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With $1400 stimulus already hitting Americans' bank accounts, President Biden and Vice President Harris will hit the road this week to promote the massive $1.9 trillion economic relief bill.
Plus, is the latest surge of migrant children at the Southern border a result of the Biden Administration's immigration policies? Texas Congressman Vicente Gonzalez shares his perspective from his border district.
And, as cases drop and vaccinations increase, Biden says Americans should be able to celebrate July 4 with friends and families. Dr. Ashish Jha tells us whether he agrees with that timeline.
On today's show: Politico's Laura Barron Lopez and Lisa Lerer of the New York Times; Former White House Council of Economic Advisors Chair Austan Goolsbee; Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX); Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health Dr. Ashish Jha.
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President Biden tells Americans, "I need you" in the fight to end the coronavirus pandemic, sets a hopeful date of July 4th for small groups to be able to gather, and directs states to make all adults eligible for the vaccine by May 1st.
Plus, Governor Cuomo now facing calls to resign from 14 out of the 19 New York congressional Democrats who serve in the House.
And new CNN polling shows that a majority of Republicans think former President Trump had a good effect on their party.
On today's program: CNN's Manu Raju, Shimon Prokupecz, and Ed Lavandera. Plus Dr. Ashish Jha, Julie Pace with the Associated Press, and former Republican Senator Jeff Flake.
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President Biden set to deliver his first prime-time address to the American people tonight, just hours after signing his $1.9 trillion covid relief package into law.
Pus, 1 year since the World Health Organization declared a pandemic, we look at what public health officials still don't know about covid-19.
And House Democrats move on to their other legislative priorities, like background checks.
On today's program: CNN's Dana Bash, David Axelrod, Phil Mattingly, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, Priscilla Alvarez, and Sara Murray. Plus, Seung Min Kim with the Washington Post.
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The House is moments away from voting on President Biden's $1.9 trillion covid relief package. Democrats praised its aid to parents and lower-income families, while Republican House Leader Kevin McCarthy called it "costly, corrupt, and liberal."
Plus, the White House announces it will purchase 100 million more doses of the Johnson & Johnson covid-19 vaccine.
And another day of staggering statistics about migrant children at the U.S. southern border.
On today's program: CNN's Lauren Fox, Kaitlan Collins, Shimon Prokupecz, and Rosa Flores. Also on the show: Dr. Paul Offit, Michael Shear with the New York Times, and the Washington Post's personal finance columnist, Michelle Singletary.
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A record-high 3,400 migrant children are in custody of the U.S. Border Patrol, and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is asking his department for help in dealing with the "surge" along the U.S. southern border.
Plus, the House readies to vote on the $1.9 trillion covid relief bill, legislation that Democrats call "transformative" and Republicans call a "tragedy."
And breaking news: Buckingham Palace responds to the Meghan and Harry interview with Oprah Winfrey.
On today's program: CNN's Elizabeth Cohen, Jeff Zeleny, Priscilla Alvarez and Max Foster. Also on the show: POLITICO's Rachael Bade, The Wall Street Journal's Catherine Lucey, and CNN analyst Ben Ginsberg.
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The CDC releases its long-awaited guidelines for the more than 30 million Americans who have been fully vaccinated against covid-19. You can visit indoors with others fully vaccinated without a mask, but it's still recommended you do not travel.
Plus, the Biden administration is on the cusp of a huge legislative win, with the House set to vote on the covid stimulus package this week.
And Governor Cuomo defies some New York Democratic leaders who are calling for his resignation.
On today's program: CNN's Elizabeth Cohen, Phil Mattingly, and Omar Jimenez. Also on the show; Dr. Uche Blackstock, Julie Pace of the Associated Press, POLITICO's Anna Gronewald, and CNN legal analyst Anne Milgram.
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After a last-minute snag and an all-nighter on Capitol Hill, the Senate has passed President Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, sending it back to the House for final approval. It's one of the biggest pieces of legislation in U.S. history.
Plus, California Senator Alex Padilla urges his Democratic colleagues to join him in supporting to end the filibuster. He says that will ensure their slim majority can pass legislation to fight climate change and expand voting rights.
And, the director and star of "Judas and the Black Messiah" reflect on the life and legacy of Black Panther leader Fred Hampton.
On today's show: Politico's Rachael Bade and Michael Shear of the New York Times, former Baltimore Health Commissioner Dr. Leanna Wen, Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA); Republican Strategist Alice Stewart and Democratic Strategist Maria Cardona; "Judas and the Black Messiah" Director Shaka King and actor Daniel Kaluuya.
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The first jobs report under Biden's presidency showed economic gains, but it also underscored trends of those most financially impacted by coronavirus, including black and hispanic women.
Plus, Sen. Bernie Sanders' minimum wage amendment fails in the Senate, with 8 Democrats voting against it.
And as the president sends members of his team to the southern border, some startling statistics raise the question, is there a border crisis?
On today's program: CNN's Abby Phillip, Lauren Fox, Christine Romans, Athena Jones, and Priscilla Alvarez. Also on the show: Dr. Amesh Adalja and C. Nicole Mason from the Institute For Women's Policy Research.
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Speaker Pelosi says "troublemakers" shouldn't think they were the reason the House decided to scrap its session today, March 4th, the date of a popular QAnon conspiracy theory that heightened security on Capitol Hill.
Plus, a Republican governor weighs in on some states lifting their mask mandates, saying he doesn't get "what the big rush" is to get rid of something that has saved lives.
And House Democrats take a victory lap over the passage of two major bills on voting rights and police reform. But those bills' chances in the Senate are slim.
On today's program: CNN's Dana Bash and Donie O'Sullivan. Also on the show: Republican West Virginia Governor Jim Justice, Democratic New York Congressman Jamaal Bowman, The New York Times' Maggie Haberman, and Illinois elementary school principal Chrissy Cox.
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DC National Guard Commanding Major General William Walker testified today in front of the joint Senate committees investigating the January 6th riot. He says he was frustrated and stunned by the process that delayed authorizing troops to go to the Capitol that day.
Plus, Texas and Mississippi governors lift their mask mandates, while the White House urges elected officials to "stay the course" with covid public health safety measures.
And President Biden compromises on covid relief stimulus checks and loses one of his key cabinet picks.
On today's program: CNN's Lauren Fox, Josh Campbell, Barbara Starr, Phil Mattingly, and Brynn Gingras. Also on the show: Dr. Michael Mina and CNN National Security Analyst Juliette Kayyem.
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