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July 31, 2021

Cori Bush spends night protesting outside US Capitol, gets support from Squad allies Omar, Pressley

U.S. Rep. Cori Bush said late Friday she plans to spend the night on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to protest the impending end of the coronavirus eviction moratorium.

July 31, 2021

CDC boss Walensky, after Fox TV appearance, walks back vaccine mandate remarks

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, issued a clarification statement Friday night after claiming on Fox News’ “Special Report” that the U.S. was “looking into” a possible nationwide vaccine mandate.

July 30, 2021

Tucker Carlson: Democrats and the CDC have been lying about COVID and the vaccine

Tucker Carlson reacts to new COVID guidelines and highlights the flip-flops of Democrats and the CDC as they cling to power.

July 30, 2021

Liberals from White House to Hawaii push for mask mandates but data is underwhelming

Democratic leaders from the White House down are mulling or enacting new coronavirus mask mandates following new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – even as new infections vary widely in different areas.

July 30, 2021

Biden says Americans should expect more COVID restrictions

President Biden warned Friday that increased COVID-related restrictions could again become a possibility as the U.S. sees spiking coronavirus cases nationwide.

July 30, 2021

6 people test positive for COVID-19 after Caribbean cruise

Six passengers who sailed on a Royal Caribbean ship tested positive for COVID-19 near the end of their cruise and were immediately quarantined, the company said Friday.

July 30, 2021

Conservative reaction pours in after Dem mayors, governors impose new mask mandates: 'Kiss my mask'

Democratic leaders around the country are facing criticism and blowback after they rushed to reimpose unpopular mask mandates following updated coronavirus guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

July 30, 2021

DOJ sues Texas over Abbott order on COVID-carrying migrants

The U.S. Justice Department on Friday filed a lawsuit against Texas and its governor, Greg Abbott, over an order the Republican governor signed barring ground transportation of migrants who could be carrying COVID-19.

July 30, 2021

WH condemns WaPo, NYT for 'completely irresponsible' tweets hyping COVID spread among vaccinated

The Biden administration offered rare condemnation of The Washington Post over a tweet addressing a CDC study involving a Massachusetts outbreak of the Delta variant among the vaccinated.

July 30, 2021

CDC director tells Bret Baier government 'looking into' potential COVID-19 vaccine mandate

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky was pressed Friday on "Special Report" as to whether she supports or foresees a federal vaccine mandate, as the Biden administration publicly laments continued vaccine hesitancy in parts of the country.