A man armed with weapons arrested near Democratic National Committee headquarters. California Governor Gavin Newsom fighting for survival. Former President George Bush comparing 9/11 to January 6th. Working dogs sniffing out Covid at Miami International. Support for vaccine mandates growing. Tropical Storm Nicholas expected to make landfall later today, and a major tennis champ defeated.
A new vaccine mandate for workers from President Biden. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie taking a jab at former President Donald Trump. The baby from Roe v. Wade coming forward for the first time, and Amazon offering free college tuition. And Gretchen's memories from covering 9/11 twenty years ago.
President Biden announcing a new plan to combat the pandemic. Commercial flights resuming out of Afghanistan. The Biden Administration planning to sue Texas over its abortion law, while also kicking several Trump-appointees out of their advisory positions. And the 2021 NFL season kicking off tonight.
A powerful earthquake shaking Mexico. Texas’ new bill making voting stricter. Virginia taking down a confederate statue. Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes going on trial, the National Baseball Hall of Fame getting new inductees, and another victory for Britney Spears.
COVID cases four times higher this Labor Day weekend than last year. A return to the office postponed once more. The Attorney General promising to challenge Texas’ abortion law. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s sexual harassment scandal continuing to cause consequences for those involved, and The Wire’s Michael K. Williams passes away.
Blasts striking Kabul airport. The Capitol insurrection committee probing eight federal agencies to try and get more records. The CDC allegedly using inaccurate COVID-19 breakthrough data. The pandemic worse than ever in Florida, and Delta Airlines issuing new requirements for unvaxxed employees.
The Pentagon mandating vaccinations for active-duty troops. A new U.S. intelligence report finding no clear answers on the origins of the coronavirus. Two U.S. lawmakers taking an unapproved trip to Kabul amid a chaotic evacuation. New York’s first female governor delivering her first address. President Biden’s approval rating taking a hit, as Vice President Harris faces trip delays to avoid a mystery illness.
Pfizer getting full approval. Severe flooding devastating Tennessee, while Tropical Storm Henri leaving many without power. It’s Governor Andrew’s Cuomo final day in office. U.S troops may exit Afghanistan later than expected, and Jeopardy resuming its search for a new host.
Violence from the Taliban increasing, with the U.S. working to hurry evacuations. Three fully vaccinated senators testing positive. Alleged use of gay dating apps causing controversy in the Catholic church. The Northeast on hurricane watch, oil price falling again, and Jeopardy’s incoming host is out.
Additional vaccine shots on the way. States with low vaccination rates seeing more hospitalizations. The Taliban saying their rule will be different from last time, while the U.S.’s withdrawal from Afghanistan facing criticism. Facebook bringing office workers into the virtual world while Amazon’s bringing online shoppers into the real world. And less Americans are drinking.
