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Rhiannon12866
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June 30, 2021
The U.S. is in a far better place this summer than many other countries witnessing new COVID cases. But the Delta variant of the virus — now expected to become the dominant strain in the U.S. — is posing serious dangers in areas with low vaccination rates. Its spread in many countries worldwide is triggering shutdowns and fears of more deaths. William Brangham reports.
Dr. Fauci on Delta variant, booster shots and masks for the vaccinated - PBS NewsHour
To understand more about the threat to Americans from the Delta variant of the novel coronavirus, including the need for vaccinated individuals to wear masks or require booster vaccines, Judy Woodruff turns to Dr. Anthony Fauci. Fauci is the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, and the president's chief medical advisor.
Highly contagious Delta variant on path to become dominant strain in the US - PBS NewsHour
The U.S. is in a far better place this summer than many other countries witnessing new COVID cases. But the Delta variant of the virus — now expected to become the dominant strain in the U.S. — is posing serious dangers in areas with low vaccination rates. Its spread in many countries worldwide is triggering shutdowns and fears of more deaths. William Brangham reports.
Dr. Fauci on Delta variant, booster shots and masks for the vaccinated - PBS NewsHour
To understand more about the threat to Americans from the Delta variant of the novel coronavirus, including the need for vaccinated individuals to wear masks or require booster vaccines, Judy Woodruff turns to Dr. Anthony Fauci. Fauci is the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, and the president's chief medical advisor.
June 30, 2021
The Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on whether Arizona election laws violate the Voting Rights Act. Aziz Huq, a professor of law at the University of Chicago, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero on "Red & Blue" with more.
Supreme Court to rule on Arizona election laws - CBS News
The Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on whether Arizona election laws violate the Voting Rights Act. Aziz Huq, a professor of law at the University of Chicago, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero on "Red & Blue" with more.
June 30, 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci speaks with NBC News’ Lester Holt about the CDC’s mask guidelines for vaccinated Americans, the effectiveness of vaccines against the delta variant and more. Aired on 06/29/2021.
Dr. Fauci On Confusion Over Mask Wearing Amid Delta Variant Concerns - NBC News
Dr. Anthony Fauci speaks with NBC News’ Lester Holt about the CDC’s mask guidelines for vaccinated Americans, the effectiveness of vaccines against the delta variant and more. Aired on 06/29/2021.
June 30, 2021
Former Pres. Trump launched an attack against the U.S. military over critical race theory at his first rally since leaving office.
Trump Bashes Military at First Rally Since Leaving Office - NowThis News
Former Pres. Trump launched an attack against the U.S. military over critical race theory at his first rally since leaving office.
June 30, 2021
Adam Serwer's new book is diving into the past, present and future of Trumpism. He joins Tanya Rivero on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss his writing.
"The Cruelty is the Point" looks at Trumpism - CBS News
Adam Serwer's new book is diving into the past, present and future of Trumpism. He joins Tanya Rivero on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss his writing.
June 30, 2021
As CBS News' Jamie Yuccas reports, the Delta variant of the coronavirus is now reported across the entire country. Its fast spread has prompted one major city to reverse course on its mask recommendation. Then, Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton, co-founder and medical director of Goodstock Consulting and an associate professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN's Nancy Chen with the latest on the fight against the pandemic.
Delta COVID-19 variant detected in all states - CBS News
As CBS News' Jamie Yuccas reports, the Delta variant of the coronavirus is now reported across the entire country. Its fast spread has prompted one major city to reverse course on its mask recommendation. Then, Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton, co-founder and medical director of Goodstock Consulting and an associate professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN's Nancy Chen with the latest on the fight against the pandemic.
June 30, 2021
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) gives his thoughts on the state of the Republican Party, speaking truth, and former President Donald Trump as he hits the road again at rallies.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger says Donald Trump is a 'loser president' - CNN
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) gives his thoughts on the state of the Republican Party, speaking truth, and former President Donald Trump as he hits the road again at rallies.
June 30, 2021
Al Gore says the GOP’s election denialism is ‘insanity.’
Al Gore Calls Out GOP Election Denialism - NowThis News
Al Gore says the GOP’s election denialism is ‘insanity.’
June 30, 2021
Democratic Congressman from Colorado Jason Crow, a member of the House Intelligence and Armed Services Committees, believes Congress needs to “do what is necessary” to uncover the facts about the January 6th insurrection because lawmakers have an obligation to find the truth and “fight for democracy.” Aired on 06/29/2021.
Republicans Are ‘Deeply Committed To Memory Holing’ Jan. 6: Sykes - Deadline - MSNBC
Editor at large of the Bulwark Charlie Sykes on how the responsibility to investigate January 6th will lie on the shoulders of who House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appoints to a select committee, while most Republicans simply want to move on. Aired on 06/29/2021.
Pelosi Mulls Naming Republican To Jan. 6 Commission - Deadline - MSNBC
Democratic Congressman from Colorado Jason Crow, a member of the House Intelligence and Armed Services Committees, believes Congress needs to “do what is necessary” to uncover the facts about the January 6th insurrection because lawmakers have an obligation to find the truth and “fight for democracy.” Aired on 06/29/2021.
Republicans Are ‘Deeply Committed To Memory Holing’ Jan. 6: Sykes - Deadline - MSNBC
Editor at large of the Bulwark Charlie Sykes on how the responsibility to investigate January 6th will lie on the shoulders of who House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appoints to a select committee, while most Republicans simply want to move on. Aired on 06/29/2021.
June 29, 2021
Washington Post reporters Yasmeen Abutaleb and Damian Paletta join Nicolle Wallace to discuss their new book “Nightmare Scenario,” which explores the inner workings and chaos of the Trump administration’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Aired on 06/29/2021.
New Book Looks At The Chaos, Conflicts Behind Trump's Covid Response - Deadline - MSNBC
Washington Post reporters Yasmeen Abutaleb and Damian Paletta join Nicolle Wallace to discuss their new book “Nightmare Scenario,” which explores the inner workings and chaos of the Trump administration’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Aired on 06/29/2021.
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