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WH says the president has not had the opportunity to watch the Jan 6 committee hearing today but will be briefed and will see clips. It is not expected that the president would release a statement according to @PressSec — PolitiTweet.org

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@River1056 @dwkese @JohnJHarwood @DeptVetAffairs Because its news that the federal government will require the covid vaccine for its VA medical staff across the country making Veterans Affairs the first federal agency to mandate the vaccine. That is a big development. — PolitiTweet.org

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President Biden today on first federal agency to require vaccinations: "Veteran Affairs is going to, in fact, require that all docs working in facilities are going to have to be vaccinated." — PolitiTweet.org

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Crunch time for infrastructure. — PolitiTweet.org

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WH says the president's expanded meeting with the Iraqi delegation and US officials is now underway after the president and PM met privately. — PolitiTweet.org

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@dwkese @JohnJHarwood @DeptVetAffairs In a free press, the president or any official does not get to determine what questions are asked. They can choose which questions to answer. That is fundamental. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @stevenportnoy: "I take that as a compliment, Mr. President," @KellyO says, as the president joshes the veteran newswoman, calling her a… — PolitiTweet.org

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NEW:The president called me a "pain in the neck" (with a smile) as I pressed him on a NEW mandate for doctors at @DeptVetAffairs hospitals to get the COVID vaccine. He did not respond when I pressed if there would be further federal required vaccines. https://t.co/PAnOv7aXPK — PolitiTweet.org

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Avid amateur photographer and president pro tempore of the Senate ⁦@SenatorLeahy⁩ was working the scene in the Rose Garden as ⁦@LeaderHoyer⁩ spoke to reporters. https://t.co/jNeWJBKktT — PolitiTweet.org

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House Dem @LeaderHoyer says it would be "incomprehensible" if key Trump officials were not called before the Jan 6 Select Committee. More here: https://t.co/d56Slx3CzL — PolitiTweet.org

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At WH, @GOPLeader responded to questions about Jan 6 Commission & criticized @SpeakerPelosi for selecting R members.McCarthy called @RepLizCheney @AdamKinzinger "Pelosi Republicans" https://t.co/Jln7ALAGbq — PolitiTweet.org

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The president and @GOPLeader shook hands and spoke briefly in the colonnade after the Rose Garden event. (McCarthy blocked by column.) https://t.co/ySkEupo6mC — PolitiTweet.org

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@GOPLeader McCarthy is at the WH for an #ADA anniversary event and in speaking to reporters referred to @RepLizCheney @AdamKinzinger as"Pelosi Republicans" https://t.co/E8O6P8IPwF — PolitiTweet.org

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The Cuba related protests outside the WH which have been happening for days are notably larger and louder today. — PolitiTweet.org

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We periodically ask questions at briefings about matters like a president's physical exam because the health of any president is a standard national security concern. Part of our role to press for transparency. His last physical assessment was Dec. '19. — PolitiTweet.org

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US government purchased another 200 million doses of Pfizer's COVID vaccine. WH says the govt is preparing for potential shots for children under 12 and/or booster shots if those become necessary. — PolitiTweet.org

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Actually that was @catherine_lucey — PolitiTweet.org

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More than six months in office now and @PressSec says there is not yet a scheduled physical exam for the president. He will have one, she says, but nothing yet. Physicals for presidents are standard with some public report of findings. — PolitiTweet.org

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The Olympic cauldron is lit. @NBCOlympics https://t.co/Kfcqitc83M — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @NBCNightlyNews: The White House is facing pressure on mask guidance as Covid cases rise. President Biden said he has talked to experts… — PolitiTweet.org

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Birthday wishes to statesman and WWII veteran @SenatorDole as he celebrates turning 98 years young today. — PolitiTweet.org

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Asked today after a union shop tour in Ohio, "do you think will you will get an infrastructure deal sir?" The president responded, "Yes, we will." — PolitiTweet.org

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NEW: WH on breakthrough cases among staff. They will release info when WH medical unit determines any staffer had close contact with POTUS, FLOTUS, VP, SG. New policy going forward. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @DougNBC: Looking back at the first 6 months of the Biden Administration... Our story @KellyO @NBCNightlyNews https://t.co/w2kWCLxmUP — PolitiTweet.org

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Super Bowl victory celebration at the White House. https://t.co/eQ5gGETVPh — PolitiTweet.org

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My report tonight... — PolitiTweet.org

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Olympic throwback. 25 years ago tonight that Olympic cauldron, seen over my shoulder, was lit by the great Muhammad Ali at the Opening Ceremony in Atlanta. The experience was incredible. https://t.co/T4OzilCbOK — PolitiTweet.org

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.@PressSec in response to question about Canada opening it's border. "We are continuing to review our travel restrictions any decisions about reopening travel will be guided by our public health and medical experts." — PolitiTweet.org

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The president was asked should the Olympics go forward (in light of COVID cases)? He responded, "They are." https://t.co/uKAjqWow5K — PolitiTweet.org

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Waiting in the State Dining Room for the president to make remarks on the economy. https://t.co/Ml8vlcJebb — PolitiTweet.org