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After delay, Trump signs agreement with Biden White House to begin formal transition handoff

After delay, Trump signs agreement with Biden White House to begin formal transition handoff

By ZEKE MILLER AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday reached a required agreement with President Joe Biden’s White House to allow his transition staff to coordinate with the existing…

Stock market today: Wall Street hits records despite tariff talk

Stock market today: Wall Street hits records despite tariff talk

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to records Tuesday after Donald Trump’s latest talk about tariffs created only some ripples on Wall Street, even if they could roil the global economy were…

Trump transition team suggests sidelining top adviser over pay-to-play allegations

Trump transition team suggests sidelining top adviser over pay-to-play allegations

By ZEKE MILLER White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The top lawyer on Donald Trump’s transition team investigated a longtime adviser to the president-elect over allegations he used his proximity to Trump to score payments from those…

Special counsel moves to abandon election interference and classified documents cases against Trump

Special counsel moves to abandon election interference and classified documents cases against Trump

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, ERIC TUCKER and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith moved to abandon two criminal cases against Donald Trump on Monday, acknowledging that Trump’s return to the White House will preclude…

Joe Biden begins final White House holiday season with turkey pardons for ‘Peach’ and ‘Blossom’

Joe Biden begins final White House holiday season with turkey pardons for ‘Peach’ and ‘Blossom’

By BILL BARROW Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden kicked off his final holiday season at the White House on Monday by issuing the traditional reprieve to two turkeys who will bypass the Thanksgiving table…

Stock market today: Dow hits another record as stocks rise

Stock market today: Dow hits another record as stocks rise

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose Monday, with those benefiting the most from lower interest rates and a stronger economy leading the way. The S&P 500 climbed 0.3%…