Today's Top Political and Coronavirus News Compilation - Thursday, November 26, 2020

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

Israeli military instructed to prepare for Trump strike on Iran: report
Israel's military is preparing for the possibility that the Trump administration will launch a military strike against Iran, Axios reported on Wednesday.

Watch: Pennsylvania GOP holds hearing on voter fraud with Giuliani, Trump campaign (video)

Politics live updates: Pennsylvania AG rebukes Trump for falsely claiming he won the state

Pelosi: Flynn pardon a 'brazen abuse of power'

Live Updates: Trump says he won election, repeats claims of voting irregularities

Biden seeks unity as Trump stokes fading embers of campaign

In Trump and Biden, reality and fantasy collide on Thanksgiving

Top Republicans praise Trump's Flynn pardon

Congress Pays $850,000 to Muslim Aides Targeted in Inquiry Stoked by Trump - NY Times

US will appeal order barring expulsions of migrant children

Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 limits on NY houses of worship

In a 5-4 ruling, Supreme Court sides with religious groups in a dispute over Covid-19 restrictions in New York

Rep.-elect Lauren Boebert plans Thanksgiving 'funeral' for dead turkey in defiance of Colorado guidelines

Biden And Trump Offer Jarring Contrast Minutes Apart On Thanksgiving Eve

U.S. envoy to Iran says more sanctions coming, urges Biden to maintain leverage

Biden promises some student loan forgiveness. Student borrowers hope he delivers.

Congress braces for Biden’s national coronavirus strategy

Arizona Supreme Court upholds ruling tossing out in-state tuition lawsuit in blow to AG

White House Thanksgiving proclamation calls for Americans to 'gather' even as Covid-19 surges

Giuliani tells Pennsylvania legislators they can override popular vote to appoint pro-Trump electors

Live Updates: Georgia secretary of state accuses Trump of throwing him 'under the bus' amid legal fight

Move Fast? Push For A Big Deal? Biden Faces Debate Over More COVID-19 Aid

Top Dems knock Trump for pardoning Flynn

House Dems subpoena ICE detention facility over allegations of medical abuse

Trump lawyer details far-fetched strategy to reverse Biden’s Pennsylvania win

Trump refuses to accept Biden’s win as transition proceeds

Dialing into Pa. GOP meeting, President Trump shows no sign of concession

Fight emerges for Kamala Harris' Senate seat

Live Updates: BLM looks to raise $500G to back Dem Senate candidates in Georgia runoffs

Obama: Republican Party members believe 'white males are victims

'Defund the police' movement in precarious position 6 months after killing of Floyd

Trump calls into Pennsylvania hearing, rambles about voter fraud on speakerphone

Will Rudy Giuliani be disbarred? Probably not for Trump's election lawsuits, experts say. - BI

Bruce Boynton, civil rights pioneer who inspired 1961 Freedom Rides, dies at 83

Election 2020 Today: Biden picks key advisers, Senate silent

Biden's national security team still has significant gaps

China says lodged stern representations with the U.S. over Iran-related sanctions

Sen. Tim Scott: 'We save the nation and continue to move in the right direction' with Georgia Senate wins

Obama criticises Hispanic voters who picked Trump

Democratic Senate candidates Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock bet big on 'record-shattering turnout' in Georgia

‘He doesn’t like him’: DeSantis feuds with Florida GOP chair despite 2020 wins

GOP candidate clings to 8-vote lead in US House race in Iowa

DOJ appeals ruling preventing it from replacing Trump in E. Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit

Disney to lay off about 32,000 workers in first half of 2021

TX judge pleads guilty to violating his stay-at-home order

Progressive groups want 'squad member' Rashida Tlaib in Biden cabinet

Trump invites Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers to White House after calling in to baseless voter fraud event

Ga. Sen. Perdue boosts wealth with well-timed stock trades

Obama says he 'couldn't be prouder' of daughters for joining protests

Leader of S Korea ‘sextortion’ ring jailed for 40 years

Biden says 'we're all in this together' as Dem politicians keep getting caught breaking coronavirus rules

As Their D.C. Days Dwindle, Ivanka and Jared Look for a New Beginning - NY Times

Brian Deese likely pick for top White House economic post

McFarland celebrates Flynn pardon, but laments FBI officials won't 'be held to account'

UK's Sunak says on Brexit trade deal: We can get there

The short week in 9 headlines

Iran swaps Kylie Moore-Gilbert with three prisoners held abroad

Georgia secretary of state says he's a Trump voter 'now being thrown under the bus by him'
Supreme Court extends telephone arguments through January

CIA officer killed in combat in Somalia

Flournoy gets progressive boost in Biden's search for Pentagon chief

Trump administration planning to ask US Congress to fund two Virginia-class attack submarines in 2021

Surrender deadline nears as Ethiopia prepares Tigray attack

Ethiopia to begin 'final phase' of offensive in Tigray region, says PM

Home nurse, 64, dies saving patient from fire

French Laundry snafu reignites longshot Newsom recall drive
Australia to dismiss at least 10 soldiers over Afghan killings: ABC

Matt Gaetz suggests Trump should pardon himself, potentially Joe Exotic

DOJ set to execute 5 federal prisoners before Inauguration Day

Soccer legend Diego Maradona has died at 60

Remembering Diego Maradona: 'The world has lost a legend'

Coronavirus News and Updates:

Coronavirus live updates: Fauci gives 'final plea' before Thanksgiving

Having A Group Thanksgiving? Here's How To Think About Safety

California, Texas shatter single-day nationwide record for new coronavirus cases

Major shift at Supreme Court on Covid-19 orders

Potential COVID-19 surge after Thanksgiving could cause 'humanitarian crisis'

As Hospitals Strain Under Influx Of COVID-19 Patients, Deaths Are Climbing

USAID administrator tests positive for COVID-19

Health experts fear post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 case and death spike

South Korea reports biggest COVID-19 spike since March

UPS is making dry ice and supplying portable freezers for vaccine distribution

'It Is Slightly Terrifying.' New Orleans Chef Braces For A Bittersweet Thanksgiving

Here's the type and amount of exercise you need, WHO advises

Trump campaign adviser Boris Epshteyn tests positive for coronavirus
House Democrat tests positive for COVID-19 day after her mother's death

COVID-19 cases surpass 60M worldwide

Mayor of Denver apologizes for holiday travel after advising residents to stay put

When and which COVID-19 vaccines are likely to be available in Asia

Governor of Wyoming tests COVID-19 positive

Mexico City seeks to 'break the chain' of coronavirus with rapid tests, QR codes

AstraZeneca manufacturing error clouds vaccine study results