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WATCH: Biden accidentally calls VP ‘President Harris’
President Joe Biden had a slip of the tongue on Thursday, when he accidentally referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as “President Harris”.
Thursday afternoon, Biden was speaking about the current state of the United States’ vaccine rollout and of inoculation, noting the disparities in how communities of color have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
“When President Harris and I took,” he said, before pausing for a beat, “a virtual tour of a vaccination site in Arizona not long ago, one of the nurses on that tour injecting people, giving vax each shot, was like administering a dose of hope.”
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During his remarks, Biden announced the U.S. would hit his administration’s goal of 100 million vaccines administered in his first 100 days on Friday, which will be his 58th day as president. So far, the president said, 65% of people over the age of 65 have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
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As of right now, there are three COVID-19 vaccines that the federal government has approved—with the Pfizer and Moderna ones requiring two separate doses, while Johnson & Johnson’s is only a single shot.
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In a turn of events, the House of Representatives made history on Friday with a vote to expel Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), marking the first such expulsion in over two decades. A moment fraught with gravity unfolded as Speaker Mike Johnson wielded his gavel to formalize Santos’ removal, setting a precedent in congressional annals.
Santos, indicted on 23 counts related to wire fraud, identity theft, and other charges, has not faced conviction but stands accused of misusing campaign funds for opulent purchases. The bipartisan vote, tallying 311 to 114, signaled robust support for expulsion, with a marginally higher number of Republicans opting to retain Santos.
Questions loomed as Speaker Johnson left the chamber, his silence leaving the fate of the ongoing government spending battle uncertain. According to reports from Fox News, Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer emphasized the non-partisan nature of the decision, asserting that members concluded Santos had tarnished the House’s reputation and was unfit for representation.
Within the GOP, conflicting opinions emerged, with Rep. Darrell Issa arguing against expulsion, citing the presumption of innocence. The tight-lipped stance of the House Ethics Committee played a pivotal role in the deliberations.
Conversely, members of the New York Republican delegation, led by Rep. Marc Molinaro, asserted Santos’ commission of crimes, justifying expulsion based on a comprehensive investigation.
Santos himself predicted the outcome in an exclusive morning interview on “FOX & Friends.” This vote not only underlines the House’s rare use of expulsion powers but also sets a critical precedent in handling members facing severe legal challenges.
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