Coverage dated November 18, 2021

Biden to have routine colonoscopy, transfer power to Harris

Headline from WFAA Dallas

The president will be under anesthesia during a colonoscopy Friday. The procedure is part of Biden's first routine physical as president.

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WFAA Dallas
Biden to have routine colonoscopy, transfer power to Harris (opens WFAA Dallas)
Published Nov 18, 2021
WFAA Dallas's feed description
The president will be under anesthesia during a colonoscopy Friday. The procedure is part of Biden's first routine physical as president.
Tulsa World
Harris briefly serves as acting president while Biden undergoes routine colonoscopy (opens Tulsa World)
Published Nov 18, 2021
Tulsa World's feed description
President Joe Biden briefly transferred power to Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday to undergo a routine colonoscopy at Walter Reed hospital before resuming his duties, the White House said.
FOX 35 Orlando
President Biden to briefly transfer power to VP Harris during routine colonoscopy (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published Nov 18, 2021
FOX 35 Orlando's feed description
Biden drove early Friday to the medical center in the Washington suburbs for his first routine physical exam as president.
Fox2 Detroit
Biden to briefly transfer power to Harris during 'routine colonoscopy' (opens Fox2 Detroit)
Published Nov 18, 2021
Fox2 Detroit's feed description
President Joe Biden will briefly transfer power to Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday when he undergoes a “routine colonoscopy."
The Hill
Biden to transfer power to Harris while he gets colonoscopy (opens The Hill)
Published Nov 18, 2021
The Hill's feed description
President Biden will temporarily transfer power to Vice President Harris on Friday as he goes under anesthesia for a routine colonoscopy.
Portland Press Herald
Biden to undergo colonoscopy, transfer power to Harris, as part of ‘routine physical’ (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Nov 18, 2021
Portland Press Herald's feed description
Harris will work out of her office in the West Wing during the period she has powers of the presidency.
Washington Times
Biden resumes duties after colonoscopy, transfer of power to VP Harris (opens Washington Times)
Published Nov 18, 2021
Washington Times's feed description
President Biden resumed his presidential duties Friday after a brief transfer of power to Vice President Kamala Harris while he underwent a colonoscopy.
WFMZ Allentown
Biden undergoes routine colonoscopy, Harris briefly in power (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Nov 18, 2021
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
The White House says President Joe Biden transferred power to Vice President Kamala Harris for one hour and 25 minutes while under anesthesia during a routine colonoscopy. Biden went early
Fox10 Phoenix
Biden to transfer power to Harris while undergoing routine colonoscopy (opens Fox10 Phoenix)
Published Nov 18, 2021
Fox10 Phoenix's feed description
President Joe Biden will briefly transfer power to Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday when he undergoes a "routine colonoscopy" at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the White House said.
Fox32 Chicago
Biden briefly transferred power to Harris during 'routine colonoscopy' (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Nov 18, 2021
Fox32 Chicago's feed description
President Joe Biden will briefly transfer power to Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday when he undergoes a “routine colonoscopy."
New Hampshire Union Leader
Biden to transfer power to Harris during colonoscopy on Friday, according to White House (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published Nov 18, 2021
New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description
BETHESDA, Md. - President Joe Biden will transfer power to Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday while he is under anesthesia for a routine colonoscopy he will undergo as part
NBC Los Angeles
Biden to Have Routine Colonoscopy, Temporarily Transfer Power to Harris (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Nov 18, 2021
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
The White House says President Joe Biden will briefly transfer power to Vice President Kamala Harris when he undergoes a “routine colonoscopy.”
Politico
Biden will temporarily hand power to Harris during medical procedure (opens Politico)
Published Nov 18, 2021
Politico's feed description
The president is undergoing a physical on Friday at Walter Reed
Insider
Biden to briefly transfer power to Harris while under anesthesia during colonoscopy (opens Insider)
Published Nov 18, 2021
Insider's feed description
This is the same procedure Trump kept secret in 2019 to avoid giving Pence temporary power, Stephanie Grisham wrote in her memoir.
Forbes
Kamala Harris Will Make History As Biden Briefly Transfers Presidential Power During Routine Colonoscopy (opens Forbes)
Published Nov 18, 2021
Forbes's feed description
Biden is getting his first physical exam since becoming president at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
NBC 6 South Florida
Biden Briefly Transfers Power to Vice President Harris While He Undergoes Routine Colonoscopy (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Nov 18, 2021
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
The White House said it will publicly share a written summary of Biden’s physical later Friday afternoon.
CBS News
Biden's power temporarily transferred to Harris during colonoscopy (opens CBS News)
Published Nov 18, 2021
CBS News's feed description
President Biden is getting his routine annual physical at Walter Reed Medical Center Friday.
Deutsche Welle
US: Kamala Harris to serve as acting president during Biden colonoscopy | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Nov 18, 2021
Deutsche Welle's feed description
US President Joe Biden is undergoing a routine colonoscopy and will briefly transfer power to Vice President Kamala Harris during the procedure — making her the first woman to hold presidential power in US history.
New York Times
Biden Will Briefly Transfer Power to Harris During Medical Procedure (opens New York Times)
Published Nov 18, 2021
New York Times's feed description
President Biden, who will undergo a physical and colonoscopy on Friday, is the oldest commander in chief to receive a full medical evaluation while in office.
Axios
Biden to transfer power to Harris while he gets a colonoscopy (opens Axios)
Published Nov 18, 2021
Axios's feed description
Biden will also receive his first annual physical as president.
KEYT Santa Barbara
Biden to have routine colonoscopy, transfer power to Harris | NewsChannel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Nov 18, 2021
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
Press secretary Jen Psaki says Biden will be under anesthesia Friday during the procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Harris “will work from her office in the West Wing during this time.”

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