WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Latest on Donald Trump's transition to the presidency (all times EST):
3:15
Vice President-elect Mike Pence says he's confident Donald Trump's administration can find common ground with Democrats.
Pence spoke briefly with reporters after a private meeting with incoming Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York. He also met with House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi of California during a busy day in Washington.
Pence says he's looking "forward to finding ways that we can find common ground and move the country forward."
He adds: "I'm very grateful for the open door, and I look forward to carrying the presided-elect's agenda to all of the members of the Senate and all the members of the House after January 20th."
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3:07 p.m.
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi says Vice President-elect Mike Pence will be a "valued player" on Capitol Hill.
Pence met with Pelosi and other House leaders Thursday. The former Indiana congressman says they discussed areas where they could work together, and that he and president-elect Donald Trump are "working briskly" on the transition.
Pelosi says Pence will be valued in Congress because he "knows the territory." She says they talked about infrastructure and child care.
She says Democrats will try to find common ground where they can, and stand their ground when they can.
A spokesman says Pelosi also has "deep concerns" about the appointment of conservative publisher Steve Bannon as a top White House adviser.
