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Court ruling could overturn federal control of the National Guard
The National Guard has changed dramatically from its state militia roots, but so have the courts that will decide its fate.
By Davis Winkie
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Biden ends COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal employees, contractors
Since January 2021, COVID-19 deaths have declined by 95%.
Veterans Affairs Dept. discloses breach of employee vaccine data
The VA collected the information via a human resources portal as part of its vaccination efforts.
What a GOP win in November would mean for defense policy, Ukraine aid
A poll released Oct. 24 found that only 29% of Republicans believe the U.S. has a responsibility to defend Ukraine against Russia.
Many VA workers remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, but few have been fired
Department officials say only a handful of employees have been dismissed for refusing the vaccine mandate.
Vaccine mandate for federal employees awaits court ruling
A requirement that federal contractors and subcontractors require employee vaccinations is on hold. A federal judge in Georgia blocked that mandate nationwide and the Atlanta-based 11th Circuit appeals court is to hear arguments in that case April 8.
DoD is pausing civilian COVID vaccine mandate after court ruling
Defense Department civilians will not be fired or required an exemption from COVID-19 vaccination while the lawsuit plays out.
Trump appointee blocks Biden federal worker vaccine mandate
Biden announced in September that more than 3.5 million federal workers were required to undergo vaccination, with no option to get regularly tested instead, unless they secured approved medical or religious exemptions.
Feds’ vaccination numbers climb ahead of stricter enforcement
The Biden administration's plans to emphasize education and counseling have yielded increased vaccination and mandate compliance rates across the government.
By Jessie Bur
Judge blocks Biden vaccine mandate for federal contractors
The judge found that the states opposing the mandate are likely to succeed in their claim that the president exceeded authorization from Congress when he issued the requirement in September.
By Geoff Mulvihill and David A. Lieb, AP
Agencies are now required to grant leave for COVID-19 booster shots
Feds will be able to get booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine during their workday without having to use annual or sick leave.
By Jessie Bur
White House delays federal employee vaccine enforcement until new year
Most federal employees that refuse to comply with the vaccine mandate will not face suspension or termination until after the holiday season.
By Jessie Bur