Biden: "America is Back," Introduces Key Cabinet Picks

President-elect Joe Biden declared quote "America is Back," as he formally introduced his key cabinet picks on Tuesday in Wilmington, Delaware. Biden said his appointees and nominees are a team that reflects "America is back and ready to lead the world."

The White House has signed off on Biden to start receiving presidential daily intelligence briefings, White House officials say. The move is a step towards a transition of power held up by President Donald Trump, weeks after it was clear he lost the election. The General Services Administration issued a formal notice that released funds so the formal transition of government can proceed.

The coronavirus is taking more American lives. Tuesday, the number of deaths surpassed 250,000, with the overall cases hitting 12.5 million. Hospitalizations have also hit the highest levels since the pandemic began in January.

President Trump made a rare post-election appearance on Tuesday. He took credit for the stock market gains at a White House Briefing; despite saying previously the market would crash if Joe Biden won the election. He later went on to pardon a Thanksgiving turkey at the White House. During the annual tradition, he thanked first responders for their fight against Covid-19.

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