Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says the state will begin a recount on Wednesday as requested by the Trump campaign. The state certified its election results for Joe Biden on Friday. Atlanta Journal-Constitution political reporter Greg Bluestein joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with more on the recount and the state’s high-stakes Senate runoffs. Source Read More »
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Biden to nominate Tony Blinken as secretary of state
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to formally announce foreign policy veteran Antony Blinken as his nominee for secretary of state on Tuesday. Blinken served as deputy secretary of state in the Obama administration. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with the details. Source Read More »
South Dakota governor resists mandate despite coronavirus surge
“This is cowboy country, man. And you try and tell someone to do something and they want to do the opposite,” the mayor Sioux Falls said when asked why they don’t enforce mask mandates. Source Read More »
Michigan certifies vote count despite Trump campaign’s objections
Michigan is certifying its election results after President-elect Joe Biden won the state, despite efforts from the Trump campaign and some Republicans to block it. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Adam Brewster spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano about what comes next for the state. Source Read More »
Biden selects Cabinet and national security officials
President-elect Biden is starting to name his choices for Cabinet and national security positions. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Politico White House reporter Meridith McGraw spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano about what we’ve learned so far about the incoming administration. Source Read More »
Pennsylvania limiting alcohol sales on Thanksgiving eve
“We are in a very disastrous situation,” the governor said as the state is grappling with a surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Source Read More »
General Motors recalling 5.9 million vehicles to replace Takata airbags
The federal government has ordered General Motors to recall 5.9 million SUVs and big pickup trucks as part of a larger effort to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bags. Source Read More »
Millions traveling for Thanksgiving despite COVID-19 warnings
With millions of people already on the road or in the air traveling for Thanksgiving, experts say it is guaranteed that cases of coronavirus will soon explode even more than they are right now. Source Read More »
More Americans flew on Sunday than any other day since March 16
More than 1 million passengers boarded flights on Sunday despite CDC pleas to stay put. Expect full planes, experts say. Source Read More »
Ken Jennings named interim “Jeopardy!” host
Former “Jeopardy!” contestant Ken Jennings will serve as the first of multiple interim hosts of the show following Alex Trebek’s death. Source Read More »