Summary: In our news wrap Thursday, a top COVID-19 model projected nearly 100,000 more deaths in the U.S. by December 1. Meanwhile, Texas' Republican Gov. Greg Abbott imposed a ban on state or local mandates requiring vaccinations. Seven U.S. Capitol Police officers sued former President Trump for inciting the January 6 assault on the Capitol. Tropical Storm Ida may hit the U.S. Gulf Coast this weekend. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
