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Pentagon asks Supreme Court to block injunction allowing deployment of unvaccinated Navy SEALs

March 7, 2022

Pentagon asks Supreme Court to block injunction allowing deployment of unvaccinated Navy SEALs

The Pentagon asked the Supreme Court on Monday to partially block a lower court injunction on unvaccinated Navy SEALs, who had sued President Biden because they were seeking a religious exemption.

House Republicans call for end to vaccine mandates for foreign truckers, agricultural workers at the border

March 7, 2022

House Republicans call for end to vaccine mandates for foreign truckers, agricultural workers at the border

36 House Republicans are calling on the Biden administration to end vaccine mandates for truckers and H-2A agricultural workers.

NYC parents plan to sue the mayor over mask mandates for young kids

March 7, 2022

NYC parents plan to sue the mayor over mask mandates for young kids

A group of New York City parents plan to sue Mayor Eric Adams over his continuing mask mandates for children four and under in schools.

Seattle teachers union demands forced masking until May to ensure 'sense of normalcy'

March 7, 2022

Seattle teachers union demands forced masking until May to ensure 'sense of normalcy'

Seattle public schoolchildren could be required to wear masks until at least May amid ongoing negotiations with the teachers union that argues masks bring a sense of "normalcy" to children.

DC truck convoy to return to Beltway, back up traffic but will not enter city

March 7, 2022

DC truck convoy to return to Beltway, back up traffic but will not enter city

A U.S. trucker convoy was expected to bring traffic to Washington D.C. area on Monday as the group plans to drive a circuit around the Capital Beltway to protest Covid-19 mandates and other issues.

Ukraine war conditions become breeding ground for infectious disease outbreaks

March 6, 2022

Ukraine war conditions become breeding ground for infectious disease outbreaks

As Ukrainians flee their country from Russia’s military onslaught, they face the prospect of the invisible enemy – bacteria and viruses.

Critics slam Eric Adams' for saying masking still required for 'all settings' with children under 5: 'Insane'

March 6, 2022

Critics slam Eric Adams' for saying masking still required for 'all settings' with children under 5: 'Insane'

Political commentators criticized Eric Adams' decision to require masks for children under the age of 5 in New York City.

White House says COVID-19 money on 'empty' as it ties approval to Ukraine aid

March 5, 2022

White House says COVID-19 money on 'empty' as it ties approval to Ukraine aid

The White House is warning that the U.S. will soon begin to run out of money for COVID-19 supplies unless Congress acts to approve more funding.

Late-night hosts continue media rampage against Ron DeSantis for mask remarks

March 4, 2022

Late-night hosts continue media rampage against Ron DeSantis for mask remarks

NBC's late night hosts Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers joined other liberal media figures in criticizing Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis following remarks he made to students about taking off their masks.

NYC lifting school mask rules, vaccine mandates for dining next week

March 4, 2022

NYC lifting school mask rules, vaccine mandates for dining next week

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Friday announced that the Big Apple is rolling back mask mandates at indoor businesses and schools.