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“Let’s hope he does not veto, you know, the Covid relief bill,” Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says on Pres. Trump’s attempt to upend the $900 billion Covd-19 relief legislation, which took months to negotiate. "Frankly, I was absolutely floored... when the President decided to veto the National Defense Authorization Act because it's a real gut punch to our military," Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal says. 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 tops 321,000 covid deaths and 18 million cases. Hospitalization are at an all-time high in the pandemic. Fauci says that he wouldn't be surprised that the covid-19 variant is already the United States . Dr. Fauci has a one-on-one with Wolf Blitzer. Fauci and administration health officials receive Moderna vaccine. Dr. Fauci says he has no side effects and that "I feel fine" after getting the covid vaccine. Fauci speaks about the fast-spreading coronavirus strain in the United Kingdom and how the strain may be in the United States already. President-elect Joe Biden says, "I have absolute confidence" in covid vaccine and urges that people have vigilance during the "darkest days" ahead. Biden says to not expect a political "honeymoon" in the United States in the midst of a nightmare. Biden slams President Donald Trump for not responding to cyberattack on United States and calls it a "grave risk" to security. Trump is holed up in the White House, while he is turning on allies and getting deeper in denial. Televangelist Pat Robertson says that Trump lives in an "alternate reality" and that Trump should move on from the election. The coming contagion: Congo's rainforests and future pandemics. 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 awaits the house vote on the $900 billion covid relief package. The United States tops 318,000 covid-19 deaths and 17.9 million cases. President-elect Joe Biden receives the initial dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Biden is now part of the more than 550,000 Americans that have been vaccinated so far. Fauci, Azar and Collins are to receive the initial vaccinations on Tuesday. States are receiving fewer vaccine doses than promised. The CDC says that frontline workers and people over 75 should get the coronavirus vaccine next. The first few Moderna vaccinations happen amid global concerns about a new covid variant. Health officials say that the new covid variant could be 70 percent more transmissible. The chief operation warp speed adviser says that there is "no hard evidence" that the new covid variant is more transmissible. Dozens of countries have banned flights from the United Kingdom over the new covid variant, where it has originated. Giroir says that there is no evidence that the United Kingdom variant will "evade" the coronavirus vaccine. Sources are saying that some White House advisers are fearing President Donald Trump's final days and warns that "no one is sure where this is heading." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pence, Surgeon General, Pelosi, McConnell receive COVID-19 vaccination. Trump missing in action amid pandemic, economic crisis, cyberhack. White House claims Trump is "working very hard" on Russian cyber attack, despite public silence. FDA authorization of Moderna vaccine could come at any time. More than 1 million ballots already cast in Georgia senate runoff elections. 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 silence on the coronavirus continued as the U.S. faced it's deadliest day of the pandemic so far. Mitt Romney: "quite extraordinary" White House hasn't aggressively spoke out on Russia cyberattack. Biden vows to "not stand by idly" in face of cyberattacks as Trump remains silent on Russia hack. Congressional leaders near stimulus deal as another 885,000 Americans file first-time jobless claims. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump tweets “too soon to give up” after McConnell acknowledges Biden’s election win. Biden introduces former rival Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary Nominee. CNN: Biden likely to get first coronavirus vaccine shot next week. Biden aiming to fill cabinet by Christmas; Sources say Judge Merrick Garland and Senator Doug Jones top contenders for Attorney General. Lawmakers negotiating on $900B COVID Relief Bill expected to include new stimulus checks. Wolf one-on-one with Senator Bernie Sanders. Senator Sanders: Possible stimulus deal is not enough; We’re making progress but should go further on emerging stimulus package. Fauci: Moderna vaccine could get FDA emergency use authorization as early as tomorrow. United States Coronavirus death toll surpasses 306,000 with 16.8 million cases as massive vaccine rollout gains steam. Wolf one-on-one with London Mayor. London Mayor on disagreement with Prime Minister Johnson over restrictions. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Joe Biden is stumping for votes in Georgia in support of the Democratic candidates in the state's US Senate runoff election. He held a drive-in rally on Tuesday in Atlanta, early voting kicked off Monday. Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has acknowledged Biden's 2020 presidential election win. McConnell chose Tuesday, the day after the Electoral College affirmed Biden's victory, to congratulate him. A White House adviser, when asked about McConnell congratulating Biden responded saying quote, "you can't always get what you want. " The adviser referred to a song that was used to signal the end of President Trump's rallies. White House officials also say Trump is still involved in election litigation. Across the United States, health care workers are getting the Pfizer vaccine. Operation Warp Speed, a public-private effort, developed the vaccine in less than a year. The vaccine is now available at 425 sites. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to grant emergency authorization for the Moderna Vaccine within the next few days. The FDA will hold a meeting on Thursday. The Coronavirus has now taken more than 300,000 lives. There are more than 16.6 million cases of Covid-19 and hospilizations are at an all time high in the U.S. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House orders the head of the FDA to authorize Pfizer vaccine today or resign. Breaking News: the SCOTUS makes its decision on the President's bid to throw out election votes from the states of Georgia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan. 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 topped 291,000 Covid deaths and 15.5 million cases after a record 3,100 deaths in one day. 106 House Republicans are backing a lawsuit in Texas to overturn the election, as Trump meets with state attorney generals. 2.9 million doses of Pfizer vaccine are ready to be shipped out within 24 hours of an FDA authorization. Operation Warp Speed reports that syringes, needles, and other vaccine supplies are shipping out now. Pennsylvania Attorney General, Josh Shapiro, blasts the Texas election lawsuit as a “seditious abuse” of the judicial process. Wolf talks with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine about his plans to distribute the Coronavirus vaccine. 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 tops 288,000 covid deaths and 15.3 million cases on the eve of the FDA's vaccine authorization meeting. Also, a record of more than 104,000 covid-19 United States patients are in hospitals. With the pivotal FDA meeting just hours away, authorization of the Pfizer covid-19 vaccine could be imminent. Operation Warp Speed says that 2.9 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine is ready to go and that supplies will be shipped out today. A vaccine official says that "shots in arms" are with 96 hours of authorization. The United Kingdom warns people with "significant history" of allergic reactions should not get the Pfizer vaccine. United States President-elect Joe Biden introduces the first Black defense secretary nominee. Biden's son Hunter Biden says his taxes are currently under investigation by the United States Attorney's Office. United States President Donald Trump seeks to intervene in the longshot Texas lawsuit to overturn the recent presidential election in the four battleground states that Biden won. A White House adviser says that Trump has "stress tested" the United States' election process. A Trump ally is lobbying that fellow house republicans back the Texas lawsuit aiming to overturn the election. A source says that First Lady 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 County denies the GOP's effort to block the certification of Pennsylvania's election results. The United States has topped 15 million covid-19 cases, which adds to the 1.4 million cases from the first week of December alone. There has been 285,000 deaths in the United States from coronavirus. The FDA review confirms that the Pfizer vaccine is safe and effective ahead of its expected authorization this week. United States President-elect Joe Biden has introduced his health team and vows that the members of that team will be "ready on day one" of Biden's presidency to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Biden is going to nominate retired General Lloyd Austin as his defense secretary. Wolf Blitzer has a one-on-one with the Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Brett Giroir. Giroir talks about the first vaccines being administered. in the United Kingdom, while Trump signs an executive order that prioritizes Americans for the coronavirus vaccines. Giroir says that they are "incredibly concerned" about the spread of the coronavirus. There is a showdown happening in regards to the vote on the defense spending bill and Trump is threatening to veto the bill. Lawmakers are also negotiating on a possible stimulus bill. 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' coronavirus death toll tops 283,000 and 14.8 million cases. On average, more than 2,200 Americans are dying daily from covid. The United States sees one million new cases of coronavirus in the first five days of December. The Pfizer vaccine could be available this week after a FDA meeting. CNN reports that the first vaccine shipments will fall short of what 27 states need to vaccinate frontline healthcare workers and the elderly. Fauci says that even once someone is vaccinated, that they still may spread the virus. Fauci says that the United States hasn't seen the "full brunt" of Thanksgiving surge and says that, "the middle of January could be a really dark time for us." United States President-elect Joe Biden announces health team including HHS secretary, CDC director and Fauci was announced as the chief adviser on covid-19. Biden says that he plans to name the attorney general this week and he also plans to name the defense secretary on Friday. Millions of people are under a stay at home order in California as hospitalizations hit 10,000. New York City may close its indoor dining if hospitalizations rates don't stabilize. CNN reports that the house conservatives are urging Trump not to concede and press for a floor fight over election loss. 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 number of COVID deaths in the U.S. surpassing 278,000 and almost 3,000 Americans dying in one day, President-elect Biden continues to lobby his plans for aid relief for the American people. U.S. adds just 245,000 jobs in November as labor market stalls. President Trump blasts Georgia governor ahead of his expected visit to the state to campaign for the January 5th Senate runoff. 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 of 100,000+ hospitalizations . Sources tell CNN that The White House has held multiple pardon meetings since the election. Trump questions Bill Barr’s ability to do his job as sources reveal that they had a “contentious” meeting at The White House this week. Wolf goes one on one with Sen. Mitt Romney. California Governor Gavin Newsom is implementing regional stay at home orders based on ICU capacity. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Joe Biden met with workers and small business owners that have been hit by the coronavirus pandemic. The NAACP is seeking a meeting with Biden and Harris on ensuring minority and civil rights representation in the new administration and Biden agenda. Former President Barack Obama calls on democrats to make room for new voices. Congress is under pressure to pass an economic relief bill. Pelosi and Schumer say that the bipartisan senate covid relief bill should serve as the "framework" for compromise talks. President Trump releases a rambling video, where he repeats lies about election fraud only the day after Barr says no evidence has been found that proves election voter fraud. A source says to expect a "flurry" of pardons before Trump leaves office in January. White House officials dodge questions on possible Trump pardons for Giuliani and members of the first family. New Mexico Governor LuJan Grisham emerges as the top contender to lead the health and human services. The CDC director says that the next three months will be "the most difficult time in public health history of [this] nation." The United Kingdom becomes the first country to approve the Pfizer-Biontech coronavirus vaccine; the first doses are to be rolled out next week. 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's Attorney General William Barr told the Associated Press, "there is no evidence of widespread fraud in the election." The AP published an interview with Barr Tuesday. The statements from the attorney general are one of the most recent official rebukes from the Republicans of the president's claims of widespread fraud in his loss to President-elect Joe Biden. Trump and his attorneys are still pursuing legal action to challenge the 2020 election results in some key states. A number of those key states have already certified their results showing President-elect Biden as the winner. Both Arizona and Wisconsin certified their results on Monday. Biden is revealing more about his plans for his first 100 days in office. He introduced his economic team tasked with helping the economy recover from the Covid-19 pandemic Tuesday. The President-elect also discussed calling on Congress to pass a stimulus bill. 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. Vaccinations are expected to begin in mid-to-late December. There are now 13.6 million Covid-19 cases in the United States, with almost 100,000 people hospitalized from the virus. 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 received his first formal presidential daily intelligence briefing. Monday marked a milestone on Biden's path to the White House after weeks of being blocked by President Donald Trump to the nation's most vital intelligence. The President-elect, along with his Vice President-elect Kamala Harris announced an all-female White House communications team on Sunday. Biden also named a diverse economic team with four women in top roles. Arizona has officially certified Biden's victory, following false claims of voter fraud by President Trump. The recent win, awards the state's 11 electoral votes to the President-elect. Biden beat Trump by more than 10,000 votes, the secretary of state's office said. Trump has not conceded the election and he still claims without basis that he won, All Americans who want a coronavirus vaccine will be vaccinated by June 2021, says an official with Operation Warp speed. Pharmaceutical company Moderna applied to the US Food and Drug Administration for authorization of its Covid-19 vaccine on Monday. The FDA will meet with its advisory committee in December to review Pfizer's and Moderna's applications. 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

As the Biden transition continues and the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, Trump's campaign continues its efforts to reverse the general election results. Biden: "we're doing a piece at a time" amid questions about his picks for CIA Director and Defense Secretary. President-elect Biden makes plans to name economic team next week, will receive his first presidential daily brief on Monday. With his lawsuits failing in courts nationwide, Trump reverses course, says "Biden can only enter White House if he can prove" he got 80 million votes. In COVID-19 news, the U.S. tops 13 million confirmed coronavirus cases. CDC advisers make plans to vote next week on who gets coronavirus vaccine first. 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 has granted a full pardon to former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. United States President-elect Biden said, "we're at war with the virus, not with one another" during a recent speech. Biden also urges people to unite in his recent Thanksgiving speech and calls on Americans to recommit to fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Fauci has "been in contact" with Biden's team. Biden also says, "I know we can and we will beat this virus." The United States coronavirus death toll now tops 261,000 with 12.7 million cases amid fear that Thanksgiving will be the "mother of all super-spreader events." New coronavirus cases are averaging 174,000 a day amid record hospitalizations. Biden is to get his first presidential daily briefing on Monday. Biden says that in America, "we have full, fair and free elections, then [we] honor the results." Biden also says that, "this is not a third Obama term... Trump has changed the landscape." Biden is open to putting a republican who voted for Trump on his administration team. Record lines are forming at food banks amid the pandemic economic crisis. The Mayo clinic is being forced to bring in workers from out of state. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Joe Biden declared quote "America is Back," as he formally introduced his key cabinet picks on Tuesday in Wilmington, Delaware. Biden said his appointees and nominees are a team that reflects "America is back and ready to lead the world." The White House has signed off on Biden to start receiving presidential daily intelligence briefings, White House officials say. The move is a step towards a transition of power held up by President Donald Trump, weeks after it was clear he lost the election. The General Services Administration issued a formal notice that released funds so the formal transition of government can proceed. The coronavirus is taking more American lives. Tuesday, the number of deaths surpassed 250,000, with the overall cases hitting 12.5 million. Hospitalizations have also hit the highest levels since the pandemic began in January. President Trump made a rare post-election appearance on Tuesday. He took credit for the stock market gains at a White House Briefing; despite saying previously the market would crash if Joe Biden won the election. He later went on to pardon a Thanksgiving turkey at the White House. During the annual tradition, he thanked first responders for their fight against Covid-19. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan board votes to certify election results despite pressure from President Trump. The U.S. Coronavirus death toll tops 257,000 with 12.3 million cases. Biden picks first latino to lead the Department of Homeland Security, and the first woman to head the intel community. Biden's chief of staff says the impact of Trump blocking transition is escalating. GOP support for Trump effort to overturn the election is crumbling. Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejects the Trump campaign's effort to block counting certain absentee ballots. Millions traveling for holiday despite urgent CDC warning. U.S. sees 500,000+ new cases in just three days. U.S. average daily death toll climbs to 1,500+. Astrazeneca says early data show vaccine is about 70% effective. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Biden meets with Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer as President Trump continues to block the transition process. Meanwhile, in Washington, Trump meets with GOP leaders as he continues his effort to subvert the election results. President Trump's oldest son, Donald Trump Jr., tests positive for COVID-19. In COVID news, the U.S. sees 187,000 new cases in a single day. The death toll tops 253,000 as the virus rages at a record-breaking pace. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden says that Trump’s election claims show incredible irresponsibility, “are damaging” and send a “horrible message”. Trump intensifies his fight to undo the will of voters, inviting Michigan lawmakers to White House as his lawyers spew lies. The CDC recommends against Thanksgiving travel as cases surge across the country. The U.S. tops 251,000 Covid deaths, 11.6 million cases. Fired DHS Cyber Chief, Chris Krebbs, calls Giuliani news conference “the most dangerous 1hr 45min of tv in American history". Wolf goes one on one with incoming White House Chief of Staff, Ron Klain. The CDC forecasts up to 298,000 U.S. Covid-19 deaths by December 12. New data from the Astrazeneca vaccine shows that it provides strong immune response in older adults. 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 virtual talks with frontline health care workers. Biden warns COVID-19 response could be behind “by weeks or months” as Trump blocks transition. Trump bunkered in White House attacking the election and democracy with false claims and firings. Lingering divide among Senate Republicans on whether Biden transition process should begin. Representative Adam Schiff: Trump is “dragging down our democracy.” New York City public schools to close tomorrow until further notice. Pfizer: Coronavirus vaccine 95% effective; will be submitted for Federal Drug Administration authorization Friday. How a bloody night of bullets and brutality quashed a young protest movement. 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 planning on cutting troops in Afghanistan and Iraq before Biden takes office in January. The United States tops 248,000 Covid deaths with 11.2+ million cases as states announce new restrictions amid a surging pandemic. Pfizer says their vaccine has reached its safety milestone, and the company is preparing to file for emergency use with the FDA. The American Medical Association, and other medical groups call on Trump administration to share Covid information with the Biden transition team. Cedric Richmond is leaving congress to join Biden White House in a senior role. No final decision by Trump campaign on whether they want to go ahead with a Wisconsin recount which could cost nearly $8 million. Sen. Lindsey Graham denies pressuring Georgia’s GOP Secretary of State on recount. Covid-19 hospitalizations hit record high 73,000+. US positivity rate tops 10% for first time since May. South Dakota Governor refuses to mandate masks. Sen. Chuck Grassley has tested positive for coronavirus. 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 still refuses to concede and continues to push baseless conspiracy theories about the recent presidential election. United States President Elect Joe Biden says that President Trump and the GOP are refusing to allow the transition is "more embarrassing than debilitating" to the country. Biden also says that it is a shame "if it has to wait until January 20 to actually become operational... but maybe that's the only way to get it done." Biden is "hopeful" that Trump will be "more enlightened" by inauguration day. The United States inches towards 247,000 covid deaths and tops 11 million covid cases. Also, the United States sees its 13th consecutive day of more than 100,000 covid cases. Biden says "there's nothing macho about not wearing a mask" while speaking at a public event. He also urges that people limit the number of attendees at Thanksgiving gatherings, with social distancing and masks. Dr. Fauci says "the virus is not going to call a time-out" first. A Trump adviser says that Michigan should "rise up" against covid restrictions after the Michigan governor announced the three week order. Sources say that the United States military is anticipating Trump's order to plan for troop withdrawals from Afghanistan and Iraq. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN projects Biden wins Georgia, now has 306 Electoral College votes to Trump’s 232. Trump repeats false claim of “rigged election” as Biden reached 306 electoral votes. Trump campaign drops legal challenges in Arizona and Pennsylvania. Trump adviser compares President to 1991 Detroit Pistons, says don’t expect handshakes, likely he’ll just walk off the court. Biden aides say he’ll spend weekend on Cabinet picks, not interested in “food fight” with General Services Administration. U.S. coronavirus death toll tops 243,000 with 10.6 million cases as country sees single day record 150,000+ new cases. Key model now projects 438,000 U.S. COVID deaths by March 1st. Trump attacks New York Governor over vaccine distribution plans. Wolf one-on-one with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. CNN: Secret Service officers testing positive for coronavirus. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lindsey Graham is among a growing number of GOP senators that say Biden should be getting Presidential daily briefings. Trumps eldest children are split on what his path forward should be. Source says that Trump is feeling “dejected” as more advisers voice doubt about whether his strategy to contest the election will succeed. Meanwhile Biden speaks to world leaders including Pope Francis, and is beginning a push to pass a bipartisan Covid relief package in congress’ lame duck session. U.S. coronavirus death toll tops 242,000 with 10.5 million cases. The U.S. also sees a single day record of 144,000 new cases, with 65,000 hospitalized. 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 President-elect Joe Biden likely to name Chief of Staff soon, cabinet nominees next month. Biden discussing climate change in conversations with world leaders. President Donald Trump meets with advisers to discuss path forward as some say privately there’s almost no chance legal challenges will succeed. Biden poised to announce White House Chief of Staff as early as Thursday; Ron Klain is leading finalist. Wolf one-on-one with Senator Bernie Sanders. Senator Sanders says what Trump is doing is an “outrage.” Georgia Secretary of State orders hand recount of ballots. Wolf one-on-one with Georgia Secretary of State. United States Coronavirus death toll tops 240,00 with 10.3 million cases; Country sets another single day record for new cases. Officials increasingly worried about virus spread over Thanksgiving. White House Task Force warns of “continued, accelerating community spread.” New CDC Guidance: Masks protect both wearers and those around them. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, is refusing to acknowledge United States President-elect Joe Biden's win. On Tuesday, while speaking at the State Department, Pompeo said in part, "there will be a smooth transition to a second Trump administration." Sources tell CNN, White House officials are advising agencies to prepare their budgets as if Trump won the election. United States President-elect Joe Biden projected confidence about his transition to the White House, despite Donald Trump's refusal to concede. Biden called Trump's actions after the election an "embarrassment." He also told reporters in Delaware that he does not see a need for legal action. Biden said he has not yet spoken to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky. However, Biden says he's confident he will do so in the near future. Dr. Anthony Fauci says a Covid-19 vaccine may be widely available by the end of April next year. The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases also told CNN's Jake Tapper that the coronavirus pandemic could get worse. Georgia's Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, has shot down Republican senators' calls for his resignation. Monday, he released a statement saying in part, "the voters of Georgia hired me, and the voters will be the one to fire me." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US tops 10 million coronavirus cases and 237,000 deaths. Pfizer says it’s Covid-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective. Wolf goes one on one with Dr. Anthony Fauci. Agency overseeing the presidential transition hasn’t recognized Biden’s victory, and they're withholding funds and national security tools. Trump fires defense secretary, lashes out after election loss. Vice President Pence tweets “this ain’t over” as Trump team refuses to accept defeat. McConnell: “Trump is 100% within his rights to look into allegations of irregularities, weigh his legal options”. Housing Secretary Ben Carson and Trump campaign adviser, David Bossie test positive for coronavirus. U.S. tops 100,000+ new cases a day for 5 straight days. Gov. Whitmer say's her “intention” is to stay in Michigan; when asked about the possibility of joining Biden's cabinet. Dr. Fauci: “Help is on the way with a vaccine”. Georgia Secretary of State refuses to step down, indicates Trump may not win GA electoral votes. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Joe Biden is preparing to assume his role as the new commander in chief. The current President, Donald Trump, however, appears to still be in denial refusing to concede. Biden will take the Oath of Office in the inauguration in 73 days. To win the presidency, the nominee needs at least 270 votes. Currently, the president-elect is projected to win at least 279 votes and that number could rise. Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, and North Carolina remain too close to call. Former President George W. Bush has congratulated Biden. On Sunday, Bush released a statement saying in part that he extended his congratulations and thanked him for his patriotic message from Saturday night. Bush also called Kamala Harris to congratulate her on her historic election to the vice presidency. The First Lady is speaking out about the election. Melania Trump tweeted in part, "every legal vote should be counted." Sources tell CNN, the First Lady, and several others in Trump's inner circle are urging him to concede and accept the loss. Joe Biden is set to announce his coronavirus task force on Monday. More than 237,400 people have died from Covid-19 in the United States. At least nine million total cases of coronavirus have been reported in the country. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump and Biden Fight for votes in final hours before election day; 96+ million votes have been cast, 70% of total votes in 2016. Federal Judge rejects the GOP bid to toss out 127,00 ballots in Texas. Trump: Vote counting can be physically dangerous"; Source: Trump campaign aides more optimistic than on election eve 2016. Retailer boarding up stores, bracing for possible unrest. 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 election only four days away, more than 60% of the total 2016 turnout has already been cast. Wrapping up his swing of Midwestern states, Trump pushes new conspiracy theory that doctors are overcounting COVID deaths to make more money. Meanwhile, Biden, on his own tour of the Midwest, continues making his vow to shut down the virus. Fresh off the campaign trail for Joe Biden, Wolf goes one-on-one with former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg. New key coronavirus model predicts 400,000 deaths by February as the daily infection rate hits an all-time high. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden tells rally crowd: “if Florida goes blue, its over. 80+million ballots have already been cast so far representing more than a third of registered voters. US tops 228,000 Covid deaths, nears 9 million cases as no state is trending in the right direction. Trump cancels rally in North Carolina due to weather. White House Chief of Staff Meadows deflects question on why the administration isn’t following its own pandemic guidelines, talks about sanitizer instead. Dr. Birx cedes White House turf to Atlas, travels instead to spread her public health message. Record economic growth last quarter, but US still hard hit by pandemic. Obama to join Biden on trail for campaign’s final weekend. Supreme Court allows extension for mail-in ballots in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. Two people in Michigan charged for involvement in white supremacist group. Two people who attended Trump rally in North Carolina test positive for coronavirus. Dr. Fauci warns, “whole lot of pain” in coming months. White House task force warns of “unrelenting, broad community spread of virus in midwest, upper midwest and west. 13 states reporting record numbers of hospitalizations. US averaging 74,000 new cases per day. Former FDA chief warns US might see 100,000+ new infections per day within a week or two. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than 74 million voters have cast their early ballots with only 6 days to go until the presidential election. That number represents more than half of the total number of votes cast in the 2016 Presidential Election. Covid-19 cases are steadily rising in the United States. On Wednesday, the death toll rose to more than 227,000 people, along with 8.8 million cases. Dr. Anthony Fauci says, a coronavirus vaccine will not be available until January 2021 at the “earliest”. Despite the rise in cases, the White House lists ending the pandemic as one of the Trump administration’s accomplishments. The White House made the claim in a press release Wednesday. President Trump is fighting to hold on to Arizona, a key battleground state and a Covid-19 hot spot. Wednesday. Many of his supporters weren’t wearing masks or social distancing. Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden is attacking the President's record on his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. While campaigning in his home state of Delaware Wednesday, he said in part, the White House's claim that Mr. Trump ended the pandemic was an "insult to every American who lost a loved one to the virus... " National Polls still show Biden in the lead. 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 playing defense in three key states where he won the presidency in 2016. He visited Wisconsin, the epicenter of America's quickening viral surge, along with Michigan and Nebraska ​on Tuesday. During his three-state swing, he spoke about how he is "working his a** off." He also attempted to create the impression that the pandemic is over, as cases continuously rise. Now, more than 226 thousand Americans have lost their lives to Covid-19. The country is facing more than 8.7 million cases as the daily average of new cases hits another record high. President Barack Obama criticized Trump's Covid-19 response. On Tuesday, during a speech for Biden in Florida, he said in part, "He's jealous of Covid's media coverage." Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden is trying to expand the Democratic electoral map. He campaigned in the critical battleground state of Georgia. No Democratic presidential candidate has won that state since Bill Clinton did in 1992. On Friday, Biden will travel to Iowa and Wisconsin in an effort to flip the states Trump won. A record 66 million people have already cast their votes with less than one week left 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

U.S. Tops 225,000 Covid Deaths, 8.6 million cases as daily case average hits high point of pandemic. U.S. hits Covid record, averaging 68,700+ daily cases as multiple states report record hospitalizations. Trump again says the virus is under control while his chief of staff says you can’t control the pandemic. Trump and Biden are both campaigning in Pennsylvania today. Trump holds 3 rallies today in frantic fight for must win Pennsylvania. Trump threatens Pennsylvania Governor, claiming that he made it hard to find rally venues. Record breaking 60+ million ballots have already been cast 8 days before the election. Vice President Pence hits the campaign trail despite Covid-19 concerns after at least 5 staffers tested positive for coronavirus. Jared Kushner says: black Americans must “want to be successful”. Senate will vote soon to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court; the White House will host a swearing in ceremony in spite of super spreader event last month. Stocks tumble as Covid-19 cases surge, stimulus nowhere to be found. Biden to travel to Iowa & Wisconsin Friday in an effort to flip states Trump won. Wolf goes one on one with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Key states emerge as critical to electoral college win. Democrats focus on key races in push to win Senate majority. 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 U.S. nearing 224,000 deaths and 8.5 million cases of COVID-19, the campaigning for the White House continues with Trump in Florida and Biden in Delaware. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. Coronavirus death toll tops 222,000 and 8.3 million cases with more than 1,000 deaths just in the last day. FDA approves Remdesivir for hospitalized Covid-19 patients; becomes the first approved Covid treatment in U.S.. Study shows that up to 210,000 lives could have been saved with a more robust federal response. Wolf goes one on one with White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows prior to tonights final Presidential Debate. Meadows sheds some light on ongoing stimulus talks. Trump tests negative for Coronavirus en route to debate. White House says, Trump may disregard some questions and attack Biden’s record on China. Biden vows to create commission to study expanding Supreme Court. Wolf talks with Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on what Biden needs to do tonight. Candidates microphones will be muted during portions of night. Trump claims “bias, hatred, rudeness” by 60 minutes, says tonight’s moderator is “far worse”. Feds say Russian state sponsored hackers successfully stole data from state & local governments, but there is no indication that election systems were compromised. A look at how Florida will play a critical role in the fight for electoral votes. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The number of coronavirus deaths is growing in the United States. CNN confirmed there are now more than 221,000 people that have died from the disease, on Wednesday; along with 8.3 million cases. President Barack Obama is making the case for Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden. He spoke out for the first time since the Democratic Convention Wednesday night in Philadelphia. With just days left until the Presidential election, more than 40 million early ballots have been cast. In the closing days of his campaign, President Donald Trump appears to lash out against several targets including Dr. Anthony Fauci. He also spoke about his response to the Covid-19 pandemic during a taped town hall with Sinclair Television. Trump said he had no regrets about how he handled the pandemic. On Wednesday, the President also threatened via Twitter to release the 60-minutes interview he ended abruptly with Leslie Stahl. The New York Times reported Mr. Trump's tax records to show he maintains a Chinese bank account and has pursued business projects in China for years. The US Center for Disease and Control and Prevention has updated its guidelines for close Covid-19 contact. The new definition includes cumulative exposures. Several states are working to contain the rising Covid-19 spikes across the country. To do so, states such as Illinois, New Mexico, and Washington, D.C. are implementing new Covid-19 restrictions. 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 second COVID-19 wave surging, both presidential candidates announce preparations for the upcoming debate. Supreme Court allows Pennsylvania to count ballots received after Election Day. Trump demands Attorney General Barr launch an investigation into Hunter Biden. With Election Day only two weeks away, nearly 32 million votes have already 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

U.S. coronavirus deaths top 220,000 with 8.2 Million cases. as experts warns "darkest" weeks ahead.More than 28 million early voting ballots has been cast 15 days before election.Pelosi set tomorrow as deadline for stimulus deal before 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 on his rally blitz as the United States sees a surge in Covid-19 cases. Trump brought his campaign to Carson City, Nevada Sunday night. New cases of coronavirus are spiking across the country. Now, the United States is averaging more than 55,000 new cases daily. Twitter removed a tweet from White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Scott Atlas that undermine mask-wearing. Atlas' tweet from Saturday read, "Masks work? NO" followed by a series of misrepresentations about the science behind the effectiveness of masks in combating the pandemic. According to Twitter, the policy Atlas violated prohibits sharing false or misleading content related to Covid-19 that could lead to harm. Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden is back on the campaign trail. He rallied voters in North Carolina Sunday where polls show a tight race. Biden's running mate, California Senator Kamala Harris will return to the campaign trail Monday. The Biden Campaign previously suspended her travel for a few days, out of an abundance of caution, after two members of her traveling team tested positive for coronavirus. President Barack Obama is also set to hit the road for Joe Biden in the final days of the election. He will hold his first in-person appearance in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Trump says he's happy Obama is campaigning for Biden. 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 falsely claims U.S. is "rounding the turn" as hospitalizations continue to rise and the U.S. averages over 60,000 new COVID-19 cases per day. On the campaign trail in Florida, Trump makes his pitch to seniors where polls show Biden leads by a large margin. Trump also continues to peddle conspiracy theories about Biden and Bin Laden. Former President Obama announces plans to campaign for Biden in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Wolf speaks with Rep. Adam Schiff about new allegations of Russian meddling in U.S. affairs. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Ominous” signs Covid second wave is now hitting U.S. as deaths top 217,000 and cases near 8 million. The CDC is also projecting up to 23,000 more deaths by November 7. President Trump arrives in Miami as he and Joe Biden are set to hold dueling town halls tonight. Trump touts a “free hour” of network television even as he claims the town hall is a “set up”. Trump mocks Dr. Fauci, and ignores Covid restrictions at a North Carolina rally as state reports highest daily jump in new cases. Trump calls Michigan's Gov. Whitmer “A dictator” just days after a plot to kidnap her was revealed by the FBI. Trump falsely claims that 85% of people wearing masks catch Coronavirus. Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell nixes Trump “big” stimulus proposal as the President says he’d go higher than 1.8 trillion. Trump falsely claims Dr. Fauci, who has served under 6 presidents, is a Democrat. Dr. Fauci says that the U.S. should “bite the bullet,” and skip Thanksgiving family gatherings. 14 Public Health groups have now condemned the herd immunity proposal embraced by the White House. Alabama football coach Nick Saban tests positive for the Coronavirus, as the pandemic grips college football. Wolf goes one on one with journalist Bob Woodward. NY Times reports that early, private White House briefings on virus were much more dire than public messaging. Republican Senator Ben Sasse in a conference call to voters says, Trump “mocks evangelicals behind closed doors…flirted with white supremacists”. Sasse also said: Trump treated pandemic like a “PR crisis rather than a public health challenge. Coronavirus surge brings new restrictions in Europe. Tough new restrictions on indoor gatherings in Britain. Curfews begin Saturday in hard-hit French cities. Highest daily increase in Italian cases since March. For three years, the Feds chased a suspected foreign link to Trump’s 2016 $10 million donation, with extraordinary secrecy. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live coverage of Kamala Harris questioning Supreme Court Nominee, Amy Coney Barrett. Melania Trump reveals that her son Barron had Covid-19 without symptoms. President Trump is heading to a rally in Iowa where the positivity rate is near 20%. Trump again claims U.S. “rounding the corner” on Covid-19, despite surge in 36 states. Joe Biden and Donald Trump will hold dueling town halls tomorrow instead of a debate. “Massive” Trump conspiracy theory is shattered as probe of Obama officials ends without charges. U.S. tops 216,000 Covid-19 deaths and 7.8 million cases as no state is moving in the right direction. 36,000+ Covid patients in U.S. hospitals, most since late August. Daily cases average above 50,000 for first time in two months. CDC Chief: small family gatherings a growing source of Covid spread. Three new studies show Coronavirus immunity can last for months. Infectious disease experts: promoting herd immunity is “inappropriate, irresponsible and ill-informed”. Hope fading of deal on stimulus bill before Election Day. Pelosi says that the White House's offer is “nowhere near perfect,” “Not even close to the good”. Trump won’t say if he will keep Attorney General Barr if he wins a second term. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With cases on the rise in over 30 states, President Trump heads to Johnstown, Pennsylvania for the latest stop on his campaign re-election tour. An illness prompts suspension of antibody treatment trial after a second U.S. vaccine trial was paused due to illness. NYC mayor: a "decisive week" in fight against new COVID clusters. Wolf goes one-on-one with New York City's Mayor De Blasio. Democrat legislators double down on health care as Trump's Supreme Court nominee faces daylong questioning by senators. Senator Kamala Harris prepares to question Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Few masks, no Social distancing at Trump first rally since COVID infection. Sen. Mike Lee refuses to wear mask at hearing less than two weeks after testing positive for Coronavirus The United States sees an average of almost 50,000 new COVID cases daily. Fauci: COVID trajectory is getting worse and worse. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Fauci speaks out against the White House event from two weeks ago as President Trump flip flops on the stimulus bill, calling for a bigger relief package than the Democrats or Republicans originally suggested. President Trump, still harboring a lingering cough, plans to hold a White House event on Saturday and an even larger rally in Florida on Monday. Hurricane Delta nears landfall in Louisiana. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices