The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) green light on “mixing and matching” vaccine boosters and Democrats’ optimism that they can come to a deal over a human infrastructure bill are expected to dominate this Sunday’s show circuit.
On Thursday night, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky
Rochelle WalenskyOvernight Health Care — Presented by Carequest — Study finds Pfizer vaccine almost 91 percent effective for 5 to 11 year olds Fauci says it’s recommended to get same vaccine for COVID-19 boosters Walensky: CDC will ‘not articulate a preference’ for which booster to get MORE officially signed off on approval for mix-and-match booster shots to combat COVID-19.
The news came after Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots were approved for certain individuals.
Walensky’s decision now allows for roughly 100 million eligible Americans to get a booster, including those previously approved to get the Pfizer booster.
“These recommendations are another example of our fundamental commitment to protect as many people as possible from COVID-19,” Walensky said in a statement.
However, during a Friday briefing she noted that the agency would not provide a recommendation over which vaccine brand Americans should receive for their booster — be it the same as their first series, or different. More guidance over this particular question has been sought by a CDC panel from the agency.
However, both Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
Vivek MurthyFauci says it’s recommended to get same vaccine for COVID-19 boosters CDC director signs off on boosters of Johnson & Johnson, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines Overnight Health Care — Presented by Carequest — Boosters take a big step forward MORE and President Biden
Joe BidenHow ‘Buy American’, other pro-US policies can help advocates pass ambitious climate policies Overnight Defense & National Security — Presented by Raytheon Technologies — Biden backtracks on Taiwan Photos of the Week: Manchin protestor, Paris Hilton and a mirror room MORE’s chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci
Anthony FauciFauci says it’s recommended to get same vaccine for COVID-19 boosters The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Uber – Manchin, Sanders in budget feud; Biden still upbeat Timken rolls out six-figure ad campaign, hits Fauci MORE suggested it would be best for Americans to stick with the same vaccine brand they previously received for their booster.
“It’s generally recommended that you get the booster, that is the original regimen that you got in the first place. But for one reason or other — and there may be different circumstances for people — availability or just different personal choices — you can, as we say, mix and match,” Fauci said on CNN’s “New Day” on Friday.
“And those are the data that were discussed and were acted upon yesterday, that you can now mix and match one with the other, but in general it just makes sense to go with what your original regimen was,” Fauci added.
Fauci is slated to appear on ABC’s “This Week” and Walensky is scheduled to appear on “Fox News Sunday.”
Meanwhile, Democrats appear optimistic that a deal over their social spending package is around the corner.
“We had a very positive meeting this morning; I’m very optimistic,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Nancy PelosiJudge to hear Trump’s case against Jan. 6 committee in November Kamala Harris engages with heckler during New York speech GOP lawmaker calls for Meghan, Harry to lose royal titles over paid leave push MORE (D-Calif.) said on Friday after returning from breakfast with Biden.
The spending package, which was originally proposed with a $3.5 trillion price tag, will likely be in the range of $2 trillion after pushback from moderates, who expressed concern about the overall amount and pay-fors.
Sen. Joe Manchin
Joe ManchinHow ‘Buy American’, other pro-US policies can help advocates pass ambitious climate policies Photos of the Week: Manchin protestor, Paris Hilton and a mirror room Overnight Energy & Environment — Presented by the American Petroleum Institute — Biden seeks to quell concerns over climate proposals MORE (D-W.Va.), a centrist, has previously expressed openness to a figure between $1.9 trillion and $2.2 trillion. Democrats have indicated that Biden was a driver of the negotiations between moderates and progressives after meeting with both groups earlier this week.
“I felt that we’re closer to a deal than I’ve ever felt before. I felt the president was engaged in the details of the negotiation in a way he hasn’t been before,” Rep. Ro Khanna
Rohit (Ro) KhannaDemocrats brush off risks of paring down spending package Proposals to reform supports for parents face chopping block Democrats see light at end of tunnel on Biden agenda MORE (D-Calif.), a House progressive who met with Biden at the White House on Tuesday, said.
Pelosi is scheduled to appear on CNN’s “State of the Union” while Khanna is scheduled to appear on “Fox News Sunday.”
Below are the full list of guests scheduled to appear on this week’s Sunday talk shows:
ABC’s “This Week” — Dr. Anthony FauciAnthony FauciFauci says it’s recommended to get same vaccine for COVID-19 boosters The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Uber – Manchin, Sanders in budget feud; Biden still upbeat Timken rolls out six-figure ad campaign, hits Fauci MORE, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
NBC’s “Meet the Press” — To be announced.
CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Rep. Bennie Thompson
Bennie Gordon ThompsonThe Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Altria – Manchin heatedly dismisses rumors of leaving Democratic Party Bannon eyed as key link between White House, Jan. 6 riot Cheney becomes GOP’s Trump foil MORE (D-Miss.); Gita Gopinath, chief economist of the International Monetary Fund; Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. special envoy for Afghanistan.
CNN’s “State of the Union” — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.); Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
Janet Louise YellenUS deficit hits .8 trillion, second largest in history Financial oversight panel unveils climate risk plan On The Money — Democrats eye tough choices as deadline looms MORE; Gov. Asa Hutchinson
Asa HutchinsonThe Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Uber – Build Back Better items on chopping block Sunday shows – Buttigieg warns supply chain issues could stretch to next year Arkansas governor backs employer vaccine mandates MORE (R-Ark.)
“Fox News Sunday” — Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Sen. Mark Warner
Mark Robert WarnerOvernight Energy & Environment — Presented by the American Petroleum Institute — Biden seeks to quell concerns over climate proposals Overnight Energy & Environment — Presented by the American Petroleum Institute — Intelligence report warns of climate threats in all countries The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Altria – Biden holds meetings to resurrect his spending plan MORE (D-Va.); Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.)
Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures” — Gov. Ron DeSantis
Ron DeSantisArizona attorney general asks for restraining order to block federal vaccine mandate The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Uber – Manchin, Sanders in budget feud; Biden still upbeat Overnight Health Care — Presented by Carequest — Key CDC panel backs Moderna, J&J boosters MORE (R-Fla.); Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Sen. Foreign Relations Committee, Banking Committee
