Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Alex Azar, who heads the White House’s COVID-19 vaccine efforts, on Monday morning backed the Trump administration’s refusal to share its resources on the vaccine with President-Elect Joe Biden.
America Has Yet To Shake Its Addiction To Hate
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I spent last weekend talking with other people of color about Biden’s election. Everyone had the same vibe. It wasn’t joy nor dread. The mood was of cautious encouragement.
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Moderna Says Its COVID Vaccine Appears To Be 95% Effective
Moderna said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine is proving to be highly effective in a major trial, a second dash of hope in the global race for a shot to tame a resurgent virus that is now killing more than 8,000 people a day worldwide.
The company said its vaccine appears to be 94.5% effective, according to preliminary data from Moderna’s ongoing study. A week ago, competitor Pfizer Inc. announced its own COVID-19 vaccine appeared similarly effective — news that puts both companies on track to seek permission within weeks for emergency use in the U.S.
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Trump’s Top COVID Adviser Denies Trying To Incite Violence Against MI Guv. With ‘Rise Up’ Tweet
Dr. Scott Atlas, who has become President Donald Trump’s favorite adviser on COVID-19 due to the doctor’s push to reopen the country, insisted on Sunday night that he wasn’t trying to encourage violence against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) when he urged people to “rise up” in response to her new pandemic-related restrictions.
Trump Walks Back Factual Admission Biden Won, Returns To Falsely Claiming Victory
President Donald Trump on Sunday night vehemently backtracked on his apparent acknowledgement of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the election.
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Perdue Rejects Offer To Debate Dem Rival Ossoff Before Key GA Senate Runoff
Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) has declined an offer to debate his Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff ahead of the Georgia runoff election that will determine the balance of the Senate, according to The New Yorker and CNN. Continue reading “Perdue Rejects Offer To Debate Dem Rival Ossoff Before Key GA Senate Runoff”
Biden’s Team Warns Trump’s Refusal To Aid Transition Would Jeopardize COVID Vaccine Distribution
President-elect Joe Biden’s incoming White House chief of staff Ron Klain and transition COVID-19 advisory board member Dr. Atul Gawande on Sunday called on the Trump administration to stop stonewalling the former VP’s formal transition process — a move that they warned would jeopardize the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts amid surging cases nationwide. Continue reading “Biden’s Team Warns Trump’s Refusal To Aid Transition Would Jeopardize COVID Vaccine Distribution”
‘A Disservice’: Ex-DHS And NSC Officials Blast Trump For Holding Up Biden’s Formal Transition
Former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and former national security adviser John Bolton on Sunday rebuked the Trump administration’s refusal to assist President-elect Joe Biden’s formal transition process, which they warned poses threats to national security. Continue reading “‘A Disservice’: Ex-DHS And NSC Officials Blast Trump For Holding Up Biden’s Formal Transition”
GOP Governors Suggest That Trump Stop Delaying Biden’s Formal Transition Process
Govs. Asa Hutchinson (R-AR) and Mike DeWine (R-OH) on Sunday signaled that it’s time’s up for President Trump holding up President-elect Joe Biden’s formal transition process. Continue reading “GOP Governors Suggest That Trump Stop Delaying Biden’s Formal Transition Process”
Fauci Expresses Concerns Over Biden Transition Delays Amid Rising COVID Cases
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday expressed concerns over President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team hitting major snags amid President Trump’s refusal to officially concede the election as COVID-19 cases surge nationwide. Continue reading “Fauci Expresses Concerns Over Biden Transition Delays Amid Rising COVID Cases”