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we do begin this hour with encouraging news for the country worst hit by the coronavirus, but also a crucial, crucial warning. the u.s. is powering through vaccinations. cdc data shows that 1 in 5 americans have now received at least one dose, and more than 1 in 10 are now fully vaccinated. but spring break is here, and many states are easing back on restrictions. travel is picking up to the level it was a year ago. and people are letting their guard down. perhaps adding to an overall ...

administration on immigration. an influx of children crossing the border alone. >> there is a crisis on the texas border right now. as a result of president bidens open border policies. >> democratic congressman vicente gonzalez weighs in. >> and welcome to "inside politics sunday." im abby phillip. to our viewers around the united states and the world, thank you for spending part of your weekend with us. one year ago this weekend, the coronavirus lockdowns were just beginning and covi...

today, president macron hosted a centrepiece event close to omaha beach. us presidentjoe biden warned that democracy in europe was once again under threat, in the wake of russias invasion of ukraine. earlier, at the new british national memorial at gold beach, a service of commemoration. the king laid a wreath for the fallen. and alongside the solemn ceremonies, its also been a chance for attendees to meet and speak with the guests of honour, the veterans themselves, each of whom playe...

as somebody who has been eagerly awaiting her vaccine shot and having no idea when i would become eligible, i will tell you, i feel this personally. as the president made clear tonight, hes saying this doesnt necessarily mean all american adults are going to be vaccinated by the end of next month, by may 1st. but he is ordering all states and territories to open eligibility to all adults by no later than may 1st, which means you can get in line, which means you can start setting up you...

having no idea when i would become eligible, i will tell you, i feel this personally. as the president made clear tonight, hes saying this doesnt necessarily mean all american adults are going to be vaccinated by the end of next month, by may 1st. but he is ordering all states and territories to open eligibility to all adults by no later than may 1st, which means you can get in line, which means you can start setting up your appointment, which means you can make your plans. any america...

door fast. nbcs exclusive sit-down with the treasury secretary on when the money will hit accounts and criticisms the package is just too big. >> are you spending too much? >> i dont believe weve overshot the mark. plus, what we know about that new accelerated vaccine timeline. can the white house keep promises made in the presidents prime time address? and can cities and states keep up? im hallie jackson in washington on this friday morning, nbcs monica alba and kristen welker are a...

and correspondent shaquille brewster. so shaquille, $27 million. >> reporter: $27 million. and that was just approved unanimously by city council. this was a regularly scheduled meeting that they had, but we started to get indications that something was in the works when a late agenda item was add he had. we saw that it was involving the estate of george floyd. and counsel had a closed session and then announced that $27 million settle little. we know the family of breonna taylor, thei...

signing his historic $1.9 trillion covid relief bill into law, the white house now saying tonight the first checks could land this weekend. with direct deposit. mary bruce and whit johnson standing by with late reporting on all of this. also making news this thursday night, a new charge in the trial of former minneapolis police officer derek chauvin. the jury will now be allowed to consider third degree murder in the death of george floyd. what this means. zw the allegations agains...

to socially distance but recognize that they need to point forward with the vaccines coming online, numbers dropping and less deaths. the president will talk about that. emphasis most certainly on what hes about to sign in a few minutes. keep an eye on, also, the administration launching into a blitz to sell and message this proposal. importance in their minds what this $1.9 trillion brings to the table. the president they announced yesterday will make a trip to pennsylvania tuesday an...

it comes as a growing number of states ease restrictions. texas today opening businesses 100% capacity, lifting its mask mandate. other states taking steps, too, but tonight, cdc director dr. rochelle walensky warning 90% of the population is still not fully vaccinated. urging caution having come this far. president biden late today on another 100 million doses of johnson & johnsons single shot vaccine. and what dr. fauci said today about achieving herd immunity here in the u.s. and wh...