WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting with the White House Competition Council in the East Room of the White House January 24, 2022 in Washington, DC.

Biden discussed efforts to lower prices for Americans laid PITTSBURGH, Pa. - President Joe Biden will make his second visit of 2022 to Pennsylvania to visit Pittsburgh on Friday, the White House said, as the Democrat confronts a persistent COVID-19 pandemic, rising inflation and congressional gridlock stalling some of his top priorities.The White House said Biden will discuss "strengthening the nation’s supply chains, revitalizing American manufacturing, creating good-paying, union jobs, and building a better America."Biden is expected to tout last year’s bipartisan infrastructure law he signed, as Democrats from around the state play up its benefits, including $1.6 billion to improve bridges across Pennsylvania and $858 million to help rebuild the Montgomery Lock and Dam on the Ohio River south of Pittsburgh.Last week, Biden and first lady Jill Biden packed food boxes at a Philadelphia food bank as part of a day of service for Martin Luther King, Jr.

Day.The fast-spreading Omicron variant of the coronavirus, inflation and other challenges have pummeled Biden’s approval rating and threaten a midterm rout for his party.The presidential battleground state of Pennsylvania is of great political importance in 2022, with the governor's office and a U.S.

Read more on fox29.com

All news from fox29.com

The website covid-19.rehab is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

Boat launched by New Hampshire students in 2020 lands in Norway

Rye Jr. High School students launched a mini boat in 2020 that landed in Norway last week. (Photo courtesy of Rye Jr.

county Atlantic Norway state New Hampshire state Maine 2020 Dreams

Royals 'want to lead by example' to get 'back to normal' – despite Queen's Covid scare

Queen’s Covid scare will not deter the Royal Family from being an “example” following the Government's expected relaxing of restrictions, a royal expert has insisted.Buckingham Palace confirmed the Queen would continue to carry out “light duties” despite showing “mild cold like” symptoms. Despite calls from royal fans for the reigning monarch to rest, it seems as though The Firm look set to carry on as normal as Kate Middleton looks to continue onto her trip to Copenhagen, Denmark.

Windsor Castle Kate Middleton Britain Denmark city Copenhagen, Denmark testing Government Health

Trucker convoys aim to shut DC’s Capital Beltway this week, organizer says

WASHINGTON - An organizer of one of the truck convoys headed to D.C. later this week says there are plans to shut down the Capital Beltway.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and Weather"We will be along the Beltway where the Beltway will be shut down," Bob Bolus said in an interview Sunday.Bolus owns a truck parts and towing business in Scranton.

Lindsay Watts Canada Washington state Pennsylvania city Ottawa city Scranton covid-19 vaccine Health

Trump took classified documents to Mar-a-Lago home, National Archives says

Former President Donald Trump speaks during the 'Save America' rally at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on January 29, 2022 in Conroe, Texas. T (Brandon Bell/Getty Images) Classified information was found in the 15 boxes of White House records that were stored at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, the National Archives and Records Administration said in a letter that confirmed the matter has been sent to the Justice Department.The Friday letter from the agency follows numerous reports around Trump's handling of sensitive and even classified information during his time as president and after he left the White House.

Donald Trump Hillary Clinton Justice Department county Montgomery state Texas president information reports

Meet 'Roux': New Orleans zoo officially names cute baby orangutan

NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans zoo has officially named its baby Sumatran orangutan: "Roux."The infant was born on Christmas Eve 2021 at the Audubon Zoo and has been getting round-the-clock care since a few days after his birth because Menari, a first-time mother, wasn’t producing enough milk. The Audubon Zoo said the name Roux paid homage to New Orleans and is a French term for "a reddish-brown like the color of an orangutan's fur and the thickening base used to make gumbo."The zoo's orangutan care team narrowed their selection of names to three — Rudy, Roux and Maymuun — and asked the public to vote on the winner."We are grateful to the community for helping us pick a name and extremely overwhelmed by the nearly 10K total votes that were cast," Audubon Zoo’s Curator of Primates Liz Wilson said in a statement. "Our team feels that Roux perfectly fits the newest member of our orangutan family and loves that it pays homage to his New Orleans roots." The great apes with long red hair are considered critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Christmas Eve Indonesia France city New Orleans hospital Discover Extreme

Liftoff! SpaceX launches Starlink mission on Presidents Day

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - SpaceX launched another batch of 46 Starlink satellites into orbit on President's Day.The launch was supposed to happen on Sunday, but weather conditions in the recovery zone pushed it back. The Falcon 9 rocket successfully lifted off at 9:44 a.m.

state Florida president spaceX Provident

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

21.02.2022 / 18:21

73%

619

Government announces spring coronavirus booster jab plan for elderly and vulnerable across UK

Elderly and vulnerable people will be offered another booster jab by the government, following recommendations from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).

Sajid Javid Britain Ireland Scotland covid-19 vaccine Government

Sri Lankan Minister hints at work hour changes to save time, fuel, and reserves

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Irrigation Minister Chamal Rajapaksa has hinted that working hours should likely be changed as a solution to the morning traffic in Colombo and suburbs.He made these comments on Monday (21) after he was delayed by traffic in attending an event in Kaduwela.“I was delayed by 15 minutes to reach this location. The reason was the traffic and the congestion of vehicles on the road,” said the Minister adding that there needs to be a focus on reducing traffic ac well.He suggested that consideration needs to be given to travel convenience and work hour convenience, thereby reducing fuel consumption and protecting the foreign reserves.

Sri Lanka travelers

Nicki Minaj gets into it with Philadelphia health department over her viral vaccine tweet

Nicki Minaj has responded to the Philadelphia Public Health Department’s take on her viral COVID tweet from last year, where she expressed scepticism around the vaccine.The rapper originally discussed the COVID vaccine in a series of tweets posted on September 13. She started by replying to a Twitter user who noted Minaj had last appeared in public over a year ago.

Nicki Minaj city Trinidad rap Coronavirus

Rwanda’s primary health care strategy improves access to essential and life-saving health services

In Rwanda, the ‘land of a thousand hills’, reaching the nearest health facility usually means a long walk that, until recently, took an average of 95 minutes. Although the walking time was halved to 47 minutes in 2020, it is still a challenge for many people to access health care in a timely manner. Through an innovative approach that brings greater numbers of health posts close to communities, the Government aims to further reduce walking time to under 25 minutes by 2024. The health posts serve as an interface between community health workers and health centres. Here, health workers provide essential primary care services and make referrals to hospitals for specialized services, ultimately strengthening the foundation of the health system and improving the way people receive the care they need. The health posts have also contributed to an effective national response to COVID-19, with communities still able to access basic care despite the crisis.

Rwanda Government Health Provident

Maharashtra: Covid-19 curbs likely to be relaxed further in March, says Tope

Covid-19 curbs in Maharashtra may be relaxed further in March as daily new cases continue to show a declining trend, said state health minister Rajesh Tope on Monday.

Rajesh Tope India covid-19 Government Health

Another COVID wave likely in 6 to 8 months: Expert indicates emergence of next variant. Read here

Omicron BA.2 is more transmissible than the previously identified BA.1 subvariant, it will not cause another surge, the official asserted.

Rajeev Jayadevan India vaccine infection Immunic

Mumbai's daily Covid cases fall to double digits in almost 10 months

Never miss a story! Stay connected and informed with Mint. Download our App Now!!

India city Mumbai information Digital

Queen, 95, ‘determined to carry on’ working as normal despite having Covid

The Queen is reportedly set on continuing with her royal duties despite battling Covid-19 behind closed doors. Buckingham Palace confirmed that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 95, caught the deadly bug on 20 February as they released a statement explaining that she's been experiencing "mild cold symptoms". While she remains in isolation as she recovers from the virus, the Queen will only cancel one face-to-face appointment and go ahead with her scheduled meetings over phone and video calls this week, according to the Daily Mail.

Elizabeth Ii II (Ii) covid-19 testing The Queen

Biden announces death of ISIS chief

(News 1st); The President of United States, Joe Biden says that a U.S. special forces counter-terrorism raid conducted in northwest Syria on Thursday (03) targeted the leader of ISIS, adding he would address the operation in remarks later.“Thanks to the skill and bravery of our Armed Forces, we have taken off the battlefield Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi – the leader of ISIS.

Joe Biden Usa Syria president death Battlefield

President Biden in New York City to talk about gun violence

NEW YORK - President Joe Biden was expected to showcase federal, state, and local efforts to get guns and repeat shooters off the streets during his visit to New York City Thursday.Gun violence already on the rise during the pandemic is spiking anew, and beleaguered cities are struggling with how to manage it. Biden has been accused from the right of not being tough enough on crime.While in Lower Manhattan, Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland will meet with new Mayor Eric Adams, a former police captain.

Joe Biden Merrick Garland Kathy Hochul Eric Adams New York Usa city New York state Connecticut county Queens city Sandy city Newtown, state Connecticut president Department Citi

Alexander Vindman, witness from 1st Trump impeachment, sues Trump's son, allies

Lt. Col.

Donald Trump Joe Biden Williams Dan Scavino Rudy Giuliani Jennifer Williams Washington city Washington Russia Ukraine president information

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Biden sending troops to Eastern Europe amid rising tension

BRUSSELS (AP) - President Joe Biden is sending about 2,000 troops from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Poland and Germany this week and shifting roughly 1,000 Germany-based soldiers to Romania, a senior administration official said Wednesday.Biden has said he will not put American troops in Ukraine to fight any Russian incursion, although the United States is supplying Ukraine with weapons to defend itself.The military moves come amid stalled talks with Russia over its military buildup at Ukraine’s borders. And they underscore growing fears across Europe that Russian President Vladimir Putin is poised to invade Ukraine.

Joe Biden Vladimir Putin Usa Germany city Brussels Washington state North Carolina Russia Poland city Moscow Romania Ukraine president Fighting Remark

Biden to relaunch 'Cancer Moonshot,' aiming to cut deaths by 50% over next 25 years

FILE IMAGE - Then-Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the Edward Kennedy Institute on the White House Cancer Moonshot Task Force's mission to double the rate of progress in cancer research and treatment on Oct. 19, 2016, in Boston, Massachusetts.

Joe Biden Kamala Harris Usa Washington state Massachusets city Boston, state Massachusets president death Health

Black History Month: When and how it got started

NAACP stated on its website.Woodson originally came up with the idea of Negro History Week to encourage Black Americans to become more interested in their own history and heritage and it was established in 1926. Woodson chose February for Negro History Week because it had the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Lincoln was born on Feb.

Joe Biden Abraham Lincoln Usa state West Virginia city Chicago county Douglas Lincoln county Frederick president Health Provident

Willie O’Ree, 1st Black NHL player, getting Congressional Gold Medal

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 27: Former NHL player Willie O'Ree attends the NHL and the Los Angeles Kings unveiling of renovated indoor and outdoor spaces at the Crenshaw Family YMCA as part of the 2017 NHL All-Star Legacy Project at the Crenshaw Family Willie O’Ree, the first Black player to appear in an NHL game, will be receiving a Congressional Gold Medal. President Joe Biden signed the bill Monday, saying O’Ree will receive the award "in recognition of his extraordinary contributions and commitment to hockey, inclusion, and recreational opportunity."The honor for O’Ree comes one day before the start of Black History Month, an annual celebration honoring achievements by Black Americans. Sixty-four years ago, O’Ree became the first Black player to play in the NHL and has since worked for several decades as a diversity ambassador to the league.He suited up on Jan.

Joe Biden Usa state California city Los Angeles city Boston Los Angeles, state California president NHL bill

Fulton County DA investigating Donald Trump asks FBI for security help

ATLANTA - The prosecutor who’s investigating whether Donald Trump and others broke the law by trying to pressure Georgia officials to overturn Joe Biden’s presidential election victory is asking the FBI for security help after the former president railed against prosecutors investigating him.Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Sunday wrote a letter to the FBI office in Atlanta asking for a risk assessment of the county courthouse and government center. She also asked the FBI to provide protective resources, "to include intelligence and federal agents."Willis last year opened an investigation into any potential attempts to improperly influence the 2020 general election in Georgia by Trump and his associates.

Donald Trump Joe Biden Fani Willis city Atlanta Georgia county Fulton president 2020 Fulton

Trump dangles prospect of pardons for Jan. 6 defendants during Texas visit

CONROE, TX - JANUARY 29: Former President Donald Trump speaks during the 'Save America' rally at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on January 29, 2022 in Conroe, Texas. Trump's visit was his first Texas MAGA rally since 2019.

Donald Trump Joe Biden county Montgomery state Texas president Government

Biden heads to Pittsburgh to talk infrastructure, other achievements ahead of midterms

PITTSBURGH - President Joe Biden on Friday is set to visit Pennsylvania in an effort to "go out and talk to the public" about his White House achievements so far, including the passage of a bipartisan infrastructure package, as part of a broader campaign ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. Biden is headed to Pittsburgh to specifically promote the benefits of the new $1 trillion infrastructure law that includes bridge maintenance. He is set to give remarks and appear just two miles from the site of an early-morning bridge collapse, which left 10 people with "minor" injuries and underscored his frequent calls to do more for the country’s crumbling infrastructure. In a statement following the collapse, the White House said the president would proceed with his planned trip."Our team is in touch with state and local officials on the ground as they continue to gather information about the cause of the collapse," the statement said.

Joe Biden Pat Toomey state Pennsylvania president reports Remark

Pittsburgh bridge collapse leaves 10 hurt hours before Biden’s infrastructure visit

PITTSBURGH - A bridge with multiple vehicles on it collapsed early Friday in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, causing several "minor" injuries and occurring hours ahead of a visit from President Joe Biden to discuss the country’s need for updated infrastructure. Pittsburgh Public Safety shared a Twitter post about the incident reported around 6 a.m., asking all to "avoid the area" of Braddock and Forbes avenues near Frick Park. Authorities later said that "three to four" vehicles were on the two-lane bridge at the time, including a commuter bus.Photos from the scene showed the bus upright on a section of the collapsed bridge.A commuter bus is pictured on the collapsed bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Jan.

Joe Biden state Pennsylvania county Bureau city Pittsburgh, state Pennsylvania president reports Citi

Bidens welcome new family cat named Willow to White House

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden have added a 2-year-old farm cat to their family at the White House. The long-promised cat, named Willow, is a green-eyed, gray and white farm cat from Pennsylvania."Willow is settling into the White House with her favorite toys, treats, and plenty of room to smell and explore," Michael LaRosa, the first lady's spokesperson, told the Associated Press.After Joe Biden was elected president in November 2020, Jill Biden said that they would bring a kitty to the White House, but the pet’s arrival had been delayed.

Joe Biden George W.Bush Jill Biden Willow Grove Michael Larosa India Germany Washington state Pennsylvania president 2020 Remark

Key Pa. Dems to miss Biden visit, cite scheduling conflicts

FILE - President Joe Biden delivers remarks on ending the war in Afghanistan, on Aug. 31, 2021, in front of the Cross Hall of the White House.

Joe Biden Josh Shapiro John Fetterman Conor Lamb Adam Schultz state Pennsylvania city Harrisburg, state Pennsylvania city Pittsburgh Afghanistan president economy bill

President Biden to officially announce Stephen Breyer's retirement

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is expected to officially announce the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer today, one day after news leaked that the 83-year-old would be stepping down from the nation's highest court this summer.Wednesday, as the news rippled throughout the political world, Press Secretary Jen Psaki initially declined to comment, instead deferring to Breyer himself and the president. The White House has now announced a 12:30 p.m.

Donald Trump Joe Biden Barack Obama Stephen Breyer Jen Psaki Usa Washington city Washington county Roosevelt president Ripple reports

Supreme Court nominee to replace Justice Breyer: Biden’s potential picks

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is narrowing the field for his first Supreme Court pick, as Stephen Breyer, a justice and longtime champion of liberal causes, plans to retire from the high court. This gives Biden his first chance to nominate a Supreme Court justice.According to the Associated Press, Breyer’s departure isn’t expected until this summer. And even though it won’t change the court’s 6-3 conservative majority, it will give Democrats a chance to secure a liberal seat for many years to come.Biden, as a presidential candidate, previously said if he were given the chance to nominate someone to the court, he would make history by choosing a Black woman."As president, I’d be honored, honored to appoint the first African American woman.

Joe Biden Stephen Breyer Usa state California Washington state South Carolina president Department Career

Who is Stephen Breyer? A look at the retiring Supreme Court justice

WASHINGTON - Advocates for abortion rights seldom found stronger allies while supporters of the death penalty found few fiercer foes.That is the legacy Associate Justice Stephen Breyer built after nearly 30 years on the Supreme Court. Breyer, a longtime champion of liberal causes, is retiring from the high court, giving President Joe Biden his first chance to nominate a justice.According to the Associated Press, Breyer’s departure isn’t expected until this summer.

Donald Trump Joe Biden Bill Clinton Kamala Harris Justice Ruth Bader Stephen Breyer Washington city Washington, area District Of Columbia area District Of Columbia president death reports

U.S. puts troops on high alert as tensions over Ukraine keep mounting

Despite U.S. President Joe Biden’s hope to avoid a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine, American diplomats and military troops are now on heightened alert, as confidence in de-escalating the crisis wanes.

Joe Biden Usa Russia Ukraine president crisis

Biden calls Fox News reporter Peter Doocy a ‘stupid son of a bitch’ following inflation question

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden called FOX News White House reporter Peter Doocy" a stupid son of a bitch" following a question Doocy asked regarding inflation on Monday.Doocy asked the president if he would "take questions about inflation" as a White House event on Biden administration efforts against inflation was wrapping up."Do you think inflation is a political liability ahead of the midterms?" Doocy asked.As Doocy was being escorted out of the building, Biden who appeared to believe his microphone was off, could be heard responding sarcastically, "No, that’s a great asset. More inflation. What a stupid son of a bitch."The White House has not immediately responded to FOX TV Stations for a request to comment.Doocy has engaged in political jousting with the Biden administration in the past.

Joe Biden Bernie Sander Washington city Sander president reports

Majority of Canadians are open to assisting Ukraine, poll finds

Ukraine as Russia threatens invasion.A survey of 1,000 Canadians done by Abacus Data between Jan. 20-21 and organized by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress found that 83 per cent were in favour or neutral towards Canada helping Ukraine protect its borders.Seventy-five per cent also said they supported or could accept providing weapons to Ukraine.

Joe Biden Justin Trudeau Vladimir Putin Anita Anand Canada Russia Ukraine president Department Action

January 6 panel requests interview with Ivanka Trump

WASHINGTON - The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection is asking Ivanka Trump, daughter of former President Donald Trump, to voluntarily cooperate with its probe.The committee sent a letter Thursday requesting a meeting with Ivanka Trump, who served as an adviser to her father, in early February.

Donald Trump Mike Pence Joe Biden Ivanka Trump Bennie Thompson Washington president 2020 Cooper

Biden running in 2024: President says Kamala Harris will be running mate again

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden has confirmed that he plans to have Vice President Kamala Harris be his running mate in 2024.Speaking at a press conference to mark the end of his first year in the White House Biden did not hesitate to express his support for Harris."She's going to be my running mate.

Joe Biden Kamala Harris Jen Psaki Washington county White city Washington county Hill president pandemic Action

Biden predicts Russia will invade Ukraine, warns Putin country could pay 'dear price'

President Joe Biden gestures as he gives remarks on his administration's response to the surge in COVID-19 cases across the country Eisenhower Executive Office Buildingin Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) President Joe Biden said Wednesday he thinks Russia will invade Ukraine and warned President Vladimir Putin that his country would pay a "dear price" in lives lost and a possible cutoff from the global banking system if it does.Biden, speaking at a news conference to mark his one-year anniversary in office, also said a "minor incursion" by Russia would elicit a lesser response.

Joe Biden Vladimir Putin Sergey Lavrov Antony Blinken Usa city Berlin Washington Russia county Geneva Ukraine president Action Remark

President Biden’s approval rating hits new low at one-year mark in office according to poll

President Joe Biden answers questions during a news conference in the East Room of the White House. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) President Joe Biden ends his first year in the White House with a clear majority of Americans for the first time disapproving of his handling of the presidency in the face of an unrelenting pandemic and roaring inflation, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.More Americans disapprove than approve of how Biden is handling his job as president, 56% to 43%.

Joe Biden Chip Somodevilla Usa county White Afghanistan president pandemic Health

Senate Republican filibuster blocks Democrats' voting rights bill

WASHINGTON - Voting legislation that Democrats and civil rights groups argued is vital for protecting democracy was blocked Wednesday by a Republican filibuster, a setback for President Joe Biden and his party after a raw, emotional debate.Democrats were poised to immediately pivot to voting on a Senate rules change as a way to overcome the filibuster and approve the bill with a simple majority. But the rules change was also headed toward defeat, as Biden has been unable to persuade two holdout senators in his own party, Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona and Joe Manchin of West Virginia, to change the Senate procedures for this one bill."This is not just another routine day in the Senate, this is a moral moment," said Sen.

Joe Biden Chuck Schumer Kamala Harris Raphael Warnock Kyrsten Sinema Joe Manchin Usa state West Virginia Washington state Arizona state Republican-Led president bill Party rights

Biden faces rough start to 2022 with abysmal polls and stalled agenda

U.S. President Joe Biden is beginning his second year in office with multiple struggles, including a poor showing in the popularity polls.

Joe Biden president

RNC threatens to boycott presidential debates: ‘unfair to the Republican’

presidential debates continue to develop and evolve, their competitive spirit has not changed and continues to be a significant part of the presidential election process.However, if the policy planned by the RNC is enacted and enforced, this would ultimately change the way debates have been conducted in the nation for decades. RELATED: Presidential debates: The history of the American political traditionParis Bennard, a national spokesperson for the RNC, told FOX Television Stations Group that the way debates are currently structured has been "unfair to the Republican" and pointed to instituting new reforms as a way to resolve the matter."The ball is in the court of the debate commission," Bennard told FOX. "We’ve met with them, in person, virtually, sent them multiple letters, and yet they still come to the same conclusion they’re unwilling to do these commonsense reforms to make the debate process more fair for moving forward for the 2024 election year." U.S.

Donald Trump Joe Biden Chris Wallace Usa president platform Party

Biden's 1st year in office: A look at administration's accomplishments, stumbles

WASHINGTON - Jan. 20, 2022, will mark President Joe Biden’s first year in office, one filled with many highs and lows for his administration. Biden entered the Oval Office facing both an unrelenting pandemic and the disease of a deeply-divided U.S.

Joe Biden Usa Washington county White Afghanistan covid-19 president vaccine

President Biden to give away 400 million free N95 masks starting next week

US President Joe Biden holds up a KN95 mask as he delivers an update on his Administrations whole-of-government COVID-19 surge response at the White House in Washington, DC, on January 13, 2022. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP vi The Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to Americans starting next week, now that federal officials are emphasizing their better protection against the omicron variant of COVID-19 over cloth face coverings.The White House announced Wednesday that the masks will come from the government's Strategic National Stockpile, which has more than 750 million of the highly protective masks on hand.

Joe Biden Jim Watson Usa Washington covid-19 president mask

US finalizing plans to ship free COVID-19 tests via USPS, shares 1st contracts

WASHINGTON - The White House is finalizing plans to ship 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans nationwide and has awarded its first contracts as part of this pledge."We are actively finalizing the details of the distribution mechanism, including a website as we've talked about," White House Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Friday. "I would expect us to provide those details next week, and yes, these tests will be sent out through the mail.""What I can say is, last night we issued out our first letter award to provide tests toward this half a billion.

Joe Biden Chuck Schumer Karine Jean-Pierre New York Usa state California Washington county White county Newport city Manhattan covid-19 testing Department

Senate presses ahead with voting rights debate: Here's what the legislation would do

WASHINGTON - Senate Democrats on Tuesday are pressing ahead on voting rights legislation, facing intense pressure to change the filibuster rules that have stalled voting measures in the past — and likely will again amid holdout lawmakers.The Senate opened on Tuesday, launching a debate on legislation that combines the two major voting bills: the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The House has passed the package, but the legislation is stalled in the Senate, opposed by Republicans. With a 50-50 split in the upper chamber, Democrats have a narrow Senate majority.

Kamala Harris Martin Luther Kyrsten Sinema Joe Manchin state West Virginia Washington city Washington, area District Of Columbia area District Of Columbia state Arizona president 2020 bill rights

US students hold walkouts amid omicron surge, calling for more stringent measures

Students are seen walking out of Redondo Union High School in protest of in-person classes on Jan. 12, 2022.

Joe Biden Usa city Boston covid-19 testing reports

Supreme Court blocks COVID vaccine mandate for large employers

Today the US Supreme Court, on a 6-3 vote, blocked a COVID-19 vaccine mandate that would have affected one in three American workers while leaving in place a requirement for healthcare workers.

Joe Biden Usa city Georgetown covid-19 president vaccine

Biden: US to make 1 billion at-home COVID-19 tests free for Americans

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Thursday directed his administration to double the commitment of free, at-home COVID-19 tests being made available to Americans, increasing the number to a total of 1 billion kits, amid a tidal wave of cases and criticism over shortages. The president is also planning to make high-quality N95 masks available for free."Today, I am directing my team to procure an additional 500 million more tests to distribute for free," Biden said during remarks on the pandemic.

Joe Biden Usa Washington hospital covid-19 testing

CDC encourages more Americans to consider N95, KN95 face masks

Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherThose kinds of masks are considered better at filtering the air. But they were in short supply previously, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials had said they should be prioritized for health care workers.In updated guidance posted late Friday afternoon, CDC officials removed concerns related to supply shortages and more clearly said that properly fitted N95 and KN95 masks offer the most protection.However, agency officials noted some masks are harder to tolerate than others, and urged people to choose good-fitting masks that they will wear consistently.READ MORE: What face mask should you be wearing? Mask confusion cleared up by health experts"Our main message continues to be that any mask is better than no mask," Kristen Nordlund, a CDC spokeswoman, said in a statement.The CDC has evolved its mask guidance throughout the pandemic.In its last update, in September, CDC officials became more encouraging of disposable N95 masks, saying they could be used in certain situations if supplies were available.

Joe Biden Usa mask prevention Health

United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

Biden to visit Pittsburgh as president plans more travel

Related News