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FDA Panel Recommends Authorizing Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Feb 27, 2021

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The House is expected to vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill after the Senate rules that $15 minimum wage mandate can't be included.

U.S. Capitol security review calls for adding 1,000 police officers and building long-term walls.

Trump to make first post-White House appearance at CPAC on Sunday.

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FDA Allows More Flexible Storage, Transportation Conditions for Pfizer-Biontech Covid-19 Vaccine Feb 26, 2021

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Capitol police Chief warns militia groups want to “blow up the capitol” when Biden addresses Congress. Biden: We have “a long way to go” against Covid. Biden marks 50 million Covid-19 vaccines given on his watch. Researchers find worrying new coronavirus variant in New York City. Biden calls Saudi King before expected release of Khashoggi report.

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White House Announces Pandemic National Emergency Extended Feb 25, 2021

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The White House has announced that the pandemic national emergency has been extended into its second year. The FDA said that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine meets the requirements for the emergency use authorization. According to the White House, three to four million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is to be allocated by next week if it gets authorized by the FDA. Moderna has updated its covid-19 vaccine designs to combat the South America coronavirus variant.

The White House is sending 25 million free masks to community centers and food banks.

According to Dr. Fauci, a study shows that some people had symptoms of covid 9 months after covid.

President Joe Biden has signed an executive order concerning the economy. Biden says that the cabinet delays are due to "failure to have a transition that was rational." Biden's White House battles the GOP opposition on the covid relief package, ahead of the house vote on Friday.

The White House voices support for Neera Tanden for OMB role, despite shrinking path to confirmation.

GOP's Johnson says that there are no regrets for reading a conspiracy theory during a senate hearing about the Capitol riot. Democrats and the GOP are at odds over the commission to investigate the Capitol riot.

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Tiger Woods Taken To The Hospital In Serious Condition After Car Wreck Feb 24, 2021

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Tiger Woods taken to the hospital in serious condition, reportedly in surgery for leg injuries after car flipped; Los Angeles Sheriff's official says Woods injuries are "non-life threatening" Golf Digest: Tiger Wood's suffered multiple leg injuries, in surgery following accident.

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United States Surpasses 500,00 Coronavirus Deaths Feb 23, 2021

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United States surpasses 500,00 coronavirus deaths; Soon: Biden marks 500,000 United States COVID deaths with white house candle lighting ceremony and silence; Biden attorney General nominee wraps day one of confirmation hearing; Merrick Garland testifies "I am not the presidents lawyer"; Biden's COVID-19 relief bill passes key hurdle in house; full floor vote expected later this week;

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At Least 50 Deaths Across 9 States Due To Winter Storms Feb 20, 2021

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Texans facing another night of record cold as the death toll climbs to at least 50 and a water crisis affects 14.9 million people. Texas Governor pledges to ensure power crisis "never happens again".

Biden: "I believe we'll be approaching normalcy by the end of this year... but I can't make that commitment to you."

House Democrats unveil $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill with minimum wage increase.

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Texas Governor Signs Major Disaster Declaration, Awaiting Biden’s Approval Feb 19, 2021

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Gov. Abbott (Texas) reports that power has been restored to 2 million homes, and that 325,000 are still in the dark. 100 million people are in the path of a deadly winter storm system. President Biden is set to announce $2 billion for a global vaccine program that was snubbed by President Trump. The White House unveils a sweeping immigration reform bill that includes an 8-year path to citizenship for millions. Democrats fight over minimum wage as the House nears a vote on Covid relief. Winter weather is causing delays in vaccine shipments and deliveries. NASA’s “Perserverance” rover lands on Mars in a major step towards the search for signs of life.

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New Study Suggests Pfizer Vaccine is Effective Against South African Variant Feb 18, 2021

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President Biden seeks to clarify his stance on vaccinations for teachers and reopening schools after shifting messages. He also promises 600 million Covid vaccine doses by July. A source says the House will move on Biden’s stimulus package next week. Trump repeats the baseless claim that he won election during remarks about the death of Rush Limbaugh. A source said Mitch McConnell laughed at Trump’s attack on him, he has no plans to respond. A dangerous freeze grips the central U.S. as millions lose power.

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Soon: Biden To Pitch Pandemic Relief Plan Directly To Public In CNN Town Hall Feb 17, 2021

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Soon: Biden to pitch pandemic relief plan directly to public In CNN Town Hall; Leading house democrats NAACP sue Trump for conspiracy to incite United States capitol riot; Moderate and Progressive democrats divided over stimulus checks, extended unemployment benefits, $15 federal minimum wage; Biden administration federal moratorium on home foreclosures, expands assistance for people behind on their mortgage.

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Pelosi: Congress to establish independent comission to investigate "Facts and Causes" of January6 attack Feb 16, 2021

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Pelosi: Congress to establish independent comission to investigate "Facts and Causes" of January6 attack. Trump facing legal trouble despite senate acquittal.Biden to make first official trip of presidency to Wisconsin for CNN town hall. Biden pushes congress to act quickly on $1.9 trillion relief plan. The White House ties COVID relief to school reopening push. CDC says school should reopen, but new guidance advises most school to stay closed right now.Biden opens Obamacare marketplace for special enrollment.Georgia investigators launch inquiries into Trump's attempts to influence election results. Manhattan DA investigating Trump family business.

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