Election 2020: Updates from The Washington Post

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A red wave of Republicans — and covid cases Nov 17, 2020

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From the "Post Reports" podcast: How Republicans are using election wins to justify their approach to the pandemic. The CDC’s latest on why you should wear a mask. And, the coronavirus response in Africa.

Does Trump’s refusal to concede put national security at risk? Nov 14, 2020

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On "Can He Do That?" Experts are concerned that the president's unwillingness to start a transition threatens our country’s safety by denying President-elect Joe Biden resources. Shane Harris explains the risks when a smooth transition is blocked.

The worst covid surge is just beginning Nov 13, 2020

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The Democrats’ last hope to take control of the Senate comes down to Georgia, from "Post Reports."

Trump checks out, ignoring public duties, as coronavirus surges and firing spree continues Nov 13, 2020

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Plus, President-elect Joe Biden considers Hillary Clinton for UN ambassador.

What’s wrong with polling? Nov 12, 2020

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Campaign strategists and the public were led to believe that Democrats were headed for a wave. Election results have told a different story, just as they did four years ago. And the next steps for a promising coronavirus vaccine.

Biden’s pick for chief of staff is the ultimate Washington survivor Nov 12, 2020

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On "The Daily 202" podcast, President-elect Joe Biden has chosen longtime Washington operator Ron Klain to be White House chief of staff.

Is this a coup? Nov 11, 2020

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On "Post Reports," White House reporter Josh Dawsey on what’s going on behind the bold claims from the president that he will stay for four more years. Plus, Juliet Eilperin on Biden's plans to tackle climate change, and what could stand in his way.

Biden hopes to name several Cabinet nominees by Thanksgiving Nov 11, 2020

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On "The Daily 202" podcast: President-elect Joe Biden downplayed the difficulties that his team is having amid a lack of cooperation by Trump in the transfer of power.

These tweets may be harmful to your democracy Nov 10, 2020

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On "Post Reports" podcast, breaking down conspiracy theories over election fraud. The Republicans who won, even when Trump didn’t.

Barr weaponizes the Justice Department to investigate Trump’s baseless fraud claims Nov 10, 2020

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On "The Daily 202" podcast, Attorney General Bill Barr gave federal prosecutors the green light on Monday to pursue any allegations of “vote tabulation irregularities” before results are certified.