Missiles, drones, et cetera. There has been a lowgrade conflict up theyre going back really to october 7. But the idf is saying they detected planning for a more extensive attack and that is what has led to these, what they call Preemptive Strikes inside lebanon tonight that the video youre seeing there on our screen from moments ago, thats from Northern Israel. What youre seeing there are israeli air defenses going up into the air and im told by the idf to take out incoming fire from hezbollah. Another measure of the level of alert in this country right now, the idf has confirmed that the israeli Chief Of Staff and the higher command, they are in the military headquarters here in tel aviv right now. And have been there all night this is something wolf that that folks are in. Israel. Certainly my contacts in the u. S. Have been on alert for for some time. And that is at least a potential escalation by hezbollah of fire into israel in retaliation for israeli strikes inside lebanon that
All we can handle from the current Delta Variant, which is now over 90 of all new cases in this country. 9 out of 10. It is now seen as a potential national security risk. How so . Lloyd austin, the defense secretary, is expected to seek authorization to make vaccines mandatory for all active duty troops, more than 1 Million service members. Why . It can tear through and take down so quickly, it could affect our defense capabilities. Delta is already affecting our kids in a way that we have not seen before. I know the talk just as you. As long as you get the elderly vaccinated, youll be fine. No, not with delta. Almost 72,000 kids and teens were infected last week, 84 more than the week before, and five times more than june. Weve never seen it like this. Cases are worse, and this is not just about the elderly needing protection anymore. Okay . And yet the reality is still being clouded by politics. Joe biden has taken to himself to try to single out florida over covid. This is a Guy Wh
Just to give you an idea of how many people follow this guy And believe his misinformation, his new book, which i wont even tell you the name of, is now Number One on amazons best seller list. Experts say that book, theyve looked at it, is full of nonsense, Anderson. RAndy, thanks. Lets go to cHris for cuomo prime time. Welcome to prime time. Covid commAnd center. We have an exclusive tonight. Its not about covid. But our guest And her message is as powerful as any remedy i know. Night bird is here with us tonight, for her first interview since announcing shes out of americas got talent to focus on her fight against cancer. We need to hear what she says matters most to her. Especially now. Of course, were focused on covid. And we have news. First, there is concern about a new variant, And well get into it with our first guest in a moment. The word comes as were getting all we can hAndle from the current Delta Variant, which is now over 90 of all new cases in this country. 9 out of 10.
With new data that shows Delta Variants only need one second to spread new Mask Mandates from the Nations Capital to your kids classroom, to the Magic Kingdom as a war over masks shapes up in the Sunshine State. Plus, the gold standard, The American who stepped up in simone Biles Absence to grab the gold. Hear her inspiring journey to tokyo coming up. Hey, everyone, welcome to the lead, im jake tapper. Any moment now were going to hear a major announcement from President Biden who is looking to shake the nation out of its relative complacency when it comes to vaccinations. Biden is expected to announce new requirements for federal workers requiring everyone in all agencies get a Vaccine Or Show proof of regular negative covid tests. This comes as a slew of major corporations go even one step further taking away the choice from google to netflix, morgan stanley, many more, theyre all now mandating vaccines for all of their employees. The momentum moves away from the Encouragement Period
Become the latest today. As for the public sector, President Biden is now telling federal agencies to require masking, inside buildings, in areas with what they are calling substantial or highcovid19 transmission, including washington, d. C. The pentagon, now, telling all military and civilian personnel in highrisk areas to mask up, regardless of vaccination status. New Yorks Governor ordering vaccinations or regular testing for state employees. At the same time, even as some localities in their states are amping up restrictions, many redstate governors are resisting any calls to remask. More whiplash. More anger, from parents, as School Boards weigh Mask Mandates for return to classes. Here is how that played out yesterday, in broward county, florida. Protestors outside a School Board Meeting burning masks. It is time to pass the this symbol of tyranny, this symbol of child abuse. We will not stand for it, anymore. Symbol of Tyranny And Child abuse. In washington, meantime, more polit