The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it had authorized the first COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in the United States late Friday. On Saturday, FDA commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn called the authorization a milestone reached during the pandemic.
“Our action comes as we are near the end of what has been truly a year unlike any other in modern times. While this year has been marked by tragedy, sadness, and sacrifice, it is also a year that has generated unparalleled scientific achievement that will resonate for many future generations,” Hahn said. “Let me be clear. Efficiency does not mean any cutting of corners. Medical products are still undergoing rigorous study and clinical trials. Important safety checks remain place.”
members of the congressional hispanic caucus heckled the president in the capitol building. at a congressional intern hurled an f-bomb at mr. trump. the same week homeland security secretary kirstjen nielsen was shouted out of a d.c. restaurant by aggressive hecklers. they showed up outside of her townhome, too. florida attorney general pam body had to abandon her night out at the movies this weekend in the face of a similarly confrontational mob. if she wants people to protest, that s one thing. but to continue this, they are inciting violence. and on friday night here at the red hen restaurant, white house press secretary xavier sanders was asked to leave because of her political views. sanders complied and, wilkinson