Biden likely to fill cabinet roles with experienced picks

President-elect Joe Biden is looking to build out his nascent White House staff with more traditional Washington insiders.

LA County Board of Supervisors to reconsider options to remove Sheriff Villanueva

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is set for Tuesday to vote on whether to look at options for removing elected Sheriff Alex Villanueva as the county's top lawman, rather than waiting to see if voters will do so in 2022.  

Biden unveils Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board to 'help shape' approach to coronavirus pandemic

In his first official move as president-elect, Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday announced the formation of the Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board which will “help shape” the incoming administration’s approach to managing the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump plans to revive campaign-style rallies as he pursues legal challenges to election results

President Trump is planning to bring back his large-scale rallies that were a hallmark of his presidential run, but these will be focused on his “ongoing litigation” as he challenges the results of last week’s election.

Childhood friend sang Jackson 5 on school bus with Kamala Harris in Berkeley

Childhood friend Carole Porter sat next to Kamala Harris on the bus to Thousand Oaks Elementary School in Berkeley singing Jackson 5 songs.

Iranian president wants Joe Biden to bring US back to nuclear deal

Iran’s president has called on President-elect Joe Biden to return the United States to Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers.

Former President George W. Bush sends ‘warm congratulations’ to President-elect Joe Biden

"I just talked to the President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden," Bush said in a statement. "I extended my warm congratulations and thanked him for the patriotic message he delivered last night."

President-elect Biden to unveil COVID-19 task force on Monday

Joe Biden said during his victory speech Saturday night that he’d unveil the full COVID-19 task force on Monday

Southland democrats react joyfully to Biden's victory

Reactions were pouring in from Southland elected officials and community leaders on Saturday to the news that former Vice President Joe Biden and California Sen. Kamala Harris were declared the winners of the presidential election.   

Chanting 'Stop the steal,' Trump supporters hold rallies claiming voter fraud

President Donald Trump's supporters gathered in cities across the country on Saturday, refusing to accept defeat and repeating Trump's claims that Democrats Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won by voter fraud.

Projected Pennsylvania win catapults Joe Biden to presidency

On Saturday, Democrat Joe Biden captured it back — and also won the presidency — after The Associated Press declared the former vice president the winner of his native Pennsylvania at 11:25 a.m. EST.

‘This is the time to heal’: President-elect Joe Biden, VP-elect Kamala Harris address nation

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris addressed the nation Saturday, delivering a victory speech ahead of President-elect Joe Biden Saturday after their historic projected White House win.

Joe Biden's granddaughter Naomi Biden shares photo of family celebration

CELEBRATING: Joe Biden is hugged by family members after he is projected to be the next President of the United States. This photo was shared by his oldest granddaughter, Naomi Biden.

Meet Doug Emhoff, America’s first-ever second gentleman

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, will also be the first person of Jewish faith to be a part of a winning presidential ticket.

As Biden wins, Business groups turn focus to coronavirus relief

After losing about 22 million jobs due to the pandemic, the economy picked up an additional 638,000 in October as the unemployment rate fell to 6.9%.

Obama congratulates Biden and Harris: 'Couldn't be prouder'

"I could not be prouder to congratulate our next President, Joe Biden, and our next First Lady, Jill Biden," Obama said in a statement.

Balance of power: VP-elect Kamala Harris to become potential tie-breaking Senate vote

With two Senate seats up for grabs in Georgia, there is a lot at stake for both parties. Results will likely determine which political party controls the Senate.

‘Professor FLOTUS’: Jill Biden will make history as first lady with full-time teaching job

Jill Biden has worked as a public school teacher for more than 20 years, earned two master’s degrees and then a doctorate in education. She continued teaching at a community college when her husband, Joe Biden, was vice president.