Category: vaccine mandate

Supreme Court Declines to Block Maine COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Health Workers

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency request by healthcare workers seeking a religious exemption to the state of Maine’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The court’s decision not to grant the immediate relief for the healthcare workers until it decides to review the case, means the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate to take effect while…


LA Sheriff Warns of Mass Exodus, Imminent Safety Threat From Vaccine Mandate

The Los Angeles County sheriff slammed the county’s “absolutely absurd” vaccine mandate Oct. 29 for causing a mass exodus of deputies and an imminent public safety threat. A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees has caused 20–30 percent of the department to leave, Sheriff Alex Villanueva said in a letter to the Board of Supervisors. Under…


Deep Dive (Oct. 29): Florida Sues Biden Over Vaccine Mandate

Democrats on Capitol Hill are trying to figure out how to move ahead when it comes to passing the new social safety net framework. A vote on the infrastructure bill has been delayed again amid party divisions. Progressive leaders are assuring the president that even with some of the cuts from the social safety net plan,…


NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (Oct. 28)

President Joe Biden unveils a reduced social spending and climate bill, thousands of first responders protested New York City’s vaccine mandate in front of the mayor’s mansion, and Florida is suing the Biden administration over its vaccine mandate for federal contractors.


Republicans Express Concerns After Mandate Questions Go Unanswered

Republican lawmakers are raising concerns about the potential impact of President Joe Biden’s forthcoming COVID-19 vaccine mandates for federal employees and tens of millions of public-sector workers. In a letter addressed to the directors of three federal agencies directly involved, Reps. James Comer (R-Ky.) and Jody Hice (R-Ga.) request more information on the mandates, including…


Dan Bongino Ends Radio Program in Vaccine Mandate Battle With Employer

Conservative radio host Dan Bongino announced his daily show will only air replays while he deals with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate with his show’s parent company Cumulus Media. Bongino shared the news during his Wednesday online podcast. “They didn’t consult with us content providers. I strongly object to the mandate,” Bongino said. “The fight with…


DeSantis Sues Biden, NASA and Others, Over Vaccine Mandates

LAKELAND, Fla.—Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Oct. 28 that Florida is suing President Joe Biden, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and others over mandates requiring employees of federal contractors to be vaccinated for COVID-19. The lawsuit, filed Oct. 28 in a U.S. District Court, names as defendants: Biden, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, six other officials, and five…


DeSantis Sues Biden Administration Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

LAKELAND, Fla.—Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Oct. 28 that Florida is suing President Joe Biden, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and others over mandates requiring employees of federal contractors to be vaccinated for COVID-19. The lawsuit, filed Oct. 28 in a U.S. District Court, names as defendants: Biden, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, six other officials, and five…


NTD News Today Full Broadcast (Oct. 28)

President Joe Biden announced the framework for his social spending and climate agenda. He says he believes the overview is enough to get progressive on board. But is it enough? The White House signaled flexibility for Biden’s vaccine mandate deadline. It comes as Republicans push for exemptions and protests against the mandate erupt. General Mark…


Illinois Day Care Worker Vaccine Mandate Could Lead to Staffing Shortages

Illinois day care centers are concerned whether they will be able to staff locations after Democrat Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued an executive order requiring day care center workers statewide to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Pritzker issued the order (pdf) Friday for the state’s more than 55,000 day care workers. The deadline for the first shot…