Clean things up with americas oldest ally. Welcome to the lead. Im jake tapper. Were keeping a close eye on the markets after the Do Jones Industrial Average closed nearly 615 points down today. Earlier today the market plunged more than 900 points after american investors were spooked by new concerns about chinas economy. But we begin with Breaking News in our health lead. Moments ago, the u. S. Dayleath l from coronavirus surpassed the total Death Toll during the 1918 flu pandemic. The u. S. Covid Death Toll is now 675,446 americans lost to the virus. A horrific milestone. But today we did get some positive news for families with elementary schoolaged children. Pfizer announced that a lower dose of its Covid19 Vaccine is safe and generates a robust Antibody Response for Kids Age 5 to 11. There are still some steps that need to be taken before the fdas expected Emergency Use Authorization is asserted in a matter of weeks. My hope is theyll move quickly because a lot of kids are gettin
Ahead . Plus, more than 12,000 Undocumented Migrants gathering at the border waiting to be taken into Border Patrol custody. Were live on the ground with the escalating situation, ahead. Welcome to the lead. Im jake tapper, and we start with Breaking News. The u. S. Military admitting to a massive and deadly mistake in a targeted Drone Strike on August 29th that killed three afghan adults and seven afghan children in a kabul neighborhood. The military initially claimed that they had successfully targeted a member of isisk, someone who posed a threat to american troops at the airport. But just moments ago the leader of United States Central Command took responsibility and admitted they got the wrong vehicle. Our investigation now concludes that the strike was a tragic mistake, as the combatant commander, i am fully responsible for this strike and this tragic outcome. This is a total about face from the pentagons initial denial they got anything wrong days after the attack. At least one
And very disappointing August Job numbers out today showing how the Delta Variant continues to hurt hiring. Ill talk to a top White House economic adviser about the low growth last month and the battle is engaged over the Texas Law virtually banning all abortions with both sides of the debate sounding alarms. Already republican governors in Florida And South dakota say theyll Follow Suit with similar laws as the president says the Justice Department is studying whether it has any legal options. I have been and continue to be a strong supporter of roe v. Wade, number one, and the most pernicious thing about the Texas Law it sort of creates a Vigilante System where people get rewards to go out anyway, and it just seems i know it sounds ridiculous, almost unamerican. Lets begin with the latest on tropical storm idas wrath. Joining me now is nbcs Gabe Gutierrez in manville, New Jersey. Gabe, these are scenes we usually see in the south. This Northeast Hit was extraordinary and the Death To
Right now about this unprecedented State Of Emergency, the ongoing danger and the cleanup ahead. We want to welcome our viewers here in the United States and around the world. Im wolf blitzer. Youre in the Situation Room. Ness. Lets go straight to New York right now and our national correspondent Jason Carroll is on the scene for us. Jason, the city, the entire region, i should point out, they are reeling right now from this unfolding Flood Disaster. And can you see evidence of a disaster right here, wolf, if you Take A Look. Just a few hours ago this section of the major deegan was filled with water of the right now the water has receded but you can still see many of the cars that are out here. People abandoned their cars after they got trapped in the floodwaters. These people were lucky, wolf. They made it out alive, but last count some 26 people were killed in the northeast. Tonight historic Flooding Pummeling the northeast and the race now to rescue people from their homes. Were st
Repeatedly making 55,000 phone calls, sending 33,000 emails since august 14th. They solved problem after problem to keep the mission moving forward. They did this because this Evacuation Operation was very personal. Many worked Hand In hand for years with afghan partners. Many of whom became trust friends. We also lost Church Members of our foreign Service Community in afghanistan. Well never forget them. Helping americans, our foreign partners who have been by our side for 20 years and afghans at risk at this critical moment was more than just a high Stakes Assignment for our team. It was a sacred duty. The world saw how our diplomats rose the the challenge. U. S. Service members in kabul did heroic work. They are also providing vital support right now caring for afghans on Military Bases in europe, The Middle East and here in the united states. We have seen pictures of u. S. Service members cradling baby, comforting families. Thats the kind of Compassion And Courage our men and women