Trump accepts White House invitation from Biden
Trump’s campaign says he has accepted President Biden’s invitation to meet at the White House to discuss the presidential transition. No date has been announced yet but Steven Cheung, Trump’s communications director, said it would “take place shortly.” Cheung said Trump “very much appreciated” Biden’s congratulatory call on Wednesday.
Democrat Kamala Harris conceded the election but urged her supporters to keep fighting for America's promise following her defeat to Republican Donald Trump. Foreign leaders, President Joe Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were among the people to congratulate Trump on Wednesday.
Trump's victory was felt down ballot, with the GOP reclaiming control of the Senate by flipping seats in Montana, West Virginia and Ohio. In the House, Republicans and Democrats are still battling for the majority, with both party leaders exuding confidence.
Biden will deliver a Rose Garden address
President Biden will address the nation Thursday at 11 a.m. EST. The remarks to the nation will be Biden’s first appearance on camera in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris.
FBI warns of false videos that misuse its name and insignia
The FBI is warning of additional fabricated videos that misuse its name and insignia to undermine confidence in the electoral system.
One of the videos falsely claims that the FBI was made aware that at least 301 electors reported attempted bribery and blackmail by a political party.
Another video falsely claims that the FBI is investigating voter pressure at US military bases overseas, a third claims that a U.S. social media company has seen an increase in the number of separatist groups to include a total audience of more than 40 million people and the fourth falsely claims that the FBI has ordered media to restrict the spread of information about the bribery of electors.