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Press Secretary for the Department of Defense John Kirby said the Communist Chinese government and climate change are “equally important” threats during a press briefing on Wednesday.  

The American Federation of Government Employees, which counts roughly 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers, has asked President Joe Biden to delay the deadline for federal workers to receive the coronavirus vaccine from November 22nd to January 4th.

Appearing Friday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb stated that the end of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. is “in sight” after Pfizer announced that its experimental antiviral pill slashed risk of hospitalization or death from the illness by 90 percent in a trial. 

The State of Texas announced Friday it will join states filing a lawsuit against the Biden administration, due to its coronavirus vaccine mandate for employers.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) announced Thursday that he will issue an executive order blocking the Palmetto State’s Cabinet agencies from issuing or enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the state. 

Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III (R) filed a lawsuit Thursday in opposition to the Biden administration’s coronavirus vaccine mandate for contractors.

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva affirmed Tuesday that he will not enforce a coronavirus vaccine mandate requiring officers to be inoculated against the illness or be fired.

Butterball CEO Jay Jandrain said it’s “reasonable to expect” higher prices for turkeys for Thanksgiving this year as inflation and increased demand has led to a jump in food prices. 

It is “downright unpatriotic” for city union leaders to fight against a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio charged on Tuesday.

Appearing Monday on the Fox News Channel, former NFL player Jack Brewer slammed former NFL quarterback turned woke activist Colin Kaepernick for compared the league’s draft process to slavery.

Ocean Spray Cranberries CEO Tom Hayes warned that prices for his company’s products will rise ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) announced that roughly 9,000 city workers have been placed on unpaid leave for declining to comply with a coronavirus vaccine mandate that took effect Monday.

Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple on Friday said “we have an overwhelming amount of evidence” against Andrew Cuomo one day after the disgraced former New York Governor was hit with a misdemeanor sex-crime complaint. 

Appearing Thursday on the Fox News Channel, FDNY Firefighters Association President Andrew Ansbro warned that New York City’s coronavirus vaccine mandate set to impact city workers could slow the response time of firefighters and potentially cost lives.

New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) announced Friday that she is running for governor of New York — a move which is likely to set up a bruising primary fight against incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul (D).

A New York City judge has rebuffed efforts by the New York City Police Department’s largest union to temporarily halt the Big Apple’s imminent coronavirus vaccine mandate.  

A misdemeanor complaint for a sex-crime related charge was filed Thursday against disgraced former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in Albany City Court. 

Left-wing activist Al Sharpton lamented Vice President Kamala Harris’ assignments given to her by President Joe Biden, saying the United States’ first black vice president isn’t being used to her full potential despite her underwhelming performance and various gaffes since taking office.

Former Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) is said to be “seriously” considering waging a primary bid against Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R).

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) told Attorney General Merrick Garland to resign during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) has signed an executive order directing state agencies to resist President Joe Biden’s coronavirus vaccine mandate. 

The New York City Police Department’s (NYPD) largest union — the Police Benevolent Association (PBA) — filed a lawsuit against New York City Monday as part of an effort to block Mayor Bill de Blasio’s (D) coronavirus vaccine mandate.

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) swiftly slammed the door on Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-VT) efforts to expand Medicare as part of Democrat-crafted legislation that could cost over a trillion dollars. 

Appearing Friday on Fox & Friends, a former Orange County, Florida, Fire Rescue battalion chief alleges that he was fired for refusing to enforce a vaccine mandate, calling the rules “unlawful.” 

Appearing Friday on the Fox Business Network’s Mornings with Maria, former McDonald’s USA CEO Ed Rensi said President Joe Biden’s policies have “dramatically” impacted the supply chain crisis and rising inflation facing the U.S. 

Apparent Human remains were discovered in the same area where Brian Laundrie’s personal items were found in Florida’s Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park, officials announced Wednesday.

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) denied a Wednesday report from Mother Jones that he is considering leaving the Democrat Party.

Appearing Wednesday on the Fox News Channel, Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin mocked his Democrat opponent, former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, for walking out of a television interview this week.

New York City officially declared racism a public health crisis in the Big Apple on Monday, citing the U.S.’s history of slavery and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic experienced by minorities. 

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday morning.

Washington State Patrol announced Tuesday that 127 of its staff members were fired after refusing to comply with the state’s coronavirus vaccine mandate. 

Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, has endorsed Blake Masters for U.S. Senate in Arizona.

Gristedes grocery chain owner John Catsimatidis warned that food prices will continue to soar as President Joe Biden’s administration struggles to contain rising inflation.

Chicago Fraternal Order of Police president John Catanzara estimates approximately 3,200 officers are defying the city’s coronavirus vaccine reporting mandate.

Flexport Chief Economist Philip Levy suggested the supply chain crisis may only begin to let up in the beginning of 2023.

Appearing on Fox News Sunday, White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci called Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R) ban on coronavirus vaccine mandates in the Lone Star State “really unfortunate.”