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FEBRUARY 17, 2021
White House Daily Briefing
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki held her daily briefing with reporters. She was joined by Anne Neuberger, the deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technology. Ms. Neuberger provided an update on the administration’s response to the SolarWinds cyber hack. Following her remarks, Press Secretary Psaki answered reporters' questions on a range of topics. She was asked about winter storm power outages in Texas and neighboring states, COVID-19 vaccine distribution, CDC guidelines for reopening schools, proposals to cancel student loan debt, and slavery reparations legislation.
White House Daily Briefing
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki held her daily briefing with reporters. She was joined by Anne Neuberger, the deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technology. Ms. Neuberger provided an update on the administration’s response to the SolarWinds cyber hack. Following her remarks, Press Secretary Psaki answered reporters' questions on a range of topics. She was asked about winter storm power outages in Texas and neighboring states, COVID-19 vaccine distribution, CDC guidelines for reopening schools, proposals to cancel student loan debt, and slavery reparations legislation.
Biden Administration May Tap Amazon for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
The idea is that Amazon and other tech companies may have abilities to assist in the effort that government agencies do not.
Feb. 18 - The Biden administration is considering turning to an unlikely source when it comes to vaccine distribution: Silicon Valley, according to a new report this week.
Politico reported Tuesday that the new president’s administration is considering “taking Silicon Valley up” on its offers to help out with the vaccine rollout. Amazon has reportedly offered “IT and operations,” with Airbnb offering “vaccine depots” at its real estate locations, and Google offering free ad space.
The administration is, in fact, “in talks” with Amazon and other tech companies.
“We are consulting with many companies, including Amazon, about specific ways they can help execute the president’s national strategy against COVID,” White House spokesperson Kevin Munoz told Politico. “Companies with logistics and technical expertise could help Americans get vaccinated more efficiently and more equitably.”
“We are committed to assisting governments with vaccination efforts as we work together to protect our workers and continue to provide essential services during the pandemic,” Amazon spokesperson Jodi Seth told the site.
The idea is that Amazon and other tech companies may have abilities to assist in the effort that government agencies do not. more details
The idea is that Amazon and other tech companies may have abilities to assist in the effort that government agencies do not.
Feb. 18 - The Biden administration is considering turning to an unlikely source when it comes to vaccine distribution: Silicon Valley, according to a new report this week.
Politico reported Tuesday that the new president’s administration is considering “taking Silicon Valley up” on its offers to help out with the vaccine rollout. Amazon has reportedly offered “IT and operations,” with Airbnb offering “vaccine depots” at its real estate locations, and Google offering free ad space.
The administration is, in fact, “in talks” with Amazon and other tech companies.
“We are consulting with many companies, including Amazon, about specific ways they can help execute the president’s national strategy against COVID,” White House spokesperson Kevin Munoz told Politico. “Companies with logistics and technical expertise could help Americans get vaccinated more efficiently and more equitably.”
“We are committed to assisting governments with vaccination efforts as we work together to protect our workers and continue to provide essential services during the pandemic,” Amazon spokesperson Jodi Seth told the site.
The idea is that Amazon and other tech companies may have abilities to assist in the effort that government agencies do not. more details
Former US President Donald Trump waves as he arrives at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla., Jan. 20, 2021.
Despite Senate Acquittal, Trump Faces Many Legal Problems
Feb. 18, WASHINGTON - As president, Donald Trump was immune from criminal prosecution and civil liability.
But now that he is a private citizen, he no longer enjoys the cloak of presidential immunity — and his legal troubles are starting to pile up.
On Tuesday, just three days after the Senate acquitted him of an impeachment charge of inciting the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, Trump was sued over the riot in federal court by a prominent U.S. Democratic representative.
The suit by Congressman Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, accuses Trump, his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani and two far-right groups of conspiring to incite the riot to prevent congressional certification of Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential election victory.
The lawsuit is likely to be the first of many. But Trump’s legal troubles are not limited to his role in the riot. Ongoing investigations in New York and other lawsuits are likely to keep him “wrapped up” for years, said Sarah Tuberville of the Project on Government Oversight. more details
Despite Senate Acquittal, Trump Faces Many Legal Problems
Feb. 18, WASHINGTON - As president, Donald Trump was immune from criminal prosecution and civil liability.
But now that he is a private citizen, he no longer enjoys the cloak of presidential immunity — and his legal troubles are starting to pile up.
On Tuesday, just three days after the Senate acquitted him of an impeachment charge of inciting the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, Trump was sued over the riot in federal court by a prominent U.S. Democratic representative.
The suit by Congressman Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, accuses Trump, his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani and two far-right groups of conspiring to incite the riot to prevent congressional certification of Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential election victory.
The lawsuit is likely to be the first of many. But Trump’s legal troubles are not limited to his role in the riot. Ongoing investigations in New York and other lawsuits are likely to keep him “wrapped up” for years, said Sarah Tuberville of the Project on Government Oversight. more details
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Feb 18, 2021
Growing frustration as millions still without power in Texas, winter storms delay Covid vaccinations, and President Biden says the vaccine will be available to all Americans by the end of July.
Feb 18, 2021
Growing frustration as millions still without power in Texas, winter storms delay Covid vaccinations, and President Biden says the vaccine will be available to all Americans by the end of July.
