Their roles. The decision could change the direction of the party as we know it. Lets begin with jessica dean who joins us on the hill with more on this Power Sharing Agreement. Reporter the big thing here is democrats will now take control of the senate committees. When youre in control, youre setting the agenda. That means thing in joe bidens agenda that they wanted to get ahead, President Bidens agenda they wanted to push ahead like Merrick Garlands nomination for Attorney General can now move forward. Youll remember there has been a holdup on some of these nominees including Merrick Garland who is the nominee to be Attorney General because republicans maintained control of these committees, because they had to operate off the last congress because they didnt have this agreement in place. Now that democrats will take over these committees, that means democrats are going to have a much easier time getting things on the table. Theyre going to hold control. We expect now that someone l
Encouraging news on the fight against the virus. A first of its kind study kinds the vaccine developed by astrazeneca can very much cut the spread of the virus. Were talking about our medical expert about that. And call it a booster shot, the Biden Administration expanding Vaccine Distribution with plans to send doses directly to pharmacies next week. Dr. Fauci says it cant happen soon enough. Are we vaccinating right now at a pace to keep ahead of these mutant strains . Well, were Getting Better and better, but, savannah, were not. Im Hallie Jackson in washington. We start this morning with Garrett Haake on capitol hill. Garrett, that tribute for Officer Sicknick is starting in just a little bit this hour but as we come on the air there is big news youve been covering from the senate regarding what you could perhaps technically call a power sharing agreement, but if you put in in laymans terms it basically means that congress, now the senate, can function as its supposed to function w
appreciate the opportunity that country blessed us with. american pride is on the decline. 39% of adults took extreme pride in our country, down from three years ago. pride in our nation has been on the decline for 20 years and an interesting distinction, gallup found 60% of republicans were proud and 29% of democrats did. wall street journal released american pride poll of their own earlier this year with just 38% of americans saying patriotism is important to them. at 1998, the figure was 70%. pride is not the only tradition heading out the poll, 39% of americans think religion is very important, down from 62% in 1998. stunning new fox news poll shows majority of americans believe the country s best days are behind us. gallup poll found 70% of americans have no confidence in national government. start there. joe concha to the midstel in the hot seat. what do you think? joe: one other part about this poll that stands out to me. what is the best country live in the world?
future. ashley: and cheeseburgers. on my list and fireworks everyone will be shooting off. if you are not going to a parade, look out the window and see the fireworks in the sky. carley: america spends $9.4 billion on food, 150 million hot dogs, will spend 3 billion on fire and wine. 74% of firework injuries happen today, be safe. 6.5 million spent on american flags imported annually. buy american when you buy an american flag. aoc i m a dog lover, today is not a good day for a lot of dogs, they get sore scared. what can you do? love on them more today. carley: get the thunder vest. ashley: they work. they feel like hugs for the dog. carley: fireworks and freedom today as we celebrate our nation s birthday all day throughout fox news, we ll be celebrating. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. later to do the big independence day show. next hour, you and me together. ashley: yes, ma am. carley: serious news, violence erupting overnight after a gunman dressed in ballistic vest oech
stars through the perilous fight o er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming and the rockets red glare the bombs bursting in air gave proof through the night that our flag was still there o say does that star-spangled banner yet wave o er the land of the free and the home of the brave good morning, it is 6:00 a.m. here in new york city, and it is independence day. happy independence day to all of you who are tuned in right now. what a great national anthem and all your great photos coming in. happy independence day to my friends will and of course joey who is in for pete this morning. i am, i had a chance to get up early, i was on with the girls with fox & friends first, and i could not imagine a better opportunity to get up and work all day long than on the 4th of july, to spread the message of patriotism and freedom and how much we love this country. so you ll see me again late tonight, eight to 10 p.m., here all day, happy all day,