To be. This morning, his widow joins us live. Bolton bombshells. The first excerpts from the former National Security advisers explosive memoir go public. President trump accused of asking china to help him get reelected, and offering his own help to dictators. Overnight, the Justice Department seeking a new emergency order to block the books release. And the president weighing in. He broke the law. Very simple. Super spreaders. It was just one positive after another after another after another. New fears over the spike in coronavirus cases, and where people are being infected as the nation reopens. Deepening jobs crisis. Shocking images in kentucky. Thousands lined up for hours in the hopes of receiving unemployment benefits. Another 1 million americans expected to file for jobless claims today. Those stories, plus, musics legend. We could all use a lift right now and some love right now and some joy. John legend opens up to willie, sharing an uplifting and timely message. Today, thur
Heated debate yet. Breaking overnight, officials reveal the first two coronavirus deaths from the quarantined cruise ship in japan as hundreds more passengers are disembarking some experts are questioning if thats still a good idea were live with the very latest. Relentless 4 million americans waking up under flash flood watches this morning from rain that just will not let up as millions more brace for snow that could cause major chaos. Al has everything you need to know those stories, plus real talk the real i. D. Deadline is looming and officials are already warning dmvs and airports are not prepared for the crisis its official. A royal exit date for prince harry and Meghan Markle has the couple scrambling to figure ou whats next without the buckingham brand. Speedy recovery. Nascar driver ryan newman walks out of the hospital after that terrifying crash that could have cost him his life. This morning, touching images everyone is talking about today, thursday, february 20th, 2020. A
We havent seen numbers like that since the end of august, as you can see there. Meanwhile on capitol hill, this pandemic and the economic toll that it continues to take on millions of americans is dialing up the urgency for some sort of additional covid relief package. The white house just carved out its third position on the relief bill in four days. In just a few moments, ill get an update from speaker of the house nancy pelosi on where the negotiations stand, but we start with the latest developments involving president Trumps Health and the campaign trail. Nbcs Kelly Odonnell is covering the white house for us. Dr. Kavita patel is an nbc news medical contributor and also former Health Policy director in the obama white house, and nbcs mike memoli is following the Biden Campaign. Hes in las vegas for us today. Kelly o. , ill start with you. We know the president is angling to get back out there on the trail, wants to hold this rally tomorrow perhaps in florida. Is this rally actuall