Apr 28 WATCH: Democratic representatives Jayapal, Garcia hold news briefing on Title 42 immigration By Kevin McGill, Associated Press Several Democratic representatives held a news briefing on Title 42 immigration on Thursday. Continue reading
Apr 21 Judge’s reversal of the travel mask mandate underscores CDC’s limited power By Sam Whitehead, Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News A recent court decision that overturns one of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s few pandemic rules — masks required on public transportation — spotlights how little power remains in the agency's hands. Continue reading
Apr 20 CDC says masking on transportation ‘remains necessary for the public health,’ DOJ to file appeal to overturn order voiding mandate By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The Justice Department is filing an appeal seeking to overturn a judge's order that voided the federal mask mandate on planes, trains and travel hubs. Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: White House to appeal ruling ending mask travel mandate, says press secretary By News Desk White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds a news briefing on Tuesday as President Joe Biden is expected to announce a new security assistance package to Ukraine. Continue reading
Apr 19 Federal government will appeal Florida mask ruling only if CDC says the mandate is still needed By Heather Hollingsworth, Teresa Crawford, Associated Press Justice Department spokesman Anthony Coley said Tuesday that officials believe the federal mask order was "a valid exercise of the authority Congress has given CDC to protect the public health."… Continue reading
Apr 18 WATCH: White House press secretary Psaki holds briefing after judge voids travel mask mandate By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters that federal agencies were still assessing a Florida federal judge's decision on Monday that voided the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation. Continue reading
Apr 18 Florida judge voids national mask mandate for airplanes, other travel By Curt Anderson, Associated Press A federal judge in Florida has voided the national mask mandate covering airplanes and other public transportation as exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials. Continue reading
Apr 13 CDC extends public transit mask requirement to May 3 as COVID cases tick up By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The Biden administration has announced it will extend through May 3rd the nationwide mask requirement for public transit as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases. Continue reading
Mar 30 WATCH: Surgeon General Murthy, CDC Director Walensky testify on efforts to move beyond COVID-19 By News Desk Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and CDC Director Walensky testified Wednesday before the House subcommittee on Covid-19 on efforts to move beyond COVID-19. Continue reading
Mar 29 Americans are easing up on masks and other COVID safeguards according to AP-NORC poll By Russ Bynum, Emily Swanson, Associated Press Americans are letting their guard down as new COVID-19 infections plummet to their lowest level since July. But experts warn a new wave of cases is coming. Continue reading