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Mayor Steve Adler of Austin, Texas, joins NBC News Now with reaction to Gov. Abbott’s decision to lift the state’s mask mandate. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, …

Undocumented immigrants in Texas were denied the Covid-19 vaccine even though they are eligible for the shot under state and federal guidelines. NBC News’ Suzanne Gamboa explains the state’s guidance and how UT Health RGV replied to the incident. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and …

Dr. Seuss Enterprise announced the decision to stop publishing six books including ‘And To Think I Saw It On Mulberry Street’ and ‘If I Ran The Zoo’ due to racially insensitive images. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse …

Country singer Dolly Parton is urging people to get vaccinated as she gets her first shot of the Moderna vaccine, which she helped fund by donating $1 million towards getting it across the finish line. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that …

On Thursday, Vice President Harris cast the tie-breaking vote to begin debate on President Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill. Some Republican lawmakers argue it is too expensive and does not focus on fighting the pandemic. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands …

The bill would ban chokeholds and create nationwide databases of police misconduct. The House passed a similar bill last year, but it failed in the Republican-controlled Senate. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC …

FBI Director Christopher Wray said his agents did share what they knew about the potential for violence at the Capitol, but admitted the FBI needs to know more about the threat of domestic terrorism. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver …

State and Federal officials tell NBC News the scale of fraud during the pandemic has been “staggering.” The Labor department inspector general is currently investigating at least 63 billion dollars may have been stolen from taxpayers; leaving millions of unemployed workers without their much-needed relief. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital …

Illinois is the first state in the nation to offer Medicaid access to low-income seniors, whether they’re legal permanent residents or undocumented. The new policy is expected to impact about 4,600 people who previously didn’t have insurance. NBC News NOW’s Maura Barrett shows us how it’s already changing people’s lives. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC …

Watch as White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds a briefing. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps …

The Biden administration used the Defense Production Act to call on pharmaceutical competitor Merck to help produce the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine after initial production fell short. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. …

More states prepare to eliminate mask mandates despite warnings, how billions in pandemic aid was swindled by scammers, and veterans speak out about pandemic’s toll on mental health. Watch “NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt” at 6:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. CT (or check your local listings). 00:00 Intro 02:09 17 States Have No Mask Orders Or Plan To …

FBI and DHS warn of possible threat to Capitol, U.S. troops attacked at Iraqi air base, and Mississippi facing water crisis after winter storm. Watch “NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt” at 6:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. CT (or check your local listings). 00:00 Intro 02:12 FBI & DHS Warn Of New U.S. Capitol Attack Threat 2:44 Commander: Pentagon …

FBI director says January 6 attack on Capitol was “domestic terrorism,” Merck to partner with Johnson & Johnson to make more vaccine doses and Illinois expands Medicaid to low-income seniors regardless of immigration status. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver …

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the statewide mask mandate is over. The governor will allow businesses to open at 100 percent capacity on March 10 and encouraged Texans to “continue following medical advice.” » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver …