Nov 19 Watch 11:27 As legal cases founder, Trump ratchets up personal involvement in election Failing to prove any widespread fraud, President Trump’s allies have turned the post-election spotlight to the people who canvass and certify votes. Now, Wisconsin officials formally ordered a recount in two heavily Democratic counties. Stephanie Sy reports and William Brangham… Continue watching
Nov 19 Watch 7:34 What went wrong with polling in 2020 Political polling is under scrutiny once again. While pre-election surveys set expectations of a Democratic landslide, the presidential contest and many Senate and House races came down to the wire instead. In fact, Republicans gained ground in the House. To… Continue watching
Nov 19 California imposes overnight curfew to stem coronavirus By Don Thompson, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom is imposing an overnight curfew as the most populous state tries to head off a surge in coronavirus cases. Continue reading
Nov 19 Brexit trade negotiations suspended because of COVID-19 case By Raf Casert, Jill Lawless, Associated Press The Brexit trade negotiations have been suspended at a crucial stage because an EU negotiator has tested positive for the coronavirus. Continue reading
Nov 19 Trump’s firing of top election security official unsettles lawmakers By Courtney Norris The consensus among top election officials was that the Nov. 3 election was the most secure in history. But the president disagreed. Continue reading
Nov 19 Polish police criticized for using tear gas on protesters By Vanesa Gera, Associated Press The tear gas was used Wednesday night during the latest in a string of women-led protests against a top court ruling restricting abortion. Continue reading
Nov 19 Trump’s election lawsuits plagued by elementary errors By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press Fighting to challenge an election he lost to President-elect Joe Biden, Trump has launched a barrage of lawsuits across at least five states. But his attorneys have repeatedly made elementary errors in those high-profile cases. Continue reading
Nov 19 Trump invites Michigan GOP leaders to White House, AP reports By Ed White, David Eggert, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The meeting comes amid a longshot GOP push to overturn the certification of Democrat Joe Biden's victory in the battleground state. Two people familiar with the matter tell The Associated Press that Trump invited Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and… Continue reading
Nov 19 WATCH: Biden gives remarks after meeting with governors By Associated Press Joe Biden's meeting Thursday with a group of Democratic and Republican governors is his latest attempt to fight through President Donald Trump's unprecedented attempt to block the president-elect's transition to power. Continue reading
Nov 19 WATCH: White House coronavirus task force holds briefing By Associated Press With the coronavirus surging out of control, the nation’s top public health agency pleaded with Americans on Thursday not to travel for Thanksgiving and not to spend the holiday with people from outside their household. Continue reading