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Biden Says "More People May Die" If Trump Keeps Blocking Transition Nov 17, 2020

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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.

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Trump Refuses to Acknowledge Loss, First Remarks Since Defeat Nov 15, 2020

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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.

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Crack Widening Between Trump & Top Republicans on Briefing Biden Nov 13, 2020

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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.

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Biden Meets with Transition Advisors Nov 12, 2020

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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.

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Biden: Transition is "Well Under Way," Calls Trump's Refusal to Concede "An Embarrassment"" Nov 11, 2020

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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."

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Biden Names Coronavirus Advisory Board Nov 10, 2020

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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.

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Biden Prepares for Presidency While Trump Denies Loss Nov 09, 2020

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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.

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Trump And Biden Fight For Votes In Final Hours Before Election Day Nov 03, 2020

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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.

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Trump and Biden campaign in Midwest battleground states Oct 31, 2020

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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.

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Trump & Biden Hold Dueling Rallies in Florida in Final Sprint Oct 30, 2020

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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.

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