By Isabel Van Brugen Attorneys general (AG) from 24 states have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration challenging COVID-19 vaccine mandates for early education staff, and mask mandates for young children. Led by Louisiana AG Jeff Landry, the lawsuit (pdf) argues that the mandates involving Head Start, the country’s largest early education program, are unlawful, and exceed […]
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School Board ‘Shenanigans’ Inspire Greater Interest Among Parents to Vote in Midterm Elections
By Patricia Tolson While most admit to voting only in presidential elections, a year of what some describe as school board “shenanigans” has inspired greater interest among parents to vote in midterm elections. According to FairVote, while about 60 percent of America’s eligible voters cast ballots during presidential elections, only about 40 percent vote during […]
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Supreme Court Asks Biden Administration to Respond to Flurry of Challenges to OSHA Mandate
By Zachary Stieber President Joe Biden’s administration was directed on Monday to reply to a flurry of fresh challenges to its private employer COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, a Trump nominee, told administration officials to file responses to applications from faith groups, companies, and attorneys general from over half the states in the country by […]
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Growing Number of Companies and Organizations Are Walking Back Vaccination Requirements
By Jack Phillips More and more businesses in recent days have walked back previous rules mandating COVID-19 vaccine sas a condition for employment in a bid to keep workers. Earlier this week, Amtrak—a quasi-public corporation—became the latest to rescind its vaccine requirement amid concerns about staff shortages and cut service in January. In a memo sent to staff […]
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SpaceX Launches 52 Starlink Satellites From California Base
By The Associated Press VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif.—A SpaceX rocket carried 52 Starlink internet satellites into orbit from California early Saturday. The two-stage Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from coastal Vandenberg Space Force Base at 4:41 a.m. and arced over the Pacific. The Falcon’s first stage returned and landed on a SpaceX droneship in the ocean. It was the 11th launch and […]
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Boeing Suspends COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
By Tom Ozimek Boeing on Friday suspended its COVID-19 vaccine requirement for U.S. employees, becoming the latest company to drop the rule amid pushback from some employees and in response to a court decision blocking federal mandates. The plane-making giant said in an internal memo obtained by media outlets that its decision was spurred in part […]
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Trump endorsements win 137-3, ‘few parallels’ in history
By Paul Bedard, Washington Secrets Columnist For anyone questioning former President Donald Trump’s lock on the Republican Party after his 2020 loss, look no further than the impact his endorsement packs. In new polling of several House Republican primary races, a Trump endorsement pushes 2022 candidates past 50%, even against long-established incumbents such as Wyoming […]
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DeSantis Proposes $8 Million in Budget to Relocate Illegal Immigrants to Delaware, Martha’s Vineyard
By Allen Zhong Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis set $8 million in his 2022–23 budget to transport illegal immigrants out of The Sunshine State. He proposed the spending in the Freedom First Budget (pdf) to protect against harms resulting from illegal immigration. The spending may include the transportation of unauthorized aliens located within Florida to other states or […]
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‘Officer Down’: Small Towns Shocked by Surge in Ambush Cop Killings
By Steven Kovac DOYLINE, La.—“Crinkle-cut fries are better than curly fries.” And with that, Officer Billy Collins got the last word in on a long-running household controversy. The joke was the last thing 17-year-old Danielle Collins heard from her father as she left the house to pick up the family’s dinner. A far different domestic […]
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What Americans Say About Rising Prices This Thanksgiving
By Cara Ding, Steven Kovac, Jackson Elliott, Michael Sakal, Allan Stein and Jannis Falkenstern On the verge of celebrating Thanksgiving with her family, Melissa Ngo wasn’t happy after her grocery shopping trip. The high price of gasoline has cut into her family’s budget for everything, she said. She’s now having to shop at three different grocery stores—Giant Eagle, Marc’s, and Aldi—to find the lowest […]
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One Year On, America’s Trump Stores Are Still Winning
By Jackson Elliott In many places in rural America, it seems the 2020 election never ended. “Trump 2020” signs still dot the roadsides, Trump flags still flutter, and Trump hats are still in style. Unlike previous presidential candidates who disappeared after a lost election, former President Donald Trump is still loved by his supporters. It’s […]
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Bank of America Initiates Pilot Program Separating Vaccinated From Unvaccinated Employees
By Matt McGregor A source who works with Bank of America has disclosed a pilot program beginning Nov. 18 that plans to separate vaccinated from unvaccinated employees at an administration building in Jacksonville, Florida. The source, who asked to remain anonymous, told The Epoch Times that the program was initiated as a way to bring employees back […]
