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President Trump's refusal to concede the presidential race,

his unsubstantiated claims of election fraud,

and his replacement of Pentagon officials with loyalists is drawing comparisons to actions by authoritarian leaders.

We'll talk with Stanford political scientist and former ambassador to Russia, Michael McFal,

about threats to American democracy and a peaceful transfer of power.

Then, facing losses of $2 million a week in fares and tolls, the Golden Gate Bridge Highway

and Transportation District will vote Friday whether or not to raise the toll for the Golden Gate Bridge by $2.

We'll get the details on the financial crisis at the agency and how it might affect service and jobs.

That's all next after this news.

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