USS Milwaukee Isolates in Port after Covid-19 Outbreak

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The crew of the U.S. Navy warship the USS Milwaukee remains docked at the Naval Station port in Guantanamo Bay, although it was scheduled to deploy to South America last week. The crew is fully vaccinated, yet a rash of positive COVID-19 tests keeps the ship from leaving on its latest assignment.

FDA Authorizes Second COVID-19 Antiviral Pill, Merck’s Molnupiravir

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The molnupiravir pill is approved for adults ages eighteen and over. Merck's pill is for those who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are at high risk of dying or of being hospitalized from the virus.

Homeland Security to Resume Border Wall Construction to Close Gaps

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The border wall construction will resume in Yuma and Tucson, Arizona "border sectors" as well as in El Paso, Texas. However, no mention was made of completing wall construction in arguably the area where migrants tend to enter the United States.

FDA Authorizes Pfizer oral antiviral COVID-19 Treatment

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On the heels of a surge in COVID-19 numbers due to the Omicron variant, the long-anticipated oral antiviral therapeutic has been authorized by the Food and Drug Administration.

President Biden Delivers Speech Addressing COVID-19 Surge

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On Tuesday afternoon, President Biden addressed the press regarding his plan for responding to the increased COVID-19 numbers, particularly the Omicron strain that has been reported in 46 of the 50 states.

President Biden to Announce Plan to Tackle Omicron Surge

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President Biden is set to address the nation on Tuesday afternoon, and now that the CDC has released information stating that the Omicron strain of the Coronavirus is now the dominant strain in the United States.

US Air Force Authorizes Usage of Gender Pronouns in Signature Blocks

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On December 9, the United States Air Force followed suit by releasing a statement regarding the use of pronoun signatures on communications from individuals within the agency.

Progressives Unhappy Manchin Rejects Build Back Better Bill

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Manchin has cites many reasons for his opposition to this bill and progressives are unhappy. He believes the Democrats are pushing too much too soon.

Why was Senator Blumenthal attending a Communist awards show?

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Although Senator Richard Blumenthal says his beliefs do not line up with that of Communism, just last week he attended the Amsted Award Ceremony. He now says that he "regrets" attending the show.

Joe Manchin Declares He “Cannot Vote” For Build Back Better Bill

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In an interview with Fox News on Sunday, Senator Joe Manchin (D) spoke frankly about his concerns with the proposed Build Back Better bill, declaring he would vote no.