Howell spoke about the justice Departments Strategy when dealing with capitol rioters. Last month she questioned whether the Misdemeanor Plea deals were enough to deter similar attacks in the future. Prosecutors said they will explain why they have limited restitution to 1. 5 million before october. So far 34 people have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the capitol riot. The Justice Department has charged more than 560 people in the attack, thats according to cnns latest talley, brianna. When you think about it like that, that you as a taxpayer are actually paying for it, its crazy. Whitney, Thank You so much. New day continues now. Im john berman, literally alongside Brianna Keilar this morning on this New Day. States versus schools. Education leaders want the freedom to make Health Decisions for their schools. Some State Governors doing everything they can to take thaT Freedom away. So how soon until vaccines get full Fda Approval . Some people say this is whats having them ho
Rate. As i hear alabama might be one of the most unvaccinated states in the nation. Also over the weekend, republican congressman Glen Rothman refused to say whether hes been vaccinated because he doesnt want to, quote, take sides on the issue. And despite the fact that masks prevent the virus from spreading, Senator Rand Paul tweeted out this video to his followers last night its time for us to resist. They Cant Arrest all of us. They cant keep all of your kids home from school. They cant keep every Government Building closed. No one should follow the cdcs antiscience Mask Mandates. To be clear, the Cdc Isnt forcing anyone to wear masks. They dont have a police force. There is no cdc Mask Mandate. Some states and businesses and cities are issuing requirements based on cdc guidance. Thats a Distinction Paul clearly knows but doesnt care to be honest about. Also some businesses and cities want the right to issue requirements for vaccinations for certain venues. The freedom to choose, th
Im laura jarrett. Im amara walker. Welcome to our viewers around the world. We have reports from florida, london, kenya, the White House, and sydney great to have you this week. Breaking minutes ago, Simone Biles is coming back. Usa gymnastics confirmed shell take part in Tuesdays Balance Beam final. It will be her first olympic event since july 27th, is she withdrew citing mental health concerns. A tweet from Usa Gymnastics says were so excited to confirm that you will see two u. S. Athletes in the Balance Beam final tomorrow. Suni lee and Simone Biles. I cant wait to watch both. Well have more coming up from tokyo in a few minutes. To coronavirus now and positive news that more and more americans received the message that vaccines work. As of this morning, the sevenday average of people getting their first shot is about 433,000. Thats the highest number in a month. The real good news here in the jump is in southern states that have been struggling to get shots in arms. Alabama, arkan
And im laura jarrett. Welcome to our viewers in the United States and around the world. This morning a major shift in momentum for Vaccine Mandates. Both california and new York City will soon require all Government Workers to be vaccinated or tested weekly. And the Justice Department now officially weighing in as well finding that no federal law prevents businesses or Government Agencies from mandating a covid vaccine. Of course some State Attorneys General may disagree, but mrks doctors are on board. I really wish that more businesses would be doing this because otherwise it is hard for those of us for example who are parents of unvaccinated children if were told that we have to come back to work in person and be sitting shoulder to shoulder with other people who are unvaccinated and we dont know whether they are carrying covid, that is dangerous for us. So this is about protecting Peoples Health and safety. And these Vaccine And Testing mandates are the direct result of too many ame
In the u. S. In half of the states here. So, lets talk with an expert. Joining me is dr. Carlos del rio, executive Associate Dean of emory University School of medicine at grady Health System and also served as investigator in phase 3 of Modernas Coronavirus Vaccine study. Dr. Del rio, do americans need a Booster Shot . All right. I think your answer is a mystery to the american people because i do not think we can hear you. Dr. Del rio, are you there . Can we check with you again . All right. Listen, were going to get dr. Del Rios Audio up because these are really important questions to answer, so much more on coronavirus and the vaccines in just a moment. Breaking overnight we do him. Oh, great. Lets go back. Dr. Del rio, youre back. Yeah. Listen, do you think americans need coronavirus Booster Shots . John, sorry for that. No, the answer to that is no. At this point in time americans dont need Booster Shots. What americans need is to be immunized. If you havent been vaccinated the D