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Trump receives congratulations and an invitation to the White House as Biden nudges on transition

Nov. 06, 2024 21:17 PM EST

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump spent his first day as president-elect receiving congratulatory phone calls from his defeated opponent, world leaders and President Joe Biden as he began the process of turning his election victory into a government. Trump was keeping a low...

Harris reaches agreement on transition planning with Biden administration, no word on Trump yet

Sep. 23, 2024 10:57 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris' transition team has reached an agreement with the General Services Administration to accept pre-election support from the federal government to prepare for her potential presidency. The agency, which is required by law to offer office...

White House hosts first meeting with Trump, Harris transition teams

Sep. 18, 2024 10:07 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Representatives for former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris ' transition teams met for the first time at the White House, the Biden administration announced Wednesday, as the outgoing administration plans to smooth the handoff to whomever wins in November....