The Hill Articles: November 20, 2020

Outside groups flood Georgia with advertising buys ahead of runoffs Ben Carson says he’s ‘out of the woods’ after being ‘extremely sick’ with COVID-19 Biden will receive @POTUS Twitter account on Jan. 20 even if Trump doesn’t concede, company says Trump to participate in virtual G-20 summit amid coronavirus surge Biden decides on pick for secretary of State Justice Dept. schedules three more inmate executions for Trump lame-duck period Cheney, top GOP lawmakers ask Trump campaign for proof of election fraud On The Money: Democrats accuse Mnuchin of sabotaging economy in dispute with Fed | Trump administration proposal takes aim at bank pledges to avoid fossil fuel financing | JPMorgan: Economy will shrink in first quarter due to COVID-19 spike Michigan lawmakers say they will follow ‘normal process’ following Trump meeting Multiple people wounded after shooting at Milwaukee-area mall JPMorgan: Economy will shrink in first quarter due to COVID-19 spike Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for COVID-19 Overnight Defense: Pentagon set for tighter virus restrictions as top officials tests positive | Military sees 11th COVID-19 death | House Democrats back Senate language on Confederate base names OVERNIGHT ENERGY: House Democrats push Biden to pick Haaland as next Interior secretary | Trump administration proposal takes aim at bank pledges to avoid fossil fuel financing | Wasserman Schultz pitches climate plan in race to chair Appropriations A bright, fair health care future is inclusive California sets new daily record for coronavirus cases Hillicon Valley: Peters criticizes deficient healthcare cybersecurity investment | Apple defends delay of data privacy feature | Children groups warn about Parler McEnany tells reporter: ‘I don’t call on activists’ Overnight Health Care: Trump announces two moves aimed at lowering drug prices | Sturgis rally blamed for COVID-19 spread in Minnesota | Stanford faculty condemn Scott Atlas North Carolina’s Mark Walker expected to announce Senate bid Georgia governor says he will certify election results, giving Trump campaign ‘other legal options’ Pennsylvania GOP targets non-approved flags flown by top state Democrat Trump camp fundraises off Giuliani press conference Trump administration proposal takes aim at bank pledges to avoid fossil fuel financing What Joe Biden could learn from LBJ Fauci says Santa Claus won’t be spreading coronavirus due to ‘innate immunity’ Trump administration revives talk of action on birthright citizenship ‘My Cousin Vinny’ star and director respond to Giuliani Rittenhouse released from Wisconsin jail on bond A path toward improvement in rural America Vatican, Instagram investigating Pope’s account liking lingerie model post Top GOP super PACs drop $70 million on Georgia Senate runoffs More conservatives break with Trump over election claims Merrick Garland on list to be Biden’s attorney general: report Pentagon to impose new coronavirus restrictions Hogan calls Giuliani press conference a ‘train wreck’ Capitol Christmas tree completes its journey to DC GOP congresswoman-elect wants to form Republican ‘Squad’ called ‘The Force’ Biden administration should restore, strengthen consumer protections See the first memorial to the enslaved peoples of Southern Maryland in St. Mary’s House Democrats back slower timeline for changing Confederate base names Microplastic pollution found near top of Mount Everest California lawmaker pushing to decriminalize psychedelic drugs Biden pledges seat at the table for city governments Trump lawyers cited Minnesota counties in affidavit about Michigan: report Measles is surging worldwide — we need to act fast to save lives Cuomo to get Emmy for use of TV during COVID-19 pandemic Giuliani, other Trump lawyers to skip meeting with Michigan lawmakers after COVID-19 exposure: report The infrastructure disaster nobody is talking about Trump announces two moves aimed at lowering drug prices Robert De Niro says Giuliani is now ‘representing a mob family’ Biden transition steps up small-dollar fundraising outreach Peters criticizes Trump for not taking action after cyberattacks on hospitals, COVID-19 researchers Florida investigating third-party candidate who ran for state Senate Giving direct care workers a raise is a win-win — here’s proof Wasserman Schultz pitches climate plan in race to chair Appropriations Sirota says possible Biden pick could raise prospect of Social Security cuts Vox’s Ezra Klein to join New York Times as columnist, podcast host US colleges urge students to get tested before returning home for Thanksgiving Big Data signaled winner days before Election Day Pence campaigns in Georgia as Trump casts shadow on runoffs Loeffler faces ethics complaints for soliciting donations in US Capitol Frank Luntz to Charlie Kirk: ‘This election is over’ New NASA satellite will measure sea levels around the world Poll: More than 4 in 10 voters say refusal to start transition will hurt Biden’s presidency 52-year-old guardsman is military’s 11th COVID-19 death We must restore Americans’ faith in our federal bench Sia lashes back after new movie is blasted for portrayal of autism This Transgender Day of Remembrance, there are more victims than ever to mourn What America’s Thinking: November 20, 2020 Stanford faculty condemn Scott Atlas for ‘view of COVID-19 that contradicts medical science’ Sturgis rally blamed for COVID-19 spread in Minnesota Rural latino communities need internet access Cut tariffs and open US economy to fight COVID-19 pandemic Broncos announce this weekend will be last game in front of fans this season Ex-AG Holder urges GOP to speak against Trump efforts to ‘subvert’ election results Parental advocacy group warns Parler ‘dangerous for minors’ McEnany disputes any Trump ‘advocacy’ with invite to Michigan lawmakers Bill Gates: ‘I feel very confident’ COVID-19 vaccine is safe Pelosi defends election results: ‘It was a great victory’ Watch live: Trump delivers remarks on drug prices Edward Norton: Trump ‘throwing a wicked pout fest’ over election Georgia certifies election results, making Biden win official The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Capital One – Pfizer, BioNTech apply for vaccine authorization What the Biden administration needs to do to strengthen our national security Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Bluestein on Georgia recount: ‘The results still stand’ Biden turns 78, officially making him oldest president-elect Fauci gets frustrated: ‘Get rid of these ridiculous conspiracy theories’ Other public venues should be closed ‘long before we close schools,’ says former FDA commissioner Democrats, Biden camp blast Michigan state lawmakers for Trump meeting Ending Trump’s transactional arrogance on our public lands Apple defends delay of ad-tracking protection, slams Facebook’s ‘disregard for user privacy’ Unconscionable drug company efforts threaten communities hit hardest by COVID-19 Peggy Noonan: ‘Bogus dispute’ by Trump ‘doing real damage’ Biden rolls out new members of White House senior staff Former GOP senator: Republicans cannot let Trump’s ‘reckless’ post-election claims stand Mexico becomes fourth country to top 100,000 COVID-19 deaths Giuliani’s son, a White House staffer, tests positive for coronavirus Ex- Pa. judge barred from judicial office over racist comments Biden should aim for a smaller, but smarter, military posture in Middle East The largest event in the post-coronavirus pandemic world just took place in Australia Key McConnell ally: Biden should get access to transition resources Watch live: Kayleigh McEnany holds press briefing WHO advises against use of remdesivir to treat hospitalized COVID-19 patients Georgia elections chief says he is a ‘proud Trump supporter,’ but ‘the numbers don’t lie’ after recount Hoyer on Trump election challenges: ‘I think this borders on treason’ CNN acquires Joe Biden documentary ‘President in Waiting’ Geraldo Rivera floats naming COVID-19 vaccine ‘the Trump’ Democrats accuse Mnuchin of sabotaging economy in dispute with Fed Secure your email with StartMail on sale for over 45% off US international broadcasting: Rebuilding the firewall in the new administration Save 50% on a lifetime subscription to Babbel, the top language-learning app on the market Rising: November 20, 2020 South Australia blames ‘selfish actions’ from one man for six-day lockdown Obama jokes that he’s ‘scared’ of Michelle, Sasha House Democrats push Biden to pick Haaland as next Interior secretary Former officials, civic leaders launch seven-figure ad calling for smooth transition Tens of thousands of Americans are not getting the Social Security benefits they should Obama surprises speechless fan with live book reading on Kimmel Pfizer will ask for emergency authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine today This app breaks down over 1,800 books into 12 minute summaries Azerbaijan enters territory ceded by Armenia after peace deal Enjoy 15 bottles of award-winning wine for only $85, under $6 a bottle Biden marks Transgender Day of Remembrance Rick Scott tests positive for coronavirus Hispanics shock Democrats in deep blue California Obama riffs on Trump: ‘We can always send the Navy SEALs in’ Protect your packages with this delivery security box that’s on sale now Become a project management master with this training bundle, on sale now for just $40 Quarantined Maddow shares story of partner who is fighting COVID-19: ‘Don’t get this thing’ Pennsylvania health official: State residents could be wearing masks through ‘end of 2021’ Big insurance companies should be nervous about their future WHO panel recommends against use of remdesivir for COVID-19 patients Tucker Carlson: Trump lawyer ‘got angry’ when pressed for evidence of voter fraud Congress can help music creators survive the pandemic by passing several bipartisan bills Former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz tests positive for coronavirus Joe Biden must understand South Dakotans if he wants a national mask mandate India climbs past 9 million coronavirus cases US passes 2,000 coronavirus deaths in a day for first time since May Mexico becomes just fourth country to surpass 100,000 coronavirus deaths Pfizer seeking emergency use of COVID-19 vaccine The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC – Pence, Biden wage tug of war over pandemic plans Trump keeps tight grip on GOP amid divisions Trump’s legal fight targets Black Americans Trump, Pelosi barrel toward final border wall showdown Technology underlying COVID-19 vaccines a massive medical breakthrough Georgia’s Perdue-Ossoff runoff a legacy of the Solid South