Top diplomat for the United States as the tensions between russia and ukraine intensify. And legal pileon from the capitol to georgia to the white house residence, more trouble for donald trump. Thanks for being here, everyone. Well start with Breaking News. A trio of new reports just out from the cdc offering the very first look at how covid vaccines hold up against the omicron variant. And the data paints a pretty clear picture of how crucial boosters are, protecting people far better against this particular variant than just the twodose regimen. The report showing those with Booster Shots offer a better chance for staying out of the hospital if they become infected. The studies also come at what could be another critical Turning Point in the pandemic. Almost half of the country now reporting declining cases with some more glimmers of hope that the surge has passed in the northeast, but still hospitalizations are on the rise across much of the country. And theres also this, which rei
Minister lavrov made no commitments about where the diplomacy will lead. Translator i cant say whether were on the right path or on the wrong path. We will understand this when we get a written reaction from the americans to all our proposals. Reporter the stakes are high. Russia planning to deploy s400 antiaircraft Missile Systems in belarus. And continuing to bolster its troop presence of more than 100,000 soldiers along all of ukraines borders. And ukraines Defense Minister is now accusing the kremlin of sending tanks and artillery to prorussian separatists in the countrys occupied dombas region claiming theyre actively recruiting mercenaries and sending them to the temporarily occupied territory. Cnn learned the pentagon is working on a series of Military Options for President Biden to beef up the u. S. Military presence in Eastern Europe as a deterrent. The two Foreign Ministers committed to meet again and either side counted out the possibility of another meeting between the two
2020 election. Cnns sara murray is joining us now. What have you learned, sara . Well, look, she has sent this letter requesting a special grand jury. She wants to be able to subpoena witnesses and make it a little bit easier to collect evidence this. All goes back to, you know, the efforts that donald trump and his allies made to try to overturn georgias Election Results in 2020. District attorney willis announced her investigation after the infamous phone call that donald trump had with Brad Raffensperger. Heres a reminder what have went on during that phone call. But they are Shredding Ballots in my opinion based on what ive heard, and they are removing machinery, and they are moving it as fast as they can. Both of which are criminal fines, and you cant let it happen and you are letting happen, you know. Im notifying you that youre letting happen, so look all i want to do is this. I just want to find 11,780 votes, which is one more than we have, because we won the state. So you hear
Top of the hour on cnn newsroom, im victor blackwell. And im alisyn camerota. We have two attempts of the january 6 committee. Iv they are seeking a voluntary interview with ivanka trump to know why this has been kept secret for so long. This was january 2nd of 2021, georgia da requests a grand jury for the trump election probe. I just want to find 11,780 votes, which is one more than we have. Were with sara murray. Sara, tell us why the doj requested this grand jury. Now ivanka trump sent a letter to the grand jury. She wants to compel witnesses to testify with subpoenas and more readily gather evidence. As you pointed out, this stemmed from the recording of this incredible call between former President Donald Trump and Brad Raffensperger. Here is a portion of that. The people of georgia are angry. The people of the country are angry, and there is nothing wrong with saying that, you know, that youve recalculated. Mr. President , the challenge that you have is the data you have is wron
Green light to enter ukraine. Ukrainian president zelensky saying, quote, there are no minor incursions in small nations. Just as there are no minor casualties and little grief from the loss of loved ones. Top Biden Administration officials have been scrambling to clean up the comments. If any Russian Military forces move across the Ukrainian Border and commit new acts of aggression against ukraine, that will be met with a swift, severe, united response from the United States and our allies and partners. Reporter secretary of state tony blinken wasnt alone. Americas european allies also tried to present a united front to intimidate russia. Nato allies are ready to respond. Be in no doubt that if russia were to make any kind of incursion into ukraine, of any scale whatever, i think that would be a disaster. Reporter any further aggressive attitude on the part of russia would have grave consequences. All of this as russia bolsters its arsenal for a possible invasion. Bringing Combat Heli