Biden introduces first cabinet picks, declares “America Is Back”; Doctor: We’re all “really, really scared of what’s to come”; New details on timing of GSA’s formal approval of Biden transition: Recor

Trump makes surprise appearance to brag about stock market before annual turkey pardoning;  Biden: America will “lead the world, not retreat from it”; Biden: Team brings experience, leadership, fresh thinking; Trump makes two brief appearances today, takes no questions; Trump’s HHS Secy” We’re “Immediately” getting Biden team all material they feel they need; Experts warn new covid surges could force rationing of care; Surgeon general warns hospitals could become too overwhelmed to treat heart attack victims; Meadows notifies wets wing staff of transition; Warns staff against unauthorized contact with Biden team; Source: Biden team still not in touch with Dr. Fauci; Cars line up for miles, some wait 5+ hours for food donation; Covid task force is considering shortening quarantine period; AXIOS-IPSOS poll: 51% of Americans say they’re likely to take vaccine as soon as it’s available; Fmr. CDC Dir.: We need a nationwide covid alert-level system; Two Kansas City fire dept. employees die in one weekend from virus

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