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Good morning. I'm Taylor Wilson. And today is Tuesday, November 12, 2024. This is the excerpt.

Today, Biden and Harris made their first appearance together since the election during Veterans Day. Plus, we take a look at the race for Senate leader and how some women are stockpiling abortion pills.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris honored veterans yesterday in their first

joint appearance since Harris lost to president-elect Donald Trump in last week's election. Biden

laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery alongside Harris.

This is the moment. This is the moment to come together as a nation, to keep faith in each other.

The world is dependent on each of you and all of us, all of you, to keep honoring the women and the men and the

families who have borne the battle, to keep protecting everything they fought for, to keep striving to heal our nation's

wounds. Harris sat between First Lady Jill Biden and second gentleman Doug Emhoff and greeted others

briefly before the program began. Some attendees stood and cheered when she was introduced. Both Harris and

Biden have promised a peaceful transfer of power

on January 20th. Biden and Trump are set to meet at the White House tomorrow.

President-elect Trump's allies are adding their voices and pressure to tomorrow's behind closed doors

election to pick Republican Senate leader

Mitch McConnell's heir. Whoever wins will play a major role in the incoming administration's

vision for the country. I spoke with USA Today, Congress and Campaigns reporter Riley Began for

more. Riley, I appreciate you hopping on as always. Any time.aleigh, let's start with the favorites in this election.

What can you tell us about John Thune, his chances and what his leadership would

potentially look like?

John Thune is currently the frontrunner in this race.

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