Today's Top Political and Coronavirus News Compilation - Monday, November 16, 2020 (1 Viewer)

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:



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Trump national security adviser vows 'professional transition' of power
President Trump’s national security adviser, Robert O’Brien, on Monday said there will be a “professional transition” to President-elect Joe Biden’s administration despite Trump’s refusal to concede that he lost the election.

State AG lawsuits against Trump continue to mount, far more than in recent years

Governors bring back severe coronavirus lockdowns, tighten restrictions as cases hit record highs
Trial in France for extremist foiled by Americans

2nd virus vaccine shows overwhelming success in U.S. tests

Democrats warn Trump administration against last-minute regulations

Lawsuits that tried to disrupt Biden's wins in four states are withdrawn

Watch Live: Biden speaks on the economy after talks with business and labor leaders

Georgia elections chief fires back at Trump over claims about recount process

Trump touts coronavirus vaccine announcements 'on my watch': 'Great discoveries'

With spotlight on the economy, Biden confers with leaders of corporate America

GA's secretary of state slams Trump, calls Doug Collins a 'liar' in social media posts

AP FACT CHECK: Trump conclusively lost, denies the evidence

11 of the most bizarre elections in American history

Trump hints at primary challenge for Ohio Gov. DeWine, who acknowledged Biden as president-elect
Biden seeks window on vaccine plans as Trump stalls handoff

Georgia Democrats Ossoff, Warnock challenge Republicans to debate in Senate runoff

Karl Rove to helm massive GOP fundraising drive for Georgia runoffs

"Incredibly reckless": Michigan governor slams Trump COVID adviser's "rise up" comments

NYT's Bruni suggests Ivanka Trump, Kushner move to North Korea or Saudi Arabia

'MAGA March' attendee says left-wing counter-protesters 'got very violent very quickly'

Hate crimes in US reach highest level in more than a decade

Here are 7 Trump health care measures that Biden will likely overturn
Which states have mask mandates: Map

There are 2 effective Covid-19 vaccines. What’s next?

Texas GOP infighting over speaker's gavel a view of post-Trump future

Marijuana legalization is so popular it's defying the partisan divide

UN warns of 'famines of biblical proportions' within the next year

Trump's failure to work with Biden is becoming more urgent as Covid spreads

Dems start the Georgia runoffs in a deep hole

Stocks rise on Moderna COVID-19 vaccine news

Obama says Boehner, McCain would privately 'badmouth' Republicans to him

Obama Calls Trump's Refusal To Concede Another 'Breach Of Basic Democratic Norms'

Transcript: NPR's Full Interview With Former President Barack Obama

Judges appear increasingly frustrated with Trump's legal claims about election

Trump claims he won the election; Twitter flags the tweet

WATCH: Violent rioters throw fireworks at Trump supporters eating dinner after MAGA march

Democrats pin Senate hopes on breaking Georgia runoff jinx

Key takeaways from the Justice Department review of the Jeffrey Epstein deal

Marijuana studies showed risk for heart patients, unexpected protection for kidneys

Americans across party lines, regions embrace marijuana

Trump adviser clarifies ‘rise up’ tweet after new COVID-19 orders

The Biden team’s tug-of-war over Facebook
Women crucial to Biden's win, even as gender gap held steady

Trump campaign retreats from key claim in Pennsylvania suit

Trump administration will attempt to box Biden administration in on China policies

Live Updates: Trump criticizes John Bolton for pushing election loss as legal fight continues

Biden to focus on plans for U.S. economy as Trump presses long-shot legal claims

GOP shows limited appetite for pursuing Biden probes

House leaders urge Democrats not to join team Biden to maintain majority

Women crucial to Biden’s win, even as gender gap held steady

Obama: It's time for Trump to concede

Election updates: Obama says he doesn't take Trump seriously; Giuliani claims to have proof he 'can't disclose yet'

Trump's failure to work with Biden is becoming more urgent as Covid spreads

How Democrats took Pennsylvania back from Trump

Whitmer responds to Atlas: I won't 'be bullied into not following reputable scientists

Biden seeks window on vaccine plans as Trump stalls handoff

Biden and Harris to discuss economic plans during joint appearance in Wilmington on Monday

Trump campaign abandons parts of Pennsylvania election lawsuit

Biden transition boasts majority-female staff, 40 percent people of color

'Squad' member lhan Omar claims Democratic party's one 'big family,' ignores internal sparring over agenda

Obama throws cold water on a Biden cabinet post: 'Michelle would leave me'

Obama laments 'truth decay,' Trump's fraud claims

Fauci: 'It would be better' if government health officials could start working with incoming Biden-Harris administration

Carl Bernstein suggests reporters reveal anti-Trump GOP senators

Ethiopia seizes town in Tigray, says 10,000 prisoners missing

'Joe's a blue-collar guy': After years of declining power, union leaders look to Biden

Obama: US 'adversaries have seen us weakened'

Sanders says he doesn't know anyone who wants to defund police. Has he met AOC?

Trump campaign pares back federal suit over Pennsylvania election results

A March Without Millions Is Still A Worrying Sign Of A Nation Divided

Fox News has never seen competition like this

Biden coronavirus advisers oppose national lockdown

'One heck of a ride': SpaceX launches astronauts into space

Silicon Valley eager for Biden to reverse Trump visa rules

Iota forecast to become category 4 hurricane by Monday night: U.S. NHC

SpaceX launch: Four astronauts take off aboard Crew Dragon bound for ISS

Trump supporters hit with fireworks at restaurant after MAGA march, suspect arrested

Dollar loses ground, pound gains as traders eye Brexit talks

China's factory output beats forecasts as Asia shakes off COVID slump

Bernie Sanders claims 'far-left agenda' supported by 'the majority of American people'

Georgia Sen. David Perdue declines to debate opponent ahead of January 5 runoff

Peru's interim president resigns after massive protests

Alarm as Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict spreads to Eritrea

2020 election shattered assumptions about Latino voters

Oregon official calls out Brown’s COVID-19 restriction before Thanksgiving

Barack Obama on America past and present

Doctor reacts to Rand Paul telling Covid-19 survivors to throw away masks (video)

Ivanka Trump slams media for ignoring violence against conservatives

How to move on after the US election (video)

Biden Asked Republicans to Give Him a Chance. They're Not Interested.

‘A coup for China’: Analysts react to the world’s largest trade deal that excludes the U.S.

Coronavirus News and Updates:

Moderna's initial Phase 3 data shows its COVID-19 vaccine is up to 94.5% effective

Email: 65 virus cases, with 1 cluster, in WHO Geneva staff

45-year-old reservist becomes military's 10th COVID-19 death
Coronavirus updates: Olympic optimism as IOC’s Bach meets with Japan PM Suga

The Covid curves are bending the wrong way

US sees 1M new coronavirus cases in one week

There are 2 effective Covid-19 vaccines. What’s next?

Biden COVID Adviser Says Restrictions Should Be More Of A 'Dial,' Less Of A 'Switch'

U.S. COVID-19 cases cross 11 million as pandemic intensifies

Coronavirus Is Surging: How Severe Is Your State's Outbreak?

US coronavirus cases surpass 11 million as surge continues

Michigan, Washington state impose severe COVID-19 restrictions as U.S. infections soar

2 states announce new virus restrictions as US cases hit 11M

At Least 231 People Have Died In Texas Jails And Prisons From COVID-19, Study Finds

Boris Johnson to self-quarantine after exposure to member of Parliament with COVID-19

Australia back on outbreak alert as state virus infections spike