Trump fires Esper as defense secretary 6 days after election
"Mark Esper has been terminated. I would like to thank him for his service," the president said.
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Two more members of Trump's team test positive for COVID-19
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday after attending a White House election night party last week. Mark Meadows, who also attended that party, tested positive last week. The man leading President Trump's post-election legal fight, attorney David Bossie, also revealed his positive diagnosis Monday. Dr. Dara Kass, an emergency room physician and a member of the group Doctors for Biden, spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the promising news from Pfizer's vaccine trial and the crucial period the U.S. is entering in its efforts to contain the virus.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: McConnell takes victory lap and backs Trump's refusal to concede
Control of the Senate will not likely be decided until the two Senate runoffs in Georgia take place on January 5.
Post-election, Americans take to the streets
"CBS This Morning" spoke with voters of many different backgrounds across the country. They shared their joyous celebrations, deep disappointments, and their hopes for a united America.
Federal agency holding up transition process
The General Services Administration is so far not signing off on paperwork that begins the official transition process for the incoming Biden administration. President-elect Biden is already starting his own transition planning despite President Trump continuing to dispute the election results. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
Biden announces COVID-19 advisory board
President-elect Joe Biden is beginning his transition to the White House with the announcement of his COVID-19 advisory board to tackle the pandemic. It comes as President Trump has not yet conceded and is pushing forward with election-related lawsuits. CBS News' Debra Alfarone reports and joins CBSN with the latest.
Analysis on Trump's legal strategy
CBS News contributor and election law expert David Becker joins "CBS This Morning" to analyze the president's legal strategy and if there is validity to the claims in several key states as Joe Biden hits 270 electoral votes and is projected to win the presidential election.
Trump pursues election lawsuits
President Trump is refusing to concede the election to Joe Biden and his campaign continues pursuing legal challenges in multiple states. But there has been no evidence to back up his claims of fraud. William and Mary Law School professor Rebecca Green joins CBSN to talk about Mr. Trump's path forward.
Biden-Harris team forges ahead with transition
President-elect Joe Biden is forging ahead with his transition team, announcing plans for several executive orders and creating a COVID-19 task force with top health experts. But so far, the General Services Administration is making the process more challenging by delaying federal resources. Chris Lu, who was involved in President Obama's transition, joined CBSN to explain why the process is important.
How Wisconsin helped Joe Biden to victory
CBS News projects Joe Biden will win Wisconsin's 10 electoral votes, flipping a state President Trump won in 2016 with an estimated 20,000 vote margin of victory. Ben Wikler, the chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, joins CBSN to discuss what led to the victory, and the Trump campaign's efforts at a recount.
Biden transition team focuses on pandemic
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris hit the ground running on the first work day since they were projected to win the 2020 presidential election. The first item on their agenda is the COVID-19 pandemic. Political contributors Leslie Sanchez and Antjuan Seawright join CBSN to discuss the Biden team's strategy and how President Trump is continuing to fight the election results.
Russia won't congratulate Biden with Trump's legal challenges pending
"It is proper to wait for an official announcement," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says as Russian media highlight Trump's refusal to concede.
Money raised for Trump's election fights would help cover campaign debt
At least half of each donation made to the Trump campaign will go toward paying off its campaign debt.
America the Resilient
In 244 years as a nation, the United States has been torn apart by civil war, devastated by disasters, and ever-haunted by the sin of racism. But Americans find a way -- however tenuously -- to bounce back.
America the Resilient
In 244 years as a nation, the United States has been torn apart by civil war, devastated by disasters, and ever-haunted by the sin of racism. But Americans find a way -- however tenuously -- to bounce back.
Will Trump concede?
Joe Biden was declared the projected winner of the 2020 presidential election. However, President Trump has not yet conceded and is instead gearing up for legal battles in multiple states? Paula Reid has the latest.
Rudy Giuliani says Trump will not concede election
He spoke shortly after CBS News projected Joe Biden will win Pennsylvania and the presidency.
Transcript: David Becker on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with CBS News election law expert David Becker that aired Sunday, November 8, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired November 8, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Pat Toomey on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey that aired Sunday, November 8, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Joe Manchin on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin that aired Sunday, November 8, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Cedric Richmond on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Biden campaign co-chair and Louisiana Congressman Cedric Richmond that aired Sunday, November 8, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Cedric Richmond says "defund the police" cost Democrats seats in the House
Democrats will maintain their majority in the House, but lost seats this election.
Biden projected winner, Trump not conceding yet
Biden is projected to secure enough electoral votes needed to capture the White House.
Biden leads in Arizona but too close to call
Trump supporters in Arizona are still holding out hope, even after Joe Biden was projected to win the presidency after a victory in Pennsylvania earlier in the day. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joins CBSN to explain the feeling on the ground in Phoenix.
Texas dad deported to Ghana was then forced to go to Mali, he says
Poll finds Democrats still boosted by voters' economic concerns
Lula wins 4th term as Brazil's president, but Bolsonaro rejects results
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