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Pfizer: lower dose of Covid vaccine safe and effective for children ages 5-11. Woodward book: Trump team was unable to convince his closest Senate allies to vote against certifying 2020 election. Trump accuses top U.S. general of “treason” for trying to reassure China amid former president’s erratic behavior. Now: Biden in NYC for critical U.N. meeting amid foreign policy turmoil, threats to domes...

FDA adviser vote to recommend COVID boosters for people 65+; and high risk individuals, reject for general public; Setback for White house as FDA panel rejects booster for all; Pentagon admits Kabul strike killed 10 civilians, not terrorist; Heavy security in DC ahead of pro-insurrectonist rally; Department of Defense: Kabul strike killing 3 adults, 7 children "A tragic mistake" To learn more abou...

The Department of Homeland Security warns of potential violence at an upcoming pro-January 6 rally in DC on Saturday. Former President Donald Trump says "hearts and minds" are with "persecuted" January 6 rioters ahead of the far-right rally at the Capitol. The National Guard has recruited additional people to help secure the United States Capitol building. The DC-area airports are also adding TSA...

America's Top general denies wrongdoing amid calls for his resignation over reported moves to protect United States from Trump; Biden says he has "Complete confidence" in general Milley as new book details calls to China amid fears about Trump; Trump accusing general Milley of "Treason" over reported calls to China amid fears Trump might spark war; Pentagon says it;s "Not uncommon" for joint chief...

Final hours of voting in high-stakes California recall. CNN investigates Trump’s lies and attempt to overturn election. Trump tried to pressure election and DOJ officials to intervene in election. GOP rewriting voting rules in multiple states based on Trump’s “stolen election” lies. Milwaukee election official threatened more than 150 times. Trump lies about voter fraud could destabilize system. T...

A man was arrested with a machete, bayonet, swastika and White supremacist symbols near the DNC, as the Capitol police declare emergency ahead of a right-wing 9/18 demonstration. Capitol fencing returns this week ahead of the 9/18 rally. The defense secretary's "biggest concern is that someone will try to export terror to the Untied States again."  Pelosi and Schumer say that the Capitol is "much...

Email reveals preps for "Mass Casualty Event" ahead of January 6; Assessing the terror threat 20 years after 9/11; Biden dares GOP to sue over vaccine mandate: "Have at it";  Biden defends sweeping vaccine mandates for millions of Americans as republicans accuse him of "Overreach" More Americans very worried about pandemic now than last year; White House open to potentially requiring vaccines or t...

According to President Joe Biden announces major new pandemic response. According to Biden, sweeping new vaccine rules could cover 100 million Americans. Biden warns unvaccinated people that "our patience is wearing thin... what more is there to wait for?" He also says that a "distinct minority of Americans" are holding back the pandemic progress. Biden is going to mandate the covid vaccine for 17...

President Joe Biden meets with covid-19 response team ahead of major speech on the pandemic. Biden's covid-19 speech will include announcements on mandates, testing and a six-pronged strategy to fight the delta variant.  The United States surgeon general speaks about the rising covid cases among children. The United States surgeon general talks about slowing vaccinations and a surging variant and...

President Joe Biden tours "profound" storm damage in the Northeast. Biden sees devastation from historic floods that killed at least 52 people. "This is a code red," said Biden about climate change. Biden also pushes his infrastructure deal after touring the Hurricane Ida destruction in New York and New Jersey; White House asks congress for $24 billion for Hurricane Ida and other disasters.  The n...

New warnings Labor day crowds worsen COVID-19 surge; United States helps 4 Americans escape Afghanistan by crossing border; video shows failed rescue of 2-year-old and parents from flooded basement 7-day average of new COVID-19 cases up 300% sine last Labor day; Fauci: Pfizer booster likely ready by September 20 roll out: Monderna boosters may be delayed; Fauci: Three vaccine doses likely needed f...

At least 50 killed in catastrophic flooding in the Northeast. Biden pledges to support communities ravaged by Hurricane Ida. Biden's September 20 booster rollout may be scaled back to just Pfizer. Biden asks Justice Dept. to explore ways to limit Texas abortion law.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Deadly floods have paralyzed New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Record rainfall, from Hurricane Ida, floods homes and strands drivers across the Northeast. The death toll is now up to 45 after the historic Northeast flooding.  New York City had its first ever flash flood emergency after record amount of rain. Rescues are still under way in the flood disaster zone. New York City is working to r...

Half of gas stations in New Orleans & Baton Rouge out of fuel. FDA calls meeting of its advisers to discuss Covid vaccine boosters. Moderna submits data supporting a third dose of its Covid vaccine. WH: Biden has “multiple” responsibilities besides Afghanistan. Pentagon: U.S. and allies evacuated 6,000 Americans, more than 124,000 civilians from Afghanistan. Most extreme abortion law in U.S. takes...

Biden warns ISIS-K terrorists: “we are not done with you yet”. Biden: Afghanistan evacuation an “extraordinary success”. Biden: believe 100-200 Americans remain in Afghanistan, 90 percent of Americans who wanted to leave got out. Al Qaeda praises Taliban for taking control of Kabul. Pediatric Dr.’s: about 204,000 Covid cases among children last week, five times higher than a month earlier. To lear...

President Biden announces plans to address the nation as the U.S. military completes it's withdrawal of forces in Afghanistan, effectively ending America's longest military conflict. Taliban marks U.S. withdrawal with celebratory gunfire. Hurricane Ida leaves catastrophic damage across Louisiana, mostly from wind and rain.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/priva...

Biden vows U.S. will complete "dangerous" and "worthy" Afghanistan mission amid worries of more attacks. Crowds at the airport are smaller but more desperate as time runs out for evacuations. White House considers whether COVID booster should be given sooner than 8 months after second dose.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choic...

President Joe Biden honors the 13 United States service members who were killed, and the 14 service members who were wounded, in the Kabul attack as "heroes." More than 60 Afghans are dead and 140 Afghans wounded in the same attack, according to the Health Ministry. Biden says that the American lives that were lost today, were given "in the service of liberty."  Isis-K claims responsibility for th...

WH: “closely following” terror threats from ISIS-K. “No deadline” to help any American or ally who wants to leave Afghanistan. Jan. 6 committee demands documents from agencies on Capitol attack, signaling huge investigative effort. U.S. official: intel suggests ISIS-K may attack Kabul Airport. HHS: 100,000+ U.S. Covid-19 hospitalizations now, nearly three times higher than in the past month. To le...

Biden declares U.S. “on pace” to finish Afghan operations one week from today, Biden: Aug 31 withdrawal depends on Taliban cooperating with evacuation, allowing access to Kabul airport. Biden: we’ve helped evacuate 70,000+ people since August 14th. Fauci: U.S. could have pandemic under control by Spring 2022 if most eligible people get vaccinated. New vaccine mandates now that Pfizer shot has full...

According to an official in the Department of Defense, the U.S. military needs a decision from the Biden administration on an extension by Tuesday. FDA fully approves Pfizer COVID vaccine. Catastrophic flooding in Tennessee kills 21, including twin babies.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

According to the Pentagon, evacuation flights have resumed in Kabul after a brief pause, with nearly 5,700 people evacuated in the last 24 hours. Biden denies allies are now questioning U.S. credibility. Full FDA approval of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is expected as early as Monday.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

The Taliban is moving quickly to crush any opposition as the race to escape Afghanistan intensifies. The Pentagon is ramping up Kabul evacuation efforts as many struggle to reach the airport amid chaos and Taliban crackdown. The State Department says that 6,000 people at the Kabul airport are awaiting planes. 20 evacuation flights are expected to leave Afghanistan tonight. The Taliban is cracking...

Biden says no way for U.S. to withdraw “without chaos ensuing”. Biden suggests U.S. troops may stay until all Americans are out of Afghanistan, even if past the Aug. 31st deadline. Biden: booster shots “best way” to protect from Delta variant as U.S. to begin third dose for most Americans next month. Biden ordering Education Secretary to fight back against Governors prohibiting mask mandates. To l...

WH says 11,000 Americans on the ground after Taliban takeover. White House trying to contain fallout over Afghanistan as one official admits “our competence is being questioned”. WH: Biden “taking responsibility for every decision” the U.S. government took with respect to Afghanistan. Taliban reassurances met with skepticism, as they vow not to become terror haven and to uphold women’s rights. Tal...