a doctor from brown university says the covid messages are very confusing. well, it s certainly making it harder for people to know what to do. in a public health crisis like the one we have. getting the public to understand the moment that we are in, what are the key things they need to be doing to keep themselves and their families safe, it s enormously important. lucas: this week marks the end of president biden s first year in office in addition to a press conference wednesday at 4:00 p.m. eastern, this also marks it first day that the new website goes online so americans get their covid tests. they should ship out in 7 to 12 days, mike. lucas: lucas tomlinson, thanks very much. for more on president biden s agenda i m joined by texas democratic al green, member of the congressional black caucus. congressman, welcome. congressman: my honor to be with you, thank you. mike: as a texan, what is your reaction to the hostage crisis at the synagogue that thankfully ended with a success