Biden transition barrels forward while Trump administration stalls

Biden is forging ahead with preparations to take the reins of government in just 72 days.

• Nov 10, 2020

11/09/20: Red and Blue

Pres. Trump fires Defense Secretary Mark Esper; Vice President elect Kamala Harris makes history

• Nov 9, 2020

Pfizer says COVID vaccine is over 90% effective

Drugmaker Pfizer said its coronavirus vaccine trials are 90% effective. Meanwhile, President-elect Joe Biden announces new COVID-19 plans for the country as the U.S. surpasses 10 million confirmed cases. Internal medicine specialist and immunologist Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest news about the pandemic.

• Nov 9, 2020

Presidential election reveals a deeply divided nation

Many of President Trump's strongest supporters in Arizona believe he should keep fighting the results of the election, but a group of Republican college students told CBS News it's time for the president to concede. Jamie Yuccas shares their story.

• Nov 9, 2020

Biden begins transition with focus on COVID-19

President-elect Joe Biden has assembled his own coronavirus task force, which includes members of both the Obama and Bush administrations, plus Rick Bright, a former Trump administration official. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Nov 9, 2020

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.

• Nov 9, 2020

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.

• Nov 9, 2020

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.

• Nov 9, 2020

Trump pursues legal challenges to election

President Trump continues to make claims of voter fraud with no evidence, while his campaign pursues legal challenges in several battleground states. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with more.

• Nov 9, 2020

Biden rolls out COVID-19 advisory board

The president-elect's COVID-19 advisory board comprises 13 doctors and scientists.

• Nov 9, 2020

Ex-GOP governor on voting for Biden

Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder joins several other prominent Republican figures in endorsing Joe Biden for president during the campaign. Now Synder says he is looking forward to bipartisan partnership. He joins CBSN AM to explain why he made the public endorsement and what he think the future Republican Party will look like once President Trump leaves office.

• Nov 9, 2020

Weekend rallies concern health officials

The weekend celebrations for President-elect Joe Biden could make it harder for his coronavirus task force to do its job. The White House press secretary has called on Mr. Biden to condemn the street rallies that she called "superspreader events." David Begnaud reports from New York City.

• Nov 9, 2020

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.

• Nov 9, 2020

Boy who spoke at DNC reacts to Biden win

Mireya Villarreal spoke with the young teen who made an emotional speech at the Democratic National Convention about the effect President-elect Joe Biden had on him. 13-year-old Brayden Harrington met Mr. Biden earlier this year. He said the former vice president gave him the confidence to not shy away from his stutter. Mr. Biden also stuttered as a child.

• Nov 9, 2020

World leaders react to Biden's projected win

Leaders from around the world have sent their congratulations to President-elect Joe Biden. In Russia and China, state media have portrayed the election as chaotic and are awaiting the "official results" before offering their congratulations. Holly Williams reports.

• Nov 9, 2020

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.

• Nov 9, 2020

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.

• Nov 9, 2020

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.

• Nov 9, 2020

Priebus on Biden win, Trump not conceding

President Trump's former chief of staff Reince Priebus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' historic win and Mr. Trump not conceding.

• Nov 9, 2020

Teen with stutter who spoke at DNC reflects on Biden win

Brayden Harrington says former VP, who also stuttered as a child, gave him the confidence not to shy away from speaking

• Nov 9, 2020

Final thoughts on the 2020 election

The 2020 presidential election is over, with a record number of votes cast amid a deadly pandemic. While Joe Biden is projected to win, President Trump is not conceding and dragging the process out as his campaign appeals to the courts. Major Garrett reflects on what we've seen and what the future holds.

• Nov 8, 2020

Biden's dog will be the first of his kind in the White House

The president-elect's dogs, Major and Champ, would mark a return of presidential pets to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

• Nov 9, 2020

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.

• Nov 9, 2020

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.

• Nov 9, 2020

Biden on working together to fight COVID-19

President-elect Joe Biden spoke Monday about the steps he's taking to help fight the coronavirus pandemic as soon as he takes office. "We will follow the science ... And we will listen and work in cooperation with governors and local leaders in both parties," he said. Watch his remarks.

• Nov 9, 2020

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