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LINSEY DAVIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now to approval for the first vaccine to help prevent RSV in newborns. It's a shot that their mothers would get while they're still pregnant. Eva Pilgrim joins us now with that. Good morning, Eva. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LINSEY DAVIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Faith, thank you. Now to the race for the White House. The Biden administration is pushing back on a new poll that shows the President's approval rating at an all-time low. And he shapes up against so of the major Republicans contenders, including former President Trump, and possibly Florida Governor DeSantis. Here's ABC's Elizabeth Schulze from the White House. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN (UNITED STATES) I have no regrets. I'm following what the lawyers have told me they want to do. That's exactly what we're doing. There is no there, there. Thank you. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

EVA PILGRIM (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Well, now to the fda giving accelerated approval to an Alzheimer's drug that's the first to show it could slow decline in certain patients. ABC's Jay O'Brien is in Washington, DC with the latest. Good morning to you, Jay. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) So as world leaders negotiate a climate policy overseas, here at home many Americans are focused on the economy, so let's bring in ABC News Political Director, Rick Klein. Rick, good morning. It's always great to see you. I want to go back to that new ABC News/"Washington Post" poll out this morning, and it's not good for President Biden and the Democrats. Biden's approval rating down to 41 percent, that's a new low. And among the key factors, we were talking about it, the economy with inflation soaring, 70 percent say it's in bad shape. This presents major challenges for Democrats ahead of the 2022 midterms, doesn't it? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

REPORTER (MALE) The White House knows while the President's poll numbers have dropped, do you acknowledge that the public now has some doubts about the President's handling of the virus? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN HARRIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) The crisis in Afghanistan has driven down President Joe Biden's approval ratings, but it is not the only factor. According to a new ABC News/"Washington Post" poll released overnight, among independents Joe Biden is down 7 points on his handling of COVID and 9 points on his handling of the economy, and that's just since July. So let's bring in ABC News Political Director Rick Klein. Rick, good morning. You really wanted to highlight those numbers in particular why? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CECILIA VEGA (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, but first we do have a lot of news to get to this morning, starting with that major news in the fight against the coronavirus. Pfizer's COVID vaccine becoming the first to get full approval from the FDA for Americans 16 and up. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

T.J. HOLMES (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, Cecilia. We want to turn now to the coronavirus crisis. And get this, there were more new COVID cases in the first 12 days of August than in the entire month of July. More than 1.3 million cases. And this morning there's a new push to fully approve the Pfizer vaccine. Our Steve Osunsami is outside the CDC in Atlanta with more. And, Steve, when's that green light coming? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Good evening. And it's great to have you with us here, as we start another week together. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

PRESIDENT JOSEPH BIDEN (UNITED STATES) To all those who supported our campaign, I'm humbled by the faith you've placed in us. To all those who did not support us, let me say this. Hear me out, as we move forward. Take a measure of me and my heart. If you still disagree, so be it. And I pledge this to you. I will be a president for all Americans. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We're going to get back to that. We have a lot of news to get to this morning. We're going to start with that breaking news from Pfizer. They have announced that they're starting a process to get full approval of their COVID vaccine. Kaylee Hartung is live at Loma Linda University Medical Center in California where scientists now say that herd immunity in that state could come as early as mid-June. Good morning, Kaylee. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN HARRIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We have newly released numbers this morning from an ABC News/"Washington Post" poll. Look at this, 52 percent of Americans approve of Joe Biden's work in office as he approaches the 100-day mark. That is ten points higher than Donald Trump at this point in his presidency, but 17 points lower than Barack Obama. So, let's bring in our ABC News political director, Rick Klein. Rick, good morning. What's your take on these top line numbers from the poll? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, George. Now to the latest on the fight against the coronavirus emergency. So far, 46 million Americans have received at least one dose of the vaccine, that's nearly 14 percent of the country. And the fda could grant emergency use authorization for the Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine as early as today. We're going to go back to Steve Osunsami who's outside CDC headquarters in Atlanta with more. Good morning again, Steve. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Get enough and get them out. Okay, Tom, thanks very much. Let's bring in the chief science adviser for "Operation warp speed" Dr. Moncef Slaoui. Dr. Slaoui, thank you for joining us again this morning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

AMY ROBACH (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Well, George, unemployment claims are soaring across this country, but our new ABC News poll with "The Washington Post" has President Trump with his highest approval rating, 48% since taking office, and he has a 51% approval rating of the handing of the coronavirus crisis. Senior national correspondent Terry Moran has more from Washington now. Good morning, Terry. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

AMY ROBACH (ABC NEWS) (Voiceover) With prom just weeks away, Madison and Olivia are still on the hunt for that perfect dress, but the only thing standing in their way? They need it to be prom approved by mom. We hit up Macy's in New York City with fashion guru Melissa Garcia to see if she can make everyone happy. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) A lot to talk about in the world of politics. So let's bring in ABC News chief anchor George Stephanopoulos. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ADRIENNE BANKERT (ABC NEWS) (Voiceover) Now, to President Trump and an uptick in his approval rating. Our new ABC News/"Washington Post" poll out this morning shows President Trump's numbers have improved. This coming as he turns his focus again to immigration, leaving the door open for a potential new child separation policy. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

PAULA FARIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We wanna bring in George Stephanopoulos with a look at what's ahead on "This Week." George, good morning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JONATHAN KARL (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Good morning, and Merry Christmas. This week, the President's biggest legislative win yet. But behind all the back-slapping and self-congratulations, it's an anxious time for Republicans and to the White House. Several year-end polls show the President's approval rating at or near his all-time low, and historically low for a first-year president. This, as the political landscape is set to change with over two dozen Republicans already saying they won't seek re-election to Congress next year. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

TOM LLAMAS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We thank Chris for that report. Next tonight, new trouble for President Trump as he heads back to Washington after 17 days away. A new low for the President in three key states that put him over the top. In Michigan, only 36% of registered voters say they approve of his performance. In Pennsylvania, just 35% approve. While in Wisconsin, that number has fallen to 34%. Can this White House turn those numbers around? Here's ABC's David Wright. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Back now with our "Big Board" on Friday morning, that possible travel revolution. Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, he's saying we're going to be able to get from New York to Washington in just minutes. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN HARRIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) For much more on all of this, let's bring in ABC News chief White House correspondent Jon Karl, who's gonna be hosting "This Week" later this morning. Jon, good morning to you. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN HARRIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) So much to cover this morning. And we start here with ABC's David Wright, who's in Bedminster, New Jersey, where the President is spending the weekend at his golf club. David, good morning to you. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP (UNITED STATES) We're a very divided nation. I'm not a politician and have never wanted to be a politician. Believe me. But when I saw the trouble our country was in, I knew I couldn't stand by and watch any longer. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) A quick effort to get President Trump into the White House as well. We have a brand-new ABC News/"Washington Post" poll released just now. It shows some tough numbers for the President-elect. Only 40% approve of how he's handled the transition. That is half the number we've seen with recent Presidents like Barack Obama, George H.W. Bush. Jon Karl here with more of the new numbers. Good morning, Jon. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

AMY ROBACH (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Alright, guy, thank you very much. And before we get to all of that, a new front in the fight over body shaming. Want you to take a look at this ad. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]