CBS News senior political analyst and “60 Minutes” correspondent John Dickerson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the importance of moving forward with the presidential transition. Source

After weeks of delay, Emily Murphy, the administrator of the General Services Administration, formally authorized the initial steps of handing over control of the federal government. Paula Reid reports. Source

Governor warns that the system is being overwhelmed. One hospital official says, “We’re not planning for the surge – the surge is here.” Source

On “Intelligence Matters: Declassified,” Mike Morell speaks with retired CIA officer David Tyson, about the death of Mike Spann. Source

But Trump is vowing to continue his fight to overturn the election’s results. Source

Calm, dignified, soft-spoken mayor had only one term due to a soaring murder rate, stubborn unemployment and his mishandling of a race riot in Brooklyn. Source

Millions stick to Thanksgiving travel plans despite urgent COVID-19 warnings; Grandmother and young man celebrate Thanksgiving together again after 2016 accidental text Source

Musical instrument chain said it will remain open for holiday shoppers and continue to honor gift cards. Source

AstraZeneca announced Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine is up to 90% effective and even shows signs of reducing asymptomatic spread. It’s effectiveness varied during clinical trials, depending on the dosage, but still averaged 70%. Dr. Uzma Syed, an infection disease specialist at New York’s Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center and director of Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss if the variation in effectiveness is something people should be concerned about. Source

General Services Administration says the official presidential transition process can begin, after weeks of delay. The agency’s head, Trump appointee Emily Murphy, made that announcement in a letter Monday night. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy and CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion join CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with the latest. Source