White house pressured the platform to Censor Americans and he says he regrets caving to those demands. Good morning im dana perino. Bill is off today. Good morning, bret. Good to see you. Bret im bret baier and this is americas newsroom. Zuckerberg making that admission in a letter to chairman jim jordan saying the white house pushed facebook to take down posts that included Covid Misinformation even ones defined as humor or satire. Dana when meta denied one of those requests the administration grew frustrated. Back in 2020 when jen psaki was the Press Secretary and said facebook needed to be stronger on policing content. Has facebook been as proactive as the white house would like in terms of its response . I think as i noted yesterday, phil, there is more there are more steps that everyone can take. Facebook responded yesterday after the Press Briefing saying that they removed 18 million pieces of Covid Misinformation. So does the white house find that sufficient . Clearly not becaus
For today. For getting outside but the winds will be kicking up and thats something youll notice, especially this afternoon. As we go into the rest of the forecast, we are going to see some very cold mornings. In fact, frosty valleys heading into the weekend but still no rain in the forecast for next week. And if you are planning to have thanksgiving dinner outside, lets head over towards the east bay as we check out danville. Now, our high temperatures today will reach up to about 62 degrees and if you want to have dinner during the warmest time of the day, plan dinner around 2 00 or 3 00. Have it early. Well talk more about our microclimates, as well as what is ahead. If you are going to work, were looking at a smooth overall commute across the bay area and taking a look at the maps. We do have gusty winds in some spots as you cross some of those east to west bridges. Just make sure youre careful because those winds have been picking up. We have seen a couple of incidents on some of
Heroes testing positive. Our gratitude towards doctors and nurses this thanksgiving. Plus. Pouring gasoline on the fire that is already burning very hot. Holiday travel taking off. The growing number of people still flying and driving despite aern waing not to from Health Officials. And helping those in need. A live report on the thanksgiving meal give aways happening today across the bay area and really struggle to put food on the table this thanksgiving. The third hour of today in the bay continues right now. And a good morning and happy thanksgiving to you. Thanks so much for making us a part of your morning. Im marcus washington. Im kira klapper in for laura garcia. And kara is here with a look at weather and traffic. Hey, kari, happy thanksgiving. Happy thanksgiving. We are going to have a really nice day, but a little bit windy. Were starting out clear as we await the suns arrival with a live look in san jose and the winds at times gusting up to 30 Miles Per Hour and even more in
Focusing on National Security and Foreign Policy. Making sure we selected a cabinet that looks like america. That reflects the best of our nation. And that is what we have done. The list of sixes headlined by secretary of state nominee antony blinken, a longtime aide, alejandro mayorkas, for Homeland Security, linda thomas greenfield for ambassador to the un, avril haines for director of National Intelligence and former secretary of state john kerry as special president ial envoy for climate and Jake Sullivan as National Security advisor. Fresh perspective and an unrelenting belief in the promise of america. There are a number of first in the group including the first woman to serve as dni. Mr. President elect, you know ive never shied away from speaking truth to power and that will be my charge as the director of National Intelligence. Mayorkas would be the first latino in his decision if confirmed. I will work day and night in the service of our nation to lead the men and women of th
Reported hes been isolating with his family. There was a covid concern. Out of an abundance of caution, theyre isolating. There was a covid concern with some of his kids. Heres the bottom line. Heres what we gleaned from this afternoon. Again, there was a lot to die jef jest. He went into great detail about how the vaccine or vaccines will be distributed and how the state will help. The governor said the state will not be distributing the vaccines. Instead that will be up to the Drug Companies partnering with your health care provider. For example, if you go to kaiser or sutter haelealth, they would have it. However, the state will help in the distribution. Also today a third possible vaccine was announced by astrazeneca and oxford university. So now moving forward, among the pressing questions, do we have a choice on which vaccine to take, and who gets it first . It shouldnt surprise anybody that the phase one vaccination Distribution Plan in terms of prioritization is focusing first