Biden to announce more Cabinet picks
President-elect Joe Biden is expecting to name more members of his Cabinet this week, but President Trump is continuing to block the presidential transition. Nikole Killion reports.
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Twitter prepares for Biden transition
Twitter has announced that the official account of the president of the United States (@POTUS) will be handed over to President-elect Joe Biden on January 20, along with other official accounts associated with the federal government — this as the White House continues to hold up the transition. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Albright, Chertoff on transition importance
A bipartisan group has formed the National Council on Election Integrity to advocate for a peaceful transfer of power to a Biden administration. Two of the members are former Clinton Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former Bush Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff.
Biden COVID adviser on CDC travel guidelines
Dr. Atul Gawande of President-elect Biden's COVID-19 advisory board joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the CDC's guidelines on Thanksgiving travel and his concerns about the delay in the transfer of power from the Trump administration to the future Biden administration.
Rep. Andy Levin on Biden Cabinet, COVID relief
Michigan Congressman Andy Levin is being floated as a possibility for the position of Labor Secretary in the Biden administration. He joins CBSN to discuss that, plus the future of the Democratic Party and the urgency of passing a new coronavirus stimulus package.
Biden considers filling top Cabinet spots
President-elect Joe Biden is forging ahead with the White House transition process despite lack of cooperation from the Trump administration. Mr. Biden is also weighing his options for filling his Cabinet, including possible roles for his former primary rivals Sen. Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with new details.
Expert says Biden team losing "precious time"
President-elect Joe Biden is calling on the federal government's General Services Administration to authorize his presidential transition despite pushback from President Trump. Without this authorization, Mr. Biden doesn't have access to information or resources that he needs before he takes office in January. Kathryn Dunn Tenpas, a senior research director for the White House Transition Project and a senior fellow at the University of Virginia's Miller Center, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Biden criticizes Trump over pandemic handling
President-elect Joe Biden predicted grave consequences if the Trump administration keeps stonewalling his team on the coronavirus pandemic. Nikole Killion reports.
Iran expands its stockpile of enriched uranium
A new report from the International Atomic Energy Agency reveals that Iran now has 12 times the amount of enriched uranium permitted under the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal. This latest development gives additional insight into the surmounting challenge the incoming Biden administration will face in an attempt to contain Iran's nuclear capabilities. Former United States Secretary of Energy and the co-chair and CEO of the Nuclear Threat Initiative, Dr. Ernest Moniz, helped negotiate the 2015 accord. He joins CBSN to discuss what this means for the safety of the U.S. and its allies moving forward.
Obama speaks out on White House transition
Former President Barack Obama is speaking to CBS News' Gayle King and Scott Pelley in his first television interviews after the 2020 election and before the release of his new memoir, "A Promised Land." Mr. Obama reflected on the start of his own administration and how his experience was different from the current presidential transition of power.
Andy Card warns about delayed transition
Andy Card, who served as White House chief of staff to President George W. Bush, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss why he thinks a delayed transition from the Trump administration to President-elect Joe Biden could "put American lives at risk."
Former Obama aide on Biden transition
President-elect Joe Biden has named Ron Klain as his chief of staff. David Litt, a former speechwriter for President Obama and author of "Democracy in One Book or Less," joined CBSN to discuss the Biden transition.
Jobless claims and state of the economy
Jobless claims declined last week, but 709,000 Americans still filed for first-time unemployment. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance and former director of the Troubled Asset Relief Programs during the Obama administration, joined CBSN to discuss what the current state of the economy could mean for President-elect Joe Biden's future administration.
COVID-19 cases rise in Navajo Nation
Navajo Nation is taking measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus as the number of cases continues to increase. Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez joins CBSN to explain what they're doing to keep people healthy, and what he says will help the Navajo prosper as the Biden administration prepares to take office.
How Biden may handle "Big Tech"
As President-elect Joe Biden begins work on his transition, there are growing questions about what the Biden administration's relationship might look like with the powerful tech industry. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN with more.
Biden transition team considers legal action
President-elect Joe Biden's transition team is considering legal action against the General Services Administration as it continues to block his full access to federal agencies, citing a resolution to the election by either President Trump or the electoral college. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Alex Azar on Pfizer vaccine announcement
Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar joins "CBS This Morning" following drug maker Pfizer's announcement that its coronavirus vaccine is 90% effective. Azar discusses his hope for the vaccine, how the government will distribute it and how the White House will transition to a Biden administration in January.
Sen. Booker on Biden administration and unity
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker joins "CBS This Morning" for his first interview since Joe Biden was projected to win the presidential election. He discusses priorities for the next administration and how to unite a divided country.
Biden's plans for foreign relations
Since President-elect Biden was projected to the winner on Saturday, reaction has been pouring in from leaders throughout the world. Max Baucus, the former ambassador to China under the Obama administration joins CBSN to discuss how much work the Biden Administration has to do to restore the diplomatic strength of the U.S.
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