MJ Lee

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RT @KateBennett_DC: . @FLOTUS has Covid. After first testing negative Monday morning, @FLOTUS began feeling cold-like symptoms in the eveni… — PolitiTweet.org

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This letter from FDA to CEO of Bavarian Nordic (which makes Jynneos vaccine) was prompted by the CEO raising concerns about the new method. Some public health experts say they're worried about limited research on giving the vaccine intradermally. https://t.co/a72eJ7SXkS — PolitiTweet.org

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And prior to administration's announcement this week to stretch out the monkeypox vaccines, letter details why FDA considered but ultimately ruled out (for now): 1. Alternative vaccines 2. Delaying the second vaccine doses by 3-6 months https://t.co/m24upb7dtg — PolitiTweet.org

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News: FDA moving full speed ahead with new plan to stretch monkeypox vaccine with smaller doses. In letter to drug maker obtained by CNN, the agency defends efficacy of the smaller dose approach. Stakes are high given limited vax supply. https://t.co/m24upb7dtg — PolitiTweet.org

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@alexburnsNYT Something this story captures so well through reporting -- and that I feel like I've heard so much about anecdotally: so many Asian Americans are absolutely bewildered by lax gun laws, and totally freaked out about gun violence & crime more broadly. https://t.co/6JDIfeqXY5 — PolitiTweet.org

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@alexburnsNYT And in Georgia, where this story was reported out of, @alexburnsNYT saw how much last year's spa shooting still hangs over the AAPI community. "We can’t stop looking at the door and wondering if the next person who comes in will have a gun." https://t.co/6JDIfervND — PolitiTweet.org

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This @alexburnsNYT story is such a great read on the anxious mood among Asian American voters right now -- and just what a politically complex group they make up, as both parties try to win them over ahead of the midterms. https://t.co/6JDIfeqXY5 — PolitiTweet.org

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China is trying "intimidate and coerce Taiwan and undermine its resilience," Kurt Campbell says. — PolitiTweet.org

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Offering an update to reporters on the situation re: China & Taiwan, Kurt Campbell, NSC Coordinator for Indo Pacific Affairs, says China “over-reacted” to Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan and Beijing's actions “continue to be provocative, destabilizing and unprecedented.” — PolitiTweet.org

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On whether Biden’s comment reflected some kind of development on the Brittney Griner negotiations, Jean-Pierre said: “No, I wouldn't read into it.” “As President, he's doing what presidents do, you know, giving hope." — PolitiTweet.org

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Asked what is making Biden feel hopeful, Karine Jean-Pierre said: "He's the president. He has to feel hopeful, right? This is something that is important to him.” She added: "There's no other place but to be hopeful and to do the work that we need to do to get this done." — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @ChrisMegerian: "He will only travel if he tests negative," says @PressSec on President Biden's plans. He tested positive for COVID-19… — PolitiTweet.org

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Kirby said that the US is "not seeking a crisis" and that the US continues to believe that there is no reason for Beijing to react the way that it has been, following Pelosi's trip to Taiwan. — PolitiTweet.org

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When I asked what rectifying the situation would look like from the US's perspective -- and what the US is doing right now to try to take down the temperature, John Kirby said: "There's nothing here for the United States to rectify." — PolitiTweet.org

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Chinese Minister Jing Quan said today: "The only way out of this crisis is that the US side must take matters immediately to rectify its mistakes and eliminate the grave impact of Pelosi’s visit.” — PolitiTweet.org

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On Brittney Griner, President Biden just said: "I’m hopeful. We’re working hard." — PolitiTweet.org

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More fallout from Nancy Pelosi visit to Taiwan: "China has chosen to overreact and use the Speaker's visit as a pretext to increase provocative military activity in and around the Taiwan Strait," John Kirby says in WH briefing. "We also expect that these actions will continue." — PolitiTweet.org

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More COVID WFH for President Biden https://t.co/YCrMOIVrvc — PolitiTweet.org

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"The ball is in Russia's court" right now, one US official tells me. There is also recognition that this whole process is expected to continue to take some time. But again, it's ultimately up to Russia how quickly they want to move, US officials say. — PolitiTweet.org

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What US officials are saying today is that the state of play on trying to get Brittney Griner out of Russia remains the same -- they want to keep pushing Russia to accept the offer they made in June to, in part, exchange Griner and Paul Whelan for Victor Bout. — PolitiTweet.org

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“We were thoughtful about using the bulk vaccine because once you remove it from bulk, you lose years of shelf life,” an HHS spokesperson told CNN. https://t.co/iHBFUsiDYB — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @jmhansler: A Russian court has found Brittney Griner guilty of drug smuggling. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @AlexThomp: a reminder of how he was picked from @jmartNYT and @alexburnsNYT book "This Will Not Pass" They were reacting to anger from… — PolitiTweet.org

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“I think that he’s done a terrific job and most recently the inflation reduction plan. There are so many good things in it for the economy and for people. And I'm supporting him if he runs,” Maloney said. Wouldn’t say why she said she doesn’t think Biden will run for 2nd term. — PolitiTweet.org

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Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who said in a debate last night that she doesn’t believe President Biden will run for reelection, just told me: “If he decides to run, I'm supporting him. I’m supporting him and I don’t have other comment.” — PolitiTweet.org

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John Kirby on President Biden's view of Pelosi's trip to Taiwan: "He respects the Speaker's decision to travel to Taiwan." — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @DJJudd: NSC's John Kirby, asked how concerned the administration is that terrorists will seek safe haven in Afghanistan after the death… — PolitiTweet.org

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John Kirby says the US is not only planning to maintain its over-the-horizon capability in Afghanistan, but try to improve it going forward. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @jeremyherb: NEW: The Pentagon wiped the phones of top departing DOD and Army officials at the end of the Trump administration, deleting… — PolitiTweet.org

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John Kirby says White House thinks its “important” that Nancy Pelosi have the opportunity to visit Taiwan. Members of Congress have a “right” and “prerogative” to make this visit if they want, he says on CNN. — PolitiTweet.org