millions to Trump’s White House bid

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Trump hawks merchandise as White House race enters final stretch

Republican candidate cashes in on fame to sell pieces of his suits, branded jewellery and footwear and his image

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Trump accuses UK Labour party of interference in White House race

Keir Starmer seeks to defuse potential transatlantic dispute

Business - Financial Times - October 23

A Key Corner of Wall Street Is Pricing in a Trump White House and No Recession

Bond traders have responded to strong economic data by lowering their forecasts for Fed rate cuts.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Rove: Trump will win White House with either Georgia, Pennsylvania or Michigan victory

Republican strategist Karl Rove predicted on Tuesday that former President Trump would win the White House with either a Georgia, Pennsylvania or Michigan victory. During a Fox News appearance, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

5 key factors that could send Donald Trump back to the White House

From the ground game to Nikki Haley voters, there are several variables that could pave former President Donald Trump's return to the White House next week.

Trump says he 'shouldn’t have left' the White House in 2021

Former President Trump said Sunday that he “shouldn’t have left” the White House in 2021. Speaking at a rally in Lititz, Pa., the former president confirmed Democrats’ concerns about him not ...

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