As we come on the air this morning, a virtual Fda Advisory Panel committee hearing. Youre looking at it live on modernas coronavirus vaccine. A vote is set for later today, paving the wait for final approval of our second vaccine as soon as tomorrow. But it is a double dose of reality. Hope mixed with heartbreak as we come off a recordshattering day, more than 232,000 new cases and nearly 3,300 deaths, with the number of new cases more than doubling in just the past two months from just over 8 million in october to now more than 17 million this morning. Look at that. Looks Like Congress may finally, finally be doing something with millions of americans about to lose their Unemployment Benefits and eviction protections. A deal could be in sight on the new Coronavirus Relief package with new movement on talks this morning. We are live on the hill, and later in the show, talking with a senator working behind the scenes on this, good morning to you on this busy thursday morning. Im Hallie
At war. At that point we were years into what had been that long and excruciating global ordeal. And at the beginning of 1945, in january of 1945, the United States of america also needed to hold a president ial inauguration. President Franklin Roosevelt had been reelected to a fourth term. No president before him had ever had three inaugurations before, let alone four. The rules, of course, would be changed after fdr so no president could ever have more than two terms again. But when fdr went up for reelection in the election of 1944, november 1944, he was reelected in a landslide. Yes, he was seeking a fourth term, which was nuts, but he won 36 states. He got 432 electoral votes. His opponent didnt even contract 100 electoral votes. For the vast majority of the country, fdrs reelection was welcome, and his inauguration for a new term, which was planned for january 1945, that was something that the vast majority of people in this country, at least in concept, could celebrate. But it w
Behind the cyber attack. I think its the case that we can say pretty clearly it was the russians that engaged in this. How far are you willing to escalate with a Nuclear Power . This is new day weekend with Victor Blackwell and christi paul. Good morning to you on this saturday morning. There is the capitol and we are so grateful to have your company as always. There are two Coronavirus Vaccines authorized for emergency use in the United States now. The fda saying modernas vaccine can start rolling out. Vaccinations can begin once cdc advisers vote. Theyre expected to do so today and the cdc criesor will sign off. More people than ever getting infected. A Record Number of people fighting the virus in hospitals and another sobering number here. More americans are dying from covid every day on average than ever. Lets go to cnns Paulo Sandoval for the latest. These numbers are going in all the wrong directions as we get new information about the vaccines. Victor, the latest fda approval e
Bowe s boxilai. Andrew. Thank you, becky. We have a little bit of Corporate News this morning. Citigroup has suffered a significant decline in trading revenue. It threatens to decline the earnings. Theres a market wide earnings. Shares of blackberry today, the Company Warning on friday that it expects to report a huge quarterly operating loss. It plans to cut more than 1 3 of its global work force. Thats big, big news in blackberry land. Microsoft expected to announce a new surface tablet computer today, including a version with a smaller screen to compete with googles nexus 7. An event is scheduled in new york. Microsoft began selling surface tablets last year but sales have been slow. The changes to the dow are official. Visa, Goldman Sachs and nike are jumping into the blue chip index. Alcoa and hewlettpackard and bank of america, goodbye, youre exiting. Goodbye. If you went to sleep early last night, there are a few highlights from the emmys that you missed. Hbo dominated with the
Charge last night in primetime. The church is looking for me to fail. Saying the church of scientology is waiting for her to fail on the dance floor. Now, the church responds overnight with a harsh statement. The war of words breaking out in the ballroom. Is it coming from here . Is it coming from there . Am i im looking to see where its coming from. Good morning, america. What a night in the ballroom last night on dancing with the stars. Im loving the pace of the new season. First couple this season booted off. Theyre going to join us right here live in times square this morning. They flew in last night from l. A. Were going to begin with the latest on that mall terror attack. Conflicting reports at this hour about americans possibly being involved and whether or not hostages are still being held. The president of kenya, expected to speak shortly, which could give us some clarity. A lot going on right now. Were going to show you live pictures of the mall. Explosions being heard. Polic