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Today's Top Political and Coronavirus News Compilation - Tuesday, November 24, 2020

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Rudy Giuliani holds up a mail-in ballot as he speaks to the press about various lawsuits related to the 2020 election at Republican National Committee headquarters on Nov. 19 in Washington.Drew Angerer / Getty Images

'Beyond an embarrassment,' legal experts say of Trump and Giuliani's floundering efforts in court
Rudy Giuliani was brought in to lead an "elite strike force" of lawyers to guide President Donald Trump's legal challenges to the 2020 election, but their efforts have been "dysfunctional" and "an embarrassment," based on "unsubstantiated evidence" and "outlandish claims," legal experts told NBC News.

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For Trump, defections and gaffes hamper 2020 election court challenges
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Biden Cabinet picks may face rough Republican reception in Senate
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Flournoy could be first woman to run Pentagon, may pick many women for top roles
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Pennsylvania, Nevada certify election results for Biden despite Trump legal challenges
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Trump-Biden transition live updates: Biden introduces nominees for key positions
Pennsylvania certifies Biden win, dimming Trump hopes of overturning election results
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CDC ready for Biden transition: 'This is what we've been waiting for'
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Dems worry about future elections as GOP set to control redistricting
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Biden vows shift from Trump with national security team
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Biden, congressional leaders call for COVID relief but still seem far apart on a deal
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With Senate on the line, Trump's claims of election fraud put Georgia Republicans in bind
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Meadows pushed Trump to allow transition to begin: sources...

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NOAA cuts raising concerns over public safety

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Another wave of mass firings could be hitting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The agency, which includes the National Weather Service, could ultimately lose about 20% of its staff. Rob Marciano reports.
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Government shutdown looms amid budget showdown in Congress

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Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington. Nikole Killion explains.
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U.S. stocks plunge after Trump's comments on potential recession sparks sell-off

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Fears of a recession sparked a major sell-off in stocks, following comments from President Trump. In an interview with Fox News, Mr. Trump would not rule out the possibility of a recession. Kelly O'Grady has more.
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Oregon governor declares March 10 'Abortion Provider Appreciation Day': 'Continue to have your back'

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Oregon's governor has signed a proclamation that will make March 10 "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day," in an effort to reaffirm her administration's commitment to "maintaining access to abortion care across the state."

"Here in Oregon, we understand that abortion is healthcare, and providers are appreciated and can continue to provide care without interference and intimidation," Governor Tina Kotek said in a statement. "To our providers and to the patients who live in Oregon or have been forced to retreat to our state for care, know that I...
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Sean Curran, agent who protected Trump at Butler rally, sworn in as new US Secret Service director

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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem swore in Sean Curran on Monday to serve as the director of the U.S. Secret Service.

The swearing-in ceremony took place in the Oval Office, where President Donald Trump and Noem joined Curran.

"Sean’s brave actions when he risked his life to help save President Trump’s life in Butler, Pennsylvania is a testament to his dedication to the mission of the US Secret Service," Noem said in a statement. "With his decades of experience, he will return the Secret Service to focusing on its core mission...
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Rashida Tlaib becomes lone House lawmaker opposing cracking down on Mexican cartels' border tunnel system

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The House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at cracking down on Mexican cartels' use of tunnels underneath the southwestern border to smuggle illegal immigrants and illicit items the U.S.

The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in a 402 to 1 vote – with the lone dissenter being Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich. Fox News Digital reached out to her office for comment but did not immediately hear back.

The bill is led by Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., but enjoys bipartisan support thanks to its lone Democratic co-sponsor, Rep. Lou Correa...
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Dark arts in Hollywood - how the powerful publicity smear machine changed

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The Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni feud has shone a light on a part of the entertainment industry that many of those within it would rather remain invisible.
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Romanian far-right populist appeals against poll ban

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Sunday's decision sparked violent protests by Calin Georgescu's supporters in the capital Bucharest.
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How JD Vance sees the world - and why that matters

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In a speech to allies and in that infamous Oval Office row, the vice-president came out punching - but what is he fighting for?
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From chatbots to intelligent toys: How AI is booming in China

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China plans to invest more than a trillion dollars as it races against the US to rule advanced tech.
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'Living in a reel': How Alzheimer's left Gene Hackman alone in his final days

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The actor may not have known his wife was dead inside the home he was living in because of the disease.
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Elon Musk calls Sen. Mark Kelly a ‘traitor' over his social media posts in support of Ukraine

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Elon Musk and Sen. Mark Kelly sparred on social media Monday, with the tech billionaire calling the Arizona Democrat a “traitor” over a series of posts in support of Ukraine and its people, NBC News reported.

Kelly said in his initial post Sunday that his trip over the weekend to the war-torn country, where he met with military members, nurses and others, had reaffirmed his commitment to not give up on the Ukrainian people. He added that any peace deal with Russia “has to protect Ukraine’s security and can’t be a giveaway” to Russian President...
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Florida man is set to be executed for kidnapping and murdering a woman

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A man convicted of kidnapping a woman in Miami and later strangling her to death is set to be executed next month
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Lawmakers urge Trump administration to cancel owl-killing plan

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A bipartisan group of lawmakers urge the Trump administration to scrap plans to kill more than 450,000 invasive barred owls in West Coast forests in coming decades
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Trump's union-endorsed pick confirmed by Senate to lead Labor Department

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The Senate confirmed former Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to head the Department of Labor, marking the completion of President Donald Trump's Cabinet secretaries.

Chavez-DeRemer was confirmed by the Senate with bipartisan support in a 67-32 vote on Monday evening. Three Republicans, Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Ted Budd, R-N.C., voted against Chavez-DeRemer's confirmation.

"The American people demand and deserve change after four years of economic heartache under the ‘most pro-union administration in American history.’...
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