Tomorrow, in support of the arrest of January 6th insurrectionists. Tonight new details of the heavy Security Measures being put in place to prevent another capital siege. We want to welcome our viewers here in the United States and around the world. Im Wolf Blitzer and youre in the situation room. This is cnn Breaking News. And we begin with the Breaking Pandemic News on covid Booster Shots and who fda advisers are recommending should get them. Dr. Sanjay gupta is joining us again. Sanjay, there were two votes by the Vaccine Advisers today. One of them was something of a surprise. Update our viewers. Yeah. So there were two votes. And the first vote was really basically asking the question. It was about the question of do the does the Safety And Efficacy of data support the use of recommending boosters for those 16 and older after six months after their first two shots . And that was the vote that they voted against. This was a surprise, wolf, because for a lot of people they have tho
Look, i am so disappointed that particularly some of the republican governors have been so cavalier with the health of these kids. So cavalier with the health of their communities. This is were playing for real here. This isnt a game. Here are the basics. All private companies with more than 100 workers will have to require vaccinations or Weekly Testing. All federal employees and contractors must get a Covid Shot as well as educators and federally funded programs and Health Care workers in settings with Medicaid Or Medicare reimbursements. And finally the president wants Entertainment Venues to require proof of testing or vaccination. Lets start with a primary Care Physician and Public Health specialist. Dr. Matthew, setting aside the politics, would you consider this good public Health Policy . I would. You know, im really excited that President Biden, i think for the very first time was very stern. He looked at the americans in the eyes and said enough is enough. Frankly, im tired o
Normal. It should not be normal. But to be able to, to be on that plane landed, get past, and take off. A thought for all of those pilots and copilots, inflate attendants and everybody on those planes whos helping people get to freedom tonight. Thank you for telling us about that. Exactly. You have to believe that this is got to be volunteers. You win you couldnt put somebody in this circumstance. And tell him its part of their job as people who must have volunteer for. This despite those dangers. In its absolutely unprecedented and intense situation there. The fact that this may happen on a daily basis going forward, is gonna make it all the more remarkable. Im glad you pointed that. Out have yourself a great evening and well see you the big friday tonight. Thanks rachel. Thank. Sally President Biden striking back at republicans, hes calling out their efforts to for our own ten zip persistence, extend the coronavirus pandemic. Which we are going to get to later in this hour. Lots of d
31st depends upon the taliban continuing to cooperate and allow access to the airport for those transporting out and no disruptions to our operations. So here is what the president is saying that the u. S. Has helped evacuate more than 70,000 people since august 14th. 12,700 in 24 hours. That is the largest number in a 24hour Period so far. You see the video there. Planes leaving kabul about every 45 minutes. But senior administration officials admitting tonight, quote, a lot of deserving afghans the u. S. Wanted to help will be left behind. The reality is just not possible to get every single afghan who wants to leave out of the country. The taliban says that the roads to the airport are closed to afghans but open to foreigners. Every day were on the ground is another day we know that Isis K is seeking to target the Airport And Attack both u. S. And Allied Forces and neinnocent civilians. In the face of this. We dont know how many americans are in afghanistan. The Secretary Of State A
The first Covid19 Vaccine to pass this final regulatory hurdle. The approval was the fastest in the agencys history, coming less than four months after pfizer filed for licensing. And the Fdas Announcement started a number of new Vaccine Mandates with more to come. New York City now requiring all Department Of Education employees to get at least one dose of the Covid Vaccine by tend of september. The effort to fully reopen the countrys largest School District next month is expected to set a standard for many districts across the country. It affects more than 148,000 Public School employees the deadline for staff to get at least one dose is september 27th. Mayor Bill De Blasio will be our guest later this morning to discuss this announcement. Plus The Pentagon moving ahead with vaccines for all Service Members now that they have the Fda Approval. They said a Time Line for when Service Members must receive the shot will be in the coming days. Itll be mandated for active duty and National