Why the president s sweeping agenda is now in peril, and a new tropical storm forms in the gulf of mexico. Nicholas on track to hit a battered region with up to a foot of rain. Good to have you with us. North korea said it test fired a new strategic weapon in a move that will likely rachet up tensions in the region. The North Korean media reported on successful tests of Longrange Cruise missiles over the weekend which hit targets 1500 kilometers away. The u. S. And korea are looking into the claims. Good to see you paula. Putting aside the timing of this, coming as it did on the 20th Anniversary of the 9 11 attacks, just how significant is this really . Reporter well, rosemary, it is significant that North Korea is testing new weapons if that is the case. This is what Statement Media said. It is a new strategic develop in development for two years. We have seen the new Weapons Systems on show. Experts were saying at some point North Korea will need to test them and that is what we are
Members of congress are in incentivized to play to the base rather than reflecting the supermajority. You should be angry about politicians who refuse to represent the will of the people and, instead, pander to the outer regions of politics. You shouldnt despair about the ability of americans to ever unite on big issues. Were not a 50 50 nation on many issues, more like 70 30. Thats reason for real hope. And thats your reality check. Your day continues right now. Good morning to our viewers here in the united states and all around the world. Im John Berman with brianna keilar. It is monday, september 13th. Former president george w. Bush on the 0th Anniversary on the September 11th attacks drawing a distinction between the terrorists and the insurrectionists who stormed the capitol on January 6th. Theres little cultural overlap between violent extremists abroad and extremists at home. Then theres pluralism, disregard to human life, am their determination to defile national symbols, the
That review published in one of the most prestigious medical journals, the lancet, saying even with the Delta Variant, Eas Efficacy against severe disease is so high already that a third shot is not needed right now. Erica, looking at this report, it seems first thing is first, which is focus on the unvaccinated now before you focus on getting a Booster Shot to the vaccinated. I agree thats exactly what it sounds like in reading that. Lets get to medical correspondent elizabeth cohen. To be clear, this A Group of scientists here. Theyre not suggesting that the science has changed. The vaccines still work, as we know. Theyre looking at the broader issue of the pandemic. Theyre really looking at both, erica. What theyre saying is that the Science Isnt telling us that a booster is necessary. Theyre saying that two shots the two shots that so many of us already got, that it works against preventing hospitalization. You might still get infected with covid19, but that two shots are very effe
Thats roughly 75 Million people, something needs to be done. Here to Break Down the numbers, cnn senior Data Reporter Harry enten, its almost an even split there. What about when you factor in political views. Yeah, you know, throughout this entire pandemic, both republicans and democrats, the majority got the vaccine. When it comes to mandates, were seeing a large partisan split. As you pointed out, right, 51 of americans say its acceptable to increase Vaccinations T to have a Vaccine Mandate, versus 49 who say its an unacceptable infringement on rights. 75 of democrats say its acceptable, the Mirror Image of that 76 of republicans say its not acceptable. I think we could have a real big political fight on her hands between republican governors, asa hutchinson, and Greg Abbott in texas, and the president of the united states. When you zoom in on specific events and requirements, what do the numbers show . On specific events and requirements, we see theres more back and forth. You see
From nbc News World Headquarters in New York, im joshua johnson. Welcome one last time to the week. Lets begin with a bit of optimism among democrats in their push for Voting Rights legislation. Senate democrats are close to an agreement for a new version of the for the people act. One that all 50 democrats would support. Thats according to three democratic aides familiar with the negotiations. West virginia democratic senator Joe Manchin has been part of the negotiations. He made the rounds on the sunday shows today. Lisa murkowski has been working with me. We have been talking to quite a few different republicans who are interested in doing something that makes sense. Remember, the democrats would need the support of ten republicans to override a possible filibuster. If republicans do block the bill, its unclear whether Senator Manchin would change his opposition to Filibuster Reform. Meanwhile, the democrats 3. 5 trillion Infrastructure Plan remains stuck in a standoff. It faces a d