And later, as the u. S. Finalizes its withdrawal, new warnings from officials that afghanistan could fall to the taliban. Potentially in a matter of weeks. Much earlier than feared. Welcome to meet the Press Minute daily, im Andrea Mitchell in for a few moments for chuck todd. Right now, within 18 months of the pandemic and several months after vaccines in the country, delta is breaking, and major debate about masking in schools. States from texas to missouri, arkansas, Louisiana And Florida all seeing Hospitalizations Surge to record or near record heights. The number of people hospitalized in florida is now larger than any state has ever seen during this pandemic surpassing the surge in new york last year. That is a remarkable statistic, because 50 of florida has been vaccinated. That new York Number came at the start of the pandemic. Long before the vaccine was created. That gives you a sense of just how contagious this Delta Variant is. Thankfully, though, fewer people are dieing,
And in just a few minutes, the state lawmakers are set to discuss impeaching the governor. While Behind Closed Doors, two top former Justice Department officials are answering lawmakers questions over the Weekend about just how far former President Trump went to overturn the election results. And those in the Justice Department that actively helped him. Were going to hear from Grammy Awardwinning Musician who is making major headlines after requiring vaccines at his concerts in austin, texas. A city with just six icu beds left open. The praise and the backlash hes now getting. Weve got to start, of course, this morning with covid. The good news right now is that half the country has officially been fully vaccinated. But at the very same time, the number of average cases are topping 100,000 a day for the first time since last february. The rate of hospitalizations and deaths nationwide have both jumped more than 90 over the last two weeks. Of course, the biggest problem is in places wit
Else. I would ask you if you thought that you had to sit down and plan your goodbyes and funeral, or go get the covid vaccine, what what would you do . Id hope to god that all my friends and family would not say Somebody Hand me a piece of paper and a pen. Thats a sobering thought of which i have done. I have planned. Last night my wife and i had to make a decision if i was going to allow them to put me on a ventilator. Worstcase scenario. And i dont want to be on one. But i want to live. I want to live. As far as how his family is doing, gave this update on facebook. My whole family has covid, i truly regret not getting the vaccine. Testifying to all my bulletproof friends holding out. Its not worth longterm Lung Damage or death, please get the vaccine. I hear my kids can the rattle lung cough, theyre so dizzy theyre getting sick or they or i are dehydrated from diarrhea, i realize i could have prevented this. Im over the stupid conspiracies, its time to be rational and protective. Do
President. For a few hours our horror at the violence we were witnessing mixed with gratitude for the Men And Women protecting our democracy. We should warn you, this video is violent and disturbing. Were showing it to you as a reminder of what they endured. Reporter for almost two hours officers faced off with rioters for people who say they support the police, but assault them anyway. Were going to show what happened here because it demonstrates yet again how failures by Capitol Police Leaders Ability to prepare put these officers at risk. Capitol police had been ordered to withhold some of their stronger weapons. As soon as Robert Glover arrives, he calls for his Munitions Team to help. When the building is preached, glover knows he needs to retreat and seeks advice from capitol officials. Any shared Terror Or Horror or sense that we crossed a Red Line and appreciated those Men And Women evaporated almost immediately when 147 republicans, 139 in the house and 8 in the senate, voted
Pursuing criminal charges. Were going to talk about that, which allegations this specifically centers on, and what the women inside the report are telling us this morning. Also right now, the relief reversal. The Eviction Ban extended for some americans in some places, but its almost certain to get knocked down in court. How much time this move really bought and New Details about one big part of the Pressure Campaign you did not see. Plus, new reporting this morning the fda hopes to fully approve the Pfizer Vaccine soon. The Hard Push for the green light is the u. S. Sees daily Cases Surge back to levels we havent seen in months. Im Hallie Jackson in washington on whats shaping up to be a busy wednesday. Yasmin vossoughian in albany, New York, Kate Snow and former Assistant District for manhattan is with us as well, rebecca. Yazmin, the letter from the Westchester County District attorney asking for materials, things like transcripts, et cetera, to see if they should be pursuing some k