People out of their home. President Joe Biden will head to the storm ravaged northeast as residents try to get back on their feet after a climate disaster. The taliban say they are days away from announcing a new government, but resistance forces are calling for a national uprising. And californias Recall Campaign enters the final days with gavin newsoms political future on the ballot. Good to have you with us. President biden is visiting New York and new Jersey Today to get a firsthand look at the Damage And Recovery efforts in the wake of Idas Record Rainfall and flooding. He has already approved federal aid for people severely affected by the storm in both states. Ed Westchester County area saw Heavy Flooding in last Weeks Storm and dozens of people had to be rescued. The mayor says his community is in desperate need of federal funds to rebuild. Were going to need possibly help in the future, you know, strengthening our infrastructure to withstand these storms. Weve had a lot of inf
Good tuesday morning. Im erica hill. The united states passing another covid milestone. 40 Million cases in the united states and there is currently no sign of that number slowing down. And just to put it in perspective, more than 4 Million of those cases were reported in just the last four weeks. The Sevenday Average of new coronavirus cases, 300 higher than it was at this same time Labor Day. After last year. Tomorrow President Biden we are learning is set to deliver a major speech in the next phase of the pandemic recovery. According to sources, Hell Layout key steps on what the White House and the federal government can take, key steps that can be taken next in the fight against the virus. The speech will also contain multiple components related to schools, private companies and federal employees. Lets get straight to the White House, Cnn Correspondent Phil Mattingly is standing by. Phil, the president set to tour damage in the northeast. What more do we know, though, about this ma
Hes expected to land at Jfk Airport at any moment. The president will tour the damage from last weeks historic flooding in the northeast that killed at least 52 people in six states. Bidens visit coming just days after he travelled to louisiana to see destruction there from Hurricane Ida. The president first plans to go to central new Jersey Today Which W Which Was inundated with Torrential Rain Last week and then he heads to queens where a dozen people died most of them trapped in flooded basements. Meantime new York City officials plan on going doortodoor to make sure that residents apply for federal relief. President biden approving new major Disaster Declarations for parts of new york and new jersey to help with the recovery. Lets go to John Harwood now live at the White House with a preview of the president s visit. John, as we anticipate President Biden will land at any moment. Hes also expected to deliver remarks later in the day from queens. What are we expect to hear from the
Tapper. We start today with our national lead. At any Moment President biden is expected to speak after touring Storm Damage in new york and New Jersey. The remnants of Hurricane Ida killed at least 50 people in the northeast. You see him here earlier today in New Jersey. This Afternoon President Biden pointing to the recent string of Extreme Weather as a sign that Climate Change is already here. And also using that opportunity to pitch his massive Infrastructure Plan as necessary to combat Climate Change. But as cnns Jeff Zeleny reports, A Battle Is Raging Inside his own party on how to get it done. Reporter President Biden offering hugs and compassion, surveying Storm Damage today. Thank god youre safe. Reporter a week after Hurricane Idas deadly wrath struck New Jersey and new york. A firsthand look at neighborhoods devastated by floodwaters where residents are still sorting through whats left of their ravaged homes. The losses that we witnessed today are profound. Dozens of lost li
The mixed messages. And growing backlash over restrictive new Texas Law banning abortions after six weeks. Why the states largest medical association is saying enough is enough. And a u. S. Open stunner. Omi the match and her cool on the court. What shes now saying about her future in tennis. We are always so grateful to have your company. It is saturday, september 4th. Thank you for waking up with us. Good morning, christi. We appreciate you sharing part of your Labor Day Weekend with us. From the Gulf Coast Region to the northeast, cities across the country are reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. In louisiana, residents are dealing with fuel shortages, power outages, and now, sweltering heat. Theyre facing long lines to buy food at Grocery Stores and Hurricane Ida is being blamed for at least 13 deaths in louisiana and mississippi. And still, more than 700,000 customers remain without power in louisiana. Now, president Joe Biden did get a firsthand look at the destruction du