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The United States tops 288,000 covid deaths and 15.3 million cases on the eve of the FDA's vaccine authorization meeting. Also, a record of more than 104,000 covid-19 United States patients are in hospitals. 

With the pivotal FDA meeting just hours away, authorization of the Pfizer covid-19 vaccine could be imminent. Operation Warp Speed says that 2.9 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine is ready to go and that supplies will be shipped out today. A vaccine official says that "shots in arms" are with 96 hours of authorization. 

The United Kingdom warns people with "significant history" of allergic reactions should not get the Pfizer vaccine.  

United States President-elect Joe Biden introduces the first Black defense secretary nominee. Biden's son Hunter Biden says his taxes are currently under investigation by the United States Attorney's Office. 

United States President Donald Trump seeks to intervene in the longshot Texas lawsuit to overturn the recent presidential election in the four battleground states that Biden won. A White House adviser says that Trump has "stress tested" the United States' election process. A Trump ally is lobbying that fellow house republicans back the Texas lawsuit aiming to overturn the election. A source says that First Lady Melania Trump "just wants to go home." 

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The Supreme County denies the GOP's effort to block the certification of Pennsylvania's election results. 

The United States has topped 15 million covid-19 cases, which adds to the 1.4 million cases from the first week of December alone. There has been 285,000 deaths in the United States from coronavirus. The FDA review confirms that the Pfizer vaccine is safe and effective ahead of its expected authorization this week. 

United States President-elect Joe Biden has introduced his health team and vows that the members of that team will be "ready on day one" of Biden's presidency to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Biden is going to nominate retired General Lloyd Austin as his defense secretary. 

Wolf Blitzer has a one-on-one with the Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Brett Giroir. Giroir talks about the first vaccines being administered. in the United Kingdom, while Trump signs an executive order that prioritizes Americans for the coronavirus vaccines. Giroir says that they are "incredibly concerned" about the spread of the coronavirus. 

There is a showdown happening in regards to the vote on the defense spending bill and Trump is threatening to veto the bill. Lawmakers are also negotiating on a possible stimulus bill. 

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The United States' coronavirus death toll tops 283,000 and 14.8 million cases. On average, more than 2,200 Americans are dying daily from covid. The United States sees one million new cases of coronavirus in the first five days of December. The Pfizer vaccine could be available this week after a FDA meeting. CNN reports that the first vaccine shipments will fall short of what 27 states need to vaccinate frontline healthcare workers and the elderly. Fauci says that even once someone is vaccinated, that they still may spread the virus. 

Fauci says that the United States hasn't seen the "full brunt" of Thanksgiving surge and says that, "the middle of January could be a really dark time for us." United States President-elect Joe Biden announces health team including HHS secretary, CDC director and Fauci was announced as the chief adviser on covid-19. Biden says that he plans to name the attorney general this week and he also plans to name the defense secretary on Friday. 

Millions of people are under a stay at home order in California as hospitalizations hit 10,000. New York City may close its indoor dining if hospitalizations rates don't stabilize. 

CNN reports that the house conservatives are urging Trump not to concede and press for a floor fight over election loss. 

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With the number of COVID deaths in the U.S. surpassing 278,000 and almost 3,000 Americans dying in one day, President-elect Biden continues to lobby his plans for aid relief for the American people.

U.S. adds just 245,000 jobs in November as labor market stalls.

President Trump blasts Georgia governor ahead of his expected visit to the state to campaign for the January 5th Senate runoff. 

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The U.S. has hit a record of 100,000+ hospitalizations . Sources tell CNN that The White House has held multiple pardon meetings since the election. Trump questions Bill Barr’s ability to do his job as sources reveal that they had a “contentious” meeting at The White House this week. Wolf goes one on one with Sen. Mitt Romney. California Governor Gavin Newsom is implementing regional stay at home orders based on ICU capacity.

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