Politico: “Joe Biden’s transition team has tried to project calm as President Donald Trump refuses to concede and many Republicans – and even one key part of the federal government — continue to have his back. But behind the scenes, Biden’s advisers are in the midst of a fierce lobbying blitz to get Trump’s allies to crack. They’re dispatching emissaries from past administrations – Republican and Democrat – along with a wide array of business and interest group leaders to intercede on Biden’s behalf. According to three transition officials, Biden’s team is in talks with multiple Republican leaders and officeholders to end the transition stalemate, warning them of risks to national security and public health if the president-elect isn’t granted access to the government.”