Biden administration officials are working against the clock doling out billions in grants and taking other steps to try to preserve at least some of the outgoing president’s legacy before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January.

Melania Trump is unlikely to move to Washington full time in her second go-round as first lady, multiple sources told CNN, once more showing signs of her willingness to buck tradition as she returns to her high-profile but unelected role on the world stage.

President Biden and President-elect Donald J. Trump’s brief public display of civility was followed by a two-hour meeting behind closed doors.

The last time Donald Trump was in the Oval Office, he scrawled out a two-page letter to Joe Biden in his distinctive jagged penmanship, slipped it into the drawer of the Resolute Desk and — notwithstanding the note’s surprisingly gracious tone — walked away from the building defeated and bitter.

Harding made a shrewd investment. Truman could be tightfisted. Jefferson spent too much money on gourmet food and fine wine.

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President Biden's smiling demeanor during a White House meeting welcoming President-elect Trump this week sparked social media speculation

Donald Trump will meet with top lawmakers on Wednesday – the same day members of the House and Senate vote on crucial congressional leadership posts.