Biden team is cautiously optimistic about slowing down monkeypox in NYC, Chicago, San Francisco

The White House said Friday it is “cautiously” optimistic about a slowdown in the rise of monkeypox cases in key cities and that it has almost enough Jynneos vaccines to give two doses to Americans who are at the highest risk for the virus. The Washington Times stories: White House

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By Inserting Gender Identity, Team Biden Muddies Title IX’s Protections for Girls, Women at School

On the 50th anniversary of Title IX protections for girls and women, the Biden administration proposed rule changes in enforcing the law that would have dramatic repercussions for publicly funded schools around the country. The Education Department released a 700-page document Thursday announcing the proposed changes to Title IX regulations. Perhaps most significantly, the changes would extend the prohibition of discrimination based on sex to include sexual orientation and gender identity. It’s amazing how at this stage in the history of our republic, sweeping national social and political changes increasingly…

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WH COVID-19 team appoints testing czar, explores mask upgrades as it defends virus response

The Biden administration said Wednesday it has appointed a new COVID-19 testing coordinator and is considering ways to procure better-performing masks as President Biden scrambles to catch up with the omicron wave and meet demand for diagnostics and other safeguards in schools, workplaces and households. White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Trump legal team says Thompson’s comments in interview reveal real reason behind Jan. 6 committee

Former President Donald Trump is banking on a Washington Post interview with the chairman of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol to back a key claim in his case before the Supreme Court. In an interview published last week, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi Democrat, … The Washington Times stories: White House

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US President Joe Biden’s team surprised by rapid Taliban gains in Afghanistan – India Today

US President Joe Biden’s team surprised by rapid Taliban gains in Afghanistan  India Today Taliban Takes Control Of Afghanistan’s Presidential Palace As US Evacuates Personnel  Forbes Afghanistan latest news as Taliban forces take Kabul: Live updates  CNN US President Biden faces flak at home for Afghan pull-out  Hindustan Times Biden team surprised by rapid Taliban gains in Afghanistan  The Associated Press View Full Coverage on Google News “us president” – Google News

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