Watch Live: Biden Announces Key Cabinet Picks

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President-elect Joe Biden addresses the media on Nov. 19 in Wilmington, Del. He is announcing a new list of nominees to serve in his incoming administration on Tuesday.

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NPR has also reported that Biden intends to nominate former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to head the Treasury Department. If confirmed, Yellen would be the first woman to lead the agency.

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Biden’s announcement comes just a day after the General Services Administration formally ascertained his victory over President Trump.

Trump has still yet to admit defeat in the race, tweeting on Monday: «Our case STRONGLY continues» in reference to his campaign’s attempts to overturn the election results, falsely claiming widespread voter fraud.

I want to thank Emily Murphy at GSA for her steadfast dedication and loyalty to our Country. She has been harassed, threatened, and abused – and I do not want to see this happen to her, her family, or employees of GSA. Our case STRONGLY continues, we will keep up the good…

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 23, 2020

With the GSA’s ascertainment of Biden’s victory, his transition team now has access to funds and critical information related to public health and national security.