Senate but expect that to happen. Yesterday on the midday news, we were able to say that biden had confirmed that yellen was, indeed, his pick for treasury secretary. Wall street has suspected that for more than a week. She is one of the reasons the stock market has been doing so well. But this morning, as you saw on nbc bay area in that special report a short time ago the president elect made all of this official. The team im announcing today will play a Critical Role in shaping our plan for action starting on day one and move fast to revive this economy. They are going to help me help us, help the country lay out my build back better plan. Its my great honor to have this opportunity to serve you and the american people. And to join this incredible Economic Team at this moment of great challenge for our country. Reporter president elect biden has named neera tanden as the director of office of management and budget. Now, this nomination probably will not get through the republican dom
The number of people at the thanksgiving table get smaller with fewer people traveling. Comedian Dave Chappelle goes to war with a Major Media Company over a popular show he says he never approved. And meet norbert the cat Tristan Flanigan is giving millions of hits early today starts right now glad youre with us. Im frances rivera. And im phillip mena. On whats normally a very busy travel day, the country is facing a pandemic and extreme weather. Dangerous thunderstorms rolling a i cross tacross the south ovet at least one Apartment Building was also ev evacuated there have been Power Outages after winds ripped down trees and power lines. Coming up, meteorologist bill karins will tell us what more we can expect from holiday storms president elect joe biden sat down with our lester holt. He revealed whats on the agenda in the first 100 days in the office. Tell us about day 1 in the white house and your first 100 days what are your priorities going to be . Some of it will depend on the
Clinics suspended for Vaccinating Teachers President Biden vowing to act vowing to a fast on covid relief taking a major step closer going alone without republican support. The Winter Storm Threat and windchills as low as 50 below al roker is tracking for us a mail delay everything from medications to bills arriving late what you can do about it paying tribute to the oscar winner, the music legend and dogs all looking for homes. This is nbc nightly news with meet the stars this weekend and theyre lester holt. Good evening everyone, last night we told you of the welcome decline in Covid Infections ande decline of new Covid Infections and hospitalizations. Tonight we are talking about what health hospitalizations, well, tonight we are talking about what Health Officials fear could send soaring backup against, super bowl Watch Parties to virtual Covid Incubators incubators. Think of a lot of loud cheering and a lot of people. You get the idea and tonight avoiding gatherings just as critic
Fear of a Holiday Season surge the critical next steps and the plans being put in place certified one month after the election, all key battleground states have signed off on the results. President elect biden building his new White House Team President Trump still making baseless claims of fraud this morning our interview with the fired head of elections security, weighing in on the voting, the president s failing challenges and what every american should know about the safety of our ballots. Al is tracking the first significant snowstorm of the season in the midwest and massive Power Outages from another nasty storm that hit millions on the east coast. Fact versus fiction. The British Government calls out netflixs show the crown over its depiction of the royal family those stories, plus seahawks soar hes trying to stay on his feet and hell get there seattle takes down philadelphia. The nfl covid troubles mount, forcing the league to ask fans, are you ready for some wednesday afternoo
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