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WH replaces Pentagon advisory board members
The White House replaced members of the Pentagon advisory board with Trump loyalists. Omar Villafranca spoke with Politico White House and Washington reporter Daniel Lippmann about how this will affect things for the incoming Biden administration.
CDC calls for everyone to wear a mask
As cases of COVID-19 surge nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now say everyone should wear a mask when away from home. Matthew Fox, a professor of epidemiology and global health at Boston University, joined CBSN with the latest on the pandemic.
Trump to rally for Georgia Senate candidates
President Trump is heading to Valdosta, Georgia, for a rally Saturday evening to support two incumbent Republican senators facing January runoff elections against their Democratic challengers. The outcome of the races will determine which party has control of the Senate, and some Republicans worry Mr. Trump is hurting their chances of victory as he continues to falsely claim election fraud. The president lost the state to President-elect Joe Biden in the November election. Chip Reid reports.
New England braces for first nor'easter
Parts of New England are bracing for the first major storm of the season. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli has the latest.
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How Trump can — and can't — spend his Save America PAC funds
Trump's Save America PAC and GOP entities have raised $207.5 million since Election Day.
COVID-19 becomes top killer in U.S. as hospitals fill up
Across the country, 100,000 people are in hospitals, and 11 states broke records this week for new cases reported in a single day.
What another stimulus deal could mean for jobless benefits
Two bills would offer markedly different levels of support for the 12 million jobless workers about to lose benefits.
U.S. ends 5 cultural programs with China in further escalation
The terminations follow new visa restrictions limiting stays in the U.S. by members of China's Communist Party.
Judge orders restoration of DACA, opens program to new applicants
About 300,000 undocumented immigrant teens and young adults who qualify for DACA on paper could apply for the Obama-era protections from deportation following the court order.
CDC recommends "universal mask wearing" outside home
New guidance lists "universal wearing of face masks" as the first strategy to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
First subsurface asteroid samples delivered to Earth
A capsule containing the rock samples created a stunning fireball across the sky before landing in the Australian outback on Saturday.
Trump border wall built on pristine land hurts animal migration
"It's a huge richness of biodiversity, of culture and relationship between the two nations," said conservationist Jose Manuel Perez. "We are losing that with this wall."
Watch Live: Trump attends first campaign rally since losing election
President Trump, who has refused to concede the election, is appearing at a rally for Georgia Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue.
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Zoom calls can be held 500 feet in the air in Ferris wheel "cubicles"
"Lots of users told us, the time just flew by," Yomiuriland Amusement Park spokesman Yu Okutani said.
Arbery shooting suspects pose "significant" danger, judge says
A Georgia judge said video "showed the lengths the defendants would take to track down and restrain another person."
Foul play suspected after two bodies found at Fort Bragg
The bodies were found Wednesday in a training area, officials said.
Australia's Great Barrier Reef status lowered to "critical"
The world's largest coral reef is now in "critical" condition — the most urgent designated status.
Trump orders most US troops to withdraw from Somalia
The move continues a post-election push by Mr. Trump to shrink U.S. involvement in counterterrorism missions abroad.
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San Francisco Bay Area issues new stay-at-home order
"We don't think we can wait for the state's new restrictions to go into effect. This is an emergency," one official said.
States face unique challenges with vaccine distribution
While states figure out how to roll doses out, some people still worry about safety as vaccines are being developed in record time, and amid a contentious political landscape.
Fauci walks back U.K. "rushed" approval comments
He said in an interview Friday that his criticism, which first aired on British television, was reactionary, and he "felt badly" about it.
Health care workers ask for help to slow COVID-19 spread
Health care workers in several states are demanding state officials do more to slow the spread of the coronavirus – not just to protect frontline workers, but to protect the entire health care system from being overwhelmed.
Obituary of Kansas COVID-19 victim blasts anti-maskers
"He died with COVID-19, and his final days were harder, scarier and lonelier than necessary," the obit said.
CBS This Morning
CBS This Morning
Bahamas performs “I Got You Babe”
Born near Toronto, singer-songwriter Afie Jurvanen taught himself guitar — and recorded his debut album in rural Ontario. Taking the name Bahamas, his 2018 collection “Earthtones” earned him both a Grammy nod and a Canadian Juno Award for Adult Alternative Album of the Year, his second award in that category. A fifth collection, “Sad Hunk,” came out in October. Bahamas joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” along with The 400 Unit to perform “I Got You Babe.”
Bahamas performs “Trick To Happy”
Born near Toronto, singer-songwriter Afie Jurvanen taught himself guitar — and recorded his debut album in rural Ontario. Taking the name Bahamas, his 2018 collection “Earthtones” earned him both a Grammy nod and a Canadian Juno Award for Adult Alternative Album of the Year, his second award in that category. A fifth collection, “Sad Hunk,” came out in October. Bahamas joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” along with The 400 Unit to perform “Trick To Happy.”
Bahamas performs “Up With The Jones”
Born near Toronto, singer-songwriter Afie Jurvanen taught himself guitar — and recorded his debut album in rural Ontario. Taking the name Bahamas, his 2018 collection “Earthtones” earned him both a Grammy nod and a Canadian Juno Award for Adult Alternative Album of the Year, his second award in that category. A fifth collection, “Sad Hunk,” came out in October. Bahamas joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” along with The 400 Unit to perform “Up With The Jones.”
Chef Douglass Williams on living his "dream"
Chef Douglass Williams spent decades mastering his craft in kitchens across the globe before being highlighted as Food and Wine Magazine's best new chefs of 2020, calling him a "master of texture." Four years ago, the Atlantic City, New Jersey native bet big on himself, going from chef to chef and owner, opening his Italian-inspired restaurant Mida in Boston. He speaks to Dana Jacobson about how culinary school and a trip to Europe after high school sparked his passion for the kitchen
Park in Japan offers ferris wheel cubicles
As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, and people around the world brace for many more months stuck at home, people in Japan are going to great lengths to get out of the house. As Lucy Craft reports from Tokyo, for some remote workers, the sky's the limit
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48 Hours
48 Hours
The Disappearance of Kristin Smart
A college student goes missing and a podcaster turns up the heat to solve the case. "48 Hours" tracks down the prime suspect. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports for "48 Hours."
Sneak peek: The Disappearance of Kristin Smart
A college student goes missing and a podcaster turns up the heat to solve the case. "48 Hours" tracks down the prime suspect. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports Saturday, November 28 at 10:01/9:01c on CBS.
The Case Against Nicole Addimando
A young mother shoots her partner claiming self-defense and abuse. The killing of the popular gymnastics coach divides a town. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan reports for "48 Hours.
The Death of Todd Stermer
A woman accused of setting her house on fire and then intentionally running over her husband as he escaped the flames speaks out to "48 Hours." Correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Christy Martin - The Fight of Her Life
A boxer is shot and stabbed by her husband but refuses to go down for the count. "48 Hours" contributor David Begnaud reports.
The Uplift — Stories That Inspire
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Grandmother graduates college with her granddaughter
Pat found herself retired – and bored – and it was her granddaughter who convinced her to go back to school.
Soccer Olympian-turned-doctor helps treat COVID-19 patients
Rachel Buehler Van Hollebeke graduated from medical school just before COVID-19 gained traction.
Food from canceled wedding feeds 200 on Thanksgiving
"In the grand scheme of things, canceling a big wedding isn't the worst thing that could happen," the bride said.
Starbucks offering free coffee to frontline workers this month
"We want to show our deep gratitude for those who support and protect us every day with a small gesture of kindness and a cup of coffee," the company said.
13-year-old's charity provides blankets to kids in need
"I know there's a lot of kids in the world and a lot of kids in my community who are on the streets or in shelter homes not getting enough food to eat or are lonely," said C.J. Matthews.
CBSN Originals
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Reverb | The QAnon Effect
What started out as a fringe conspiracy theory in 2017 has recently spread into the mainstream. Dozens of people linked to the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory ran for federal office in 2020, and two were elected to Congress. This CBSN Originals documentary explores how QAnon has taken root amid challenging times and a growing distrust in American institutions, and what it means for the future of the country.
Reverb | A City Under Surveillance
The Detroit Police Department is using facial recognition technology and a network of surveillance cameras to combat the city’s high crime rates. But critics say the technology has racial bias built into it and has even landed innocent people behind bars. In this documentary, CBSN Originals explores the debate over high-tech policing that promises to make our communities safer yet at the same time threatens our civil liberties.
Reverb | Gun Fight, Part One
In the first episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals explores an armed backlash to new gun laws. Mass shootings in Virginia have mobilized the fight for more regulation, but some counties won't enforce laws they say infringe on their residents' constitutional rights.
Reverb | Gun Fight, Part Two
In the second episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals follows a growing movement of militias refusing to comply with new gun regulations. As the country navigates a pandemic, economic shutdowns and political unrest, gun sales are soaring and gun rights activists argue Americans should be armed now more than ever.
Reverb | Losing Las Vegas
The economic fallout from COVID-19 hit Las Vegas harder than any other major city in the nation, devastating households far from the famous Strip. Though the lights are flickering on once again, uncertainty still looms. This episode of CBSN Originals reveals how some Las Vegas workers are navigating a tough new reality with no end in sight.
CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities
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CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities
Fresno gas station helps homeless customers
Two gas station managers are recording homeless people in Fresno, California, and are going viral because of it. CBS News correspondent Vladimir Duthiers explains why people on social media were so moved by their stories, they sent boxes of supplies and money to help them.
Viola Davis on playing Ma Rainey
Davis says she had a realization about her age when she was considering her role in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." See the interview, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Brandon Bernard makes death row appeal
After a 17-year hiatus in executing federal inmates, President Trump's Justice Department has executed eight federal inmates in 2020, and four more men and one woman are set to die before Inauguration Day. Lead national correspondent David Begnaud looks at the public push to stop one execution scheduled for next week.
Alphabet Rockers make music that makes change
The Alphabet Rockers, a multi-racial, multi-generational hip-hop group, is using music to help build a more just world. They sing and rap about diversity, standing up for others and acceptance of transgender youth. Jamie Yuccas reports for the "CBS This Morning" series, A More Perfect Union.
Star Elliot Page comes out as transgender
Elliot Page, star of such films as "Juno" and "Inception," came out as transgender and non-binary in an emotional and candid social media post. In the post, Page also draws attention to discrimination and violence against transgender people, particularly against Black and Latinx trans women. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Salvation Army's Red Kettle goes digital
The Salvation Army says its iconic red kettles could see a 50% drop in donations as the coronavirus pandemic forces shoppers stay to home. Jamie Yuccas looks at how the organization is taking the campaign online.
Fighting the mental health stigma
As part of CBS News's commitment to take the shame and blame out of discussing mental illnesses, Dr. Tara Narula tells the story of a mother-daughter duo who are donating books across the country to help stop the stigma surrounding mental health.
Taiwan goes months without domestic COVID case
In stark contrast to the United States, Taiwan has gone a remarkable 232 days without a single reported domestic COVID-19 case. Daily life has largely returned to normal. Ramy Inocencio reports on what life looks like in Taiwan during the pandemic, and why some Americans have relocated there.
Haim sisters on their new album
Southern California music group Haim — made up of sisters Alana, Este and Danielle — are nominated for two 2020 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for their latest effort, “Women in Music Pt. III.” They spoke to Anthony Mason about creating music for the new album, and their love of being on tour.
World
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Zoom calls can be held 500 feet in the air in Ferris wheel "cubicles"
"Lots of users told us, the time just flew by," Yomiuriland Amusement Park spokesman Yu Okutani said.
First subsurface asteroid samples delivered to Earth
A capsule containing the rock samples created a stunning fireball across the sky before landing in the Australian outback on Saturday.
Trump orders most US troops to withdraw from Somalia
The move continues a post-election push by Mr. Trump to shrink U.S. involvement in counterterrorism missions abroad.
Australia's Great Barrier Reef status lowered to "critical"
The world's largest coral reef is now in "critical" condition — the most urgent designated status.
"Black Panther" star Letitia Wright faces backlash after posting anti-vax video
The actress stood by her comments Friday morning, saying her "intention was not to hurt anyone."
U.S.
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U.S. ends 5 cultural programs with China in further escalation
The terminations follow new visa restrictions limiting stays in the U.S. by members of China's Communist Party.
Watch Live: Trump attends first campaign rally since losing election
President Trump, who has refused to concede the election, is appearing at a rally for Georgia Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue.
How Trump can — and can't — spend his Save America PAC funds
Trump's Save America PAC and GOP entities have raised $207.5 million since Election Day.
Massive fire devastates historic church, women's shelter in NYC
The fire ripped through an adjacent women's shelter that has stood side-by-side with the church since 1892, displacing more than a dozen women.
Alabama sheriff's office slammed for "thugshot" Christmas tree decor
The Mobile NAACP strongly condemned the tree, calling it "inappropriate, shameful, disrespectful, despicable, disgusting and embarrassing."
Politics
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U.S. ends 5 cultural programs with China in further escalation
The terminations follow new visa restrictions limiting stays in the U.S. by members of China's Communist Party.
Watch Live: Trump attends first campaign rally since losing election
President Trump, who has refused to concede the election, is appearing at a rally for Georgia Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue.
How Trump can — and can't — spend his Save America PAC funds
Trump's Save America PAC and GOP entities have raised $207.5 million since Election Day.
Trump border wall being built on pristine land hurts animal migration
"It's a huge richness of biodiversity, of culture and relationship between the two nations," said conservationist Jose Manuel Perez. "We are losing that with this wall."
Trump orders most US troops to withdraw from Somalia
The move continues a post-election push by Mr. Trump to shrink U.S. involvement in counterterrorism missions abroad.
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Bahamas performs “I Got You Babe”
Born near Toronto, singer-songwriter Afie Jurvanen taught himself guitar — and recorded his debut album in rural Ontario. Taking the name Bahamas, his 2018 collection “Earthtones” earned him both a Grammy nod and a Canadian Juno Award for Adult Alternative Album of the Year, his second award in that category. A fifth collection, “Sad Hunk,” came out in October. Bahamas joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” along with The 400 Unit to perform “I Got You Babe.”
Bahamas performs “Trick To Happy”
Born near Toronto, singer-songwriter Afie Jurvanen taught himself guitar — and recorded his debut album in rural Ontario. Taking the name Bahamas, his 2018 collection “Earthtones” earned him both a Grammy nod and a Canadian Juno Award for Adult Alternative Album of the Year, his second award in that category. A fifth collection, “Sad Hunk,” came out in October. Bahamas joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” along with The 400 Unit to perform “Trick To Happy.”
Bahamas performs “Up With The Jones”
Born near Toronto, singer-songwriter Afie Jurvanen taught himself guitar — and recorded his debut album in rural Ontario. Taking the name Bahamas, his 2018 collection “Earthtones” earned him both a Grammy nod and a Canadian Juno Award for Adult Alternative Album of the Year, his second award in that category. A fifth collection, “Sad Hunk,” came out in October. Bahamas joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” along with The 400 Unit to perform “Up With The Jones.”
Recalling John Lennon's final interview
The coming week will bring the 40th anniversary of the murder of John Lennon. The former Beatle was shot to death outside his New York City apartment on December 8, 1980. Just one day before, he sat for what would turn out to be one of his last interviews, with BBC DJ Andy Peebles. Tapes from those three hours are the basis of a new documentary, "Lennon's Last Weekend," debuting on BritBox. Anthony Mason spoke to Peebles about that day.
Warner Bros. to stream all new movies in 2021
Warner Bros. is taking the unprecedented step of making all of its 2021 movie releases available on its HBO Max streaming service at the same time they're released in theaters. Sharon Waxman of The Wrap joined CBSN to break down what that means for the movie industry.
Technology
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Santa adjusts to new normal during COVID
Santa is doing thousands of virtual visits during the holiday season.
Those holiday returns come with a massive environmental footprint
Americans are spending record amounts of money online — also expect record amounts in landfills soon.
Will retailers have more PS5 and Xbox consoles this year?
Two of this holiday season's hottest gifts sold out fast, but more game consoles may be available before year-end.
Google accused of firing employees pushing for workplace rights
Search giant "surveilled" and "interrogated" activist workers and then illegally fired two, labor watchdog charges.
Feds say Facebook's hiring discriminated against Americans
Social media company created jobs for foreigners who wanted permanent residency in the U.S., government alleges.
Science
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First subsurface asteroid samples delivered to Earth
A capsule containing the rock samples created a stunning fireball across the sky before landing in the Australian outback on Saturday.
Australia's Great Barrier Reef status lowered to "critical"
The world's largest coral reef is now in "critical" condition — the most urgent designated status.
Jupiter and Saturn will form the first "double planet" in 800 years
The largest planets in our solar system will soon align for the great conjunction — the greatest skywatchers have observed since medieval times.
China plants flag on the moon as spacecraft lifts off
The lander unfurled what the space administration called the first free-standing Chinese flag on the moon.
Thousands flee as wildfire spreads through Southern California
The flames have scorched an area larger than 3,000 football fields overnight.
Health
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Newsom's stay-at-home order set to be triggered in Southern California
The Southern California region's ICU capacity has dropped to 13.1% because of the growing number of COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19 becomes top killer in U.S. as hospitals fill up
Across the country, 100,000 people are in hospitals, and 11 states broke records this week for new cases reported in a single day.
Can your employer force you to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
With vaccines on the way, companies must weigh whether to encourage — or compel — workers to get inoculated.
CDC recommends "universal mask wearing" outside home
New guidance lists "universal wearing of face masks" as the first strategy to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
COVID-19 was the leading cause of death in U.S. this week
In the U.S., COVID-19 cases have surpassed 14.3 million, and more than 278,500 deaths have been recorded, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University.
MoneyWatch
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Can your employer force you to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
With vaccines on the way, companies must weigh whether to encourage — or compel — workers to get inoculated.
Second shot no-shows could foil COVID-19 vaccination efforts
Experts say a vaccine-resistant mutation is more likely if millions of Americans end up getting only one dose.
What another stimulus deal could mean for jobless benefits
Two bills would offer markedly different levels of support for the 12 million jobless workers about to lose benefits.
Those holiday returns come with a massive environmental footprint
Americans are spending record amounts of money online — also expect record amounts in landfills soon.
Another lifeline ending as Trump's $300 in jobless aid winds down
As the job market slows. unemployment benefits could soon dry up for millions of jobless Americans.
Crime
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Arbery shooting suspects pose "significant" danger, judge says
A Georgia judge said video "showed the lengths the defendants would take to track down and restrain another person."
Foul play suspected after two bodies found at Fort Bragg
The bodies were found Wednesday in a training area, officials said.
High school football player who attacked referee charged with assault
Emmanuel Duron is facing the misdemeanor charge after a video showed him body-slamming a referee.
Cop dies after she was shot responding to parking complaint
The city of Charleston, West Virginia, announced officer Cassie Johnson's death.
Fatal shooting of Black teen roils liberal Oregon town
A white man is accused of killing Aidan Ellison who was playing loud music in a motel parking lot on November 23.
Space
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First subsurface asteroid samples delivered to Earth
A capsule containing the rock samples created a stunning fireball across the sky before landing in the Australian outback on Saturday.
Jupiter and Saturn will form the first "double planet" in 800 years
The largest planets in our solar system will soon align for the great conjunction — the greatest skywatchers have observed since medieval times.
China plants flag on the moon as spacecraft lifts off
The lander unfurled what the space administration called the first free-standing Chinese flag on the moon.
How to watch the Geminids meteor shower, one of the year's best
The year is ending with one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers.
China lands spacecraft on moon for historic sample collection
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will make China only the third nation to bring moon rocks back to Earth.
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The most expensive states for ER visits, ranked
No one wants to go to the emergency room. Here's what it may cost once you're there.
Hardest colleges to get into in the U.S. in 2021
These schools have a combination of the lowest acceptance rates and the highest SAT and ACT scores. See which school tops the list for 2021.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? These are the top films available on the streaming platform.
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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CBSN Originals: "The QAnon Effect"
What started out as a fringe conspiracy theory in 2017 has recently spread into the mainstream. Dozens of people linked to the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory ran for federal office in 2020, and two were elected to Congress. This CBSN Originals documentary explores how QAnon has taken root amid challenging times and a growing distrust in American institutions, and what it means for the future of the country.
CBSN Originals: "A City Under Surveillance"
The Detroit Police Department is using facial recognition technology and a network of surveillance cameras to combat the city’s high crime rates. But critics say the technology has racial bias built into it and has even landed innocent people behind bars. In this documentary, CBSN Originals explores the debate over high-tech policing that promises to make our communities safer yet at the same time threatens our civil liberties.
Trump travels to Georgia ahead of Senate runoff
President Trump will be lending his support to the two Republican incumbents running in January's Senate runoff as he campaigns in Georgia Saturday afternoon. Mr. Trump hopes he can provide the party a boost in the Peach State, as his election campaign continues to dispute the results of the 2020 election. Vice News political correspondent Liz Landers joins CBSN to discuss whether or not the president's support will help or hurt the Republicans' chances of reclaiming the Senate majority next month.
Norah O'Donnell Reports: Sexual Assault in the Military
A year-and-a-half long investigation by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell and the CBS News Investigative Unit into sexual assault within the U.S. military uncovered failures by leaders to address the issue. Over the course of the investigation, CBS News spoke with nearly two dozen survivors of sexual assault, whistleblowers who worked for the military's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program and families of suicide victims who say the military grossly mishandled reports of sexual assault.
WH replaces Pentagon advisory board members
The White House replaced members of the Pentagon advisory board with Trump loyalists. Omar Villafranca spoke with Politico White House and Washington reporter Daniel Lippmann about how this will affect things for the incoming Biden administration.