Eschewing family members and tributes from his selectees, US president-elect puts emphasis on qualified professionals

Dow up by 30,000 points for the first time ever as US political uncertainty declines and confidence grows that coronavirus vaccines could soon be available

Projected win of state's 20 electoral votes put former VP over 270 needed for him to be declared president-elect four days after the vote

Secretary of state nominee Blinken highlights his Jewish roots; US president-elect touts Jake Sullivan's role in talks that helped lead to Iran deal, 2012 Gaza ceasefire

In first call with an Arab leader, US president-elect thanks Abdullah II for 'warm congratulations' and calls for strengthening the countries' 'solid historic partnership'

Iran's supreme leader suggests Islamic Republic can't rely on new US administration despite Biden pledge to reenter 2015 nuclear accord

Secretary of state nominee's work with president-elect spans decades and while the two sparred with Israel over Iran, they remain guided by fundamental support for Jewish state

Nominee for US secretary of state has a world view shaped by both his heritage and his decades of foreign policy service

President's tweet comes as General Services Administration finally determines Biden is 'apparent winner' and will start giving him access to federal resources for transition

Yellen, 74, previously served as Federal Reserve chair where she shifted focus from inflation to bringing down unemployment; she will be 3rd Jewish treasury secretary in a row