WASHINGTON — President Biden walked out to the sun-splashed Rose Garden on Thursday to a standing ovation from staffers and Cabinet members, took off his aviator sunglasses, and promised to do what his predecessor — now also his successor — did not ...

As for Harris’ loss, Biden praised her for running an “inspiring” campaign and said the country got to see what he had learned early on about Harris, that she has “true character” and “a backbone like a ramrod.” Biden said “we accept the choice” the country made.