This christmas sunday, as we wrap up 2022, we cant ignor the fact that its been a toug year over the past 12 months, theres been a recurring theme and the stories weve covered. The fight for democracy here and abroad we have witnessed th resilience determination of th ukrainian people as they continue to resist russia invasion over in a wrong, the death o mahsa amini sparked mass protests and civil unres against the ruling regime. Here in the u. S. , voters pushe back pushed back at the ballot box. Overcoming ideological differences to reject election denialism. And as we head into the ne year a new poll by ipsos showe that 65 of adults worldwide say theyre optimistic tha 2023 will be a better year for them then 2022 earlier, i spoke with the most reverend Michael Curry and dr. Barry see black. Chaplain of the senate who reminded us that in a worl that can often seem dark, ther is always one thing that can provide light and guidance hope the most reverend Michael Curry presiding portio
this christmas sunday, as we wrap up 2022, we can t ignor the fact that it s been a toug year over the past 12 months, there s been a recurring theme and the stories we ve covered. the fight for democracy here and abroad we have witnessed th resilience determination of th ukrainian people as they continue to resist russia invasion over in a wrong, the death o mahsa amini sparked mass protests and civil unres against the ruling regime. here in the u.s., voters pushe back pushed back at the ballot box. overcoming ideological differences to reject election denialism. and as we head into the ne year a new poll by ipsos showe that 65% of adults worldwide say they re optimistic tha 2023 will be a better year for them then 2022 earlier, i spoke with the most reverend michael curry and dr. barry see black. chaplain of the senate who reminded us that in a worl that can often seem dark, ther is always one thing that can provide light and guidance hope the most reverend michael curry
in fact, the white house says the checks for some americans could come as soon as this weekend. cnn s kaitlan collins is at the white house. william news to many. give a sense what we re about to hear and what the plan is for biden to take his message on the road next week? it will be welcome news. really the easiest for people to grasp. they will get the checks if you k qualify. it is $1.9 trillion and why biden will hold and event talking about how to get it implemented. they re picking someone to oversee that because it s a big plan. look for that on monday. i think first this afternoon it s going to be more of a celebration for president biden in the rose garden signing this. only democrats you ll see in attendance given zero republicans voted to actually pass this plan. the white house saying, yes, by camera meeting. both houses represented but not a bipartisan event given none of the republicans were a part of getting this actually signed into law, of which presiden