Usa Weekly News, Biden optimistic for 2022 but negotiations on the Ukraine crisis continue

Omicron, Fauci & Trump – As Omicron infections grow across the United States, immunologist Anthony Fauci said cases are set to increase, but Donald Trump’s support for vaccinations, disappointing his ‘no vax’ basis, is one “good thing”. “I think – Fauci commented to ABC, referring to the former President – that his continuing to say that people should get vaccinated is a good thing for me. I hope it continues ”, also because the general situation of the country is not improving

“Every day the numbers go higher and higher – he admitted – this week the average was 150 thousand infections, and the cases are destined to increase”. Regarding the lesser aggressiveness of the Covid variant, Fauci made a clarification: “If many people are vaccinated, it does not mean that the virus is less aggressive. We are particularly worried about those who are not vaccinated, because they are the most vulnerable and on them the variant can have a higher level of danger ”

NYE – New Year’s parties canceled or resized in many large American cities due to the pandemic. The authorities called on citizens to give up parties and avoid large public gatherings. In a semi-deserted New York, the traditional Ball Drop ceremony, the descent of the gigantic crystal ball in Times Square at the stroke of midnight, was reserved for only 15,000 people, compared to 60,000 pre-pandemic. All people who participated were vaccinated and wore masks

Only on November 16, the outgoing mayor Bill de Blasio had invited everyone to participate to take back the New Year’s party. His successor Eric Adams was sworn in at Times Square shortly after midnight but canceled the inaugural party. Atlanta, the capital of the Peach State, canceled its Peach Drop instead, while San Francisco canceled the fireworks over the bay for the second consecutive year. Otherwise, Seattle and Las Vegas have decided to save the fireworks display

In Chicago, Mayor Lory E.Lightfoot has not imposed restrictions or banned fireworks but warned citizens that “Omicron and Delta are coming to your party.” In the last week, again due to the pandemic, American airlines have been forced to cancel over 1,000 flights a day to or from the United States

Three C’s – On his first day as mayor of New York, Eric Adams reminded citizens of the pillars on which his administration will be based, namely the three Cs: clarity, consistency, communication. All, of course, accompanied by a photo on social media that portrays him in his new office

Omicron update – Kathy Hochul, governor of the state of New York, virtually met with President Biden along with other governors to take stock of the management of the pandemic and the Omicron variant. Hochul wanted to publicly thank Biden for his commitment to resolve this important critical issue as soon as possible

I can’t fail – “I don’t think I was put in the position of failing for the portfolio that was assigned to me”: Kamala Harris states in an interview with CBS. “I am the VP and everything I manage is difficult and cannot be managed at other levels. There are many difficult issues to address, ”explains Harris. Many within the Democratic Party believe that the dossiers assigned to it, from voting rights to immigration, are mission impossible and would have complained that the White House does not defend it enough.

Build Back Better – “Let’s not give up” on Joe Biden’s economic agenda despite the difficulties that Build Back Better is encountering, especially within the Democratic party. Harris also stressed that “protecting democracy is one of the greatest security challenges”. And on the possibility of running in 2024, Madam VP replied: “I don’t have the luxury of being able to think about the 2024 elections: I have many things to do now”. Harris also added that one of the priorities for 2022 is to fight inflation

Biden-Putin – President Joe Biden spoke by telephone with Vladimir Putin and revealed to reporters some of the contents covered in the conversation. Biden warned Putin that “he cannot invade Ukraine” and that otherwise “there will be severe sanctions, we will increase our presence in Europe, with NATO allies”. This is what the journalists following the President reported who, in these days, is spending a few days of vacation in his home in Delaware

Blinken-Zelensky – The US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, in a telephone conversation with the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, “reaffirmed the support” of the US for Kiev against the background of fears raised by the increase of Russian troops at the border. “We will continue to consult closely with Ukraine, NATO allies and partners in our diplomatic efforts to avoid a future aggression by Russia,” Blinken said on Twitter, reporting the contents of the call.

In the note released by the State Department it is explained that Blinken and Zelensky talked about “the efforts to peacefully resolve the conflict in eastern Ukraine and the forthcoming diplomatic contacts with Russia”. Russia and the US have agreed on talks in Geneva for January 10, focusing on the issue of security in Eastern Europe

Emergency – Joe Biden approved the declaration of a state of emergency in Colorado, where violent fires, fueled by strong winds, destroyed hundreds of homes and forced the evacuation of 33,000 residents, particularly in Boulder County. This was stated by the governor of Colorado, Jared Polis, during a press point broadcast live. It is now hoped that the snowfall and the sharp drop in temperature expected in the next few hours will contribute to stopping the fires

Remain in Mexico – The Biden administration has asked the Supreme Court to hear its arguments regarding the request to end Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” protocol, which plans to send asylum seekers back until their case is reviewed. In recent months, humanitarian organizations have denounced the violence, including murder and rape, of which asylum seekers are victims, once forced to go back

The Trump program had been suspended when Joe Biden entered the White House, but a Texas federal judge had ordered its reinstatement. The appeals court had rejected a first opposition from the Biden administration. Now Washington hopes the Supreme Court will accept the government’s arguments

Goodbye Betty – “Betty White has brought a smile to the lips of generations of Americans. She is a cultural icon that we will miss a lot. My thoughts and Jill’s go out to her family and all those who loved her “: this is how Joe Biden pays homage on Twitter to the star of the popular US sitcom ‘The Golden Girls’ and the series” Mary Tyler Moore ”

Commander on the beach – A few days of vacation in Delaware for Joe and Jill Biden who also took a few strolls on Rehoboth beach. Present their new four-legged friend, Commander who, from the photos published by the journalists on the spot, seems to have had a lot of fun

A long walk, on the first day of the year, documented by some photos. But above all from words with which the First Gentleman said that he really likes to start each new year with a long walk: it allows him to reflect. This year, more than ever, he is determined to do everything possible to support the Biden administration. And happy New Year!