Infrastructure package and that one will require near unanimity to reach the president s desk, at least among democrats. Joining me on the pandemic and the politics surrounding it, White House correspondent, kelly odonnell, Jeff Mason and Avita Patel and the Chief Of Staff to President Obama during his first Term And Ceo of the messina group. Kelly, lets start with the president. What can you tell us about Todays Announcement . What is he going to announce . We think it will be renewed regulations for federal workers and requirements, if you will. The pressure is on both the White House to stop the spread and somehow Ramp Up daily vaccinations, two competing impulses here. All of that mixes into this, andrea, and when you think about the fact that the federal government is the largest employer, this is a different role for the president to talk about the federal workforce over which he would have this authority to say we want to see vaccination from federal employees and if they do not
Well get a report from nbc News Chief Correspondent Richard Engel In Kabul. Ill speak with chairman of the senate armed Services Committee Jack reed of rhode island. Plus, whitewashing January 6th. If you didnt know it was video from January 6, you would think its a normal tourist visit. As a growing number iN The gop try to deny what happened at the capitol, one republican says the vast majority in his party know the truth but refuse to di admit it. My guest this morning, Congressman Adam Kinzinger of illinois. Also, Eric Adams beats out progressives iN The democratic primary for new York City mayor. I am the face of the new N Ig Democratic Party. What the nonwoke former police Captains Victory says about the kind of democrats that are actually winning elections. Joining me are nbc News Capitolr Hill correspondent kasie hunt, Mark Leibovich from the new york times, former Obama White House senior Adviser Stephanie Cutter and republican strategist Al Cardenas. Welcome to sunday, its Me
Department knew or didnt know. Cnns Paula Reid is following the developments. This story has a lot of moving parts. Connect the dots for us. We know that in February Of 2018 the Justice Department requested from Apple Records from then white House Council Don Mcgann and his wife. But to underscore how extraordinary a request that is, at the time mcgann was the top lawyer for the president of the united states. And apple was barred from disclosing this request until may of this year. So that means the Justice Department had to go back to court repeatedly to keep this A Secret. Now a source familiar tells cnn that then Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Rod Rosenstein were not aware of this request. You and i covered the Justice Department for a long time. Clearly something here does not add up. How is it possible that the two top justice officials would not be aware of an extraordinary request like this . At this point we dont know if he is the target of a situation or swept up in an in
And homeland defense weapon. Yeah, its a comparison that is drawing scrutiny, including from Californias Governor Gavin newsom. He called a disgusting slap in the face to those who have lost to Gun Violence and a public threat to safety. Californias Attorney General has 30 days to appeal the decision. In just a moment, were going to speak to our legal Expert Joey Jackson about the implications about this. We want to step back and talk about whats going on at the nations capital. All eyes are on the White House to see President Bidens next move as negotiations in the infrastructure hit a wall. The latest concession from senate republicans an additional 50 Billion in spending leaves a multimilliondollar gap between the parties and being rejected by the parties. The Big Question now, is bipartisanship, senator Joe Manchin thinks a deal across the aisle is not only possible but necessary. Hes part of a Senate Group that could emerge as the next partners for President Biden. On everything f
Making bogus charges of fraud in the 2020 election under the banner stop The Steal. Now they have a stop The Steal offensive, even if most voters once again support the Democratic Party. Since the election, 14 states have passed laws making It harder to vote. Some states are rewrIting election rules, helping republicans control the elections process. In the hope to stop this hIt a major roadblock. Joe manchin says he opposes the for the people act. I think Its the wrong piece of legislation to bring our Country together. I think It would divide us further. I dont want to be in a Country divided any further than It is right now. He argues Its simply bad to pass Voting Legislation wIthout bipartisan support. The chairman of the national Democratic Party says manchin is dead wrong. Im very disappointed in Senator Manchins decision. I know he wants to protect democracy, but there will be no democracy if we dont protect the right to vote of all americans. EIther you are for protecting Votin