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November 18, 2020

Top Election Security Official Fired, U.S. Troop Withdrawal, COVID Relief To Expire

November 18, 2020 • President Trump fires top election security official. A recent shake-up in Pentagon senior leadership raises many questions. Up to 12 million Americans could lose jobless benefits after Dec. 25.

Top Election Security Official Fired, U.S. Troop Withdrawal, COVID Relief To Expire

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November 17, 2020

New COVID Restrictions, Vaccine Distribution, U.S. Troop Withdrawal

November 17, 2020 • As COVID-19 cases rise, states order restrictive measures. Why temperature matters for leading vaccines. Plus, Trump is expected to order major troop withdrawals from Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia.

New COVID Restrictions, Vaccine Distribution, U.S. Troop Withdrawal

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November 16, 2020

U.S. Coronavirus Spread, Pandemic In Texas, Ethiopia Violence

November 16, 2020 • There is no sign COVID-19 cases are slowing. Texas is the first state to have more than a million coronavirus cases. Plus, fighting in Ethiopia's conflict appears to have crossed into Eritrea.

U.S. Coronavirus Spread, Pandemic In Texas, Ethiopia Violence

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November 15, 2020

BONUS: Overcoming Pandemic Fatigue

November 15, 2020 • The U.S. is entering the worst of the pandemic. For many, pandemic fatigue set in months ago. Others are struggling anew with cases spiking almost everywhere in the country.

BONUS: Overcoming Pandemic Fatigue

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November 14, 2020

Covid-19 Crisis Worsens, Trump Speaks, Million MAGA March

November 14, 2020 • Another record-shattering week of Coronavirus infections as the U.S. moves closer to the holiday season. In his first public appearance in a week, President Trump addresses the pandemic but says nothing about conceding the election. Trump supporters gather in Washington, D.C. to support their president. It's an event that is likely to attract extremists.

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November 13, 2020

Bolton Urges GOP To Stop Enabling Trump, Biden's Economic Plan, Vaccine Distribution

November 13, 2020 • U.S. election security officials said this year's election was the "most secure" in American history. Former national security advisor John Bolton says the president is on his way out, whether he likes it or not. The U.S. economy is in a recession because of the coronavirus pandemic. What are President-elect Joe Biden's plans to revive it? And rich countries are investing heavily in a coronavirus vaccine. What about the rest of the world?

Bolton Urges GOP To Stop Enabling Trump, Biden's Economic Plan, Vaccine Distribution

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November 12, 2020

COVID Cases At Records Levels, Biden Names Chief Of Staff, Trump's Election Lawsuits

November 12, 2020 • The U.S. is breaking coronavirus records almost daily now. The latest surge is stretching the resources of many states. President-elect Joe Biden has made his first cabinet-level appointment. Longtime Democratic advisor Ron Klain will be his White House chief of staff. And President Trump continues to pursue lawsuits that challenge his election loss. But many of these lawsuits have been dismissed by judges. So what purpose do these legal challenges really serve?

COVID Cases At Records Levels, Biden Names Chief Of Staff, Trump's Election Lawsuits

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November 11, 2020

Biden Reacts To Trump's Claims, SCOTUS Hears ACA Arguments, Education Priorities

November 11, 2020 • President-elect Joe Biden has made clear he's ready to begin governing from the first day in office. President Trump has made clear he won't concede an election that he lost. How is the Biden team responding to Trump's refusal to accept reality? The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments in a case attempting to eliminate the Affordable Care Act. But based on early responses, it looks like the law will survive another challenge. And what are Joe Biden's priorities when it comes to education?

Biden Reacts To Trump's Claims, SCOTUS Hears ACA Arguments, Education Priorities

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November 10, 2020

Barr Authorizes Probes Into Voter Fraud, Trump Fires Esper, ACA Before Supreme Court

November 10, 2020 • There's still no evidence of widespread voter fraud in this year's presidential election, but Attorney General William Barr has told prosecutors they're free to look for it. The DOJ's top election crimes official responded by quitting in protest. In a tweet, President Trump wrote that Defense Secretary Mark Esper has been "terminated." How will the president's actions affect national security? And the Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear arguments in a bid to overturn the Affordable Care Act.

Barr Authorizes Probes Into Voter Fraud, Trump Fires Esper, ACA Before Supreme Court

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November 9, 2020

Biden-Harris Move Ahead With Transition Plans, COVID-19 Cases Reach Record Highs

November 9, 2020 • Joe Biden is the new president-elect of the United States. But sitting President Trump has yet to concede. Where does the country go from here? Undeterred by Trump's refusal to accept his loss, Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris are pressing ahead with their transition plans. Georgia could hold the key to execute those plans. And the number of new daily coronavirus cases in this country is continuing to set records.

Biden-Harris Move Ahead With Transition Plans, COVID-19 Cases Reach Record Highs

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