Looking ahead to the election in 2018 and then ultimately the election in 2020, you have a to do list. And the to do list includes what . Paper ballots. Paper ballots give you the ability to audit, to go back and check the tape and make sure that you got the count right. And thats really one of the keys to success for a secure 2020 election. 95 of the ballots cast in the 2020 election had a paper Record Associated with it. Compared to 2016, 82 . And with a paper order are, you can go back and verify what the machine is saying by physically counting the paper. That gives you the ability to prove that there was no malicious algorithm or hacked software that adjusted the tally of the vote and just look at what happened in georgia. Georgia has machines that tabulate the vote. They then held a hand recount, and the outcome was consistent with the machine vote. And that tells you what . That tells you that there was no manipulation of the vote on the machine count side. And so that pretty th
Burner as the Biden Administration and Senate Democrats push forward on a cody relief bill that some lawmakers and even leftleaning economists say could actually hurt the economy in the long run. President biden saying today its an easy choice, pointing to the latest jobs numbers as proof there is no time to waste. This as he met with 10 republican senators earlier this week who proposed a Counter Offer to his nearly 2 trillion plan. White house correspondent Kristin Fisher has been following it all. She joins us live from the north lawn from the white house with the latest. Good evening, kristin. Good evening, bret. The week started with President Biden meeting with republican senators and hoping to cut a deal. But it is ending with the president giving his strongest signal yet that he intends to move forward with his relief plan without republican support. Im going to act. Im going to act fast. In his most fiery defense of his 1. 9 trilliondollar relief plan, President Biden made it
The House Taking Desacrificive Action tonight against gop congresswoman Marjorie Taylor greene stripping her of committee assignments. Democrats punishing her for pushing lies about 9 11 and School Shootings and embracing the qanon theory. Only 11 republicans voting with democrats. Lawyers for the former president refusing a request by house Impeachment Managers that trump testify at his upcoming trial in the senate. And a major move by Johnson Johnson in the battle against coronavirus, asking the fda for an Emergency Use Authorization of its single shot covid19 vaccine. So, as you can tell, we have a lot to talk about. I want to bring in cnns White House Correspondent mr. John harmon. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor greene officially removed from her assignments but only 11 republicans chose to hold her accountable. Her last move to rewrite history did not work. Where do you think this leaves the gop, john . The gop does not feel it can afford to aylienate people like mar Marjorie Taylo
He criticized republicans for either wanting, and im quoting him now, to do nothing or not enough. Meanwhile, the new jobs report is out today, underscoring the severe Economic Impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The u. S. Economy adding just 49,000 jobs last month, leaving the country still down almost 10 million jobs since the pandemic started one year ago. Lets begin our coverage this hour over at the white house. Our chief White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins is standing by. President biden is emphasizing the urgency of his massive pandemic relief bill. Reporter capitol hill appears to be listening because both chambers have passed this resolution, paving the way for democrats to move forward on this bill and making clear they want to do so quickly. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says theyll start drafting that legislation next week, potentially get this passed by the end of the month. Wolf, here is the catch. There are no republicans on board. Right now the white house and Presid
When will you see a 1,400 check . The new reporting tonight on those stimulus payments, including who would be eligible. Charged with murder. A former Columbus Police officer faces prosecution for shooting an unarmed black man. Tainted baby food. The new government report finds Dangerous Levels of arsenic and lead. What you need to know tonight to protect your family. Women and the pandemic. With so many women leaving the workforce, the outofthebox plan to pay mothers for taking care of their children. Iphone danger. Apple issues a new warning to iphone 12 users that their phone might interfere with a pacemaker. cheers and, superheroes at the super bowl. The Frontline Health care workers heading to the big game. This is the cbs evening news with Norah Odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. Odonnell good evening to our viewers in the west and thank you for joining us. Were going to begin with Breaking News on two major stories tonight. As we come on the air, Johnson Johnson has o