A new deal between the United States and Australia over nuclear-powered submarines is drawing swift backlash from China.

President Biden says it was meant to reinforce alliances.

But the question is, why is France so angry?

Plus, new reporting that President Biden failed to sway Senator Joe Manchin to agree to the Democrats' $3.5 trillion spending plan.

The question is, what will it take to get Manchin on board?

And law enforcement is on high alert ahead of tomorrow's Justice for J6 rally outside the U.S. Capitol.

The question is, how concerned do we need to be?

It's way too early for this.

Good morning and welcome to way too early, the show that speaks French with an Australian accent.

I'm Jonathan Lemire on this Friday, September 17th.

We'll start with the news.

There is a growing divide over the need for COVID-19 booster shots. Today, an FDA advisory panel will meet to examine whether a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine is safe or even necessary

for everyone. The White House says it's ready for the rollout, but some experts believe

there is still no need despite a push from both Pfizer and Moderna.

NBC News correspondent Miguel Amelgaer has the latest.

It's a quick pinch here.

Divided over the science, just hours before the FDA Advisory Committee is set to vote on the future of boosters, members of the agency are voicing both support

and opposition over a third dose of Pfizer's vaccine. With the stage set for a controversial decision,

Pfizer says their data shows booster shots are needed six months after the second dose as protection

from infection begins to wane.

But its vaccine continues to be highly effective in preventing hospitalization and serious illness,

its most critical function.

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