Vaccine & COVID News
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Supreme Court Sets Special Hearing on Biden’s COVID Vaccine Mandates
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Jan. 7 in cases challenging two of the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Those mandates would apply to more than 100 million Americans who work at private-sector businesses and health care facilities. With compliance deadlines quickly approaching, the Supreme Court decided to step in and schedule an unusual…Robert B. Bluey -
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The Big Government COVID-19 Lie
On Oct. 30, 2020, just days before the presidential election, Joe Biden tweeted, “I’m not going to shut down the country. I’m not going to shut down the economy. I’m going to shut down the virus.” This was a lie. It was a lie because nobody can shut down the virus. Government does not have…Ben Shapiro -
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COVID-19 Madness Resurges Worldwide With Draconian Measures
Pandemic panic has engulfed much of the planet. As a new variant of coronavirus grips the world in fear, lawmakers in many countries seem all too eager to respond once again with the imposition of outsized, draconian measures in their attempt to stop the spread. In the apt words of fantasy author H.P. Lovecraft: “The…Douglas Blair -
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Biden Jabs ‘Misinformation’ on Cable, Social Media About COVID-19 Vaccines
President Joe Biden cautioned Tuesday against panic over the omicron variant of COVID-19, but said Americans have an obligation to get vaccinated and called for parents to make sure their children get shots. “Some Americans are wondering if you can safely celebrate the holidays with your family and friends,” Biden said during remarks in the…Fred Lucas -
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State Department Emails Reveal Diplomats’ Concern About China’s ‘Invasive’ Swab Testing for COVID-19
Emails recently obtained by Judicial Watch show how U.S. officials scrambled over reports that the Chinese government was requiring anal swab tests to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The communications were obtained through a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the U.S. Department of State. “It took six months and a federal lawsuit to confirm that our…Jennie Taer -
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How This Pilot Fights United Airlines’ Vaccine Mandate
As private businesses mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their employees under pressure from the Biden administration, employees are banding together to make their displeasure known. In the airline industry, United Airlines pilot Sherry Walker and her group, Airline Employees 4 Health Freedom, are pushing back against what they view as an overreach by the industry to…Douglas Blair -
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Biden’s COVID Vaccine Mandate Faces Showdown at Supreme Court
President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for 84 million private employees is set to take effect in just about two weeks—unless the U.S. Supreme Court steps in to stop it. The Heritage Foundation, a petitioner in the case against Biden’s mandate, asked the high court Saturday to halt the government’s order. Heritage, a private employer…Robert B. Bluey -
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Taking a Cue From China, Facebook Censors Chinese Whistleblower on COVID’s Origins
UPDATE—Dec. 21: Science Feedback changed its rating from "partly false" to "missing context." Read more below. Dr. Li-Meng Yan, a Chinese virologist, escaped to America after facing threats for speaking out on the origins of COVID-19. China couldn’t stop Yan from telling her story, so Facebook is stepping in to help the communist regime censor…Robert B. Bluey -
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It’s Holiday Season. Time for Another COVID-19 Pandemic Panic?
The New York Times warns of rising hospitalizations from the delta variant, and The Atlantic opines that the omicron variant’s emergence augurs “the pandemic of the vaccinated.” Within hours of that variant’s discovery, President Joe Biden banned travel from several South African nations, and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a “disaster emergency.” She later…Doug Badger -
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Fauci Undermined Trump, Misled Americans on COVID; ‘I Was Stunned at What I Saw,’ Dr. Scott Atlas Says
Dr. Scott Atlas had a front-row seat at the White House as a member of President Donald Trump's Coronavirus Task Force. Now, he's telling all in a new book, "A Plague Upon Our House: My Fight at the Trump White House to Stop COVID from Destroying America." "The American people need to know the level…Robert B. Bluey -
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EXCLUSIVE: Chinese Virologist Says Communist Regime Targeted Her for Exposing COVID-19 Origin
Update: On appeal, Science Feedback changed its rating of this report from “partly false” to “missing context.” The Daily Signal responded Dec. 21 by adding material highlighted below. Dr. Li-Meng Yan, a Chinese virologist, says she was warned again and again in early 2020 by her supervisor at the University of Hong Kong. “Be silent, don’t…Fred Lucas -
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Biden Vaccine Mandate Would Add to Staffing Woes, Florida Restaurant Chain Owner Says
Sergio's Restaurants is a third-generation family-owned business that has been a popular Cuban food destination in South Florida. The company has grown to have six full-service restaurants, and has 13 more licensed outlets at sports venues, on university campuses, at airports, and in other locations, primarily in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale areas. But the…Fred Lucas -
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De Blasio Announces NYC Will Mandate Vaccines for Private Sector Workers
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the city would be implementing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private sector employers during an interview on MSNBC Monday. The vaccine requirement will go into effect on Dec. 27, according to de Blasio’s announcement. He called the move a “preemptive strike” on the new omicron variant…Kendall Tietz -
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We Hear You: Questioning School Madness and Vaccine Mandates
Editor's note: Here are some recent emails from The Daily Signal's audience that grabbed our attention. See what you think, and be sure to send your own comments to [email protected].—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: I've been keeping up with the news about local school boards, the progressive agenda for curriculum (originated and controlled by school…Ken McIntyre -
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The Facts About COVID-19 That Legacy Media Won’t Tell You
Do lockdowns work? Do masks? What have we learned about what government actions help prevent the spread of COVID-19, and which don’t? As public health officials and the media sound the alarm about the omicron variant of COVID-19, the answers to those questions are crucial. Alex Berenson, a former New York Times reporter and author…Douglas Blair -
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Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate Could Result in Thousands of Firings. Here’s What That Means for Government Functions.
The Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal workers went into effect Nov. 22, despite vocal opposition from some members of Congress. This mandate could result in more than a hundred thousand people being disciplined or fired for refusing to comply, even if those workers are otherwise excellent employees or if their loss will severely…Rachel Greszler -
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Heritage Foundation Sues Biden Administration to Stop Vaccine Mandate
The Heritage Foundation is suing the Biden administration to stop its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private employers, calling the requirement a “gross abuse of power.” “The mandate clearly encroaches on the police power of states expressly reserved by the 10th Amendment [to the Constitution],” argues the complaint filed Monday in the U.S. Court of Appeals…Fred Lucas -
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Vaccine Mandate Would Worsen Supply Chain Problem, Trucking Company CEO Says
In the midst of a supply chain breakdown, the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate is likely to make matters much worse, says the CEO of a Minnesota-based trucking company. “We're not able to haul all of our customers’ freight as it is now,” Eric Lawrence, chief executive of Rochester-based Lawrence Transportation Co., told The Daily Signal….Fred Lucas -
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Winsome Sears Blasts CNN, Gets Backup From Dr. Ben Carson on COVID-19 Immunity
A day after CNN accused Virginia Lt. Gov.-elect Winsome Sears of spreading “falsehoods and misconceptions” about COVID-19, she hit back at the corporate media giant Monday. “It doesn’t matter what I say if I’m not of the same political persuasion as whoever is asking the question on the other side,” Sears told TV host Armstrong…Robert B. Bluey -
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Sen. Mike Braun’s Crusade Against COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
Even though President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private employers is on hold pending court action, the fight is on in Congress to ensure that it never can come back. Out of 50 Republicans in the Senate, however, one man is issuing a rallying cry against such mandates. Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., is leading…Douglas Blair