special edition of "new day weekend" i'm boris sanchez. >> i'm amara walker. i got to say the music wanted to make me want to do jazz hands. >> with the glitters in the background. coming up, we will look ahead to the crucial midterm elections for the balance of power. for the second half of president biden's term the impact just ahead. and the new year usually comes with new year's resolutions, we've got news to get your financial house in order in 2022. we'll introduce you to a singer-songwriter using her own challenges to inspire young people. first, a check of top stories. good morning, thank you for joining us. i hope your new year is off to a great start. i'm ryan nobles. 2022 begins with more disruptions and a grim warning.