Biden calls for unity in Thanksgiving address
President-elect Joe Biden is urging Americans to "hang on" and keep fighting against the coronavirus, and not with each other. Nikole Killion has more on Mr. Biden's Thanksgiving address to the nation.
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Biden's Thanksgiving message to Americans
In an address to the nation the day before Thanksgiving, President-elect Joe Biden spoke about the difficulty of being apart from loved ones at the holidays but encouraged everyone to follow health officials' guidelines to help save lives in the coronavirus pandemic. He also said he believes "this grim season of division, demonization, is going to give way to a year of light and of unity." Watch his full remarks.
Biden can start getting presidential briefing
President-elect Joe Biden is forging ahead with the transition process as he weighs filling more key Cabinet posts in the coming weeks. He can now start accessing the presidential daily briefing, which includes crucial reports from the U.S. intelligence community, after the General Services Administration finally approved the transition. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Wilmington, Delaware, and she joined CBSN with CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy to discuss the latest.
Trump will share presidential intelligence briefing with Biden
President-elect Biden will begin receiving the President's Daily Brief, a classified intelligence report.
Biden nominations signal foreign policy shift
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated several advisers with deep experience in foreign policy to serve in key Cabinet positions, and world leaders are preparing for the transition of power. The founder and executive director of the National Security Institute at George Mason University, Jamil Jaffer, joined CBSN AM to discuss what this new team means for U.S. foreign policy and how he thinks they'll perform on the international stage.
Biden says his team is already talking with the Trump administration
The president-elect said talks are already underway, after the GSA gave the green light.
Biden vows to bring America back
President-elect Joe Biden and his foreign policy and national security picks vow to bring America back as the former vice president rolls out his key nominees. Nikole Killion has the story.
Congressional leaders call for COVID relief, but are far apart on a deal
Biden and congressional leaders have called for passing a COVID relief bill during the lame duck session.
Biden says he's willing to meet Trump, "if asked"
President-elect Joe Biden says he expects to start getting intelligence briefings on a regular basis, now that the presidential transition process is officially moving forward. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy and CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion join CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest from Washington, D.C.
Analyzing Biden's first Cabinet picks
Michael O'Hanlon, a senior fellow and director of research for the foreign policy program at the Brookings Institution, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss how U.S. allies may be reacting to President-elect Joe Biden's first Cabinet picks.
Biden transition officially underway
More than two weeks after the 2020 election was projected for President-elect Joe Biden, the Trump administration is allowing the official transition process to begin. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller join "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss what comes next for the Biden-Harris team.
Pennsylvania certifies election results, confirming Biden victory
Pennsylvania certified the results of its election Tuesday, formalizing Biden's victory over Trump.
Trump brags about stock market as transition underway
President Trump made a sudden and strange appearance at the White House briefing room to highlight the stock market as the Dow soared on news that an official transition to President-elect Biden is underway. Ben Tracy reports.
Historic firsts among Biden's Cabinet picks
Flexing diplomatic muscle, President-elect Biden has introduced six members of his foreign policy and national security teams. Nikole Killion reports.
Dow Jones hits milestone of 30,000
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed 30,000 points for the first time in the history of the blue-chip index. Stocks pushed higher as Pennsylvania certified President-elect Joe Biden's win in that state and investors cheered the White House's moves to pave the way for President Trump's exit from the Oval Office. CBS News' Laura Podesta reports.
Biden introduces members of national security, foreign policy teams
Several of the president-elect's nominees will make history if confirmed by the Senate.
Biden introduces his national security team
President-elect Joe Biden held a press event in Wilmington, Delaware, to introduce key members of his future administration: Antony Blinken, his nominee for Secretary of State; Alejandro Mayorkas for Secretary of Homeland Security; Avril Haines for Director of National Intelligence; Linda Thomas-Greenfield for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations; Jake Sullivan as National Security Adviser; and John Kerry as Special Presidential Envoy for Climate. Watch their remarks in full.
Secret meeting of Netanyahu, Saudi crown prince
Top leaders from Israel and Saudi Arabia reportedly held their first-ever meeting in secret over the weekend. Israeli media first reported the meeting but Saudi Arabia denied it happened. All of this comes as the Trump administration urges more countries across the region to form ties with Israel to help ramp up pressure against Iran. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
GSA allows official Biden transition to begin
The General Services Administration has given President-elect Joe Biden the green light to begin the official transition process for his incoming administration. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN to discuss what this means for President Trump's remaining lawsuits, as he continues to refuse to concede.
Biden makes first Cabinet picks
President-elect Joe Biden has selected his nominees for secretary of state, homeland security, national security adviser, and other key positions. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN with the latest.
Transition to Biden formally begins
President-elect Joe Biden can now formally begin his transition to the White House, after the General Services Administration designated him the "apparent winner' of the November election. CBS News' Bofta Yimam joined CBSN AM with details.
Michigan certifies election results
Michigan has certified its election results, officially declaring President-elect Joe Biden as the winner of the state. One Republican canvasser joined two Democrats in the decision Monday night. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Adam Brewster joined “CBSN AM” with the latest and what this means for the Trump campaign.
Presidential transition begins
Three weeks after Election Day, the Trump administration is finally allowing the formal presidential transition to begin. Throughout history, the United States has had good transitions and bad transitions, but this one is unusual. Chip Reid reports.
Biden Cabinet picks could make history
President-elect Joe Biden's historic national security picks have been announced. Nikole Killion has more on the Biden administration rollout.
Biden transition process begins after delay
After weeks of delay, Emily Murphy, the administrator of the General Services Administration, formally authorized the initial steps of handing over control of the federal government. Paula Reid reports.
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