Coverage dated November 18, 2021

Kamala Harris became first woman with presidential power, but only for a few hours

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

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13News Now Norfolk
Kamala Harris became first woman with presidential power, but only for a few hours (opens 13News Now Norfolk)
Published Nov 18, 2021
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The president was under anesthesia during a colonoscopy Friday. The procedure was part of Biden's first routine physical as president.
Newsweek
Kamala Harris Will Be First Woman to Hold Presidential Powers As Biden Undergoes Physical (opens Newsweek)
Published Nov 18, 2021
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President Joe Biden will be placed under anesthesia Friday for a routine colonoscopy.
KHOU Houston
Kamala Harris becomes first woman with presidential power, but just for a few hours (opens KHOU Houston)
Published Nov 18, 2021
KHOU Houston'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.
CNN
Harris to become first woman with presidential power while Biden is under anesthesia for routine colonoscopy (opens CNN)
Published Nov 18, 2021
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President Joe Biden on Friday will temporarily transfer power to Vice President Kamala Harris while he is under anesthesia for a routine colonoscopy, White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters.
ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
For 85 minutes, Kamala Harris became the first woman with presidential power (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)
Published Nov 18, 2021
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By Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden on Friday temporarily transferred power to Vice President Kamala Harris while he was under anesthesia for a routine colonoscopy for one hour and 25 minutes, according to the White House.
Los Angeles Times
Kamala Harris makes history, again, as first woman with presidential power — for 85 minutes (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Nov 18, 2021
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Vice President Harris temporarily served as commander in chief while President Biden was under anesthesia for a colonoscopy.
The Guardian
Kamala Harris takes on presidential role – briefly – as Biden has colonoscopy (opens The Guardian)
Published Nov 18, 2021
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The vice-president became the first woman to wield the powers of the US presidency, during Biden’s routine medical procedure
Washingtonian
Kamala Harris Becomes First Female (Acting) President of the United States (opens Washingtonian)
Published Nov 18, 2021
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Biden is briefly transferring power during a colonoscopy.
KYMA Yuma
Kamala Harris becomes first woman with presidential power (opens KYMA Yuma)
Published Nov 18, 2021
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On November 19, Kamala Harris became the first woman to hold presidential power, although it was temporary while Joe Biden was under anesthesia for his routine colonoscopy.
Deutsche Welle
US: Kamala Harris serves as acting president during Biden colonoscopy | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Nov 18, 2021
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Vice President Kamala Harris briefly became the first woman to hold presidential power in US history, after President Joe Biden transferred power to her while he underwent a routine colonoscopy.
NPR
Harris will be the 1st woman and Asian American to hold presidential power (briefly) (opens NPR)
Published Nov 18, 2021
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President Biden is temporarily transferring power to Vice President Harris on Friday while he undergoes a routine colonoscopy.
Towleroad Gay News
Right Now, Kamala Harris Is First Woman With Presidential Powers. Biden Has Routine Colonoscopy, Team Briefs On Temp Transfer To V.P. (2 Things Trump Didn't Do); (opens Towleroad Gay News)
Published Nov 18, 2021
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BETHESDA, Md. (Reuters) - President Joe Biden will transfer power to Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday for the period during which he will be under
The Week
Kamala Harris will become the 1st woman to assume presidential power while Biden undergoes a physical (opens The Week)
Published Nov 18, 2021
Glamour
Kamala Harris Becomes First Woman With Presidential Power as Joe Biden Has Routine Colonoscopy (opens Glamour)
Published Nov 18, 2021
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Biden will be placed under anesthesia for the procedure and will temporarily transfer power to Harris.

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