Bidens welcome first responders' kids for Halloween

President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, on Monday hosted the children of local firefighters, nurses, police officers and National Guard members for trick-or-treating at the White House on Halloween.

Rain fell Monday in Washington and showers were forecast for throughout the day. It was the Bidens' first time welcoming trick-or-treaters as president and first lady.They were in Europe for Halloween last year, their first in the White House.

Several Cabinet departments and agencies will also participate, including the Education and Transportation departments, along with NASA, the U.S. Secret Service, the Peace Corps, the White House Fire Brigade and the White House Military Office. Halloween has been celebrated at the White House since the mid-20th century, according to the White House Historical Association.