Also tonight, the senate signed off on a nearly half a trillion dollars in new funding, some of it to help those struggling hospitals. Most of the money will replenish a loan program for Small Businesses that ran dry last aek. And theres about 25 billion that will pay for coronavirus tests, which governors say they desperately need before they can lift their stayathome orders. Now, protesters rallied across the country again today, demanding an end to those orders. Li and some governors, especially in the south are already lifting them, despite warnings from experts and even as cases and deaths continue to rise. Now, tonight, more than 820,000 infections have been confirmed infections have been confirmed right here in the u. S. , and the death toll has passed 44,000. Theres a lot of news to get to tonight. Our team has it all covered. Mark strassmann is going to lead us off tonight in atlanta where businesses could soon be open. Eporter after three weeks, norah, some o reporter after t
500 billion to Small Businesses, hospitals, and to fund more testing. But is it enough . And what were learning tonight about the drug touted by the president as a miracle treatment. Disease detectives we go inside the countrys most extensive effort ever to trace the virus. More than 1,000 people tracking down those who may have been infected. Why the mission in massachusetts could lead the way for other states. North korean mystery reports that dictator kim jongun is gravely ill. The new details and the big concern. What happens to the countrys 30 to 40 nuclear weapons. And well end tonight with a story of a firefighter who is now trying to spark joy with music. This is the cbs evening news with norah odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. Odonnell good evening, and thank you odonnell good evening, and thank you for joining us. Were going to begin with that breaking news, because the director of the c. D. C. Says he next wave ofe next wave of coronavirus expected this winter co
America. Nightly news begins right now. From nbc news World Headquarters in new york, this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening. After a lengthy and very public casting call through the lobby of trump tower, the president elect ended the suspense today over one of the most coveted jobs in his administration. Donald trump picking an oil company ceo to be his secretary of state. With no government experience, Rex Tillerson, the exxon mobil boss, is being praised as a seasoned International Deal maker in business, and it is those business connections, specifically his ties to russia, that are raising the most serious concerns about him tonight. And putting trump at odds with members of his own party. Nbcs Kristen Welker starts us off with the latest. Reporter tonight, president elect donald trump, likely setting up his first confirmation fight with members of his own party, officially tapping Rex Tillerson to be his secretary of state. Touting what he calls tillersons deep u
Trail, and inspiring america. Nightly news begins right now. From nbc news World Headquarters in new york, this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening. After a lengthy and very public casting call through the lobby of trump tower, the president elect ended the suspense today over one of the most coveted jobs in his administration. An oil company ceo to be his secretary of state. With no government experience, Rex Tillerson, the exxon mobil boss, is being praised as a seasoned International Deal maker in business, and it is those business connections, specifically his ties to russia, that are raising the most serious concerns about him tonight. And putting trump at odds with members of his own party. Nbcs Kristen Welker starts us off with the latest. Reporter tonight, president elect donald trump, likely setting up his first own party, officially tapping Rex Tillerson to be his secretary of state. Touting what he calls tillersons deep understanding of geopolitics. The pick o
Really . Pelley tonight the storybook ending. This is the cbs evening news with scott pelley. The constitution. Reporter their defiance drew anger from republicans. This is simply a senatorial temper tantrum. Reporter who decided to bypass the rules and vote without hem. Mr. Grassley . Aye. Mr. Grassley aye. Reporter democrats did show up for a vote on attorney general nominee jeff session, only to line up against their session colleague. Mr. Blumenthal . No. Reporter the constant clash over nominees is taking its toll on the normally collegial senate. So id like the take this opportunity mr. Chairman urge set the record straight. I object again. The senator cant get the message from the chairman that this is overthetop inappropriate. I think senator from texas doesnt get the message from the chairman. Reporter democrats dont have the numbers to defeat cabinet picks, just delay them. They are laden with conflict of interest. Democratic leader Chuck Schumer. If you dont like these nomin