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Kamala Harris has signed her office desk as she prepares for her last days as vice-president of the United States.

Signing the desk in the ceremonial office is a decades-long tradition, performed by a number of Harris' predecessors.

Harris will be leaving the office on Monday as President-elect Donald Trump and his second-in-command JD Vance are inaugurated.

When asked what is next for her, she told reporters: "I'll keep you posted".

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