January runoffs that will decide control of the u. S. Senate. Were going to keep fighting until every legal vote is counted. Reporter late today, following their meeting with the president , those michigan lawmakers released a statement saying they are not aware of any information that would change the election outcome in their state. They also said they believe the process should be free from threats or intimidation. Margaret. Brennan important clarity for the public. Thank you, paula reid. Today, president elect biden met with top democratic lawmakers, urging quick action on billions in pandemic relief once he takes some of his aides are now raising alarms over president trumps refusal to let the transition begin. Here is cbs ed okeefe. Reporter on his 78th birthday, president elect biden met today with two Democratic Congressional leaders hell partner with next year. In my oval office, me casa su casa. Reporter but there is growing frustration inside his Transition Team as the Trump
Im Margaret Brennan. Were going to begin tonight with a nationwide scramble by millions to get home for the holiday and by Public Health offi officials to slow the staggering spread of the coronavirus. Tonight, cbs news has learned the c. D. C. And White House Coronavirus task force are now considering shortening the recommended length of covid quarantines, not because of new research, but simply to get more people to follow the rules and stay home if theyre exposed. Across the u. S. , every week, new infections are accelerating faster than the week before. Tonight, los angeles county, home to 10 million people, is debating a strict new lockdown that could leave streets and restaurants empty. And l. A. s mayor says cases are climbing so quickly in his city, theyll be out of hospital beds by christmas. Nationwide, things are even worse. A recordshattering 85,000 americans are hospitalized with covid19 tonight. Doctor tells cbs news they are running low on help and running out of hope. A
A Pressure Campaign . President trump meets with two michigan lawmakers. Is he trying to overturn the Election Results in that key state . And the one thing he said at the white house today that hinted he knows he lost the election. Plus, could president elect joe biden take legal action to get the transition underway. A very different black friday, what retailers are doing to bring customers back to their stores and keep them safe. Us, wd keep the n. B. A. s toronto awptors away from home for the beginning of the season. Mall shooting breaking news out of wisconsin. What we are learning about the shooter and victims. And Steve Hartmans on the road with a reminder about all we have to be thankful for, even in the year of a pandemic. This is the cbs evening news with Norah Odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. Brennan good evening to our viewers in the west, and thank you for joining us. Norah is off tonight. Im margaret brennan. Were going to begin with breaking news and a majo
Plus, the thanksgiving forecast. Will you be able to hold your thanksgiving dinner outside . Transition underway President Trump signs off on sharing the official intelligence briefing with president elect joe biden as the Biden National Security Team takes center stage. America is back, ready to lead the world, not retreat from it. Brennan plus the annual white house tradition of pardoning a thanksgiving turkey. The tale of two americas as the dow closes at a record high, there are 50 million americans struggling to put food on the table, with food lines stretching for miles. And well introduce you to one goea deli owner who wants to make sure no one goes hungry. Like, these people need food now. This is the cbs evening news with norah odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. Brennan good evening to our viewers in the west, and thank you for joining us. Norah is off tonight. Im Margaret Brennan. Were going to begin tonight with a nationwide scramble by millions to get home for th