Country. Texas and california both reporting their highest number of coronavirus deaths in a single day since this pandemic. And Texas Governor greg abbott warning next week could look even worse. Thats a blunt warning. Even blunter words from the nations top Infectious Disease expert, dr. Anthony fauci, on our countrys response. But as a country, when you compare us to other countries, i dont think you can say were doing great. I mean, were just not. Were just not. Those words directly contradi contradicting the president who said the president quote is in a good place and this morning the president is repeating threats to pull funding if schools do not physically reopen this fall. Also new poll ought this morning shows the approval of the handling of the pandemic is at an alltime low. Just 33 of americans approve of the way hes handling it. Were covering all of the angles this morning. Lets go to rosa flores. The president travels to florida today this as the state is seeing staggeri
Whats your reaction to this . Look, its sad. I mean, i think the broader reaction, ana, is where are the republicans . Where is the Republican Leadership and the Republican Party . Governor kemp, rightly or wrongly, has been a close associate of President Trumps, more or less has done what he wanted him to do throughout the pandemic, but he doesnt want to disavow the constitution and break the law. William barr doesnt want to disavow the constitution and break the law. Youve got guys like chris krebs that want to tell the truth and tell the American People that the election was safe and secure, arguably the most secure election ever. And so, you know, hes going to continue to do this. The good news is, even if the governor said that he wanted to do that, there are likely more patriotic men and women that would never let that happen, and even if he was able to flip georgia, that wouldnt even be enough for him to get the Electoral College votes that he needs so hes in it, hes panltpanl p
Dining. More than 107,000 americans in the hospital, fighting the virus tonight. Where theyre now seeing patients in tents. And now the warning about christmas. After images of the holiday parties at the white house, that sudden pressure from the president to approve the vaccine immediately. As president elect joe biden tonight says the nation needs, quote, president ial leadership right now. The winter storm as we head into the weekend across several states in the midwest and whats coming behind it that could affect the east. Rob marciano timing it out. New video showing the search warrant executed b hoat the hf of she said she was pleading officers point guns at her children. Tonight what authorities are saying about the raid. The developing scene in new york city when a driver hits a crowd of protesters. Several pedestrians hit. The youth football coach facing charges tonight after taking aim at this player, authorities investigating the video and what weve now learned. Made in Amer
Great to have you along this hour. So there are many ways to measure the explosive growth of coronavirus now raging through the United States. Theres the daily tally of new cases. Take a look at this. New records are being set almost daily. A staggering 1 million americans have now tested positive in the first five days of december. And then theres the soaring death toll. Each day its enough to fill every seat in the Kennedy Center in washington. A frontline doctor in minnesota describes the crushing emotional burden being shouldered by nurses and physicians. Sometimes when you hear statistics like that, you become numb to what the numbers mean. For us taking care of patients, every single number is someone we have to look at and say, im sorry, theres nothing more we can do for you. Another family we have to call to tell them their loved ones are going to die. The careers picture of the crisis is hospital beds filling up all over the u. S. , filling up fast. As of now, a record 100,001
Re at factsonhand. Com today. Tonight, as we come on the air, all eyes on the fda. A decision could come at any time. Set to give Emergency Use Authorization for pfizers Coronavirus Vaccine. Today, the pressure from President Trump. The white house suggesting the fda chiefs job is on the line if the vaccine is not authorized by the end of the day today. Tonight, how will this work across the u. S. . The rollout ready to begin. Who will get it first and when . The trucks and planes set to help distribute doses within hours of the final green light. It all comes as america marks its most devastating and deadliest week yet. Authorities say we could hit 300,000 american lives lost within days, pointing out the thanksgiving surge is here. The effects from gatherings from the holiday are now being seen in hospitals across the country. New york city banning Indoor Dining. More than 107,000 americans in the hospital, fighting the virus
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