US Department of Defense officials say temporary stop to meetings was a mutual decision, a claim rejected by incoming administration: 'There's no time to spare'

LA's Jewish mayor, a co-chair of president-elect's campaign who helped with VP selection of Kamala Harris, says he has more work to do on pandemic, police brutality in California

New Mexico representative would lead powerful agency that oversees nation's tribes, public lands, parks, waterways; pick could narrow Democrats' majority in House

Ron Dermer says US president-elect has 'a deep emotional commitment' to Israel, claims Netanyahu's speech to Congress against nuke deal accelerated Israel-Arab ties

'Better say Hanukkah gelt': Newly released document shows Biden's secretary of state pick ignored humor advice meant for his boss at the time, Bill Clinton - for the better

US president-elect's former campaign rival would be first openly gay Cabinet member, add youthful dynamic to incoming administration

US president-elect has compared 38-year-old former South Bend mayor to his late son; Buttigieg would be first LGBT cabinet member if confirmed

'The Electoral College has spoken,' says top Republican, distancing himself from Trump's assault on the outcome of November 3 vote

Russian president, one of the last world leaders to wish the US president-elect well, says he hopes the 2 countries can work together 'despite their differences'

Sen. John Thune, second-ranking GOP leader, says that with Electoral College settling the result, it's time to move on; others speak up, breaking ranks with Trump