Away, as well. The fda meets next week to take action. We have new information on who will get the vaccine first here. Plans approved overnight for front line workers and for Nursing Homes. At this moment, the pandemic is at its worst stage. Record hospitalizations overnight, and nearly 2,600 deaths reported. Thats the second highest day since the pandemic began. There is also a flurry of breaking news coming out of the white house. Cnn has learned that in the past month, President Trump has discussed preemptive pardons for several people close to him, including his children, his soninlaw, and his personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani. Now, thats in addition to potentially pardoning himself, plus unsealed Court Records reveal the Justice Department is investigating a potential crime related to the funneling of money into the white house or a related Political Committee in exchange for president ial pardons. We begin, though, with max foster. He is live in london with this breaking vaccine new
And i think were going to look back on this moment as a major turning point in this pandemic. It really is a remarkable scientific accomplishment. With covid19 on a rapid tear in the United States, states and hospitals around the country are reporting record high numbers of cases. Cases are coming out of the woodwork and they are very, very sick. There is light at the end of the tunnel, but we still have to get through this tunnel. This is new day with Alisyn Camerota and john berman. We want to welcome our viewers in the United States and all around the world. This is new day. It is monday, december 14th, 6 00 here in new york and its a big day. Today, the First Americans will get vaccinated against coronavirus. Trucks and cargo planes packed with nearly 3 million dose fanning out across the country. This is just 11 months after the first reported case in the United States. Of course, its not a moment too soon. More than 109,000 americans are hospitalized with the virus this morning.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell says there has been significant progress. The exact details of the bill are unclear, but we will ask some lawmakers about it this morning. And we will also break down what we do know ahead. Overnight, President Trump turned on senate Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell for finally congratulating president elect joe biden. You know whats interesting . Vladimir putin acknowledged that biden won, but the president hasnt said anything about that yet. Cnn has also learned that mcconnell is urging Senate Republicans to not to stage any stunts when congress meets to count the electoral votes next month. Later today, president elect biden will formally announce Pete Buttigieg as his nominee to be transportation secretary. That will be interesting. And this morning, were also getting new details about who else biden is selecting. Meantime, more than 3,000 new deaths reported from coronavirus overnight. Hospitalizations again reached record numbers. Obviously,
Other contest, Republican David Perdue has a very slight lead over democrat jon ossoff, 1,188 votes. 50 , 50 , so close this contest right now, virtual tie. But still plenty of joets outstanding, especially in heavily democratic counties around atlanta. What is at stake right now, republicans have 50 senators, democrats have 48 in the caucus and two independents who caucus with the democrats. If the democrats were to win, possible based on the numbers were getting, both in georgia, would be 50 50, but Kamala Harris, Vice President is president of the senate and she would break any ties so democrats would be the majority in the senate. Pamela brown, lets look at where the outstanding vote is right now. 98 we believe is in, but 2 is significant. Thats right, outstanding vote can tell us a lot. Gabriel sterling, the election official there says quote what we have outstanding will likely be leaning democrat at best. Direct words from him. What he broke down in last half hour, expecting abo
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