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Election Day 2024 live updates: Trump announces his chief of staff

Trump's transition team has started vetting for various roles.

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Last Updated: November 8, 2024, 12:28 AM EST

Just days after former President Donald Trump was projected to have won the presidency, Trump's transition team operation has begun, with transition co-chairs confirming that he will be selecting personnel to serve under his leadership in the coming days.

President Joe Biden addressed the nation Thursday morning, urging unity and committing to a "peaceful transfer of power."

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Here's how the news is developing.
Nov 07, 2024, 9:00 PM EST

Stefanik a leading contender for Trump's UN ambassador: Sources

Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York is the leading candidate to serve as the ambassador to the United Nations under President-elect Donald Trump, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.

Rep. Elise Stefanik speaks during a rally for Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden, in New York, Oct. 27, 2024.
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While no decision has been made, Stefanik, who has emerged as one of Trump’s most fierce defenders in Congress, is likely to be vetted for the role, the sources said.

Stefanik in recent months has called for a "complete reassessment" of U.S. funding for the U.N. She had previously been on the early list of candidates Trump’s team had considered for vice president.

-ABC News’ Katherine Faulders, John Santucci and Will Steakin

Nov 07, 2024, 5:59 PM EST

PA secretary of state says at least 100,000 ballots outstanding

There are "at least" 100,000 votes still outstanding in Pennsylvania amid a tight Senate race between incumbent Sen. Bob Casey and his Republican challenger David McCormick, Secretary of State Al Schmidt said Thursday night.

According to Schmidt, that count includes "provisional, military, overseas, and Election Day votes."

"We urge patience as election workers continue to do this important work, especially in contests where the margins are very close," he said.

-ABC News' Nicholas Kerr

Nov 07, 2024, 5:56 PM EST

Trump announces chief of staff

Donald Trump announced he had selected his campaign manager, Susie Wiles, as his White House chief of staff, the president-elect said a statement Thursday.

Trump co-campaign manager Susie Wiles is seen at Nashville International Airport as Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump arrives, July 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
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“Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history, and was an integral part of both my 2016 and 2020 successful campaigns,” Trump said.

“Susie is tough, smart, innovative, and is universally admired and respected. Susie will continue to work tirelessly to Make America Great Again," he added. "It is a well deserved honor to have Susie as the first-ever female Chief of Staff in United States history. I have no doubt that she will make our country proud."

ByLauren Peller
Nov 07, 2024, 2:03 PM EST

McCarthy said he would decline to be Trump's chief of staff if offered

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he would decline if offered to be Trump's chief of staff during an interview earlier this week on Guy Benson's Fox News radio show.

McCarthy said he "wouldn't say yes" to the role, but suggested Susie Wiles, Trump's campaign manager, would be a "great" fit for the role.