CNN Political Briefing

The 538 electors who make up the Electoral College gathered today in all 50 states and the District of Columbia to formally cast their votes for president. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how this year, the normally overlooked vote is an important reality check on the President's election denials. Plus, President-elect Biden is expected to mark the moment with a speech.....

With Senate control in the balance, all eyes are on Georgia leading up to the runoff elections on January 5th. Over the next four weeks, we will explore why these two Senate races matter so much and the consequences for President-elect Joe Biden's next four years. In today's episode, CNN's Senior Political Reporter Nia-Malika Henderson, breaks down how and why we got here, who is running, what the voting will look like, and what this all means for the country...

Despite the US reaching a tragic milestone yesterday where over 3,000 people died from the pandemic, President Trump is still focused on overturning President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. Senior Political Reporter Nia-Malika Henderson discusses that, as well as how millions of Americans are struggling to pay their bills as unemployment rises and stimulus talks stall. Plus, President-elect Biden is heading down to Georgia to campaign for Democrats in the much-anticipated Senate runoffs...

Recent cabinet picks have put President-elect Biden's philosophy in choosing his team on full display: personal history, diversity, and experience. CNN Political Reporter Dan Merica discusses that, plus President Trump's new fixation on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s baseless lawsuit against four states that helped Biden win the election...

President-elect Biden made history by nominating General Lloyd Austin to be the first black man to lead the Department of Defense, but it looks like there will be some obstacles before he’s confirmed. CNN Political Reporter Dan Merica explains that, plus tells you what "safe harbor day" means and why it might finally force President Trump to put an end to his election fraud charade...

As President-elect Joe Biden unveils his Covid-19 Advisory Board, President Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani becomes the latest in Trump's orbit to test positive for the coronavirus. CNN National Correspondent, Kristen Holmes breaks it all down, plus Attorney General Bill Barr considers leaving his post before Trump's term ends. Also, the GOP is concerned that the president's behavior could put the Georgia senate races at risk...

After arguably the worst week of the pandemic to date in the US, President-elect Joe Biden makes a request of the American people: Wear masks for his first 100 days in office. CNN Political Reporter Dan Merica discusses how Biden’s mask initiative shows a striking difference between his plans to control the virus and President Trump’s. Plus, how a worse than expected jobs report puts pressure on Congress to pass a stimulus package...

The US had its worst day of the pandemic yet, but President Trump still made the time to give a 46-minute speech full of lies about the election. CNN Political Reporter Dan Merica explains the Trump administration's dereliction of duty, as well as how all of Biden's big plans for his presidency are on hold until he can get the virus under control...

President Trump's time in office is winding down, but the push for pardons is heating up. CNN Political Reporter Dan Merica dives into those asking the President for a pardon... and who he may be considering pardoning preemptively. Plus, as pressure increases on Biden to select a person of color for Attorney General, the current AG William Barr adds another complication to the pick...

Will President Trump’s continued bashing of his fellow Republicans cost the GOP in Georgia and beyond? CNN Political Reporter Dan Merica discusses that, as well as how Trump’s sudden push for emergency vaccine approval might be for his own image more than anything else. Plus, a bipartisan stimulus plan is announced, but will it actually lead to anything? 

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