Erin Burnett OutFront

The final state casts electoral ballots, which brings Joe Biden's win to 306 points. CNN Awaits Biden's speech after the Electoral College affirms his presidential election win. Biden will address the nation, in his speech excerpt: "In America, politicians don't take power-the people grant it to them." Final state's electors are about to vote and affirms Biden's win. Biden says that the election was "the clearest demonstration of the true will of the American people... American democracy worked" Biden also said that the Supreme Court sent a "clear signal" to Trump.  An excerpt from Biden's speech: "In this battle from the soul on American and democracy prevailed." The address comes as unprecedented as security measures have taken during the electoral college votes.  A source says that the current United States President Donald Trump sees the house tallying votes as a final avenue to block Biden's win. McConnell refuses to answer the question about whether he considers Joe Biden president-elect.  Adviser says that Biden has "moved on" as we wait on the possibility of getting a concession speech from Trump. A source says that Trump looks to "long shot" challenge in the house.   Attorney General William Barr resigns.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court of the United States dealt a major blow to President Trump's continued effort to overturn the November election results.  The FDA is expected to authorize the use of the first COVID-19 vaccine; the U.S. hits record hospitalizations for the 6th day in a row. Sarah Palin and Q-anon supporters join Trump rallies, makes false claims. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. has hit a record 107,000+ Coronavirus hospitalizations. Trump is focused on a Texas lawsuit challenging his election loss, which now has the support of 100+ House Republicans. A panel recommends that the FDA should authorize the Pfizer vaccine; officials say the vaccine will start shipping within 24 hours of authorization. Biden tells civil rights leaders that the GOP “beat the living hell” out of Democrats by using “defund the police” against them. Calls grow for California Governor Gavin Newsom to pick a black woman to replace VP-elect Kamala Harris' open Senate seat. New body cam video shows the police raid of a former Covid data scientist in Florida.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A top health official fights back tears as covid deaths surge. As the United States repeatedly reaches record hospitalizations and deaths, with 2,000 reported so far today, United States President Donald Trump mocks Germany for record day in deaths.  Fauci warns that too many people still think that the coronavirus pandemic is a hoax. Fauci says that the United States has to "own" the pandemic problem. Two states with the highest positivity rates in the United States face covid doubters and one covid denier calls the pandemic "fabricated."  The FDA panel meets tomorrow to consider authorizing the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine. The FDA panel could greenlight the vaccine as early as tomorrow and vaccine doses could be distributed in just days. The United Kingdom health authorities say that people with a history of allergic reactions should not receive the Pfizer vaccine. Fauci says that allergic reactions to the coronavirus vaccine are concerning but are likely "unusual and rare." There is a logistical challenge of bringing covid vaccines to rural United States.  The GOP zeros in on Rev. Warnock as its main target in the Georgia runoff election.  Judge who approved armed raid at the home of a fired Florida covid data scientist was appointed by Gov. Desantis.  A source says that Melania Trump "just wants to go home." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court has rejected an attempt made by President Donald Trump allies to block President-elect Joe Biden's Pennsylvania victorious election results; not a single dissent was noted in the brief. The rejection was hours after Trump called on Scotus to have "courage." House GOP is urging Trump to keep fighting and to not concede, Trump steps up attacks on top Georgia republicans as he calls for the state's Lt. Governor to "be replaced."  Biden's team says Supreme Court's decision proves "the elections is over." GOP leaders are rejecting a resolution that accepts Biden as president-elect.  Biden and Trump are laying out starkly different covid messages. Biden lays out his plan to fight covid during the first 100 days of his presidency, that includes: vaccinations, getting people to wear masks and opening school back up. Trump is taking credit for the covid vaccine, but not the 2,000 and more Americans dying daily. A discredited vaccine critic is testifying before the senate.  Sources are saying that Trump's Campaign Lawyer Jenna Ellkia has contracted covid and was at the same holiday party that Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner were attending as well.  Democratic lawmaker receives death threats after questioning Giuliani's baseless election fraud claims at Michigan hearing. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United States now has a record number of coronavrius deaths and hospitalizations. The United States reports a record of more than 102,000 hospitalizations as cases surge.  President Trump is ignoring the pandemic and continues to lie about election fraud. Trump has been eager to push a message of voter fraud. He is heading back to Georgia as some republicans want congress to overturn the election. Trump plans to return to Georgia to support GOP candidates.  House republicans and his biggest defenders on capital hill are urging Trump not to concede and to push for a house fight over his recent election loss. Georgia reaffirms that United States President-elect Joe Biden's win for the third time after certifying the recount.  The New York Times says that Trump officials passed when Pfizer offered to sell more vaccine doses in late summer. The senate is to hear testimony from a doctor who is against mandating the vaccine. The doctor is a discredited vaccine critic.   A source says that Giuliani plans to attend the Georgia hearing on baseless voter fraud claims by zoom after testing positive for covid.  Republicans in the Georgia senate runoff dodge when confronted with Trump's baseless fraud claims. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of his trip to Georgia to campaign for the runoff races, Trump calls Georgia's GOP governor a "moron" and a "nut job". Fear is spreading among conservative circles that the president will hurt them in the upcoming runoffs.  Coronavirus is now the leading cause of death in the United States. President-elect Biden: there is "no detailed plan" for vaccine distribution.  Sources: Presidential pardon bribery investigation includes Jared Kushner lawyer and GOP lobbyist.  How Trump and far-right republicans are cashing in on those who think the election was "stolen". To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are at a point where an American is dying of coronavirus every 30 seconds. The White House Liaison to the Justice Dept. has been barred from DOJ headquarters after trying to access sensitive info about possible election fraud. New York Attorney General Letitia James says that the investigation into the Trump Organization will continue, which isn’t protected by a Trump pardon. The U.S. Census reveals that 26 million American adults are not getting enough food. Democrats think that Asian voters could make a difference in the upcoming Georgia runoff races.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is in denial as Georgia officials say that the vote recount results are showing the same outcome, that Presiden't-elect Joe Biden won Georgia. A Trump ally attacks Georgia's republican governor and says, "lock him up." Trump refuses to condemn threats towards election workers. Pro-Trump attorneys are telling rallygoers today to not vote.  A source that is close to the White House says to expect a "flurry" of Trump pardons. Some White House advisers believe that Trump could legally pardon himself. Ivanka Trump has been deposed in an inauguration lawsuit. Trump is weighing pre-emptive pardons for this children and Kushner.  Erin Burnett has a one-on-one chat with the Republican who called out Trump in an emotional plea.  The United States reports a record number of more than 100,000 coronavirus hospitalizations. The CDC chief says that the next three months will be the "most difficult" in the United States' public health history.  Former President Obama warns democrats against using "snappy slogan like defund the police." Obama says that the "defund the police" slogan can risk alienating a large audience. Obama says that the slogan makes change "a lot less likely." Obama also says that it's "really important" that the democratic party promote young voices. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States Attorney General William Barr says the Justice Department has uncovered no evidence of any fraud that would change the outcome of the election. The Associated Press published an interview with Barr Tuesday covering the statement. Previously, the attorney general has stood by President Donald Trump's claims of widespread fraud in his loss to President-elect Joe Biden.  The President-elect is sending a message to Americans, "Help is on the way." Biden formally introduced his new economic team in Wilmington, Delaware; however, he is already facing pushback. The Wall Street Journal editorial board criticized the team.  The Trump campaign is responding to a plea from a top Georgia election official asking the President to, "stop inciting acts of violence." Gabriel Sterling, the Voting Systems Manager for the Georgia Secretary of State's office, condemned threats of physical violence and intimidation against election workers and officials Tuesday. The Trump Campaign responded saying in part, "no one should engage in threats or violence." The United States has hit a new record high for coronavirus hospitalization. There are currently close to 100,000 people in the hospital.  Health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities will be first in line for any coronavirus vaccines. The vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease and Control Prevention voted to include both groups.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices