Erin Burnett OutFront

Acting Department Secretary of Homeland Security, Chad Wolf, resigns; FBI bulletin warns "armed protests" planned at U.S. Capitol and all 50 state capitols; Trump has told allies he never intended supporters to turn violent, does not think he should be blamed; Trump, Pence speak for first time since insurrection To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twitter issues a permanent suspension of President Trump, due to the risk of "further incitement of violence". House Democrats plan to issue an impeachment resolution on Monday; multiple Republicans weigh supporting it. Senator Ted Cruz tries to distance himself from Trump amid calls for resignation due to his part in pushing election fraud claims that led to the insurrection on Capitol Hill. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources say Democratic leadership is weighing a quick impeachment vote if Pence rejects an attempt to remove Trump from office. President Trump taped another video addressing the violence at the capitol yesterday amid a slew of resignations, including the first cabinet member. U.S. Capitol Police Chief resigned today after yesterdays deadly riot. A “non-scalable fence” is being built around Capitol Hill. The FBI is asking for the public's help in identifying Capitol rioters. A U.S. Capitol police officer has died following yesterdays pro-Trump riot. The Wall Street Journal tells Trump to resign in a new editorial. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Woman shot at U.S. Capitol has died; Riot police block pro-Trump mob from retaking Capitol; Lawmakers push to finish electoral vote count; Twitter locks Trump's accounts, warns he could be banned To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump is working to win votes for Republicans in Georgia's senate-runoff election. He held a rally on Monday. His rally comes after Georgia's Election Chief, Gabe Sterling, debunked his election conspiracy theories. This comes after an audio first reported by The Washington Post Saturday and obtained by CNN was released. In the audio, Trump is heard pressuring Georgia's Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger to quote "find" votes to overturn the election. Raffensperger, however, rebuffed Trump's demands. On Outfront, Sterling explains to Erin Burnett why he debunked each of the President's claims from Saturday's released audio. Vice President Mike Pence will hold a largely ceremonial role Wednesday when Congress affirms the Electoral College vote electing Joe Biden. Trump, during his rally for Republican senators, said he hoped Pence would quote "come through for us." New York officials have announced the state's first case of a highly contagious strain of Coronavirus. Scientists are racing to find out whether vaccines work against new strains of Covid-19. The number of people dying from Coronavirus is rising in the United States. More than 350,000 people have lost their lives, and there are now more than 20.7 million cases. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With hours left in 2020, Trump admin. fails miserably in reaching own goal of administering 20 million doses by year’s end. Fauci Considering giving more Americans a first COVID vaccine dose instead of saving them for a second dose. FBI investigating after WI hospital says 500+ vaccine doses were discarded after they were “intentionally removed” from fridge. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump is angry that Republicans aren't doing more to help him overturn the election results. Trump and Pence meet in the oval office before Trump retweeted a call for Mike Pence to do more to help overturn the election. Trump steps up pressure campaign to undo the election results amid a showdown on his veto of the defense bill while the stimulus bill is still in limbo. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump issues 26 new pardons, including ones for longtime ally Roger Stone, former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and White House senior adviser Jared Kushner's father, Charles. CNN’s Kate Bolduan discusses President Trump’s threat to derail the coronavirus relief bill passed by Congress. "What I've experienced over the last six weeks has been a complete upheaval of my life," says Dominion Voting Systems executive Eric Coomer on being the subject of conspiracy theory election accusations. "I have been in hiding...I have not been able to return to my normal life." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A senior republican, who is close to the president, says that President Donald Trump is throwing a "tantrum" over his recent presidential election loss. The republican says that Trump is acting like a "petulant child" over election. The republican says that conspiracists around Trump have promised proof of fraud "but have failed to deliver" the proof. Trump just issues a series of pardons that includes some of his allies; two former GOP congressman and two people who lied in Russia probe. As Trump plunges into an alternate universe, the senior republican close to him likens to "petulant child not getting his way." Trump's allies sound the alarm about delusional efforts to undo the presidential election that has named President-elect Joe Biden the winner. Fauci warns about a possible surge on top of a surge due to travel for the holidays. Fauci says that January "could be very difficult" due to holiday travel as a surge becomes "superimposed" on top of the existing surge. The United States tops 2,800 deaths so far today. Scientists are saying that new strain is likely more transmissible. Trump appears to threaten to veto new coronavirus relief package. Biden says that the suspected Russian cyberattack "happened on Donald Trump's watch when he wasn't watching." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump is meeting with lawmakers to push election fraud claims. Some people in the White House fear Trump's final days as president as Trump also turns to conspiracists. "It's scary" says a source about outside advisers influencing Trump. A source also says that Trump appears to be "obsessed" with scenarios that could overturn his presidential election loss. Barr says that Russia appears to be behind a hack as Trump downplays it. Trump's attorney general, who agrees with Pomeo, contradicts Trump by saying Russia appears to be behind a massive hack of the United States government agencies; Trump points to China. A Russian opposition leader Navalny dupes a Russian agent into revealing details of the poisoning meant to kill him. A source says that the White House is testing a requirement for travelers from the United Kingdom as a new covid variant sparks fears and as the United States tops 18 million cases. 20 million covid vaccinations is expected by the year's end and may go into early 2021. An official says that 1 in 64 L.A. County residents are infected with coronavirus. Congress is starting to vote on a $900 billion coronavirus stimulus plan after months of waiting by struggling Americans. President-elect Joe Biden gets his first dose of the covid vaccine. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump's Silence Is Deafening As U.S. Faces Multiple Major Crisis Tensions rise between the Pentagon and the Biden transition team: Pentagon says meetings on "holiday pause," Biden team says "no mutually agreed upon" break. President Trump turns his attention to the January 6th Congressional tally. Michigan governor: Trump administration "slow-walking" vaccine shipping process "for some reason I cannot get an answer to". U.S. agencies became aware several months ago of suspicious activity that has now been linked to massive hack. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FDA panel greenlights 2nd COVID vaccine. California shatters its record for daily COVID deaths. Dominion Energy threatens defamation suit against former Trump lawyer: "You are not entitled to your own facts". 19 House Republicans ask for voter fraud hearings amid plans to contest presidential election in January. Report: 76,000 new GA voters registered before Senate runoffs. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump pushing for special counsel appointments to probe his baseless voter fraud claims and Hunter Biden. CNN: Trump has told some advisers he will refuse to leave White House; Adviser: “He’s throwing a f***ing tantrum. He’s going to leave.” CNN: Trump weighs pardons for more than two dozen in his orbit, a spreadsheet has been created to track requests. Officials: Preemptive pardon for Trump has not been ruled out. President Elect Biden and Vice President Pence will get vaccinated publicly; United States hits record high COVID hospitalizations eleven days straight. Kansas Mayor resigns after receiving threats for backing mask mandate. Georgia GOP Senate Candidate trades more stock than any Senator; Trading stocks of same businesses he oversees in senate. CNN: Melania Trump to go to Florida Friday to oversee renovations at private Mar-A-Lago quarters; Neighbors: Go elsewhere. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has applauded Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for acknowledging President-elect Joe Biden's win. McConnell congratulated Biden from the Senate floor on Tuesday, six weeks after Election Day.While speaking with ABC News, Harris also said she wished the conversation between McConnell and Biden happened earlier. Russian hackers are suspected of infiltrating multiple U.S. federal agencies. Some departments include: the department of Homeland Security, Department of Treasury, Department of Commerce and the Department of Agriculture. The exact scope and scale of the hack remains to be seen. The hack remains under investigation. President Donald Trump has not commented on the attack. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease is recommending President-elect Joe Biden to get the Covid-19 vaccine. On Tuesday, while speaking on ABC's "Good Morning America," Fauci said in part, " You want him fully protected as he enters into the presidency in January." Biden told reporters on Tuesday he wants to do it by the numbers and that when he does it he will do it publicly. More than 300,000 people have died from Covid-19 in the United States. Currently the Pfizer vaccine is being distributed to health care workers across 425 sites. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The final state casts electoral ballots, which brings Joe Biden's win to 306 points. CNN Awaits Biden's speech after the Electoral College affirms his presidential election win. Biden will address the nation, in his speech excerpt: "In America, politicians don't take power-the people grant it to them." Final state's electors are about to vote and affirms Biden's win. Biden says that the election was "the clearest demonstration of the true will of the American people... American democracy worked" Biden also said that the Supreme Court sent a "clear signal" to Trump. An excerpt from Biden's speech: "In this battle from the soul on American and democracy prevailed." The address comes as unprecedented as security measures have taken during the electoral college votes. A source says that the current United States President Donald Trump sees the house tallying votes as a final avenue to block Biden's win. McConnell refuses to answer the question about whether he considers Joe Biden president-elect. Adviser says that Biden has "moved on" as we wait on the possibility of getting a concession speech from Trump. A source says that Trump looks to "long shot" challenge in the house. Attorney General William Barr resigns. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court of the United States dealt a major blow to President Trump's continued effort to overturn the November election results. The FDA is expected to authorize the use of the first COVID-19 vaccine; the U.S. hits record hospitalizations for the 6th day in a row. Sarah Palin and Q-anon supporters join Trump rallies, makes false claims. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. has hit a record 107,000+ Coronavirus hospitalizations. Trump is focused on a Texas lawsuit challenging his election loss, which now has the support of 100+ House Republicans. A panel recommends that the FDA should authorize the Pfizer vaccine; officials say the vaccine will start shipping within 24 hours of authorization. Biden tells civil rights leaders that the GOP “beat the living hell” out of Democrats by using “defund the police” against them. Calls grow for California Governor Gavin Newsom to pick a black woman to replace VP-elect Kamala Harris' open Senate seat. New body cam video shows the police raid of a former Covid data scientist in Florida. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A top health official fights back tears as covid deaths surge. As the United States repeatedly reaches record hospitalizations and deaths, with 2,000 reported so far today, United States President Donald Trump mocks Germany for record day in deaths. Fauci warns that too many people still think that the coronavirus pandemic is a hoax. Fauci says that the United States has to "own" the pandemic problem. Two states with the highest positivity rates in the United States face covid doubters and one covid denier calls the pandemic "fabricated." The FDA panel meets tomorrow to consider authorizing the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine. The FDA panel could greenlight the vaccine as early as tomorrow and vaccine doses could be distributed in just days. The United Kingdom health authorities say that people with a history of allergic reactions should not receive the Pfizer vaccine. Fauci says that allergic reactions to the coronavirus vaccine are concerning but are likely "unusual and rare." There is a logistical challenge of bringing covid vaccines to rural United States. The GOP zeros in on Rev. Warnock as its main target in the Georgia runoff election. Judge who approved armed raid at the home of a fired Florida covid data scientist was appointed by Gov. Desantis. A source says that Melania Trump "just wants to go home." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court has rejected an attempt made by President Donald Trump allies to block President-elect Joe Biden's Pennsylvania victorious election results; not a single dissent was noted in the brief. The rejection was hours after Trump called on Scotus to have "courage." House GOP is urging Trump to keep fighting and to not concede, Trump steps up attacks on top Georgia republicans as he calls for the state's Lt. Governor to "be replaced." Biden's team says Supreme Court's decision proves "the elections is over." GOP leaders are rejecting a resolution that accepts Biden as president-elect. Biden and Trump are laying out starkly different covid messages. Biden lays out his plan to fight covid during the first 100 days of his presidency, that includes: vaccinations, getting people to wear masks and opening school back up. Trump is taking credit for the covid vaccine, but not the 2,000 and more Americans dying daily. A discredited vaccine critic is testifying before the senate. Sources are saying that Trump's Campaign Lawyer Jenna Ellkia has contracted covid and was at the same holiday party that Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner were attending as well. Democratic lawmaker receives death threats after questioning Giuliani's baseless election fraud claims at Michigan hearing. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United States now has a record number of coronavrius deaths and hospitalizations. The United States reports a record of more than 102,000 hospitalizations as cases surge. President Trump is ignoring the pandemic and continues to lie about election fraud. Trump has been eager to push a message of voter fraud. He is heading back to Georgia as some republicans want congress to overturn the election. Trump plans to return to Georgia to support GOP candidates. House republicans and his biggest defenders on capital hill are urging Trump not to concede and to push for a house fight over his recent election loss. Georgia reaffirms that United States President-elect Joe Biden's win for the third time after certifying the recount. The New York Times says that Trump officials passed when Pfizer offered to sell more vaccine doses in late summer. The senate is to hear testimony from a doctor who is against mandating the vaccine. The doctor is a discredited vaccine critic. A source says that Giuliani plans to attend the Georgia hearing on baseless voter fraud claims by zoom after testing positive for covid. Republicans in the Georgia senate runoff dodge when confronted with Trump's baseless fraud claims. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of his trip to Georgia to campaign for the runoff races, Trump calls Georgia's GOP governor a "moron" and a "nut job". Fear is spreading among conservative circles that the president will hurt them in the upcoming runoffs. Coronavirus is now the leading cause of death in the United States. President-elect Biden: there is "no detailed plan" for vaccine distribution. Sources: Presidential pardon bribery investigation includes Jared Kushner lawyer and GOP lobbyist. How Trump and far-right republicans are cashing in on those who think the election was "stolen". To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are at a point where an American is dying of coronavirus every 30 seconds. The White House Liaison to the Justice Dept. has been barred from DOJ headquarters after trying to access sensitive info about possible election fraud. New York Attorney General Letitia James says that the investigation into the Trump Organization will continue, which isn’t protected by a Trump pardon. The U.S. Census reveals that 26 million American adults are not getting enough food. Democrats think that Asian voters could make a difference in the upcoming Georgia runoff races. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is in denial as Georgia officials say that the vote recount results are showing the same outcome, that Presiden't-elect Joe Biden won Georgia. A Trump ally attacks Georgia's republican governor and says, "lock him up." Trump refuses to condemn threats towards election workers. Pro-Trump attorneys are telling rallygoers today to not vote. A source that is close to the White House says to expect a "flurry" of Trump pardons. Some White House advisers believe that Trump could legally pardon himself. Ivanka Trump has been deposed in an inauguration lawsuit. Trump is weighing pre-emptive pardons for this children and Kushner. Erin Burnett has a one-on-one chat with the Republican who called out Trump in an emotional plea. The United States reports a record number of more than 100,000 coronavirus hospitalizations. The CDC chief says that the next three months will be the "most difficult" in the United States' public health history. Former President Obama warns democrats against using "snappy slogan like defund the police." Obama says that the "defund the police" slogan can risk alienating a large audience. Obama says that the slogan makes change "a lot less likely." Obama also says that it's "really important" that the democratic party promote young voices. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States Attorney General William Barr says the Justice Department has uncovered no evidence of any fraud that would change the outcome of the election. The Associated Press published an interview with Barr Tuesday covering the statement. Previously, the attorney general has stood by President Donald Trump's claims of widespread fraud in his loss to President-elect Joe Biden. The President-elect is sending a message to Americans, "Help is on the way." Biden formally introduced his new economic team in Wilmington, Delaware; however, he is already facing pushback. The Wall Street Journal editorial board criticized the team. The Trump campaign is responding to a plea from a top Georgia election official asking the President to, "stop inciting acts of violence." Gabriel Sterling, the Voting Systems Manager for the Georgia Secretary of State's office, condemned threats of physical violence and intimidation against election workers and officials Tuesday. The Trump Campaign responded saying in part, "no one should engage in threats or violence." The United States has hit a new record high for coronavirus hospitalization. There are currently close to 100,000 people in the hospital. Health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities will be first in line for any coronavirus vaccines. The vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease and Control Prevention voted to include both groups. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The state of Wisconsin has certified President-elect Joe Biden's victory after President Donald Trump's campaign requested a recount. Monday, Governor Tony Evers signed paperwork to award the state's 10 electoral votes to the President-elect after a recount in Wisconsin's two most populous counties. The recount that cost $3 million netted Biden 87 more votes than before. The state's commission chairwoman wrote in part, "Biden received the greatest number of votes." Arizona also officially certified Biden's victory on Monday, awarding the President-elect the state's 11 electoral votes. The recounts follow President Donald Trump's false claims of voter fraud. He has not yet conceded the election and still claims he won. Top Republican leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, still refuse to acknowledge Biden's Win. Exclusive documents from inside China reveal what officials knew about the deadly Covid-19 pandemic. A whistleblower shares the document with CNN. The document gives a look into the cases and deaths when the coronavirus first emerged in China. CNN has learned President Trump's adviser on the coronavirus task force, Dr. Scott Atlas, has resigned. The resignation comes amid increasing Covid-19 hospitalizations in the United States. Right now, there are more than 13.5 million Covid-19 cases in the United States. More than 260,000 people have died. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Pennsylvania, the Federal Appeals court smacks down a challenge by President Trump to revisit a previous decision, claiming that "voters, not lawyers, choose the president". The U.S. reports 190,000+ new coronavirus cases today; second highest day since start of the pandemic. Advisers at the CDC will meet next week to vote on who will get the vaccine first. Trump tells supporters not to boycott Georgia runoffs, makes plan to campaign in Georgia for runoff election. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United States President Donald Trump recently called into a Pennsylvania GOP event to rant about overturning the recent presidential election results and then invites lawmakers from the event to the White House Wednesday night. As Trump calls for overturning the election results, United States President-elect Joe Biden talks about a "grim season of division" giving way to unity. Biden: We should "be thankful for democracy itself"; Trump: "We have to turn the election over." Biden: We have "fair and free elections"; Trump: "they cheated." Biden: "To love out neighbor as ourselves is a radical act." Biden says that, "we're at war with the virus, not with one another." Biden addresses the lives that have been lost to coronavirus and says that he knows what it's like to have Thanksgiving with "the empty chair." The United States now tops 2,000 coronavirus deaths so far today. Biden urges Americans to unite: "Every decision we make can save lives." There are 162,000 new coronavirus cases so far today in the United States and hospitalizations break records for 15 straight days. Also, unemployment claims jump and 79 million Americans are food insecure during the coronavirus pandemic. The mayor of Denver issues an apology after traveling for Thanksgiving despite telling people to "avoid travel." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United States President-elect Joe Biden is making it clear that his presidency will not be a "third Obama term." He made those statements in his first interview as president-elect with NBC's Lester Holt, Tuesday night. Biden went onto say that it's a different world since the Obama Administration and that President Donald Trump changed the landscape saying in part: "It's become America first. America Alone." The President-elect also formally announced new members of his National Security Team on Tuesday. His members include: John Kerry as Special Presidential Envoy for climate, Jake Sullivan as National Security Adviser and Avril Haines for Director of National Intelligence. Biden praised his nominees and their diverse backgrounds. Haines is a physicist and a pilot who also knows judo. The number of people dying from Covid-19 is rising. The climbing trend continued on Tuesday with 15 days of record hospitalizations and more than 1800 people reported dead. Dr. Anthony Fauci says he's had his first conversation with President-elect Biden's team. Biden says, the hope is that the Trump Administration will be able to start distributing the vaccine before Biden takes the oath of office in January. Millions of people are going against the CDC's guidelines and traveling for Thanksgiving. There are at least 6900 flights scheduled for Thursday. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some White House staffers were caught off guard by the GSA letter saying Biden transition can formally begin. Michigan and multiple Pennsylvania counties certify election results. Trump’s legal options to overturn the election results are dwindling. Biden makes his picks for his national security team & treasury department. U.S. reports a record 85,800+ hospitalizations as cases surge. Dr. Anthony Fauci is concerned that Thanksgiving travel will amplify the case surge. Astrazeneca's early data shows their vaccine is about 70% effective. Georgia is set to begin a Trump-requested recount tomorrow. Rudy Giuliani admits that he’s “exaggerating a bit” as he spouts baseless voter fraud claims. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After meeting with President Trump today in the White House, Michigan lawmakers confirm that the state's election results will stand. Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for COVID-19. Coronavirus vaccine submitted to FDA for emergency authorization. Georgia governor certifies election results, officially making Joe Biden the winner in that state. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump invites Michigan GOP leaders to White House as he intensifies efforts to overturn the election. A source says that allies urged Trump to let the transition begin even without a concession, Trump told them they’re “absolutely wrong”. Governor Whitmer says Michigan is in its worst weeks since the start of the pandemic; warns of an exponential rise in cases. Georgia confirms Biden's victory after a statewide hand recount. A top Michigan Republican says Trump should concede election. The White House Coronavirus task force held it's first briefing since July today; Trump and Dr. Scott Atlas did not attend. The CDC has released guidelines one week before Thanksgiving advising against holiday travel. Biden discusses a national mask mandate with a group of state governors. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United States surpasses a quarter of a million coronavirus deaths. Dr. Fauci: Haven’t been able to speak to Biden’s team, but “I wish that we would be able to do that.” Biden wipes a tear as ICU nurse describes what it is like being a healthcare worker during the pandemic. White House elections commission meeting now about Trump recount requests in counties Biden won by 180,000+ votes each. Department of Homeland Security defends Trump’s firing of top election security official; Eight other government officials fired or resigned since last Monday. Poll: 70 Percent of Republicans believe Biden won due to voter fraud. Nancy Pelosi suggests this will be her last term as House Speaker. House balance of power narrows as Democrats lose nine seats. Former NFL Player flips House seat as GOP after campaigning against Black Lives Matter. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden moves ahead and meets with national security team. Trump fires the Homeland Security official who contradicted the president’s voter fraud claims. As Trump stays bunkered down in the White House, sources say he has shown little interest in adding more to his schedule. Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa tests positive for Covid as the White House task force says the spread in Iowa is “aggressive" & "unrelenting”. Republicans temporarily block the certification of Wayne County, Michigan election results. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recently, United States President Elect Joe Biden says "people may die" if Trump refuses to start cooperating with the presidential transition process. Biden also says that it's "beyond my comprehension" that Trump is playing golf instead of working on a stimulus package.Biden says that small businesses are "teetering on the edge" in pandemic and a Texas food bank sees its largest distribution ever recently. Trump continues to tweet baseless presidential election claims as covid cases surge. Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine is 94.5 percent effective against the infection, while the United States reports more than 100,000 covid infections for the 14th straight day. Georgia's republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says that the GOP, including Sen. Graham, is pressuring him to toss out legal ballots. Raffensperger also says that Graham asked him about mail-in ballots saying, "I got the sense it implied... throw those out." At the same time, Trump continues to sow doubt on Georgia recount as he refuses to concede, while lawsuits have been withdrawn that tried to block Biden's wins in four states. Trump falsely claims twice in a 24 hour span that "I won the election." Trump also touts stock market gains as coronavirus cases surge. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump speaks publicly for first time since defeat, doesn’t acknowledge loss, but says “I guess time will tell.” Trump’s Ex-Chief of Staff hits Trump for failing to authorize official transition: “Not doing so could be catastrophic.” Biden wins Georgia, now has 306 electoral votes; Trump won’t concede. Trump appointed election official says Trump’s claims of fraud are “baffling” and “laughable.” Biden flips 5 states Trump won in 2016; Arizona sends two Democrats to Senate for first time since 1950. Biden campaign intends to pour resources into Georgia Runoffs; Republican National Committee to invest $20 million and will send 600+ staffers to the state. United States reports record 160,000+ new coronavirus cases. Trump vows there won’t be a lockdown, says cases will go down “rapidly.” “Stop The Steal” plans Pro-Trump protest in D.C. based on lies; Trump says he may “try to stop by and say hello.” Source: CIA Chief Gina Haspel shut out of White House intelligence meeting. Obama on the night President Trump won the White House. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Department of Homeland Security says they found, “no evidence that any voting system deleted or lost votes, changed votes, or was in any way compromised”. The GOP sees Trump’s election challenges as likely to fail and urges the White House to take steps toward an official transition. Arizona audits find no voter fraud. A source says that CIA director GIna Haspel, is on “thin ice” as Trump purges Government officials. Other sources say the White House forced two DHS officials to resign. Key pandemic model projects up to 196,000 more coronavirus deaths by March 1st. In a new 60 minutes interview President Obama says President Trump is “delegitimizing” democracy with false claims of voter fraud. He also says that he's troubled by the fact that the GOP is “humoring” these claims. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Decision on naming White House Chief of Staff can come as early as tomorrow from President-elect Joe Biden. President Donald Trump meets with advisors, shows no signs of conceding. Arizona’s GOP Attorney General: Appears Biden will win Arizona. Republican Senator on transition: If Biden doesn’t get intel briefings by week’s end, I’m going to intervene. Biden widens lead in Pennsylvania, maintains sizable in Georgia and Arizona. Biden’s popular vote lead widens to more than five million. CNN projects Trump wins Alaska but doesn’t change election outcome. Republican Governor-elect of Utah congratulates Biden on win. Sources: State Department blocking Biden from foreign messages. Health officials warn delayed transition from Trump to Biden could cripple Covid response as pandemic worsens. Georgia Republican Secretary of State: No evidence of widespread election fraud; Georgia to conduct full by-hand recount. Senate balance of power rests on two Georgia runoffs. Sources: Biden chooses Ron Klain as White House Chief of Staff. Mr. President, please put America first. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Biden campaign attorneys have called Trump's claims of voter fraud "theater." The U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, ignored United States President-elect Joe Biden's win on Tuesday. He told reporters at the State Department that there will be a smooth transition to a second Trump term. The United States President-elect has called Trump's failure to concede "an embarrassment." Four senior Pentagon officials have been fired or resigned within the past couple of days. The recent changes came after President Donald Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper, on Monday. Sources tell CNN, there is growing uncertainty at the Pentagon about whether Trump will fire more top officials. The U.S. Supreme court signals the Affordable Care Act will survive its latest challenge. The justices' held oral arguments Tuesday. It appeared the court was poised to again reject a Republican-backed attempt to kill the program. A postal worker in Pennsylvania who claimed there was voter fraud has recanted the allegations. This is according to a statement from the Democratic House Oversight Committee. The postal worker previously claimed they were ordered to backdate mail-in ballots after election day in Pennsylvania. Republicans have cited this claim as evidence of widespread voter fraud, following Joe Biden's presidency win. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden allies realizing they will have to fight more to preserve the legitimacy of the election outcome as the Trump administration blocks transition. Sources say Trump & his allies are frustrated with CIA chief Gina Haspel; they expect the President to fire her like he did with Defense Secretary Esper. Attorney General Barr authorizes prosecutors to pursue allegations of voter fraud despite no evidence of widespread fraud. Trump files another lawsuit in Pennsylvania as Biden maintains a sizable lead. Republican senators call for Georgia’s Republican Secretary of State to resign as all eyes are on 2 Senate runoffs. HUD secretary Ben Carson, Trump campaign adviser David Bossie test positive for coronavirus. Dr. Fauci says a vaccine may be available by the end of the year. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In final frenzy, Trump and Biden hit battlegrounds as United States braces for first results 24 hours away.Obama rips Trump's rhetoric about his record on African Americans; Trump suggests he may fire Fauci; Biden: "Elect ma and I'm gonna hire Dr. Fauci, and fire Donald Trump"; Major cities across the United States bracing for unrest in wake of election. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the virus raging all over the Midwest, Trump and Biden hold late rallies in battleground states. At a rally, Trump makes new claim that doctors are getting paid more money if someone dies from coronavirus. While campaigning in Minnesota, Biden claims Trump has "simply given up" on COVID. Needing to fortify his Rust Belt coalition, Trump adds a fourth rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Meanwhile, Biden and Harris make plans to campaign across the state on Monday. As Trump's support among older voters continues hemorrhaging, Kate Bolduan sits down with senior citizen voters to discuss their reasons for abandoning the Republican candidate. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden holds Florida rally, intensifies attacks on Trump's pandemic response as cases near 9 million and deaths top 228,000. With the election 5 days away, Biden holds a rally in Tampa hours after Trump’s rally where again there were few masks, and no distancing. New battleground polls show that Biden has the edge in Florida and Pennsylvania. Dr. Birx has essentially abandoned the White House and is avoiding Dr. Scott Atlas. Michael Bloomberg is adding $12M of ads in key swing states for Biden. GOP Senator Loeffler, who is in tight race in Georgia, says she’s “not familiar” with Access Hollywood tape. Federal appeals court rules mailed in ballots must be received by Election Day in Minnesota, cutting one-week window. Walmart pulls guns, ammo from shelves in some stores, citing potential civil unrest. Minnesota reports record number of new Covid cases. Kamala Harris is set to campaign in Texas as polls show a tight race. Former Republican Mayor on Biden winning Texas: “it’s gone from a long shot to a medium shot”. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump's task force is warning of a wide growing spread of Covid-19. However, Trump doesn't plan on canceling any of his rallies. He appeared in front of hundreds on Wednesday in Bullhead City, Arizona. Many supporters weren't wearing masks or social distancing. The White House claims some of the President's accomplishments include "ending" the Coronavirus pandemic, despite an American dying every 90 seconds. The White House made the announcement on Wednesday in a press release highlighting the Trump's administration achievements over the past four years. Dr. Anthony Fauci says the United States will not be back to normal until the end of 2021. New audio of Jared Kushner, the President's senior advisor and son-in-law, reveals he bragged that Trump was "getting the country back from the doctors." He said this during a taped interview with Bob Woodward in April. More than 74 million voters have already cast their ballots, that's more than half of the total votes cast in 2016. Nearly half of those ballots are coming from voters affiliated with the Democratic Party. New polls show Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden is leading in key states. CNN's Phil Mattingly examines the states of the race with just days until the election. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump is making his final sprints to get more votes while complaining about the media's coverage on Covid-19. He did so during his rally Tuesday night in Wisconsin, a state with record hospitalizations. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers warned of an impending crisis saying in part, "There is no way to sugarcoat it...there is an imminent risk to you and your family." Former President Barack Obama criticized Trump on his handling of the pandemic. While campaigning for Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden in Florida, Obama slammed him for his response to Covid-19. He also faulted him for turning the White House into a "hot zone." Joe Biden struck a confident tone in Georgia on Tuesday. Georgia is a state that democrats have not won since 1992. He delivered a message of unity during his campagin rally: " I know we can heal and unite this nation." Trump is trying to connect with women voters. During his rally Tuesday, he told them he will get their husbands back to work. First Lady Melania Trump, is also trying to reach out to women. She held her first solo campaign event in Pennsylvania, where she described how Trump is supporting women. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White House to hold a large swearing-in event for Amy Coney Barrett amid new Pence team outbreak with at least five staffers testing positive. Republican senators are split on attending the event after last months super spreader event in the Rose Garden. Biden campaign to add stops in Iowa, Georgia, & Texas in final week of campaign to try and expand the electoral map while Trump visits states he won in 2016. Biden says: Trump is the “worst possible person” to lead during this pandemic. More than 60 million Americans have cast early ballots so far, already topping the total of early votes in the 2016 election. Biden ramps up his ground game to compete with Trump in North Carolina. Black voters in states across U.S. heading to the polls at much higher rates than four years ago. White House adviser Jared Kushner is under fire for saying black Americans have to “want to be successful”. Minnesota is experiencing a record number of hospitalizations today. Erin talks with a lawmaker about his father-in-law who denied the virus and died from it. Trump baselessly suggests doctors are misreporting virus deaths to get more money. The Supreme court rejected the Democrats’ attempt to extend the Wisconsin mail-in voting deadline. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden lays out pandemic plan, wants to make masks mandatory as Trump continues holding rallies with few people wearing masks. Election Day is 11 days away and over 50 million Americans have already voted. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Barack Obama is making his case for his former Vice President Joe Biden. He delivered his first stump speech Wednesday night in Philadelphia. Obama's speech represented his most direct attacks on President Donald Trump to date. In his speech, the former President criticized many of Trump's actions including Trump's tax policy. The New York Times reported, Mr. Trump's tax records show he has pursued business projects in China for years and maintains a Chinese bank account. Obama referenced this report saying in part, "If there were reports that I had a Chinese bank account, they would've called me Beijing Barry." Obama also questioned Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. He said in part If Trump had "been working the whole time" the pandemic "never would have gotten this bad." While the Former President blasted Trump's presidency, Trump traveled to North Carolina, a must-win state, to rally his supporters. Obama's speech came ahead of Thursday's presidential debate. Trump and Biden will go head-to-head in Nashville, Tennesee. Trump has been lashing out at the Debate Commission rule on muting microphones. A new CNN/SSRS survey shows Biden leads comfortably in Pennsylvania, potentially the decisive swing state. So far, more than 40 million early votes have been cast. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GOP leaders plead with Trump to end personal attacks and change course now before Election Day. First Lady Melania Trump backs out of Trump rally in key swing state of Pennsylvania due to lingering cough amid coronavirus recovery. Biden showing momentum in key swing states as Trump fights to hold down states he won in 2016. U.S. nears 221,000 coronavirus deaths as Trump's former FDA chief warns "rapid acceleration" may be a week away. Pelosi hopeful for stimulus deal "before election"; McConnell warns that the White House is against striking a deal with the Democrats. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump holds Arizona rallies as he unleashes attacks on Fauci: People are tired of hearing Fauci and all of these idiots"; Trump Adviser says Trumps attack on Dr. Fauci is not a good move, it reminds voters of pandemic. Biden campaign manager warns "Donald Trump can still win";as republican voters registration rises. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NIH Director: deaths likely to rise as hospitalizations jump; President Trump, on the other hand, sees a light at the end of the tunnel. Trump holds multiple events today as U.S. cases top 8 million; Christie says he had "a false sense of security" at the White House: "a mistake" Biden, who's town hall recently beat Trump's in TV ratings, visits Michigan as he fights to flip state, says U.S. "can be so much better than what we've seen" under Trump Trump continues to peddle QAnon theories about Bin Laden; Romney blasts Trump for his refusal to denounce QAnon. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices