Erin Burnett OutFront

Some White House staffers were caught off guard by the GSA letter saying Biden transition can formally begin. Michigan and multiple Pennsylvania counties certify election results. Trump’s legal options to overturn the election results are dwindling. Biden makes his picks for his national security team & treasury department. U.S. reports a record 85,800+ hospitalizations as cases surge. Dr. Anthony Fauci is concerned that Thanksgiving travel will amplify the case surge. Astrazeneca's early data shows their vaccine is about 70% effective. Georgia is set to begin a Trump-requested recount tomorrow. Rudy Giuliani admits that he’s “exaggerating a bit” as he spouts baseless voter fraud claims.

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After meeting with President Trump today in the White House, Michigan lawmakers confirm that the state's election results will stand. 

Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for COVID-19. 

Coronavirus vaccine submitted to FDA for emergency authorization.

Georgia governor certifies election results, officially making Joe Biden the winner in that state. 

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Trump invites Michigan GOP leaders to White House as he intensifies efforts to overturn the election. A source says that allies urged Trump to let the transition begin even without a concession, Trump told them they’re “absolutely wrong”. Governor Whitmer says Michigan is in its worst weeks since the start of the pandemic; warns of an exponential rise in cases. Georgia confirms Biden's victory after a statewide hand recount. A top Michigan Republican says Trump should concede election. The White House Coronavirus task force held it's first briefing since July today; Trump and Dr. Scott Atlas did not attend. The CDC has released guidelines one week before Thanksgiving advising against holiday travel. Biden discusses a national mask mandate with a group of state governors.

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United States surpasses a quarter of a million coronavirus deaths. Dr. Fauci: Haven’t been able to speak to Biden’s team, but “I wish that we would be able to do that.” Biden wipes a tear as ICU nurse describes what it is like being a healthcare worker during the pandemic. White House elections commission meeting now about Trump recount requests in counties Biden won by 180,000+ votes each. Department of Homeland Security defends Trump’s firing of top election security official; Eight other government officials fired or resigned since last Monday. Poll: 70 Percent of Republicans believe Biden won due to voter fraud. Nancy Pelosi suggests this will be her last term as House Speaker. House balance of power narrows as Democrats lose nine seats. Former NFL Player flips House seat as GOP after campaigning against Black Lives Matter.  

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Biden moves ahead and meets with national security team. Trump fires the Homeland Security official who contradicted the president’s voter fraud claims. As Trump stays bunkered down in the White House, sources say he has shown little interest in adding more to his schedule. Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa tests positive for Covid as the White House task force says the spread in Iowa is “aggressive" & "unrelenting”. Republicans temporarily block the certification of Wayne County, Michigan election results.

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