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Harris says CBP on horseback 'evoked' images of slavery, in chaotic 'The View' interview

September 24, 2021

Harris says CBP on horseback 'evoked' images of slavery, in chaotic 'The View' interview

In a chaotic interview with "The View" Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris likened aggressive acts by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers on horseback at the southern border with the historical treatment of slaves and Indigenous Americans.

Biden says he will get COVID-19 booster shot after approval from FDA, CDC boss

September 24, 2021

Biden says he will get COVID-19 booster shot after approval from FDA, CDC boss

President Biden on Friday said he plans to get “booster” shot of the Pfizer/BioNtech COVID vaccine, after the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved the third dose for Americans over 65, those with an underlying health condition, and frontline workers at higher risk of exposure to coronavirus.

Biden urges unvaccinated to 'do the right thing,' after CDC boss defies panel over booster recommendations

September 24, 2021

Biden urges unvaccinated to 'do the right thing,' after CDC boss defies panel over booster recommendations

President Biden made a plea to unvaccinated Americans on Friday, urging them to "do the right thing" and get a shot to protect themselves against COVID-19, hours after the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defied a vote from her advisory panel, which had recommended not to roll out booster shots to younger frontline workers.

Ariz AG Mark Brnovich: Biden's vaccine mandates, other abuses must be stopped by the states

September 24, 2021

Ariz AG Mark Brnovich: Biden's vaccine mandates, other abuses must be stopped by the states

The Biden administration has abandoned the security of Americans. Now it continues its assault on the American people by abandoning the Constitution of the United States.

Oregon health officials say you can kiss on dates -- if both vaccinated

September 24, 2021

Oregon health officials say you can kiss on dates -- if both vaccinated

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) on Wednesday revised its position on safe-dating practices during the COVID-19 pandemic and now says it is OK to get intimate with your date--as long as you've both been vaccinated.

CDC director recommends COVID-19 booster for younger at-risk workers, defying advisory panel

September 24, 2021

CDC director recommends COVID-19 booster for younger at-risk workers, defying advisory panel

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky late Thursday endorsed the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine booster shot for younger at-risk workers, which is seen as a rare break from the agency's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices panel.

CNN health experts cling to COVID restrictions, call for extending masks in schools, separating kids in 'pods'

September 24, 2021

CNN health experts cling to COVID restrictions, call for extending masks in schools, separating kids in 'pods'

On Thursday, two medical contributors for the left-wing network called for extended mask-wearing among children in the classroom, tampering the hopes of optimistic Americans who were just beginning to see a ray of light out of the chaos.

CDC recommends Pfizer booster shots

September 23, 2021

CDC recommends Pfizer booster shots

A panel at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine booster shots for people 65 years old and older, along with those at high risk of severe COVID-19.

New Wuhan COVID docs 'completely contradict Fauci' on gain-of-function claims, ex-State Dept official says

September 23, 2021

New Wuhan COVID docs 'completely contradict Fauci' on gain-of-function claims, ex-State Dept official says

Newly leaked documents obtained by private research group DRASTIC "completely contradict" claims made by both China and American immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci about the reality of gain-of-function research being done inside the Wuhan Institute of Virology that may have caused the coronavirus pandemic, according to a former State Department COVID-19 investigator.

Team USA to mandate COVID vaccine for athletes attending Winter Games: 'Pandemic is far from over'

September 23, 2021

Team USA to mandate COVID vaccine for athletes attending Winter Games: 'Pandemic is far from over'

Team USA Olympians hoping to attend the Winter Olympics in Beijing next year will have to be fully vaccinated by December, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee announced Tuesday.