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president biden addressing the nation tonight, marking one year of covid, saying the virus has exacted a terrible toll on all americans but offering messages of hope. >> tonight im announcing that i will direct all states, tribes and territories to make all adults, people 18 and over, eligible to be vaccinated no later than may 1. >> the president saying he will not relent until we beat covid-19. hes ramping up a massive nationwide effort to re-open schools safely, and saying hes hopef...

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...

that everyone in this country age 18 and above will be able to receive the coronavirus vaccine by may 1st. may 1st. thats it. you will have your appointment by may 1st if not already have the vaccine in your arm. president bide ensaid this goal is to allow people to be able to -- his goal is to allow people to be able to gather in small groups on july 4th to celebrate our independence and to celebrate our independence from the coronavirus. today was the triumphant high point of the bid...

>> good evening. i am erin burnett. out front tonight, help is here. those are the words exactly of president biden who marks his 50th day in office with a major legislative victory. his massive relief bill is heading to his desk after passing the house today. this represents a historic victory for the american people. everything addresses a real need with investments to fund our entire vaccination effort. >> i meant trillion. $1.9 trillion is the price tag here, the second most expens...

or loathe the price, its a big deal. it sets the tone in washington for two years with direct payments going to about 90% of households and money for the unemployed and those who have children and cant pay rent or bills. >> this is the most kcons consequential legislation many of us will ever be a party to. what knows what the future will bring but nonetheless on this day we celebrate. >> now, whether its a success may depend on what happens next. though, a massive messaging blitz and ...

the johnson & johnson vaccine. lets discuss now. joining me, john harwood and cnn political analyst, john avalon. i have to say last names now, since you gents have the same first man. mr. avalon, this is a new cnn poll that shows this bill increasingly incredibly popular with the american people but zero republicans, not one voted for it. we had jen psaki on a short time ago. she said theyre going to keep pushing for bipartisanship. do you think they know the score? >> the mere fact n...

letting us dive into your hour, and thanks to all of you for letting us into your homes during these truly extraordinary times, ill see you tomorrow for "deadline white house." rachel we turn it over to you. >> got bless you, nicole. it has been a remarkable hour on msnbc. im so grateful for my colleagues and for colleagues in particular like nicole who can handle the emotional weight of what she just did there. that was just -- what a service. tomorrow night here is going to be a very...

the country remains divided in terms of its willingness to stay the course on mask wearing and social distancing for the final month before the vaccine has been distributed. president biden is expected to preview what a return to normal will look like here. hell also address the grief of a nation consumed for one whole year. the anniversary marks the day for many americans, the grim reality, from "the washington post," quote -- for most people march 11th was when the crisis first becam...

specifically on the right of the political spectrum bashing her believability? >> because its the same reason they like to talk about dr. seuss. i dont know. you know, so dr. seuss family will say, we want to take the books offline because it doesnt represent. theyll go, were going to buy them because were going to lean into the racism. the palace will say, look, recollections vary and these allegations and the questions about racism are very serious. were going to look into them. and ...

get started today. we are now just hours away from the house taking its final vote on president bidens landmark $1.9 trillion covid relief legislation. the final passage tomorrow expected along party lines. of course doubtful any republicans will support it. the president says hell sign the bill into law as soon as it gets into his desk. stimulus checks will be in the hands of needy americans in the next few weeks. and queen elizabeth saying shes saddened at meghan and harry bombshell ...