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you're going to get it to hand the can combat on the senate floor. democrats and republicans getting ready to debate the inflation reduction act. they will vote on that any moment. if passed, it is going to impact nearly every american with the provisions on inflation, climate, change health care as well. the bill would be a major victory for democrats. and a key part of their mid term argument to stay in power. and because of, that gop senators are preparing to do everything in their-limited power to stop. it >> democrats want around 200, billions of dollars in contracts and hundreds of billions of dollars and reckless spending. and for what? for so called inflation bill that will not meaningfully reduce inflation at all and will actually make inflation even worse in the short term. >> at every turn, they have resorted to the decades old talking point of calling our bill nothing but wasteful spending.

conveniently ignoring that to our bill in fact lowers the deficit, and is completely paid for. >> we are watching every minute of what is happening on the senate floor. we're gonna have the latest for you in just a minute. also this hour, alex jones ordered to pay up and pay a big for his lies about sandy hook in the murder of innocent children. we are going to look at that story later had as well. we do as i said want to start in washington on capitol hill. where right now we are starting we are waiting that key vote on the inflation reduction act, a bill that has already seen some changes today as the senate parliamentarian rules that a cap on drug plate prices for the commercial market cannot be remain in the package. but some democrats are vowing to stick together in the face of what could be a challenging and very long amendment process. want to bring in nbc's giuliani strong capitol hill to talk to some of this. good to talk to you, once again julia. so bring us up to date as we are waiting for this very crucial vote to begin this

debate portion of the next 24 or 48 or 72 hours. this is all going to take. where are we, right now? >> right now senators are waiting for the congressional budget office to square the bill. essentially making sure that it has the budgetary impacts on our budget, our deficit. that the bill says it will have. especially after the parliamentarian went through the legislation and made some tweaks. one of them as you mentioned was on drug prices, of course handing democrat somewhat of a blow in the medicare space. basically drug companies don't have to cap prices as it relates to inflation for employees who get their health insurance from employers which is obviously a huge number of americans across this country. but the bill does you a lot, and a lot house remained intact in the legislation. you see some of that on your screen. over $300 million in climate investments. obviously senator sinema made some changes to the tax portion of this bill, but largely it

remains intact. democrats are satisfied with it. let's take a look at what republicans had to say about this. bill obviously no republicans are planning on voting for it. >> and the worst thing that you can do in the early stage of a stagflation is to slow the economy even more, which the tax new taxes will do. when you tax something you get less of, it particularly investment. and it will cause higher prices. and this is going to be whether you agree with that or not, this is going to be a massive amount of government spending. whether it is paid for it or not, it's stimulates the economy. >> what does he talking about? >> this is the governor louisiana saying that it does stimulate the economy. that is what democrats are trying to say. that is obviously the title of the bill, the inflation reduction act. so basically, once i have all

those scores, once they have the tax, they can get going out a procedural vote. it could happen within the next few hours. and then republicans are vowing to make the amendment process held for democrats. we can be here for a very long time, overnight. potentially into the early hours of the morning where senators are hoping to pass the bill. >> all right julie tsirkin for us. once again, finding if you have. anything thank you, we'll be watching this process play out. with that, want to bring in. i think we just heard there senator -- democrat of why. and we heard you because your mic was open, that. she was saying, was he talking? about >> i'm glad i didn't. swear >> [laughs] so on. that elaborate on that if you will. >> i really don't know what my colleague is talking about, because this is paid for so it certainly doesn't add to the deficit. in fact, this bill is going to help families. a lot of families in hawaii, for example, who are just working really hard, paying

their bills, paying their taxes. this is a bill that is going to reduce costs for them in terms of energy costs. their prescription drug costs. it will finally make a commitment to attacking climate change and it will reduce our deficit by something like 300 billion dollars. so the only people who don't like this bill are the republicans. and i tell you, they are really struggling mightily to talk about why. it is not a good thing to have peoples kospi reduce and fight and physician. >> so while we are taking a look at some of what is in this bill, senator, i cannot give you the opportunity. you just laid out for us what is in this bill, what is important to you. what do you really stands out? what is most important for you right now within this bill that you're getting across the finish line? what's gonna make the most difference for americans, especially that you represent? >> we do think that peoples costs, in terms of energy costs, and in terms of their health care costs, particularly in hawaii we have over 200,000

seniors who on medicare. finally we are going to allow for negotiating for certain prescription drug costs. we are going to cap out of pocket costs. every time i talk with seniors, that is what they are concerned about. sure, they want to make sure that social security is there, but you want to make sure that they are seeing reductions in what they are paying for prescription drugs. those are two important things. not to mention energy. we pay really high energy costs, and this is a bill that is going to enable us to resort to alternatives, and renewables, and not the most expensive fossil fuels for our electricity. >> as i spoke about their colleague in the last hour, senator's job now about this ruling by the parliamentarian when it comes to the importance of prescription drug prices here. so, removing this inflation cap on prescription drugs for the commercial market for this bill,

i know is incredibly important for a lot of democrats to get it across the finish line. that is not gonna happen now. how major of a blow is that? >> i think the important thing for me has always been really to be focusing on the ability to negotiate medicare costs. because those are huge. and yes, we will get to the private sector insurance industry, and i take it we are going to have to do it with some republican votes, but they have so far not seen their way to actually wanting to help the people of this country. in fact the biggest thing that the republicans have done is to give a tax break in the trillions to the richest people in our country. and they are very busy protecting those folks. and i think i heard something about, oh the republicans are going to make the democrats go through hell tonight. you know when, you know who is gonna be experiencing hell is one at the end of the day that 50 democrats will get this bill across the finish line with kamala and the people who are gonna feel like it is hell is

that republicans. >> so i find it interesting, because i think a lot of folks were surprised that democrats are able to do this and get this done. there has been much discussion and narrative about the fact there has been a divided democratic party, especially when it came to legislation like this. it seemed as if joe manchin was not ready to move on reconciliation and some of the legislation that is in this bill. it seemed as if kyrsten sinema was gonna be a holdup, as well. and when it came to the progressive side of the democratic party. they wanted more than they were necessarily going to get. it really seems as if the democratic party, within the senate, has come full circle and is presenting a united front even when it comes to this voting process moving forward. >> there is a lot in this bill that democrats have been working on for the last year or so and it started off with the build back better. but a lot of the provisions in this bill are areas of focus for democrats for a long time. and yes, it came through really

quickly but at the end of the day, we are all going to be voting on this bill. we democrats and not a single republican vote for it and they seem to be proud of the fact that they are not on the side of the people. i just don't get that. people out there are struggling to lower the cost for themselves and not these single republican is going to help him do it. >> senator roe now, with the comments that are gonna go down in history as, what is he talking about? we always love those off mic comments. those hot might come, and i should say. thank, you appreciate it. good luck to you over the next day or so. all right, we are going to bring you any new developments, everybody from as senators and lawmakers begin to debate the inflation reduction act. up first, if i write concert b or c theorists lies finally catching up to him. the price auctions is now being ordered to pay the sandy hook parents over his faith claims that the shooting was a hoax to. we will be right back.

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that is what a sight texas jury says alex jones now is the parent of a victim of the sandy hook massacre in punitive damages. that comes on top of the 4.1 million that he already owed them for claiming the shooting was a hoax. it's a long awaited catharsis where families that had already been forced to endure the unimaginable trauma of losing a child. jones's lies led to attacks on the homes of the victims parents, endless harassment online, and on the street as well. and while this verdict hopefully bring some semblance of comfort to the families, nothing can convert someone who has lost a child. let's remember something important, it is not about the money, it is about the message. this verdict is a warning to all of those who think that they can hide behind their microphone, while spreading belligerent and destructive lies. nbc's priscilla thompson has more.

>> conspiracy theorists alex jones, continuing to cast doubt. >> there's really weird stuff going on in the style. >> after resigning rebuked, the infowars host was ordered to pay an additional 45 point $2 million in punitive damages to the parents of a sandy hook shooting victim. >> and i'm going to accept this as a verdict of the jury. >> that verdict, handed down just one day after the texas jury ordered jones pay $4 million in compensatory damages for the years he spent calling the massacre a host. >> all arise. >> the nearly 15 million dollar payment, less than what the parents of six-year-old jesse lewis hoped for. still, they say it's a win. >> other parents, i wanted to represent you well. i know that you have endured pain, just like i have over the past ten years. and this is a huge victory for all of you. >> but jones's attorney says it is not over. >> the first amendment is under siege.

and he looks forward to continuing the fight. >> jones, responding to the verdict last night, saying he doesn't have the money he has been ordered to pay, despite expert testimony that infowars is likely worth hundreds of millions of dollars. >> my network is below 5 million, if you can't everything of god. >> all of this comes after a bombshell week in court, where years of chances text messages were revealed, after being sent to the plaintiffs attorney by mistake. the messages, contradicting testimony jones gave under oath, with the potential to place him in even more hot water. >> i've been asked by the january six committee to -- >> and thank you to priscilla thompson for that reporting. outside of washington to some scary news that -- he's been hospitalized after a car accident yesterday. police saying which was speeding down the residential street when she crashed into a two story home, causing it to burst into flames.

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senators are gonna take the floor and give speeches about the bill for up to 20 hours split evenly between both parties. but we do not expect to all 20 of those hours to be utilized. then senators will hold that unlimited voting process, or vote-a-rama as we've been calling it. where some democrats have vowed to oppose all amendments. and after all of that, we can finally expect a vote. and we are going to of course bring you up to date on anything that comes our way. i mean we talking to senator carson hollen in just a couple of minutes as well. so you don't want to miss a conversation. but first, happening right now in dallas. i'm sure many of your feeds you've been seeing that republicans are taking part in day three of the annual cpac conference. today's headlines, former president trump scheduled to speak this evening. nbc's gary drawback is for us there. gary, good to talk to you once again. take us there, what's been happening so far today? >> yeah yasmin, this has not been your father cpac. every day takes on a little bit of a different tone.

on thursday we heard a lot of trumpism. here in the u.s., and abroad and we heard from the speaker on thursday. the prime minister faraway right leader victor war back. we heard from the recently convicted steve bannon, who talked about how he has a plan to get democrats out of office from school boards all the way up to the u.s. congress and replace them with conservative republicans. we have also heard, especially yesterday a lot about conspiracy theories. really conspiratorial tone. we heard from the my pillow guy, mike lindell about election claims and what you saw in 2020 it simply did not exist. we also heard from medical experts, or so-called medical experts about vaccines, and some really dangerous frankly, medical information. we also heard from u.s. senators painting a very dark picture of america. these are some of those highlights. >> the militant left has now seized control of our economy, our culture, and our country.

when you turn on the news that night, do you even recognize the country to see? are you worried for your family? are you worried for your freedoms. >> there is nothing more dangerous to a bunch of power hungry, abusive, totalitarian name wigs then a free and empowered and energized american people taking our country back. >> and in just a few minutes, we are going to be getting the result of the annual cpac straw poll, something politicos across the country pay tension to. to see where conservatives are to looking towards 2024. but of course, this afternoon some of the biggest speakers of the entire week are speaking including lure bowl word grand back and the red finale, for president donald trump. >> i cast of characters there, dread when brock. thank you, appreciate tyrannosaurus. so what conservatives are at

cpac, democrats are basking in -- they are on the brink of success passing it paid piece of deficit and climate reduction that bill. they are reveling in the abortion rights victory in kansas that offers proof that it can energize voters to the polls in the midterms. and if that one enough, the biden administration also bans to kill one of the world's most wanted terrorists, al-qaeda leader,. with me now is steven del fruit from the podcast woke a f, and co-host of democracy-ish daniel moody. just entertain me, danielle if you would for a moment and give me a reaction of what you have been seeing on your feed so far from cpac. i just want to hear. >> i just think that it is a glorified, well funded, hate rally. i have never seen such an angry, maniacal group of people. you have, marjorie taylor greene in some type of kneeling

in some type of pretend guantánamo bay prison structure that they have. you have ted cruz yelling about pronouns. like it is really, they are very unhinged. and i think that we need to discuss the such. they are a hate group that was a political party, and now is unrecognizable. >> okay, so with that, let's pivot to some of the winds democrats are seeing this week. and i think humber-st. and the that we're seeing in the winds that are to come when it comes as major spending bill it's how are they going to harness all of this energy, and ride it out all the way through november, and with that susan, i'm gonna go to you. as we are watching what's taking place in the senate, i mists this vote and hopefully the passage of the spending bill in the next 24 hours or so, the change is somewhat that kyrsten sinema was able to make harnessing the power that she has already now along with joe manchin coming on board because he was one of the architects of this thing. what do you make of where they

are at and how they are going to read this out? >> well, right now they are in a great place. they are getting something done for the american people. it shows that government can work. in this case it shows that it is working without republicans, which is bad news for the republicans, but also just through the political lens, i would like to congratulate the republicans, i mean the democrats excuse me. for not killing each other over the things they didn't get in this piece of legislation, and focusing on the very important things that they did get. things that the american people will be able to see in a few months down the road as they go to vote. and that is what is key. prices being much more reasonable on prescription drugs, gas prices continuing to go down, and people feel that we are moving in the right direction. >> so daniel, here is the thing right. and i think susan brings up a really good point which i spoke with senator hirono about. which is kind of surprising that democrats are trying to

get it together. we've talked about this on my show, about how it seems as if there is a lot of infighting amidst the democratic party and they are not really able to get it together to get needed legislation across the finish line. and we certainly don't think this is going to be a. and we are seeing that happen right now. there is still though, the question of the economy. they have this phenomenal job report coming out yesterday right. back in 2000-plus jobs added, 3.5% unemployment rate. but you are still looking at sky high inflation. wage growth is nowhere near where it needs to be when it comes to inflation, as well. even jason fermon himself, obama's former top economic adviser tweeting this, overall i thought the consensus was of very worried about inflation and underweight about inflation. this reported cases with. that it is nice to see as many jobs that but it is scary but what it means for the size of the adjustment we may have coming, not the sweet spot. how do you message this economy and where we are at? it is a tough spot for the biden administration, considering the positives but then also the negatives that so

many people are feeling at home right now when it comes to inflation. >> i think the messaging here is going to be really important and i think that to susan's point earlier, is that democrats really need to remind us where we were for the biden administration came in with how many jobs we lost during covid at the beginning of 2020. and where we are right now. i think that at this point, we need to be able to signal all of the winds. people need to be more intellectually nimble, understanding that we are in a tough spot. things are getting better. we had gas prices in some places that were at $7 a gallon, and now we are back down to a place that is relatively normal. in this country, and that was a huge problem for americans. and so i think that it is up to democrats to message the good news and say that if you want to continue on this trajectory, then there is no other party to vote for in november but

democrats. >> two more i have a gas before we wrap this discussion. danielle, one is to you. whenever i am out and about amidst kind of these protests, wherever it is these protests are happening, it's a lot of this is young women that i'm talking to especially young women of color. they say to me, they don't feel as if this administration has come through on their promises. and they actually speak specifically to student loan forgiveness, which they have not done. yes they've not had to pay back their deficits yet, but we are not seeing any announcement coming down the pipe when it comes to a loan forgiveness. that being said it doesn't seem like that argument really stands anymore if they are able to get this across the finish line which it seems like they are going to. do you agree with that notion? >> i agree with the fact that, look, young people in this country generation z is facing a world that other generations did not have to face. they are facing a climate crisis they don't have access to abortion in the majority of the states, they are facing student loan debt that is astronomical. you shouldn't incur a six figure debt just trying to get an education to better yourself and get a better job.

and so, again i think that this comes back to the messaging of what this administration is doing, and will do, and the alternative again like i said earlier is a violent cult that doesn't believe in elections or democracy. so we need to make that case clear. >> so susan, last one to you when you are looking at the president -- polling it's not. great and of course after this major week, maybe there will be an uptick in that. but nbc reporting is reporting that many would prefer a different nominee in 2024 but are sticking with biden primarily because they believe he is the party's strongest contender against former president trump. do you think that this could shift for them, and how they are feeling about the president? >> you know, i hate to say it but it is one of those we shall see. there is a lot of things that could happen between now in november, and now in 2024. would i'd be more concerned about if i were the president is what i saw happening in a congressional debate between

carolyn maloney and jerry nadler. because they both started to step away from the president. now maloney. >> which she then walked back. >> she did, but the point is that i then wonder how many democrats, we know a few a handful, but will there be continued rallying among certain democrats to say that he shouldn't run? which makes me wonder the real important thing the president can do is, either way he has got to say i am all in or i am out before 20, midterm elections in 2022. >> danielle would you see anyone actually trail town in the president in the primary? >> i mean, i pray that we don't see that. that if joe biden decides that he is going to run in 2024, then i want the entire party to back him. i do not think that we are in a climate right now where it makes good sense for there to be a challenge or. because all we are going to do is divide the democratic party further, and then allow for the republican party which we know

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taiwan leaders saying china's military drills appear to simulate and attack on the island. nancy pelosi's earlier this week, beijing has accused the u.s. of violating the one china policy, unemployed multiple warships. china also now stopping communication -- a variety of other issues, john kirby criticize china for cutting off the dialogue, but said not all channels are shut down. he also said china's objections to pelosi are simply

unjustified. i want to turn to ukraine. several explosions were reported next to the largest nuclear power plant in europe. the plant is under russian control, and ukrainians have accused russians of intentionally setting off the blast. it distresses western allies about nuclear safety. the head nuclear watchdog violated every principle of nuclear safety. the war has consumed every aspect of civilian life, a new pbs documentary taking us right to the men, women and children whose life is upended. >> life's life, death's death. >> my wife doesn't like when i'm going. she's always crying, but i'm used to it, also.

>> so the title of the film is ukraine life, under russian attack. joining me now is filmmaker manny mentality. many, thank you for joining us. congratulations by the way with the success of this documentary. it's so incredibly important to see what's happening in the midst of war, and have families are suffering and continue to suffer. what was your experience like making this phone? >> thank you for having me. , we worked on this documentary with patrick -- and we stayed in ukraine to work on this. we focused on kharkiv which is a city regularly shelled by the russian army. it's complicated to operate in

such an area because of the relentless shelling. we focused on the people, trying to save lives, the firefighters, the fire medics -- and we obviously wanted to highlight the courage of the student population who decided to stay there. also had no choice to stay there because they have no means to get away. >> but did you hear most from the people that you documented? the ukrainians that have been displaced. their concerns, how they're dealing with right now? >> the thing is, kharkiv has a split identity. it's one reason why we chose it. the city is mainly russian speaking. there was quite a shot to be attacked by the russian federation for those people. definitely, there was a great sense of feeling that they

needed to be close to the army. i'm talking about all these people who decided not to evacuate. a lot of people told us that. many people felt helpless because they couldn't find a way to evacuate. they were stranded, when they were hit by the russian army. they didn't know how to evacuate in a safe way. >> why did they feel as if they needed to be close to the army, what do you mean by that? >> i mean that they needed to support them, given that they -- they needed to support them psychologically. one of the ways was to stay as close to the army is possible. >> to support them, if just by the presence, remaining in the country well other people put their lives on the line to fight the russians. why do you think it's so important for people to see this? >> it is definitely important

to see everywhere when it happens, human suffering, in every conflict, regardless of where it happens. this is one of the things that we always focus on on our documentaries. that's why we went there. it is definitely important to see that, i think. >> you've covered many conflicts outside of ukraine, as well. specifically in the middle east. what's stands out to you about what's taking place in ukraine versus other places in which you covered conflict? >> well, in ukraine, what's stands out for us is the randomness of the danger. you could feel very wise one minute, then the minute after, there's random shelling that you would not have expected. there would be no military presence in the area, and then people would be smoking cigarettes or trying to go out

of the shelter, where they would try to get some sort of safety and then two minutes later there would be a bombing and you'd have people on the ground, dead people, injured people. the randomness of it was quite gripping. in other areas, in other conflicts that we've covered, patrick and i, it was more clear where we were aware of where the danger was. the danger could be anywhere, if it's a civilian area -- in ukraine, the military presence, it's unjustified -- in a war. you could expect some army presence, army activity -- >> mani, congratulations. the film is called ukraine, a life under russian attack. it's available to stream on pbs

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finally get you there. so i am kind of whining and i will started off with this. thank you for joining us. why haven't we started this vote? as of now i know you believe the ceo report. is there a possibility that that could change the minds? >> well, yasmin it is great to be with. you this as been a rollercoaster ride to get to this point but we are on the verge of beginning today. this very important bill for the american people, we are waiting for the parliamentarian to clear the bill, because we have to use the reconciliation process which allows us to pass the bill with just 50 votes plus the vice president. now we wish republican senators would join us in this effort to reduce inflation, to reduce the cost of loops prescription drugs, to address the climate crisis, and they still have a chance before final passage. but we have to use this process and the parliamentarian house to clear this process. and that is what's taking a little time. >> and how much longer you're

expecting? do you have a timeline on this or no? >> well, we are hoping it will be around 5:00 when we kick it off. as to when we finish, it could be the very early hours of tomorrow morning. >> yeah, so you are prepared for that, it seems. have you seen the full text of the bill yet, senator? >> not the full final, and we are waiting to get that back from seaview. i have seen most of this bill. obviously it has changed with some of the recent additions. but i have seen the great bulk of the bill over weeks now. >> talk to me about the strategy, of course when we get to the amendment part, of this whole process. senator schatz is tweeting out essentially he's going to vote no, and it seems like a lot of senators on board with that, to all amendments to make sure the thing moves forward. even if by the, way some of these amendments are something that you would actually support and want included if you added in the amendment it can hold things up and or kill it completely. >> well that's right yasmin. i won't support any amendment

that jeopardizes final passage of this bill. because this bill is too important to allow any amendments to upset the whole thing. you are right. that may mean that there are some amendments that i support in principle but if they got onto the bill, would end up destroying chances for final passage. we don't want to do that. and republicans are going to try as much mischief as they can. they may vote for democratic amendments that they don't support usually to try to get them on to the bill because they think that will torpedo the bill at the end of the day. so we need to make sure that that does not happen. >> let's talk about, senator, quickly here momentum going forward. so let's say you are able to get the same across the finish line at the end of these next 48 hours or so. that is capping off a pretty successful couple of months for the democratic party in general in the lead up to the general elections. of gun legislation passed, transportation bill, series of bipartisan bills passed as well on chips, on nato as well.

how do you plan on your priority capitalizing on the successes in the lead up to november? >> well, yasmin, you are right. there's been a whole series of successes over the last year and just within the last week. so we do have a lot of momentum. we just saw a great blockbuster jobs report, and now we are working to address the issue of inflation. and this bill will drive down the cost of her description drugs, it will make energy cheaper for consumers. both cheaper to heat their homes, and cool their homes, and by reducing the deficit economists, both republicans and democrats tell us that that will also put downward pressure on. republicans are just talking about the safe instead of actually doing something. and at the same time, of course we see the extremism from republicans around the country, including the state legislatures that are passing laws to prohibit abortion even

in cases of rape and incest. and we of course saw the vote in kansas. so i think you take all of these things together and prospects are looking much better and we've got a lot of momentum. >> senator chris van hollen, thank you and good luck. >> thank you. >> just a tip of the iceberg, that is where new york's health commissioner is warning after the polio virus was detected in wastewater samples in multiple new york counties. what you need to know about the potential spread, coming up next. potential spread, coming u next next i am a triathlete. i've always been into health, and wellness, and fitness... i tried everything with diet and exercise, and nothing worked. there was just kinda this stubborn area on my stomach. but coolsculpting worked for me! coolsculpting targets, freezes and eliminates treated fat for good. no needles, no incisions. discuss coolsculpting with your provider. some common side effects include temporary numbness, discomfort and swelling. you've come this far... coolsculpting takes you further. visit coolsculpting.com ever notice how stiff clothes coolsculpting takes you further. can feel rough on your skin?

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the health officials warning that the disease has been detected in waste water samples into counties, as concerns over a potential community spread is growing. >> doctors telling us this first confirmed case of polio may be the tip of the iceberg, in tracking this long eradicated virus. health officials are pleading with americans to take the possibility of a polio outbreak seriously, where hundreds may already be infected. >> after decades of our collective radar, polio has once again reared it's head. health experts urging

unvaccinated americans to get inoculated against the disease. >> never have guessed it 1 million years that it would pop up again. >> officials in new york state confirmed that wastewater samples contain the paralyzing and potentially deadly virus. those tests ordered after a 20 year old man in nearby rockland county tested positive last month. experts fear hundreds more are infected. >> i would assume that we have people that are positive from it. >> this latest rain also detected in the united kingdom and israel. for decades it's only been active overseas, namely in afghanistan, and pakistan. >> once it goes into the body, it can cause fever and flu-like symptoms. in some people they get a paralysis. officials noted the new york man never refused to -- receive the widely available vaccine, his case marking the first in the u.s. since 2013. the last time a case originated here, 1979.

>> how insane is it, in your mind, that we're talking about polio in 2022? >> this is one of those virus, one of those diseases that we were so close to eradicating. i think what you're seeing are some of the worst repercussions of this vaccine hesitancy. >> now amid the covid pandemic and an outbreak of monkey pox, experts are asking americans to -- >> and speaking of monkeypox, it's now declared a national health emergency with vaccines in close supply. here in illinois, kids at a daycare, in the champagne urban area are now being screened for possible exposure, after an employee tested positive. back to you. >> thanks to maggie vespa for that. that wraps it up for me everybody, i'm yasmin bassuk in. i'll be back tomorrow. picks things up right now.

>> greetings, you're watching symone. senators working at this hour, as democrats push to pass the inflation reduction act of 2022. what will it take to cross the finish line? we'll have the latest from the senate floor. and we're talking to senator brian schatz about how everything is going down. plus wnba superstar britney griner was sentenced to nine years in a russian prison. russia said they're ready to talk about a potential prisoner swap. but can let me imprudent be trusted? the white house says they're dedicated to bring brittany home, but how long could all the stake? also, i don't know about you, but this monkeypox outbreak is setting me down a rabbit hole. how is it transmitted? how concerned should we be? and who needs vaccine protection the most? stick around, because i need some answers, and we're getting to the bottom of it all. i'm symone sanders, and i have something to say.

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