Nov 09 Watch 7:38 ‘Busy’ Biden transition team starts work despite Trump’s refusal to concede Although President Trump insists he has not lost the election and continues to make unsubstantiated allegations of voter fraud, President-elect Joe Biden is moving forward with plans for his own administration. Meanwhile, a reportedly “angry” Trump fired Secretary of Defense… Continue watching
Nov 09 Watch 6:05 Why it’s ‘critical’ for presidential transition to move forward This transition of power is shaping up to be unlike any we have seen in the past. What's involved in the shift from one presidential administration to another? David Marchick of the Center for Presidential Transition, a nonpartisan group that… Continue watching
Nov 09 Virus relief package uncertain in post-election Congress By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press President-elect Joe Biden is making clear that he wants new coronavirus legislation to pass before he takes office. But Republicans controlling the Senate are poised to assert more influence and have rejected demands for a more than $2 trillion package. Continue reading
Nov 09 Watch 6:13 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Biden’s win, upcoming challenges NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including presidential election results and how they differed from expectations, President-elect Joe Biden’s upcoming challenge in working with Republican lawmakers… Continue watching
Nov 09 European Union puts tariffs on U.S. but hopes for change with Biden By Lorne Cook, Associated Press The move comes a year after the World Trade Organization authorized the United States to slap penalties on EU goods worth. Continue reading
Nov 09 What Biden can do to fight COVID-19 before Inauguration Day By Laura Santhanam Months before President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, COVID-19 has tightened its hold on the U.S., which surpassed 10 million confirmed infections on Monday and could result in as many as 328,000 deaths in the U.S. by the year's end if no… Continue reading
Nov 09 WATCH: Biden speaks on plans for COVID-19, economy By Associated Press As he begins his transition to the presidency, Joe Biden is pivoting from a bitter campaign battle to a more pressing fight: reining in the pandemic. Continue reading
Nov 09 Putin won’t congratulate Biden until legal challenges end By Associated Press Putin is one of a handful of world leaders who have not commented on Biden’s victory, which was called by major news organizations on Saturday. Continue reading
Nov 09 Meet the members of president-elect Biden’s coronavirus task force By Associated Press President-elect Joe Biden on Monday named the members of a team of public health and science experts to develop a blueprint for fighting the coronavirus. Continue reading
Nov 09 Global markets rocket higher amid vaccine news and U.S. election By Associated Press Markets were already sharply higher on the U.S. election result when Pfizer said that data shows vaccine shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19. Continue reading