DAY 318: CDC says Omicron could become dominant variant

<p>The U.S. is still in the midst of a surge fueled by the Delta variant, but according to the New York Times, scientists in South Africa say Omicron strain may spread twice as fast. In addition to combatting COVID-19, the White House also addressed a lackluster jobs report. The president said that things are headed in the right direction and emphasized the nation’s declining unemployment rate. Jonathan Lemire, Susan Page, Cynthia Alksne, Dr. Stephen Sample, Don Calloway, Susan Del Percio and Doris Kearns Goodwin join.</p>