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On December 14th, electors in all 50 states and Washington D.C. cast their ballots for the next U.S. president, marking a key step in officially declaring Joe Biden as the winner. Despite over 50 lawsuits filed by the Trump campaign to overturn the election results, courts, including the Supreme Court, largely rejected them. Meanwhile, Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is being distributed across the U.S., with healthcare workers and long-term care residents prioritized for vaccination. A National Security Council spokesman noted senior government officials are also prioritized, but President Trump tweeted that White House officials should wait unless necessary. Stay updated with Newsy for more headlines and stories.

What was the purpose of the meeting held by electors in all 50 states and Washington DC?

• To address economic policies

• To discuss the COVID-19 pandemic

• To cast their votes for the next U.S. president

• To plan the inauguration ceremony

How did the courts respond to the lawsuits filed by the Trump campaign and its supporters?

• They were largely rejected

• They were postponed

• They were mostly upheld

• They were ignored

Which group was recommended by a CDC panel to receive the COVID-19 vaccine first?

• Teachers and students

• Healthcare workers and long-term care residents

• Government officials

• Retail workers

What did President Trump suggest regarding the vaccination of White House officials?

• They should be vaccinated immediately

• They should receive the vaccine later unless necessary

• They should not be vaccinated at all

• They should be vaccinated before healthcare workers

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