Today's Top Political and Coronavirus News Compilation - Saturday, November 28, 2020

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

Trump's effort would throw out ballots from 238,000 Wisconsin voters
In an election decided in Wisconsin by about 20,000 votes, President Donald Trump wants to throw out more than 200,000 ballots. The Trump campaign is seeking to disqualify 238,420 ballots cast during the Nov. 3 election between Dane and Milwaukee counties, according to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel analysis

McConnell suspends in-person GOP lunches

Former top cybersecurity official says Trump firing by tweet was 'not how I wanted to go out'

Pennsylvania judge rules GOP campaign lawsuit 'likely to succeed' despite certification

Carter Page files $75M lawsuit against DOJ, FBI, Comey claiming 'unlawful surveillance' during Russia probe

EPA's Final Deregulatory Rush Runs Into Open Staff Resistance - NY Times

S.D. tribes say they're 'trapped in a house on fire' fighting Covid while governor lets it rage

Not a hearing: Arizona legislators, Trump lawyers plan public meeting on election at Phoenix hotel Monday

France: Tear gas fired as protesters rally against police security bill

LIVE UPDATES: Trump weighs in on efforts in Pa., alleges 'massive proof' of fraud

U.S. appeals ruling that barred Postal Service changes before election

Biden's Plan for Seniors Is Not Just a Plan for Seniors - NY Times

Groups seek to get Black vote out for Democrats in Georgia runoffs

New York City's first Black mayor David Dinkins remembered as 'a warrior' in Harlem tribute

Tony Hsieh, retired Zappos CEO, dies at 46 after house fire

Georgia Senate Dem hopefuls differ on court-packing question

Top Contenders for Biden's Cabinet Draw Fire From All Sides - NY Times

Pope elevates 13 new cardinals then puts them in their place

Iran's top nuclear scientist stayed in the shadows

With all eyes on Georgia, RNC chair tries to convince Republicans to vote in runoff elections

Thanksgiving Day spending rose 22 percent this year: analysis

Ethiopia declares victory as military takes Tigray capital

UK, France sign new deal to stop illegal migration across Channel

House Republicans call for censure of NJ Dem who filed bar complaints against Trump lawyers

To court Latinos, Democrats have to expand strategy in 2022

More than 150 arrested in London during anti-lockdown protest

Canada blocks bulk exports of some prescription drugs in response to Trump import plan

With no action by Washington, states race to offer virus aid

Milwaukee County presidential recount wraps up with Biden adding to his margin over Trump

Trump Gave WHO a List of Demands. Hours Later, He Walked Away - NY Times

Former head of U.S. election security calls Trump team fraud allegations 'farcical'

The QAnon conspiracy is fake. The harm it's doing to child welfare groups is real

Trump-Biden transition live updates: New lawsuit seeks to nix Georgia results

High court takes up census case, as other count issues loom

Republican Infighting Threatens GOP Chances In Georgia Senate Runoff

Anti-illegal immigrant crusaders face a Biden policy shop of horrors

Republicans ready to become deficit hawks again under a President Biden

Iran blames Israel for killing top scientist

One pandemic, two different worlds in Georgia runoff races

Trump calls on Congress to help ‘decimated’ restaurant industry

Trump's legal defeats pile up while his attacks on Georgia's election system raise GOP concerns

Pentagon orders Nimitz back to Persian Gulf during troop drawdown in Iraq, Afghanistan

Iran's leader promises retaliation for nuclear scientist's killing

Black firefighters in NC allege racism amid larger reckoning

Retired Army general ready for new Senate battle in New Hampshire

US officials quiet on Iranian assassination amid fears of dangerous escalation

Ex-President Trump's financial state could make him a unique threat to national security, ex-intel officials say

Trump’s 2016 transition defined his presidency. Biden’s might, too.

Trump loses appeal in Pennsylvania: "Calling an election unfair does not make it so"

Analysis: What SCOTUS exposed by rejecting New York's pandemic limits on religious services

AP FACT CHECK: Trump distorts military role in vaccines

Biden eyeing Cindy McCain for UK ambassador position: report

Midnight Ruling Exposes Rifts at a Supreme Court Transformed by Trump - NY Times

Rep.-elect Burgess Owens, retired NFLer, touts GOP's 'Freedom Force' to oppose AOC's 'Squad'

Recount in Wisconsin county demanded by Trump increases Biden's margin

GOP official never agreed to help Powell lawsuit

Biden’s other health crisis: A resurgent drug epidemic

Biden picks up small number of votes in Milwaukee County after recount requested by Trump

Biden’s win means some Guantanamo prisoners may be released

Biden was pilloried for his criminal justice record. During his presidency, advocates expect change.

Former CIA head, Cruz trade jabs over killing of Iranian nuclear scientist: 'You are unworthy to represent the good people of Texas'

U.S. appeals ruling that barred Postal Service changes before election

The Rich Kids Who Want to Tear Down Capitalism - NY Times

Biden plans swift moves to protect LGBTQ rights

Rouhani accuses ‘mercenary’ Israel of killing top Iran scientist

Papadopoulos applauds Flynn pardon, hopes forthcoming 'facts' will lead to similar order for himself

Supreme Court to hear arguments on Trump administration's attempt to exclude undocumented immigrants from census

Supreme Court won’t get involved in Louisiana pastor’s case

Police fire tear gas at Paris protest against police violence

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Regional capital Mekelle 'under heavy fire'

In 2020, Obamacare proves it's a survivor during a time of need

Clashes with cleric's supporters kill 5 in southern Iraq

GOP finds silver lining in Trump’s landslide California loss

This archbishop has become the first African American cardinal in Catholic history

Freemasons Say They're Needed Now More Than Ever. So Why Are Their Ranks Dwindling?

Ex-aide Alexis Grenell rips Gov. Andrew Cuomo in blistering essay

Ethiopia’s Tigray capital reported to be ‘heavily bombarded’

Russia scrambles fighter jet to escort U.S. spy plane over Black Sea: RIA

Iran's leader calls for the 'definitive punishment' of those behind nuclear scientist's killing

Biden nominee vows to put China on notice

Ethiopian forces begin offensive on Tigray capital, say a diplomat and Tigrayan forces leader

Movement To Limit Police Raids Looks Beyond 'No-Knock' Warrants

Florida man to be released early after serving 31 years for nonviolent marijuana crime

Obama CIA Director John Brennan blasts assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist

Key electoral process dates

Inequality of student loan debt underscores possible Biden policy shift

Are you on the list? Biden’s democracy summit spurs anxieties — and skepticism

Brexit negotiations restart in person as clock ticks down

Pandemic Renews Debate Over Drivers Licenses for Undocumented Workers

Trump warns Georgia runoff boycott would play 'right into the hands of some very sick people'

Trump to campaign for Georgia GOP Senate candidates, urges supporters not to boycott runoff elections

Biden's Cabinet a battleground for future GOP White House hopefuls

Thousands protest as France reels from police violence

Coronavirus News and Updates:

Care home uses robots to keep residents safe from COVID-19 (video)

Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi and Jon Stewart to fellow New Jerseyans: 'Wear a friggin' mask!'

Florida quickly approaching 1 million COVID-19 cases

United Kingdom appoints COVID vaccines minister

Serum Institute CEO sees AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine as "very good" candidate

Incoming Florida congressman tests positive for Covid-19

U.S. hospitalizations top 90,000 for the first time

Los Angeles issues stay-at-home order as coronavirus cases skyrocket

U.S. vaccine plans take shape but no let-up on restrictions

COVID-19 Hits Hard For South Louisiana's Cajun Musicians

Brazil's president rejects COVID-19 shot, calls masks taboo

Why Oxford's Covid-19 vaccine could do more for the world than other shots

Health experts warn that coronavirus case numbers could be misleading after Thanksgiving

UK testing error wrongly tells 1,300 people they have coronavirus

The Latest: Illinois surpasses 12,000 deaths from COVID-19

Live Updates: The latest on the coronavirus pandemic

Pandemic hospital duty tests Swiss civil defense

Germany's partial lockdown could extend into 2021: official

Why questions are being asked about AstraZeneca/Oxford’s COVID vaccine data