Trump prepares to appoint top jobs after Harris vows to help transition

Donald Trump is preparing to select his top team ahead of his return to the White House after Kamala Harris vowed a “peaceful transfer of power”

In her first speech since losing the election, Harris told supporters: “I know many people feel like we are entering a dark time, but for the benefit of us all, I hope that is not the case” Trump carved out a decisive victory as he won five of the seven battleground states – he’s ahead in the final two yet to declare, Nevada and Arizona.

Meanwhile, Republicans have retaken control of the US Senate; they also lead the contest to control the House of Representatives, but it could take days for a final result