Focusing on National Security and Foreign Policy. Making sure we selected a cabinet that looks like america. That reflects the best of our nation. And that is what we have done. The list of sixes headlined by secretary of state nominee antony blinken, a longtime aide, alejandro mayorkas, for Homeland Security, linda thomas greenfield for ambassador to the un, avril haines for director of National Intelligence and former secretary of state john kerry as special president ial envoy for climate and Jake Sullivan as National Security advisor. Fresh perspective and an unrelenting belief in the promise of america. There are a number of first in the group including the first woman to serve as dni. Mr. President elect, you know ive never shied away from speaking truth to power and that will be my charge as the director of National Intelligence. Mayorkas would be the first latino in his decision if confirmed. I will work day and night in the service of our nation to lead the men and women of th
The head of pizza hut will tell us about business in a covid world today. A check on the Restaurant Industry. Hell reveal the companys latest menu expansion and the brand new product that has hold out in a matter of hours. But first, lets take a look back at some of the weeks big movements in this e moments in this weeks edition of the talkers. Watch. Tell us about your experience this morning on the pfizer drug. I had two doses in august, one in early august, one in late. Minimal side effects, but im feeling great, and im feeling very confident. Maria how do we control Health Care Costs . Thats one of the most important issues, i agree with you. Its a critical issue, and Neither Party has a brilliant answer. Its the hardest issue, ironically given the 12 years of battle over the Affordable Care act, ironically, that was the easy part. Maria and what are you finding so far . What do you think went on here . The core of the case, called the meat of the case, one thats common really in t
We will get your thoughts on what grade you would give your governor on this pandemic, but lets begin with south dakotas governor. Take a look at the state. This is from nbc news. A 19 increase over the past two weeks. Here is republican south dakota governor kristi noem defending her approach. [video clip] across the country and around the globe, cases are increasing. Over the past week, cases are on the rise in 48 states. Some have said that my refusal to mandate masks is the reason why our cases are rising here in the state of south dakota. That is not true. Others have said that my refusal to advance harsh restrictions like lockdowns is another one of the reasons why our cases are rising, and that is also not true. There are 41 states that have some kind of a mask mandate. Cases are on the rise in 39 of those 41 states. Some in the media are saying that south dakota is the worst in the world right now. That is absolutely false. I would encourage you to look at the Johns Hopkins cor
Coronavirus case was reported here in the United States, the nation getting a shot in the arm today when the largest Vaccination Campaign in this nations history got underway. Front Line Health Care workers getting that first dose of the Pfizer Vaccine, the very first was a Critical Care nurse right here in new york city, sandra lindsey. I feel hopeful today, relieved. I feel like healing is coming. However, it comes also on a sad day. The u. S. Death toll surpassing 300,000 And Hundreds Of Thousands of Americans Still getting sick every day. The nations top Infectious Disease expert says we have to remain vigilant. The Vaccine Rights now is not a substitute for the normal Standard Public Health measures of wearing a mask, keeping your distance, avoiding congregant crowded sections particularly indoors. We are looking at this historic moment from all angles with our reporters, experts and guests across the country. And joining me now is the president of mt. Sinimorning side hospital an
And tired, now teaming up to spread an urgent message about the pandemic they want all americans to hear. Reality check. President trumps legal team running out of options. An inside look at the president s lawsuit, aimed at casting doubt on joe bidens victory. The Trump Legal Team hit with a string of defeats in court. Well have the very latest. Defending her honor. Prince william breaks his silence, now saying he supports an investigation into his mothers most explosive tellall interview. When you feel they arent listening to you, all sorts of things start to happen. Ahead, the scandal that suddenly erupted over the sitdown 25 years later. All that, plus, who knew . The tiny owl discovered hidden in the branches of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. He was the little gift in the tree this year. Whats next for the adorable stowaway found right outside our window . Today, thursday, november 19th, 2020. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with Savannah Guthrie and hoda kotb, from