This is what having a heroin addict kook in charge of public health looks like.

This is not the type of development you would normally expect a pharmaceutical company to broadcast. But that's because there's nothing normal about the way the federal government is behaving in this saga"or, for that matter, how the government has been behaving ever since President Donald Trump put anti-vaccination crusader Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in charge of America's public health.

Moderna's flu shot, which uses mRNA technology made famous during the COVID-19 pandemic, is the product of a lengthy research and development process that goes back years. Along the way, Moderna scientists consulted directly with officials at the Food and Drug Administration, the agency inside of Kennedy's department (Health and Human Services) that is responsible for reviewing and approving vaccines.

Such consultation is normal. And a major focus of the discussion between the company and the regulators was how Moderna should test the new shot to demonstrate its safety and effectiveness. There was some back and forth"again, pretty routine"but ultimately the FDA agreed that Moderna's design for a trial was "acceptable," according to communication Moderna cited in its press release.

Moderna proceeded with the testing, got promising results and submitted its application. It had good reason to believe it would receive consideration and, in due time, outright approval. Instead, on February 3, Moderna got what's known as a "refuse to file" letter from the FDA, in which the agency said the company had not put the new vaccine to a sufficiently demanding test.

#3 | Posted by oneironaut

Republicans are already in for a bloodbath in November. Another two years of Trump will just make the taste of Trump's s*** even worse. Mega is not republican. It's a cult, and you're a member.

America was so sick of trump after his first term he lost re-election.

Over $100,000 per deportee. When Dems have the WH back we'll hear all about "deficits & debt!!!" again.

How sad for America that Trump's brought us down to this level of world respect.

Obama earned it back after Shrub cost us respect. Trump's a wrecking ball.

Welcome to Trump's propaganda vision for a Russian Tass-Pravda USA truth-free propaganda machine.

*** ACLU Files Lawsuit Against ICE After Brutal Raid at Racetrack ***

What? Are Republicans using the ACLU to sue ICE?

Link: www.aclu.org

#29 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS

Their actions are absolutely despicable! Flashbangs thrown into occupied CARS?!

They're nothing but a masked gang of jackboot thugs.

You people are traitors.

#8 | Posted by boaz

Textbook example of "Psychological Projection."

Psychological projection is an unconscious defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, emotions, or traits onto someone else to avoid internal discomfort. Often rooted in insecurity or guilt, this behavior allows people to disown negative feelings by externalizing them. Common examples include accusing others of being judgmental while being critical oneself, or, if feeling insecure, calling a partner "too needy".

Reports are his personal hygiene is awful, with a stench in any room he's in.

He's almost 80 and never cared about what happens to the Earth or us since he'll be idiotically dancing to YMCA with Old Scratch.

Harvard CAPS/Harris (Jan. 28"29): Mark Penn's polling firm found that 51% of registered voters say Trump is doing a worse job than Biden, compared with 49% who say he's doing better.

Rasmussen Reports (Feb. 2"4): The Trump-friendly pollster is fending off MAGA criticism after finding that 48% of likely voters say Biden did a better job as president, compared with 40% who chose Trump. Another 8% said the two presidents have performed "about the same."

YouGov/Economist (Feb. 6"9): This survey found that 46% of U.S. adults say Trump is doing a worse job than Biden, compared with 40% who say he's doing better. Another 7% said "about the same."

Why it matters: One year in, Trump has squandered virtually every advantage that won him the presidency. The White House has nine months to turn the ship around before a potential midterm wipeout for Republicans.

Zoom in: Three national surveys point to the same alarming trend for a president who's done everything in his power to erase his predecessor's legacy.

"We only care about deficits when a Democrat is in the White House!"

- Republicans (who created this mess with tax cuts for individuals and corporations who didn't need them in the first place)

Another FAFO for Trump voters

Was Epstein sending impregnated victims for abortions?

Refreshing to see a Republican doing the right thing!

"We aren't a democracy. State's rights!!!"

- BOAZ; formerly for state's rights over the federal government until Trump excited him as much as feet

You either believe in the US Constitution as our foundational document

Thank God we arent a Democracy.

Posted by boaz

You've been the one consistently blathering about "states rights" and so on.

Haven't seen a peep from you about Trump's desire to nationalize elections when it's perfectly clear in the Constitution that running elections is legally and Constitutionally left up the states.

Nate Silver's Silver Bulletin average put Trump's net approval at negative 13.7 points as of February 9, 2026, and noted that the share who strongly disapprove broke 46 percent for the first time, underscoring persistent political headwinds for the White House and Republicans in a key midterm year.

He was in the country legally, registered, complete with social security #

So much for "pro-life" ... again.

The vast majority of Americans oppose what Trump's doing with ICE.

"Trump Accepts Ownership of the Current Economy: 'I'm Very Proud of It'"

Since Trump is all about Trump, he's talking about his personal economy.

To wit: The Trump family has made $1.2 BILLION with just crypto deals.

It's outrageous. Remember how Republicans screamed Biden was somehow benefiting from the presidency?

Republicans are nothin' but hypocrites.

Trump CAUGHT-On-Cam: Bad Bunny 'ROCKS' Mar-A-Lago's Super Bowl Halftime Screens Over 'FLOP' Kid Rock

U.S. President Donald Trump has been branded a 'hypocrite' after footage emerged showing Bad Bunny's official Super Bowl halftime show playing at his Mar-a-Lago watch party, despite POTUS and his MAGA allies publicly backing Turning Point USA's alternative Kid Rock performance. Video shared online shows large screens inside Trump's Florida golf club airing Bad Bunny's halftime set while the U.S. President sat with guests, contradicting earlier claims that he would tune into TPUSA's 'All-American' halftime show.

135,000,000 for Bad Buddy vs 6,000,000 for the Kid Rock/Turning Point show.

I didn't understand more than a word or two, but it was entertaining.

Also loved Bad Bunny giving one of his Grammy awards to the little boy in the bunny ears ICE kidnapped in Minneapolis.

And:

And "conservatives" wonder why the national debt is skyrocketing! Trump's breaking records for budget deficits. Interest on the national debt has now exceeded the entire annual defense budget.

It began with Bush's 2 tax cuts and continued with Trump's 2 tax cuts.

Tax cuts don't lead to economic growth and they don't "trickle down" to benefit the vast majority of Americans. They only enrich high net worth individuals and corporations while saddling generations with debt.

#12 | Posted by Danforth

NBC's coverage lessened crowd volume when it became clear JD Vance (and his other 4 names) was being loudly booed.

You can hear it loudly and clearly in other country's broadcasts.

Thanks for posting that, AU!

I've seen clips from the interview, but this is the whole enchilada.

#16 | Posted by Corky

I watched the entire interview. What an intelligent, knowledgeable young politician.