“President Biden cheered Democrats for their better-than-expected performance in the midterm elections and avoiding a “red wave,” but with Republicans poised to claim a narrow majority in the House he said he stands ready to work across the aisle.

“Speaking to reporters from the State Dining Room on Wednesday, Biden said he will invite congressional leaders from both parties to the White House after traveling to the Middle East and Asia later this week.

“”I’m prepared to work with my Republican colleagues,” he said. “The American people have made clear, I think, that my Republican colleagues be prepared to work with me as well.””

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