Sunday shows preview: New COVID-19 variants spread in US; Redditors shake Wall Street with Gamestop stock | TheHill - The Hill

The Biden administration’s effort to ramp up coronavirus vaccinations amid the threat of new variants in the U.S. and investors on Reddit driving up GameStop’s stock value are expected to dominate this week’s Sunday talk shows.

South Carolina on Thursday became the first state to report cases of COVID-19 of the B.1.351 variant, which was first discovered in South Africa. Maryland on Saturday announced that it detected its first case of the variant in Baltimore.

In addition, 30 states have reported cases of coronavirus variant B.1.1.7, which was originally discovered in the U.K., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The strains are spreading as President Biden aims to administer 100 million vaccinations within the first 100 days of his presidency.

The administration said Tuesday that it is increasing the weekly supply of doses sent to states by roughly 16 percent, and will be purchasing an additional 100 million doses of both Pfizer and Moderna’s vaccines, bringing total amount to 600 million doses.

Several public health experts are expected to take to the air waves this weekend including, Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, who will make an appearance on NBC's "Meet The Press" and Tom Inglesby a director at the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins. Inglesby will make an appearance on "Fox News Sunday." 

Meanwhile, White House National Economic Council Director Brian DeeseBrian DeeseGeorgia senators press administration, Senate Dems on coronavirus relief: report White House aides push back on idea of splitting up relief package Overnight Health Care: Biden adviser delivers more pessimistic prediction on vaccine rollout | CDC says coronavirus could kill up to 514K by Feb. 20 | Vaccine research funds have been misused for decades, watchdog says MORE, who will appear on “Meet the Press” and “State of the Union,” has held meetings with Democratic lawmakers this week in a push to pass President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package.

Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersSanders baseball card of inauguration meme breaks sales record set by Fauci Bernie Sanders claps back at billionaire's criticism: 'Cry me a river' Biden immigration plans hit early snags MORE (I-Vt.) who will appear on ABC’s “This Week,” has indicated that he’s ready to move the proposal forward via budget reconciliation, which would allow the measure to pass with a simple majority.

Meanwhile, Wall Street was shaken this week by amateur stock traders on Reddit who drove up stock values of several companies, including GameStop, after discovering that hedge funds shorted the stock.

Online trading platforms including Robinhood either prevented or limited trading on its platforms as a result of the rally. The Securities and Exchange Commission said it is investigating why the platforms blocked users from purchasing the stock and if illegal market manipulation led to the surge.

The recent Wall Street shake up has sparked bipartisan backlash. Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenOn The Money: Five questions about the GameStop controversy | Biden, Yellen call for swift action on new aid Warren calls on SEC to crackdown on market manipulation, explain GameStop rally The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - Which path will Democrats take on COVID-19 bill? MORE( D-Mass.) who will appear on “State of the Union” said on Wednesday that it was “long past time for the SEC and other financial regulators to wake up and do their jobs.”

“With a new administration and Democrats running Congress, I intend to make sure they do,” Warren said.

Below is the full list of guests expected to appear on this week’s Sunday talk shows:

ABC’s “This Week” — Sens. Bernie Sanders, (I-Vt.), and Joe ManchinJoseph (Joe) ManchinJoe Manchin could show the Senate a better way forward Democrats ready to bypass Republicans on COVID-19 relief bill On The Money: Economy shrank 3.5 percent in 2020 | Lawmakers rip Robinhood's decision on GameStop | Budget rules, politics threaten per hour minimum wage MORE, (D-W.Va.); Govs. Asa HutchinsonAsa HutchinsonSarah Huckabee Sanders touts Trump endorsement Sarah Huckabee Sanders's run for governor an early test for Trump allies Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces gubernatorial campaign MORE, R-Ark., and Jim Justice, (R-W.Va.); Richard Besser, CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and a former acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Brian Deese, economic adviser to President Joe BidenJoe BidenMenendez calls for sanction on Russia after Navalny protests China cut two big economic deals; US should focus on a small one Biden makes first visit to wounded service members at Walter Reed as president MORE; Rep. Adam KinzingerAdam Daniel KinzingerThe Memo: Center-right Republicans fear party headed for disaster GOP has growing Marjorie Taylor Greene problem Fred Guttenberg: Greene has 'no place' in Congress MORE, R-Ill.; Osterholm

CBS’s “Face the Nation" — Cedric RichmondCedric RichmondWhite House goes full-throttle on COVID-19 relief talks An attack on America that's divided Congress — and a nation Pelosi to seat Iowa Republican as Democratic challenger contests election results MORE, a Biden adviser; Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Conn.; Mayor Francis SuarezFrancis SuarezThe Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Goldman Sachs - Two weeks out, Trump attempts to rally the base The Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by the Walton Family Foundation - Why Pelosi set a 48-hour deadline for a coronavirus relief deal The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Goldman Sachs - Tipping point week for Trump, Biden, Congress, voters MORE of Miami; Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson.

CNN’s “State of the Union” — Deese; Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Rob PortmanRobert (Rob) Jones PortmanThe Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - Which path will Democrats take on COVID-19 bill? Democrats ready to bypass Republicans on COVID-19 relief bill Jim Jordan says he won't run for Senate in 2022 MORE, R-Ohio; Gov. Doug DuceyDoug DuceyLegislators go after governors to rein in COVID-19 powers Arizona GOP chair Kelli Ward faces election recount calls Oregon Republican Party calls Capitol riot a 'false flag' operation to discredit GOP, silence Trump supporters MORE, R-Ariz.

“Fox News Sunday” — Sen. Bill CassidyBill CassidyOVERNIGHT ENERGY: Biden signs series of orders to tackle climate change | Republicans press Granholm on fossil fuels during confirmation hearing Republicans press Granholm on fossil fuels during confirmation hearing Moderates vow to 'be a force' under Biden MORE, R-La.; Tom Inglesby, director of the Center for Health Security at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; Jared BernsteinJared BernsteinBiden's economic team gets mixed reviews from Senate Republicans Conservative lawmaker accuses former Biden economist of Marxism VIDEO: Biden adviser takes shot at Chamber's 'free enterprise' defense MORE, a member of the Council of Economic Advisers.

Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures” — Rep. Devin NunesDevin Gerald NunesGOP group launches billboard campaign urging Cruz, Hawley to resign Undoing Trump will take more than executive orders GOP operative installed as NSA top lawyer placed on administrative leave: reports MORE (R-CA), Ranking Member, House Intel Committee; Kash Patel, Former NSC Staffer; Stephen MillerStephen MillerLeft-leaning group to track which companies hire former top Trump aides Census Bureau racing to complete noncitizen data, watchdog says Trump must concede as a holiday gift to the nation MORE, Former White House Senior Adviser; Rep. Lee ZeldinLee ZeldinWyoming county votes to censure Liz Cheney for Trump impeachment vote GOP divided over Liz Cheney's future READ: The Republicans who voted to challenge election results MORE (R-N.Y.), House Foreign Affairs Committee; Gordon Chang, Author “The Great U.S.-China Tech War”; Jonathan Ward, Atlas Organization Founder

"America This Week With Eric Bolling” — Brett Favre- Hall Of Fame QB; Sarah Norman- Harris 2020; Ken Cuccinelli- Former Deputy Secretary; Dan Lippman- Politico

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