Kamala Harris , Becomes First Woman in US History, To Hold Presidential Powers.<br />On Nov. 19, President Biden had to be put under anesthesia to receive a routine colonoscopy at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.<br />On Nov. 19, President Biden had to be put under anesthesia to receive a routine colonoscopy at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.<br />Before the procedure, he temporarily transferred presidential powers to Vice President Harris.<br />The act made her the first woman to ever hold such powers in American history.<br />When speaking about the vice president, press secretary <br />Jen Psaki said, "she makes history every day.".<br />But certainly today that was another chapter in that history. And I think that will be noted for many women [and] young girls across the country, Jen Psaki, via statement.<br />But certainly today that was another chapter in that history. And I think that will be noted for many women [and] young girls across the country, Jen Psaki, via statement.<br />Psaki said President Biden is "in good spirits," and he resumed his duties at around 11:35 a.m. that same day.<br />Psaki said President Biden is "in good spirits," and he resumed his duties at around 11:35 a.m. that same day.<br />He will remain at Walter Reed to complete the rest of his medical exam and return to the White House shortly after
