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Peeking behind the curtain: News outlets are conscious of the need to explain election reporting
Read full article: Peeking behind the curtain: News outlets are conscious of the need to explain election reportingAt The Associated Press, election night is a massive undertaking, with thousands of people involved in counting the vote nationwide and calling winners and losers.
Brian Williams and Amazon are asking election night news-seekers to take a leap of faith with them
Read full article: Brian Williams and Amazon are asking election night news-seekers to take a leap of faith with themFormer NBC News anchor Brian Williams is asking people interested in election night news to take a leap of faith with him.
Harris says Democrats are ready if Trump tries to prematurely declare victory
Read full article: Harris says Democrats are ready if Trump tries to prematurely declare victoryKamala Harris says her team is prepared to challenge Donald Trump if he tries to prematurely declare victory in the 2024 election — but first she’s focused beating the Republican nominee.
Two men shot during Pennsylvania assassination attempt on Trump say Secret Service failed them
Read full article: Two men shot during Pennsylvania assassination attempt on Trump say Secret Service failed themTwo men who were shot during the first assassination attempt on Donald Trump this summer say the U.S. Secret Service failed in protecting the former president and other bystanders at the campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
Network political contributors have a long history. But are they more trouble than they're worth?
Read full article: Network political contributors have a long history. But are they more trouble than they're worth?NBC News' messy hiring and firing of former Republican National Committee head Ronna McDaniel puts a spotlight on television's practice of paying on-air political contributors.
NBC has cut ties with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel after employee objections, some on the air
Read full article: NBC has cut ties with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel after employee objections, some on the airNBC News will cut ties with former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel, hired last week as an on-air political contributor.
Homes of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs searched by federal officials, report says
Read full article: Homes of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs searched by federal officials, report saysSean “Diddy” Combs is a subject of a federal investigation amid a wave of lawsuits that have been filed against the rap music mogul since November, a source familiar with the matter told NBC News on Monday.
Full-scale revolt: MSNBC personalities object to NBC News' hiring of Ronna McDaniel as a contributor
Read full article: Full-scale revolt: MSNBC personalities object to NBC News' hiring of Ronna McDaniel as a contributorHosts across MSNBC's airwaves are following Chuck Todd in publicly criticizing their network for hiring former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel as a paid contributor.
Amanda Edwards maintains positivity, waits for more votes to come through in Texas’ 18th Congressional District race
Read full article: Amanda Edwards maintains positivity, waits for more votes to come through in Texas’ 18th Congressional District raceDespite major outlets like NBC News showing Sheila Jackson Lee as the winner with an overwhelming majority, Amanda Edwards still has not conceded.
NBC News declares Sheila Jackson Lee winner in Democratic primary in Texas 18th Congressional District
Read full article: NBC News declares Sheila Jackson Lee winner in Democratic primary in Texas 18th Congressional DistrictNBC News is projecting Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee to win the Democratic primary in Texas’ 18th Congressional District.
The RNC will meet privately after Trump allies pull resolution to call him the 'presumptive nominee'
Read full article: The RNC will meet privately after Trump allies pull resolution to call him the 'presumptive nominee'The Republican National Committee is meeting behind closed doors in Las Vegas this week, but top party officials will no longer consider a resolution proposed to declare former President Donald Trump the presumptive Republican nominee.
A second Trump administration will 'come after' people in the media in the courts, an ally says
Read full article: A second Trump administration will 'come after' people in the media in the courts, an ally saysA Donald Trump ally who worked in his Justice Department says that if the former president is elected again, his administration will retaliate against people in the media “criminally or civilly.”.
Lewiston shooting suspect found dead, law enforcement officials say
Read full article: Lewiston shooting suspect found dead, law enforcement officials sayA former Army reservist suspected of killing 18 people in mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine, has been found dead, four senior law enforcement officials tell NBC News.
Texas sheriff’s deputy fired and arrested after leaving baby inside hot car for hours
Read full article: Texas sheriff’s deputy fired and arrested after leaving baby inside hot car for hoursA sheriff’s deputy in San Antonio, Texas, was arrested and fired after leaving his 2-month-old baby in a hot car for about three hours on Monday, authorities said.
Lizzo dancers who sued committed to additional tour dates even after alleged harassment, documents say
Read full article: Lizzo dancers who sued committed to additional tour dates even after alleged harassment, documents sayThree dancers who sued Houston star Lizzo committed to additional tour dates after the alleged harassment occurred, according to documents NBC News obtained Tuesday.
Teenage cousin of Uvalde, Texas, school shooter arrested after threatening to do ‘the same thing’
Read full article: Teenage cousin of Uvalde, Texas, school shooter arrested after threatening to do ‘the same thing’The 17-year-old allegedly made a phone call trying to purchase an AR-15 illegally, threatened to shoot his sister and a school, noting "school is starting soon."
Florida woman sentenced to 4 years in romance scam that stole Holocaust survivor’s savings
Read full article: Florida woman sentenced to 4 years in romance scam that stole Holocaust survivor’s savingsA Florida woman who swindled the life savings from an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor in a “romance scam” was sentenced to over four years in prison Thursday, federal prosecutors said.
11-year-old Florida girl arrested after prank-texting 911 to say her friend was kidnapped as part of a YouTube challenge
Read full article: 11-year-old Florida girl arrested after prank-texting 911 to say her friend was kidnapped as part of a YouTube challengeAn 11-year-old Florida girl was arrested after falsely texting authorities that her friend was kidnapped by an armed man. She later confessed the prank was part of a YouTube challenge.
One year after overturning of Roe v. Wade, polls show elevated support for abortion rights among Americans
Read full article: One year after overturning of Roe v. Wade, polls show elevated support for abortion rights among AmericansJune 24 marks the one year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
Kevin Costner’s estranged wife Christine Baumgartner is requesting $248K a month for child support amid divorce
Read full article: Kevin Costner’s estranged wife Christine Baumgartner is requesting $248K a month for child support amid divorceA new court filing from the estranged wife of Kevin Costner is asking the actor to provide $248,000 a month in child support for their three teenage children.
Brain, spine implants enabled paralyzed man to climb stairs, walk on rough terrain, study shows
Read full article: Brain, spine implants enabled paralyzed man to climb stairs, walk on rough terrain, study showsA 40-year-old man whose legs are paralyzed is able to climb stairs, move over ramps and switch from standing to walking, thanks to implants in his brain and spinal cord that pair with external devices to translate his thoughts into movement, NBC News reports.
Driver arrested and Nazi flag seized after truck crashes into security barriers near the White House
Read full article: Driver arrested and Nazi flag seized after truck crashes into security barriers near the White HouseThe Secret Service in Washington D.C. says a box truck driver has been detained after crashing into the barriers of Lafayette Square Monday night.
Watch live: Pentagon to testify at UFO hearing in Congress
Read full article: Watch live: Pentagon to testify at UFO hearing in CongressUFOs are set to take over discussion in Washington, D.C, Wednesday as Congress holds a hearing to seek clarity on mysterious objects in the sky seen by members of the military.
Leaked secret Pentagon documents reveal details of U.S. spying on Russia’s war in Ukraine
Read full article: Leaked secret Pentagon documents reveal details of U.S. spying on Russia’s war in UkraineDozens of leaked Defense Department classified documents posted online reveal details of U.S. spying on Russia’s war machine in Ukraine and secret assessments of Ukraine’s combat power, as well as intelligence gathering on America’s allies, including South Korea and Israel.
US and Mexico weighing deal for Mexico to crack down on fentanyl going north while US cracks down on guns going south
Read full article: US and Mexico weighing deal for Mexico to crack down on fentanyl going north while US cracks down on guns going southThe U.S. is preparing to announce a deal with Mexico to counter fentanyl coming across the southern border, with Mexico cracking down on labs and smuggling while the U.S. does more to stop the flow of U.S. guns into Mexico, two sources familiar with the strategy told NBC News.
2 wives turned a man in to police over child sex abuse images, but a glitch kept him from being charged until now
Read full article: 2 wives turned a man in to police over child sex abuse images, but a glitch kept him from being charged until nowA California father who was arrested last week after authorities said they had discovered more than 900 images of child sex abuse was also accused in 2018 of having “several hundred” similar images — but he has evaded prosecution because of an alleged computer glitch, a law enforcement official said.
‘Surprised I got out of the marriage alive’: Woman accused of killing husband was feared by other partners, sheriff says
Read full article: ‘Surprised I got out of the marriage alive’: Woman accused of killing husband was feared by other partners, sheriff saysIn December, Sarah Hartsfield told a friend that her husband and marriage had become a “nightmare” and that she had a plan to get out, according to private Facebook messages the friend provided to NBC News.
Car insurance rates are skyrocketing. What you can do to keep costs in check
Read full article: Car insurance rates are skyrocketing. What you can do to keep costs in checkCar insurance rates in the U.S. are skyrocketing, causing the average driver to pay more than $2,000 a year in premiums, according to Bankrate.com. NBC News’ Miguel Almaguer has more details on what people can do to keep costs in check.
Classified documents found at former VP Mike Pence’s Indiana home
Read full article: Classified documents found at former VP Mike Pence’s Indiana homeA "small number" of classified documents was discovered last week at former Vice President Mike Pence’s Indiana home, according to letters Pence’s counsel sent to the National Archives obtained by NBC News.
Meet the 18-year-old who just became the youngest Black mayor in the country
Read full article: Meet the 18-year-old who just became the youngest Black mayor in the countryAn 18-year-old college freshman is now the youngest Black mayor in U.S. history after beating out his opponent for the position in a small Arkansas town.
Elon Musk might bring back Vine, a predecessor of TikTok shut down by Twitter
Read full article: Elon Musk might bring back Vine, a predecessor of TikTok shut down by TwitterTwitter’s new owner and CEO, Elon Musk, is thinking about bringing back Vine, the short-form video app that Twitter bought and abandoned long before TikTok made the format popular.
Angela Lansbury :The essential films, shows we’re binge-watching in honor of this unparalleled cinematic icon🫖
Read full article: Angela Lansbury :The essential films, shows we’re binge-watching in honor of this unparalleled cinematic icon🫖Angela Lansbury, the Hollywood and Broadway sensation who captivated generations of TV and film fans, died on Tuesday, NBC News reported. She was 96.
Uvalde school district suspends entire police department ‘for a period of time’ over response to deadly mass shooting
Read full article: Uvalde school district suspends entire police department ‘for a period of time’ over response to deadly mass shootingThe Uvalde school district announced the suspension of its police department “for a period of time” over fallout from its response to the deadly mass shooting at Robb Elementary on May 24, according to NBC News.
Fetuses in the womb smiled after their mothers ate carrots but scowled over kale, research says
Read full article: Fetuses in the womb smiled after their mothers ate carrots but scowled over kale, research saysFetuses in the womb scowled after their mothers ate kale but smiled after they ate carrots, according to a new study of around 100 pregnant women and their fetuses in England.
Woman files to dismiss lawsuit against Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears, NBC News reports
Read full article: Woman files to dismiss lawsuit against Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears, NBC News reportsA woman who accused comedians Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears of coercing her and a brother into recording sexually explicit skits when they were children filed a request Tuesday to dismiss the claim.
Queen's death triggers media bonanza in works for decades
Read full article: Queen's death triggers media bonanza in works for decadesPlans by news organizations that have been in place for years — even decades — to cover the death of Queen Elizabeth II were triggered and tested when the event took place.
Several Norfolk State students among injured in Virginia mass shooting early Sunday morning
Read full article: Several Norfolk State students among injured in Virginia mass shooting early Sunday morningA shooting early Sunday morning in Virginia has left seven injured, including several Norfolk State University students, according to police.
Biden administration expected to make announcement about federal student loans soon, but some worry loan forgiveness will make inflation worse
Read full article: Biden administration expected to make announcement about federal student loans soon, but some worry loan forgiveness will make inflation worseThe Biden Administration could make an announcement regarding federal student loans as early as Wednesday, according to NBC News.
NBC News poll: 57% of voters say investigations into former President Donald Trump should continue
Read full article: NBC News poll: 57% of voters say investigations into former President Donald Trump should continueA clear majority of American voters believe that the various investigations into alleged wrongdoing by former President Donald Trump should continue, according to a national NBC News poll conducted after the FBI searched Trump’s Florida home and recovered documents marked as “top secret” earlier this month.
In Texas, resentment builds as border crackdown ensnares local drivers, NBC News reports
Read full article: In Texas, resentment builds as border crackdown ensnares local drivers, NBC News reportsThe web of state highway troopers that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has woven at the border has ensnared local drivers pulled over by officers searching for smugglers and people who’ve slipped across the border.
U.S. officials plan to declare monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency, NBC News reports
Read full article: U.S. officials plan to declare monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency, NBC News reportsThe Biden administration plans to declare monkeypox a public health emergency as cases top 6,600 nationwide, two sources familiar with the matter told NBC News.
Amber Heard says she doesn't blame jury in Depp libel case
Read full article: Amber Heard says she doesn't blame jury in Depp libel caseAmber Heard says she doesn’t blame the jury that awarded Johnny Depp more than $10 million after a contentious six-week libel trial in her first post-verdict interview.
Grieving husband of teacher killed in Texas school shooting dies of heart attack, family says
Read full article: Grieving husband of teacher killed in Texas school shooting dies of heart attack, family saysThe husband of one of the teachers killed in a Texas school shooting this week collapsed and died on Thursday while preparing for his wife’s funeral, the family said.
Trevor Reed arrives back in the U.S. after prisoner exchange with Russia, NBC News reports
Read full article: Trevor Reed arrives back in the U.S. after prisoner exchange with Russia, NBC News reportsTrevor Reed, the former Marine released in a prisoner exchange Wednesday after nearly three years in a Russian jail, has arrived back in the United States.
Psaki rumors, Mulvaney hire at CBS News trouble journalists
Read full article: Psaki rumors, Mulvaney hire at CBS News trouble journalistsCBS' hiring of former Trump administration official Mick Mulvaney and MSNBC's discussions about bringing on White House press secretary Jen Psaki after she's left the Biden administration have troubled some journalists at the networks.
DC-area meteorologist calls kids live on-air to warn them of tornado
Read full article: DC-area meteorologist calls kids live on-air to warn them of tornadoNBC Washington chief meteorologist Doug Kammerer was reporting on a possible tornado when he briefly paused his live segment to call his kids and warn them about the storm.
‘Selena’ director Gregory Nava recalls ‘emotional’ journey of filming with JLo
Read full article: ‘Selena’ director Gregory Nava recalls ‘emotional’ journey of filming with JLoVeteran Mexican American filmmaker Gregory Nava has a simple explanation for the iconic status of his acclaimed 1997 movie “Selena” and the anticipation over its upcoming re-release in theaters.
Only Latina on Texas death row seeks clemency as execution looms, NBC News reports
Read full article: Only Latina on Texas death row seeks clemency as execution looms, NBC News reportsA 53-year-old woman, who claims she was wrongly convicted of killing her 2-year-old daughter in 2007, has filed a clemency petition ahead of her planned execution in April, NBC News reports.
Amanda Bynes conservatorship terminated after nearly 9 years, NBC News reports
Read full article: Amanda Bynes conservatorship terminated after nearly 9 years, NBC News reportsA judge terminated the conservatorship of former child actor Amanda Bynes Tuesday after her petition to dissolve the arrangement was met with her parents’ full support, NBC News reported.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine sends news network ratings up
Read full article: Russia's invasion of Ukraine sends news network ratings upRussia's invasion of Ukraine sent television viewers to the cable news networks for updates, with Fox News Channel gaining the largest audience and CNN the most dramatic increase.
Banned: Books on race and sexuality are disappearing from Texas schools in record numbers, NBC News reports
Read full article: Banned: Books on race and sexuality are disappearing from Texas schools in record numbers, NBC News reportsFrom a secluded spot in her high school library, a 17-year-old girl spoke softly into her cellphone, worried that someone might overhear her say the things she’d hidden from her parents for years. They don’t know she’s queer, the student told a reporter, and given their past comments about homosexuality’s being a sin, she’s long feared they would learn her secret if they saw what she reads in the library.
Texas youth football team booted from playoffs for being ‘too good’
Read full article: Texas youth football team booted from playoffs for being ‘too good’The top team in a youth football association in Texas was barred from the playoffs after officials decided the team was “too good,” a league official said.
‘QAnon Shaman’ is sentenced to over 3 years for role in Capitol riot
Read full article: ‘QAnon Shaman’ is sentenced to over 3 years for role in Capitol riotThe Arizona man known as the “QAnon Shaman” will serve 41 months in prison after storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s son sentenced to 180 days in jail for stabbing
Read full article: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s son sentenced to 180 days in jail for stabbingAdam Abdul-Jabbar, son of basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, was sentenced to 180 days which can be served as house arrest Wednesday for stabbing his Southern California neighbor with a hunting knife last year during an argument over trash cans, prosecutors said.
Southlake school leader tells teachers to balance Holocaust books with ‘opposing’ views
Read full article: Southlake school leader tells teachers to balance Holocaust books with ‘opposing’ viewsA top administrator with the Carroll Independent School District in Southlake advised teachers last week that if they have a book about the Holocaust in their classroom, they should also offer students access to a book from an “opposing” perspective, according to an audio recording obtained by NBC News.
Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger goes incognito at tiny North Carolina bar and fans are confused
Read full article: Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger goes incognito at tiny North Carolina bar and fans are confusedFans were mind-boggled after hearing Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger went under the radar as he visited a North Carolina bar on Wednesday night.
‘The Wire’ actor Michael K. Williams dead at 54
Read full article: ‘The Wire’ actor Michael K. Williams dead at 54Emmy-nominated actor Michael K. Williams, best known for his role on the Baltimore-based HBO series “The Wire,” has died, a New York City Police spokesperson confirmed on Monday. He was 54.
Inside the chaotic response to a 911 call in Texas: ‘Half of the family just disappeared’
Read full article: Inside the chaotic response to a 911 call in Texas: ‘Half of the family just disappeared’It was 9:08 p.m. when Michael Negussie’s phone rang. Twenty minutes had passed since he called 911 asking for emergency crews to check on his cousins and their two children, fearing that they had fainted from carbon monoxide poisoning in their Houston home during a massive winter storm.
Dallas firefighter arrested after lying about COVID-19 diagnosis, accepting $12K in sick pay, authorities say
Read full article: Dallas firefighter arrested after lying about COVID-19 diagnosis, accepting $12K in sick pay, authorities sayA Dallas firefighter was arrested and has been charged with felony theft after officials said he lied about contracting the coronavirus and accepted more than $12,000 in sick pay, NBC News reports.
White House and Pelosi aides test positive for coronavirus amid Texas lawmakers’ D.C. visit
Read full article: White House and Pelosi aides test positive for coronavirus amid Texas lawmakers’ D.C. visitA White House staffer and a senior communications aide to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have tested positive for Covid-19 after being fully vaccinated, a White House official and a spokesman for the California Democrat confirmed Tuesday.
Norwegian women’s beach handball team fined for not playing in bikinis
Read full article: Norwegian women’s beach handball team fined for not playing in bikinisThe Norwegian women’s beach handball team has been fined for refusing to play in bikini bottoms during a game in the sport’s Euro 2021 tournament.
Tulsa Race Massacre, 100 years later: Why it happened and why it’s still relevant today
Read full article: Tulsa Race Massacre, 100 years later: Why it happened and why it’s still relevant todayJust decades after slavery in the United States left Black Americans in an economic and societal deficit, one bright spot stood out in Tulsa, Oklahoma — its Greenwood District, known as the “Black Wall Street,” where Black business leaders, homeowners, and civic leaders thrived.
Houston part of NBC News report on dangerous practice of hogtying in law enforcement
Read full article: Houston part of NBC News report on dangerous practice of hogtying in law enforcementOn a warm October day in 2018, George and Mary Smith drove to police headquarters, where they had a 2 p.m. appointment to watch video of the death of their son Marcus.
Colonial Pipeline paid ransomware hackers $5 million, U.S. official says
Read full article: Colonial Pipeline paid ransomware hackers $5 million, U.S. official saysColonial Pipeline paid the hackers who shut down some of its networks nearly $5 million in ransom, a U.S. official familiar with the matter said Thursday.
NY Times, Washington Post, NBC correct articles on Giuliani
Read full article: NY Times, Washington Post, NBC correct articles on GiulianiThe Washington Post, New York Times and NBC News all issued similar corrections to stories about former President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudolph Giuliani and his dealings in Ukraine.
President Biden expected to form bipartisan commission that will study overhauling the Supreme Court
Read full article: President Biden expected to form bipartisan commission that will study overhauling the Supreme CourtThe White House announced Friday that President Joe Biden will be signing an executive order to establish a committee that will focus on looking into the Supreme Court and study overhauling it, according to NBC News.
Texas lawmakers weigh changes to protect families wrongly accused of child abuse
Read full article: Texas lawmakers weigh changes to protect families wrongly accused of child abuseHOUSTON – KPRC 2′s Keith Garvin spoke with NBC News investigative reporter Mike Hixenbaugh about efforts to protect families wrongly accused of child abuse. The bill is one of at least 17 bills working their way through the Legislature that seek to overhaul the state’s child welfare system with the goal of protecting innocent families. The NBC News and Chronicle reporting focused primarily on the work of child abuse pediatricians, a small but growing subspecialty of physicians who work closely with state child welfare agencies. But when the evidence is not clear, the investigation found, a mistaken or overstated diagnosis of child abuse can devastate a family. AdRead that full report from NBC News and the Houston Chronicle here.
Nike sues over Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’ with human blood in soles
Read full article: Nike sues over Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’ with human blood in solesNike filed a trademark infringement lawsuit in federal court on Monday against the company that released a controversial customized version of the sportswear giant’s sneakers in collaboration with rapper Lil Nas X, according to NBC News. The “Old Town Road” artist worked with streetwear company MSCHF to release “Satan Shoes” on Monday. The sneakers are modified Nike Air Max 97s — decorated with a pentagram pendant and a reference to Luke 10:18, a Bible verse about Satan’s fall from heaven. MSCHF also confirmed to NBC News Sunday that the shoes contained a drop of human blood inside the sole, drawn from members of the MSCHF team. For more on this story, go to NBC News.
Equal Pay Day: This is why it’s commemorated
Read full article: Equal Pay Day: This is why it’s commemoratedHOUSTON – Equal Pay Day symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. Equal Pay Day originated with the National Committee on Pay Equity in 1996 as a public awareness event to illustrate the gap between men’s and women’s wages. It was originally called “National Pay Inequity Awareness Day” and changed to Equal Pay Day in 1998, according to the Washington-based National Committee on Pay Equity, a coalition of women’s and civil rights organizations and others devoted to eliminating sex- and race-based wage discrimination and to achieve pay equity. I believe we can achieve economic justice in this country — that means equal pay for equal work. #EqualPayDay pic.twitter.com/t7EH3xoSFQ — Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) March 24, 2021Equal work deserves equal pay, regardless of gender or race.
CDC looking to relax guidelines in schools when it comes to social distancing
Read full article: CDC looking to relax guidelines in schools when it comes to social distancingThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is looking into whether six feet of distance is necessary to keep students safe at school or if three feet is okay, NBC News reports. The current CDC guidelines recommend maintaining six feet of distance between students, which limits how many students can safely fit into each classroom. According to NBC News, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky was questioned about the issue during a Wednesday subcommittee hearing of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The subject of the hearing was vaccine distribution. Growing evidence suggests that three feet may be acceptable.
Biden signs $1.9T relief bill before speech to nation
Read full article: Biden signs $1.9T relief bill before speech to nationThe signing came hours before Biden delivers his first prime-time address since taking office. “This historic legislation is about rebuilding the backbone of this country,” Biden said as he signed the bill in the Oval Office. Biden originally planned to sign the bill on Friday, but it arrived at the White House more quickly than anticipated. And the nation was on pace to administer its 100 millionth dose of vaccine as soon as Thursday. The fragmented media landscape makes it more difficult for Biden to reach people, Zelizer said, but that may be beside the point.