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Biden Commemorates 9-11 & FDA Booster Approval | Afternoon Update | 9.11.23
Sep 11, 2023
05:41
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President Biden's 9-11 commemoration, Afghanistan withdrawal criticism, PEPFAR protest, Elon Musk's lawsuit. COVID boosters approved, Newsom's change in perspective, father's pardon, escaped convict search, Nike store closure, Jokovic's US Open victory.
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- President Biden received criticism for not attending the 9-11 memorial ceremony, citing historical precedent for presidents' absence, but concerns arise about vulnerability to another attack due to the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and porous southern border.
- The FDA has approved updated COVID boosters from Pfizer and Moderna, formulated using the XBB-0.15 sub-variant, expected to be available soon for anyone aged five or older, as the U.S. sees an increase in COVID cases and California Governor Gavin Newsom reflects on imposing strict lockdown measures.
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President Biden criticized for absence at 9-11 memorial ceremony
President Biden received criticism for not attending a memorial ceremony for the 22nd anniversary of 9-11. White House officials defended his absence, citing historical precedent that presidents don't attend similar ceremonies. However, concerns have been raised about the vulnerability to another 9-11-style attack due to the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and the porous southern border.
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