Live updates on the 2024 election: Susan Wiles becomes Trump's White House chief of staff, Biden addresses the nation after Trump's victory

Last updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 8:00 a.m. GMT

President Joe Biden guarantees a “peaceful transfer of power”President Joe Biden addressed the nation in his first on-camera appearance following Donald Trump's decisive victory over Kamala Harris.

Based on forecasts for most states across the country, ABC News expects former President Donald Trump to win the high-stakes presidential duel against Vice President Kamala Harris. Early Wednesday morning, Trump secured enough Electoral College votes to qualify for a second presidency, including by flipping key swing states Georgia, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.

Beyond the presidential race, voters across the country will also go to the polls on Tuesday and cast their ballots to decide who controls Congress, state and local governments. Reporters from 538 and ABC News followed every step with live updates, analysis and commentary on the results. Follow our full election coverage below.

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November 7, 2024, 11:12 p.m. GMT

According to the PA foreign minister, at least 100,000 ballots are outstanding

There are still “at least” 100,000 votes 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, this count includes “provisional, military, foreign and Election Day votes.”

“We urge patience as poll workers continue to do this important work, especially during campaigns where margins are very tight,” he said.

November 7, 2024, 11:53 p.m. GMT

Trump announces chief of staff

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

President-elect Trump has announced his chief of staff.

“Susie Wiles just helped me win one of the greatest political victories in American history and was an integral part of my successful 2016 and 2020 campaigns,” Trump said.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump brings Susie Wiles to the podium at an election night watch party on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida.

“Susie is tough, smart, innovative and widely 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 female Chief of Staff in United States history. I have no doubt that she will make our country proud.”

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November 7, 2024, 9:58 p.m. GMT

President Biden has no plans to pardon his son Hunter Biden, says WH

President Joe Biden has no plans to pardon his son Hunter Biden, who was convicted of federal gun crimes, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reiterated during a news conference Thursday.

Hunter Biden is scheduled to be sentenced next month.

President Joe Biden said in his first speech since Vice President Kamala Harris' loss to former President Donald Trump in the presidential race: “You can't just love your country when you win.”

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November 7, 2024, 8:23 p.m. GMT

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

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

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