Biden delivers remarks on Afghanistan
First Read is your briefing from “Meet the Press” and the NBC Political Unit on the day’s most important political stories and why they matter. President Joe Biden speaks at the White House on Aug. 12, 2021.Mandel Ngan / AFP … Read More
© Getty Getty The Biden administration is reportedly working on a national vaccine passport program. The scheme will enable people to prove they have received a coronavirus vaccination in order to enter some private venues and businesses. Possession of a vaccine … Read More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an Order pdf icon[PDF – 11 pages] on January 29, 2021 requiring the wearing of masks by travelers and operators. In this order, the CDC states that they have the authority to create such an order, … Read More
As inoculations against COVID-19 continue across the country, more governors and state legislatures are taking action to prevent vaccination from being a requirement to access certain goods and services. © (GRANT HINDSLEY/AFP via Getty Images) A patient receives a card showing … Read More
Ten states have enacted 11 laws with prohibitions on COVID-19 vaccine mandates, according to a July 29 report from the National Academy for State Health Policy. In seven of these states, the governor has already signed the bills. In three states, … Read More
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced restrictions on the ground transportation of illegal migrants in federal custody who could spread COVID-19 around Texas communities. Pictured: Abbott speaks during a border security briefing at the Texas State Capitol on July 10, 2021, … Read More