WATCH: @The Rachel Maddow Show ’s, Rachel Maddow, shares her reaction to President-elect Donald Trump's recent cabinet picks on "Deadline: White House." #politics #trump #cabinet #news #msnbc

At Wednesday's White House press briefing, Karine Jean-Pierre was asked if President Biden apologized to President-elect Trump about comments he made during the campaign. #donaldtrump #joebiden #politics #news #election

Rep. Pat Ryan shared concerns on #MorningJoe about Trump tapping Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary, describing it as an unserious choice for an incredibly 'serious role.' Ryan, a veteran and member of the Armed Services Committee, emphasized the need for experienced, apolitical leadership in the Pentagon, warning that the nomination could push the military toward "a dangerous road" of partisanship, stressing that "Our military has always been apolitical, nonpartisan patriots." #news #politics #petehegseth #washington #military #trump

President Biden welcomed President-elect Trump to the White House on Wednesday. The two spoke briefly to reporters before their closed-door Oval Office meeting at the White House. Biden spoke first and called for a smooth transition to the next administration. “Politics is tough, and it’s in many cases not a very nice world, but it is a nice world today,” said Trump, who said that he will have a smooth transition. “It’ll be as smooth as it can get. And I very much appreciate that.” “You’re welcome,” Biden said. #trump #donaldtrump #biden #breakingnews #joebiden #politics #election2024 #news

Special counsel Jack Smith and his team plan to resign before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, a source familiar with the matter said. Smith’s office has been evaluating the best path for winding down its work on the two outstanding federal criminal cases against Trump, as the Justice Department’s longstanding position is that it cannot charge a sitting president with a crime. #breakingnews #news #trump #donaldtrump #news