Biden unveils economic team, nominating Yellen for treasury secretary
Mr. Biden announced top members of his economic team this week.
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Mr. Biden announced top members of his economic team this week.
Gottlieb said the government needs to "balance the practicality of what you're recommending with people's ability and willingness to comply with it."
Flynn twice pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI, but sought to withdraw his guilty plea.
The president-elect called for Americans to unify around defeating the coronavirus.
The annual White House tradition is one of the president's few public events since Election Day.
Several of the president-elect's nominees will make history if confirmed by the Senate.
Pennsylvania certified the results of its election Tuesday, formalizing Biden's victory over Trump.
The president is set to meet with Michigan' Republican legislative leaders at the White House.
House Democrats asked the Supreme Court this week to delay arguments in its dispute with the Justice Department.
Mr. Trump appeared in public for the fourth time since Election Day to announce efforts to lower prescription drug prices.
Mr. Biden also said Thursday he had made his choice for treasury secretary.
Mr. Trump also summoned two of Michigan's Republican state legislative leaders, House Speaker Lee Chatfield and Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, to Washington, D.C., for a meeting Friday.
"For America's educators, this is a great day. You're going to have one of your own in the White House," President-elect Joe Biden said of his wife, Jill Biden.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments December 2.
Graham, however, called the characterization of his call with Raffensperger "ridiculous."