December 2: Senate votes to avert rail strike. Biden hosts Macron at first state dinner. China taking new stance on covid? USA set to take on Netherlands at World Cup.

A new job report coming out this morning as the Senate averts a rail road strike. Also, President Biden hosts Emmanuel Macron during the first state dinner of his presidency. Plus, new developments tied to the mass protests in China against the government’s strict covid rules and restrictions. And, excitement builds ahead of the USA vs Netherlands match.