A joint session of Congress to ratify the election is also an opportunity for lawmakers to challenge results. Source

Roughly 1 in every 22 Americans have tested positive for COVID-19, and U.S. is now reporting an average 200,000 Americans are testing positive for coronavirus each day, the highest daily total the country has experienced. Emergency medicine physician and Yahoo News medical contributor Dr. Dara Kass joins CBSN to discuss the impact Pfizer’s vaccine will have on the country once it is approved for distribution. Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says he is sure FDA experts will ask Pfizer about two allergic reactions that were reported from its COVID vaccine in the U.K. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN’s “Red and Blue” with more on his interview with Secretary Azar.  Source

Key sticking point in talks over more relief funding is a proposal that would make it much harder to sue employers. Source

Pelosi’s comments come as a bipartisan group of lawmakers has started circulating a framework for a deal. Source

Coronavirus cases are exploding in California. The state set new records on Tuesday, including more hospitalizations than ever before. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero spoke about the current situation in California with Jeremy White, the co-author of Politico’s “California Playbook” newsletter. Source

The decision comes just a day after the University of Michigan canceled its upcoming game against Ohio State, which would have made Ohio ineligible to compete in the championship under the previous rule. Source

Will “The Crown” return in 2021? Will “Survivor”? Here’s how COVID-19 is affecting the production and return of your favorite streaming and TV shows. Source

With many Americans struggling to make ends meet during these unprecedented times, the star has sparked some joy in the lives of two mothers in need this holiday season. Source