Today's Top Political and Coronavirus News Compilation - Thursday, November 19, 2020 (1 Viewer)

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

Options dwindling, Trump faces likely setback in Georgia recount
Georgia’s top election official, a Republican, has said the manual recount of almost 5 million votes is unlikely to erode Biden’s initial 14,000 winning margin by enough to hand Trump victory in the state.

After bitter meeting, Wisconsin panel to order recount Trump wants in two largely Democratic counties
Voting machine employees latest to face threats, harassment after Trump conspiracy

Trump called GOP election official in Wayne County, Michigan

Republicans ask to 'rescind' their votes certifying Michigan election results

Trump campaign drops Michigan lawsuit: statement

Trump's team prepares for election fight to end in December

Former GSA administrator: 'It's clear' we should recognize Biden as the President-elect

House Republicans call for hearings into violence against Trump supporters at MAGA march

Watch live: Giuliani and Trump campaign legal team speak to reporters

Watch Live: Biden and Harris deliver remarks after meeting with governors

Party clashers: Far Left, centrists battle for control of incoming Biden admin

Threats and Tensions Rise as Trump and Allies Attack Elections Process - NY Times

Trump targets vote certification in late bid to block Biden

Biden transition steps up fundraising as Trump withholds federal money

Marjorie Taylor Greene takes on shutdowns, Fauci during first week in Washington

Michigan Republican who balked at certifying election results says Trump called her

GOP won all 27 House races listed as 'toss-ups' — and then some

Georgia Democrats grapple over reaching voters in person amid worsening pandemic

In huge show of support for Israel, Pompeo labels BDS movement "anti-Semitic," plans Golan Heights visit

Pentagon whistleblowers say they were fired or suspended for reporting sexual assault cover-ups: "People are afraid"

Mitt Romney says consequences of lame duck period are 'potentially more severe' than delayed transition

President is wild card as shutdown fears grow

Chamber of Commerce CEO urges Trump to not delay transition to Biden ‘a moment longer’

Local Officials Rebut 3 Dead-Voter Claims By Trump Campaign - NY Times

History Suggests Delay In Trump-Biden Transition Could Mean Danger

U.S. weekly jobless claims rise; COVID-19 surge seen slowing labor market healing
Head of global nuclear watchdog urges against military strike on Iran

Pompeo is 1st top US diplomat to visit an Israeli settlement

AOC blasts Trump adviser for suggesting more coronavirus relief is not needed: 'People need help'

Ben Carson says he used unproven COVID-19 treatment recommended by MyPillow CEO

Who Might Joe Biden Select To Lead The Justice Department?

Why Congress should be much more worried about Covid-19 than they are
Trump-Biden transition live updates: Biden meets with governors on pandemic

Jill Biden poised to reshape role of first lady by continuing to teach

Whitmer comes under new GOP attacks

Trump administration tries to push last-minute immigration limits

Cuomo admin in Supreme Court brief argues NY virus rules more lenient to churches than secular events

GOP state leaders brush off idea to hand Trump election by replacing electors

Biden approaches 80 million votes in historic victory

Ahead of recount results, Georgia officials say Biden likely to remain the winner

How Trump is intentionally making things more difficult for Biden

Wayne County GOP members rescind votes to certify election, claim Dems 'bullied' them

Analysis: For Trump, sowing post-election chaos is the goal

GA secretary of state: Voters being 'spun up' by GOP

Trump campaign revises Pennsylvania suit, again

While Trump sulks, Americans get sick and die

Exclusive: U.S. investigators were told to take 'no further action' on Caterpillar, ex-client of Barr

Georgia Republican Sen. Perdue urges voters to reelect him and 'save America'

Georgia to release report on presidential race hand tally

Army must review discharges for troops kicked out over PTSD, sexual assault under new settlement

‘Traitors to the president’: Conservatives fear public preparation for Biden term

Pelosi's struggle to unite her caucus is just beginning

How The U.S. Fended Off Serious Foreign Election Day Cyberattacks

Live Updates: McEnany says Wisconsin officials trying to change recount laws 'as we speak'

McEnany: 'Orwellian' Thanksgiving restrictions are 'not the American way'

US military releases data on civilian harm in war on ISIL

Barrasso to take top GOP spot on Senate Energy Committee

Biden acknowledges 'real brick walls' he'll face in Senate during video call with supporters

Fact check: Trump's bogus claim of more votes in Detroit than people

Obama had to quit coaching Sasha's basketball team because other parents complained: book

Coalition seizes on pandemic to boost ‘Obamacare’ sign-ups

Factbox: Giuliani and the lawyers behind Trump's efforts to overturn election results

Raphael Warnock fires back at Republicans Loeffler, Rubio amid criticism over resurfaced 2011 sermon

Would-be California mayoral candidate, another man charged with voter fraud

California GOP lawmakers defend Maui trip as promoting 'intelligent public policy'

Alaska becomes second state to approve ranked-choice voting

AOC, progressive Dems attack corporate greed during health care discussion

Republicans hold $28 million ad advantage in Georgia Senate runoff races

Current and former Trump officials privately reach out to President-elect Biden

Too soon? Georgia draws next class of White House hopefuls

Matthew McConaughey toys with possible Texas governor run

Biden vote tally getting close to 80 million

Military's system to combat sexual assault is broken, survivors say: "It's so much bigger than it seems"

Philadelphia mayor spotted drinking a beer at a bar before announcing total lockdown on indoor dining

What’s happening in the US presidential transition standoff?

Brexit trade talks suspended because of COVID-19 case

Democrats Should Pack the Court — Republicans Did it First - Harvard Political Review

GOP lawmaker: Colleagues waiting for Trump to come to terms with loss (video)

How Iowa's Governor Went From Dismissing Mask Mandates to Ordering One Herself - NY Times

Apple to pay $113m to settle iPhone 'batterygate'

Top House Republicans urge Nadler to investigate election irregularities

Trump administration sought to sue Omarosa after she announced tell-all book: report

Obama off to record-setting start with 'A Promised Land'

Justice Dept.’s China focus likely to continue under Biden

Ethics experts and Trump critics call for Senate investigation into Graham's probe into presidential election

Trump election campaign asks judge to declare him winner in Pennsylvania

Ex-Obama Treasury chief: Trump’s transition delay poses Covid, security risks

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer faces possible impeachment proceedings for 'corrupt conduct'

Manufacturers association calls on GSA to begin transition process

Australian special forces allegedly killed 39 unarmed Afghans - report

Michigan gov calls Republicans' initial refusal to certify Detroit-area votes 'mind-boggling'

As Pelosi's Majority Thins, House Democrats Are in a Tight Spot - NY Times

Top Biden advisor could face ethics pressure as his brother lobbies for pharma firms

U.S. airline CEOs renew request for more aid in letter to Congress

US hits Iran with new sanctions as Pompeo defends strategy

'Just ridiculous': CNN speaks to Georgia voter the Trump campaign falsely accused of casting ballot in the name of a dead woman

French bill makes intimidation on religious grounds a crime

Sliding dollar steadies as virus worries persist

Analyst: GOP may lose both GA Senate seats

Trump fired his top election security official, but the agency's debunking website lives on for now

Sinclair to rebrand 21 Fox regional sports networks under Bally name

Coronavirus News and Updates:

Not just COVID: Nursing home neglect deaths surge in shadows

Small towns are the new face of COVID-19 pandemic as US passes 250,000 deaths

COVID-19 Denial Still Rampant In Some Virus Hotspots

More governors issue coronavirus restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving amid calls to downsize gatherings
Heartbroken families of young people who died from COVID speak out

Empty desks: Coronavirus robs US classrooms of teachers

Coronavirus live updates: Intubated COVID-19 patient plays violin to thank caregivers

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine deliveries could start 'before Christmas'

Here's a look at how deadly Covid-19 is, compared with several other causes of death in the US

Kansas governor issues mask mandate

U.S. COVID deaths top 250,000 as New York City schools halt in-person classes

Antibody tests show COVID-19 rate in Arizona county much higher than expected

‘Tired to the bone’: Hospitals overwhelmed with virus cases

The virus doesn’t know about the vaccine

A Nurse's Plea: 'I Wish That I Could Get People To See COVID Through My Eyes'

US military reports record 1,300 coronavirus cases in one day

Phase 3 trials of India’s first indigenous COVID vaccine begin

Live Updates Covid-19 vaccine distribution won't be slowed by presidential transition delay, says HHS assistant secretary

COVID toll turns spotlight on Europe's taboo of data by race

'Compromised position': Dr. Anthony Fauci on why he thinks he hasn't heard from Joe Biden's team

New York City to close public schools as coronavirus cases rise

Where are we in the COVID-19 vaccine race?

Judge Says Coronavirus Can't Be Used As Reason To Quickly Deport Unaccompanied Minors

Japan’s daily virus cases surge past previous record high

Vermont welcomes COVID-19 newcomers after years of grappling with a waning population

'The cow can't tell my secrets' - UK care farms a lifeline during pandemic

How risky is flying during a pandemic? Here's what we know