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The pro-choice side. this is certainly going to create energy. were just not sure whether or not its going to end up being consequential to the vote ultimately in the midterm elections next year in terms of helping the democrats or helping the republicans. >> yeah, its -- in the wake of texas, i think a lot of us have been waiting to see how this -- things would start to play out, particularly with this looming at the supreme court. it hasnt seemed like its started to move things yet but its ear...

The U.S. announced new travel restrictions this week preventing all travelers from entering the U.S. who were physically present within 14 days in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.

Are not changing our protocols, this is not march 2020, we have learned an enormous amount over the last 20 months. >> the patient identified in minnesota had recently returned from a convention in new york city held all places at the javits center which earlier this year served as a mass covid vaccination and treatment site. today president biden unveiled his new strategy to fight the pandemic during a visit to the nih. the plan includes boosters for all adults, more vaccination sites for child...

It very difficult for politicians and the president of the united states to describe a clear picture to americans of the economy. there are crosscutting elements to this situation in the american economy, no singular way to describe it. the one thing is getting a handle on the pandemic is going to be positive for the economy in 2022 if they can do that. omicron has raised fresh questions. >> well see how the president addresses. matt egan, john harwood, thanks very much. now to u.s. efforts to...

Borla to ask for expanded doses of the booster vaccine for 16 and 17-year-olds. quoting from him, it is our hope to provide strong protection for as many people as possible, particularly in light of the new variants, he said. when he posted that, there were two new reported cases, one in minnesota, the other in colorado. late today new york added five new cases. today also saw president biden visit the national institutes of health just outside washington and unveil new covid fighting policies. ...

Should be satisfactory to try and handle this new omicron variant. involves vaccinating americans, boosting tests, trying to get more of those at-home testing kits in the hands of americans. what did you make of his response to that question, mike? >> well, she asked an important question. weve talked about the restrictions that are being imposed on international travelers regardless of your citizenship and vaccination status. you need to get that negative test if youre coming back into the unit...

A gallon of gasoline will be paying closer to $3 or below $3 in the next couple of three weeks. so that is a very positive development because obviously gasoline plays a -- prices pay a key role in how we think about inflation and how many of us think about the broader economy. >> that is welcome news to so many americans. mark zandi, thank you. >> take care. the w.h.o. chief scientist said the omicron variant appears to be, quote, very transmissible. stricter testing requirements are set to t...

Country. its become a political issue, which is a sad, sad commentary. it shouldnt be, but it has been. this is a moment we can put the divisiveness behind us, i hope. >> reporter: the presidents attempt to mandate vaccines in some capacity has hit a slew of legal challenges and led to a political fight with republicans on capitol hill. >> while my existing federal vaccination requirements are being reviewed by the courts, this plan does not expand or add to those mandates. >> reporter: and thos...

Transportation-wide mask mandate was set to expire january 18, 2022. now its been extended two months. the new expiration date, march 18, 2022. this applies to wearing masks on board all forms of public transportation. planes, trains, buses, boats. also in terminals. also the administration says there is a big change when it comes to testing requirements for international travelers. this is u.s. citizens and non-citizens. foreign nationals coming into the united states. now they have to show pro...

Fast-spreading omicron variant. california, colorado, hawaii, minnesota and new york. the presidents plan relies heavily on vaccines with boosters for all adults and shots to protect kids. tougher restrictions you can see on your screen on international travel as well as 60 rapid response teams available to state to fight outbreaks. cnns chief white house correspondent kaitlan collins has details for you. >> reporter: with the still mysterious omicron variant now in the u.s., today president bid...