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Biden's approval ratings also show Democrats' wavering support of the President.  White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre dismissed concerns regarding President Joe Biden's possible reelection bid. In an interview with CNN's Don Lemon late Monday, Jean-Pierre responded to a question concerning Biden's potential inability to run again in 2024. "Does the President have the stamina, physically and mentally, do you think to continue on even after 2024?" Lemon asked. "Don, you're asking me this question? Oh my gosh, he's the president of the United States," Jean-Pierre replied. "That is not a question that we should be even asking." These comments come after a New York Times article reporting Democrats' hesitancy to endorse Biden, who is 79, for a 2024 run. "That article that we're talking about is hearsay," Jean-Pierre said. "That's not what we care about; we care about how are we goi...

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said her agency would still recommend masks for vaccinated students in schools. The White House announced Wednesday new plans for the “potential authorization” of children COVID vaccinations for ages 5-11, saying they have enough vaccinations ready and waiting for the federal approval. The White House prep suggests they expect favorable federal approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) despite hesitation from health officials earlier this year. “We expect the FDA and CDC’s decision on Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 through 11 in the next couple of weeks,” White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Jeff Zients said during a White House teleconference Wednesday. “First, on supply: We have secured vaccine supply to vaccinate every child ages 5 through 11. And as soon as the vaccine is authorized by the FDA, we will begin shipping millions of doses nationwide.” ...