Ex-director of White House's COVID response and initial investor in DC Jew-ish deli 'Call Your Mother' becomes second straight member of Tribe to fill senior post

Jeff Zients served as COVID response coordinator at beginning of Biden's term but has since worked in a low-profile post on staffing matters

Bloc of 27 countries started vaccine drives at end of December, but has been progressing at far slower pace than some rich nations, including US, Israel and former member Britain

After Sunday Mass, presidential motorcade stops at 'Call Your Mother,' owned by his COVID czar, to pick up some sesame bagels

President to sign 10 executive orders, including mandatory masks during travel, in stark departure from Trump's policy; Fauci says US will restore engagement, financing of WHO