Today's Top Political and Coronavirus News Compilation - Tuesday, November 10, 2020

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


A man makes signs as a handful of supporters of President Donald Trump continue to protest outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center, in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

False claims of voting fraud, pushed by Trump, thrive online

Trump administration removes senior defense officials and installs loyalists, triggering alarm at Pentagon

The Latest: Lincoln Project taking on GOP-linked law firms

Nearly 80% of Americans say Biden won White House, ignoring Trump's refusal to concede: Reuters/Ipsos poll

AP Explains: Election’s validity intact despite Trump claims

Biden moves ahead by announcing transition teams despite Trump's efforts to block process
Biden team can’t get intelligence reports until Trump concedes

Pentagon sees flurry of resignations after Trump ousts secretary

Election breathes new life into false ‘dead voter’ claims

Pentagon upheaval in Trump's final weeks in office
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick offers $1 million reward for evidence of voter fraud

Trump team makes political case for long-shot legal fight

Trump campaign lawsuit will seek to block certification of Michigan election results

Pennsylvania postal worker recants ballot tampering allegations: officials

AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s claims on vaccine, election are wrong
Rubio, defeated in 2016 presidential bid, says Trump would be frontrunner in 2024

Hill Dems eyeing Cabinet posts see their hopes shrink

State Department taking no role in Biden congratulatory calls with foreign leaders

John Roberts has heard just about enough of Obamacare for one lifetime

NYC man charged with making death threats against Democratic protesters, politicians
Twitter removes Lincoln Project tweet sharing contact info of Trump campaign attorneys

Top Republicans signal support for CIA director amid talk of her possible ouster

The Right Way to Investigate Trump Once He Leaves Office

Trump loyalist who posted offensive tweets gets Pentagon job
GOP unveils $1.4T spending bill amid post-election

‘Obamacare’ likely to survive, high court arguments indicate

White House attorney dispatched to agency blocking Biden transition

Pence doesn't provide evidence of voter fraud in meeting with GOP senators

'Nothing's going to stop' handover of power in U.S., Biden says

Trump begins raising money for his new political action committee
Trump slams McCabe as ex-FBI official testifies virtually

State Department watchdog nears end of one Pompeo probe

Facebook cracks down on pages linked to Bannon

With the Senate at risk, Trump still holds leverage over the GOP

McConnell shrugs off Trump concession delay
Election 2020: Biden says economic relief needed now; European leaders call Biden
Biden calls Trump's refusal to concede an 'embarrassment'

5 takeaways from the Supreme Court's Obamacare arguments

Presidential election was honest, report international observers invited by the Trump administration

Top House Democrat slams Pompeo over remarks about second Trump administration

Biden team launches agency reviews teams despite GSA standoff

Transcript: Oral arguments in the Supreme Court case on Obamacare
Biden calls for unity, but some fellow Democrats contradict message with spite toward Trump supporters

Biden vows to ‘get right to work’ despite Trump resistance

People close to the president fear he’s spiraling into rage and hurting his legacy, as well as the Republican Party
Pompeo said he expects 'transition to a second Trump administration'
Republicans flip 9th seat as California Democratic Rep. Harley Rouda concedes

Trump shows transition will be as turbulent as his presidency

Biden says Trump's refusal to concede won't affect preparations to govern

U.S. Republicans hint at limited time for Trump to make his post-election case

Trump Election Lawsuits Have Mostly Failed. Here's What They Tried

2020 Election Live Updates: Biden says he told foreign leaders "America is back"

6 lawsuits Donald Trump is going to have to deal with when he leaves office
Trump campaign's latest Pennsylvania election lawsuit will 'prevail': Tim Murtaugh

Growing Discomfort at Law Firms Representing Trump in Election Lawsuits - NY Times

Tillis wins North Carolina Senate race after Cunningham concedes
Biden projects image of governing while Trump stays out of sight
Supreme Court appears unlikely to topple Affordable Care Act in latest challenge by Republicans

After Trump's Tariffs and Insults, Canada Is Relieved at Biden's Win - NY Times

Watch Live: Andrew McCabe testifies on Russia probe
Pentagon's top policy official resigns a day after Esper fired

What trade groups are saying about Biden

McConnell pushing for 'highly targeted' COVID relief deal
House committee chairs direct White House, federal agencies to preserve documents amid Biden transition

AP Explains: Election’s validity intact despite Trump claims

Pompeo voices confidence U.S. vote count will lead to 'second Trump administration'
Biden takes calls with leaders of UK, France, Germany as transition gets underway

Republicans demand answers about the election — the 2016 election

Democrats demand Trump officials preserve records amid transition
Day after defense secretary fired, top Pentagon policy official resigns

Stacey Abrams says fighting voter suppression changed "the trajectory of the nation"

Census Bureau denies fake data allegations by census workers

Where the 'Blue Wall' Was Strongest, and Where Cracks Appeared - NY Times
Biden team says legal action 'certainly a possibility' as delay hampers transition

What is the GSA, and what role does it play in the presidential transition?

Barr tells DOJ to probe election fraud claims if they exist
Barr authorizes investigation into 'substantial allegations' of voting irregularities despite scant evidence

Barr OK for election-fraud investigations roils Justice Department

DOJ's top election crimes prosecutor quits in protest after Barr tells DOJ to probe voter fraud claims

Biden team considering legal options if Trump administration keeps stalling the transition

There's a plan afoot to replace the Electoral College, and your state may already be part of it.

Facebook Removes Network Of Pages Tied To Former White House Strategist Steve Bannon

Trump and GOP continue legal challenges to election results, ask media to investigate fraud allegations

Trump removes head of climate science - report

Trump campaign lawyers worry about pushing lawsuits that could undermine election: report

GOP tries again to get high court to ax health care law

Election 2020: A look at Trump campaign election lawsuits and where they stand

Fox cuts away from McEnany press conference

Trump appointee slow-walks Biden transition. That could delay the president-elect's Covid-19 plan.

House will vote on cannabis legalization bill in December

Most Republican lawsuits challenging election results haven't gone far

Georgia's GOP senators say Republican secretary of state should resign

NASA chief says he will not stay on in a Biden administration

Most Republicans avoid challenging Trump on election

Deborah Birx has not been approached by team Biden about staying on as a government employee

Trump campaign sues to halt Pennsylvania from certifying Biden win

Meadows doesn't expect GSA standoff to end before Friday

Biden defends health care law as high court mulls its fate

Lindsey Graham: Possible ballot harvesting in PA involving 25,000 nursing home residents

U.S. renewable fuels legislation could garner bipartisan support under Biden

Trump aides fret about damage from refusal to accept loss

Fact Check: Trump continues to tweet baseless claims of election fraud in swing states

Manchin shoots down chance that Senate Democrats nix filibuster, expand court

McConnell-led Republicans hold steady against Trump concession

US election: Trump camp vows legal fight just began

Stimulus bill uncertain in post-election Congress

GOP backs Trump as he fights election results, transition

Georgia official says state will find illegal votes, likely not enough to close gap

Biden surrounded on all sides when he gets to the White House

On Immigration, Biden's Biggest Promises Likely Hinge On Who Controls The Senate

Biden allies brace for a contentious transition

Is there a transition if Trump doesn't concede?

Governor's pitch to aid Trump appears to benefit her own campaign fund

Cindy McCain: Trump will remain a force in politics but Republicans want civility

Loeffler, Perdue call on Georgia's Republican secretary of state to resign

Armenia announces peace deal with Azerbaijan

‘This is proof’: Biden’s win reveals power of Black voters

Some GOP donors aren't keen to help Trump with election lawsuits

Lindsey Graham: Democrats 'could give a damn' about election law and precedent, so long as Trump lost

Trump's election challenge is continuing... campaign is already shedding staff

The dollar could weaken further under a Biden administration, analysts say

Some young Republicans are ready to move on

Trump's latest election lawsuit is dead on arrival, say legal experts

Live Updates: McConnell backs Trump legal fight in election results

CIA Director Haspel's fate uncertain after Trump fires Esper

How Trump fumbled the coronavirus crisis and sabotaged his own reelection

Arkansas police chief resigns after posts calling for 'death' to Democrats

How COVID-19 shaped the 2020 election...

Trump campaign charts uncertain path forward as tensions bubble up
Live Updates: Biden beat Trump by less than 276,000 votes in key swing states

Subtropical Storm Theta Makes 2020 Busiest Hurricane Season On Record

Biden's historic chance to unite the country

U.S. stock futures slip after a record-setting rally on promising vaccine news

Coronavirus News and Updates:

US sets new record for COVID-19 hospitalizations at more than 60,000

Doctors may be better equipped to handle latest virus surge

U.S. officials ready to assist medical facilities as COVID-19 hospitalizations soar

One in five coronavirus patients develop mental illness within 90 days

'The Vaccine Is On Its Way, Folks,' Fauci Says As Brooklyn Names Him A COVID-19 Hero

As virus spikes, Europe runs low on ICU beds, hospital staff

Hospitalizations soar in California as COVID-19 pandemic surges

U.S. to start distributing Lilly COVID-19 antibody this week
Pfizer, BioNTech say Covid vaccine is more than 90% effective — ‘great day for science and humanity

U.S. COVID-19 hospitalizations surge to record of just over 59,000 patients: Reuters tally

Pfizer’s vaccine breakthrough: What’s next

Pfizer vaccine news 'as good as you could hope for'

FDA approves emergency use of monoclonal antibody for treatment of COVID-19

Covid: China Sinovac vaccine trial halted in Brazil

FDA grants emergency authorization for Lilly antibody treatment

Fauci refuses to say whether he's been in touch with Biden

El Paso, Texas, calls in ten morgue trucks as coronavirus cases surge

"They're worried they may be next": El Paso County grapples with surge of coronavirus cases

Experts say no need to cancel Thanksgiving, but play it safe

Pfizer unveils initial data showing its COVID-19 vaccine is 'more than 90% effective'

How COVID-19 has impacted teams preparing for the NBA draft

Pfizer CEO on coronavirus vaccine: 'We feel very good about the safety'