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Texas abortion ban upheld by federal appeals court

Friday, October 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The most restrictive abortion law in the country will remain in effect, after a federal appeals court sided with Texas on Thursday in an ongoing legal battle with the Department of Justice. The law, known as SB8, bans physicians from providing abortions once... Read More.

‘Dangerous times’: Four federal agents shot this week

Saturday, October 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- It has been a particularly perilous week for federal law enforcement. On Monday, DEA Special Agent Michael Garbo, a 16-year veteran of the agency, was shot and killed during an operation in Tucson, Arizona. What started as a routine investigation with DEA agents... Read More.

As nursing home staff vaccine rates remain low, advocates push for federal mandate

Thursday, October 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With the vaccination rate for staffers in New York state's long-term care facilities jumping from 70% to 92% following a state mandate last week, nursing home advocates are urging the Biden administration to launch a similar mandate for long-term care facilities... Read More.

How a federal judge’s decision to temporarily block Florida’s anti-riot law could affect protesters nationwide

Sunday, September 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In the wake of a Florida judge calling the state's anti-riot law unconstitutional, advocates are saying it should serve as a warning to other states looking to implement similar legislation. Chief Judge Mark Walker sided Thursday with civil rights groups suing Florida... Read More.

Some nursing homes carry out successful staff vaccine mandates amid pushback over federal rules

Sunday, September 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Biden administration in recent weeks has announced a series of mandates that require long-term care facilities to fully vaccinate staff against COVID-19, drawing mixed responses from providers, industry leaders and advocates, including those who said the federal policies will put... Read More.

New federal rule to require businesses with 100+ employees mandate vaccinations

Thursday, September 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that federal government employees and contractors will now be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will create a rule for private businesses with 100 or more employees to... Read More.

Biden to order all federal workers be vaccinated as part of new strategy to combat delta variant

Thursday, September 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden is set to speak to the nation Thursday at 5 p.m. to lay out what the White House said is a new six-part strategy to combat the delta variant, but it was unclear whether he would call for more... Read More.

Three Vermont state troopers under federal investigation for creating fake COVID-19 vaccination cards

Wednesday, September 8 by ABC News

(WATERBURY, Vt.) -- Three Vermont state troopers are under federal investigation for their alleged involvement in a fake COVID-19 vaccination card scheme, the Vermont State Police said in a statement Tuesday. The men, who have been identified as Shawn Sommers, Raymond Witkowski and David Pfindel,... Read More.

Five GOP-led states’ indoor mask bans face federal civil rights investigations

Monday, August 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Education Department on Monday launched civil rights investigations into five states that have barred indoor masking mandates, alleging that the governors are creating an unsafe learning environment for students with disabilities at heightened risk of severe illness from COVID-19. It's an aggressive new... Read More.

Former Minneapolis cops want separate federal trial from Derek Chauvin after conviction in George Floyd case

Wednesday, August 4 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.) -- Three former Minneapolis police officers facing federal charges of violating George Floyd's civil rights have filed motions asking that their cases be severed from Derek Chauvin's, arguing they won't get a fair trial if they have to go to court with... Read More.

Cellphone snapshot of grizzly has Yellowstone tourist facing federal charges

Tuesday, August 3 by ABC News

(CHEYENNE, Wyo.) -- An Illinois woman is facing federal charges for allegedly disturbing wildlife in Yellowstone National Park after a video surfaced of her attempting to get an up-close cellphone photo of a momma grizzly bear and her three cubs. Bob Murray, the U.S. attorney... Read More.

Biden encourages vaccine incentives, announce requirements for federal workers

Thursday, July 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden is stepping up efforts to get shots in people's arms, including calling on states, territories and local governments to do more to incentivize vaccination by offering $100 to those who get vaccinated and reimbursing small- and medium-sized businesses for... Read More.

Stories tagged with: federal

Texas abortion ban upheld by federal appeals court

‘Dangerous times’: Four federal agents shot this week

As nursing home staff vaccine rates remain low, advocates push for federal mandate

How a federal judge’s decision to temporarily block Florida’s anti-riot law could affect protesters nationwide

Some nursing homes carry out successful staff vaccine mandates amid pushback over federal rules

New federal rule to require businesses with 100+ employees mandate vaccinations

Biden to order all federal workers be vaccinated as part of new strategy to combat delta variant

Three Vermont state troopers under federal investigation for creating fake COVID-19 vaccination cards

Five GOP-led states’ indoor mask bans face federal civil rights investigations

Former Minneapolis cops want separate federal trial from Derek Chauvin after conviction in George Floyd case

Cellphone snapshot of grizzly has Yellowstone tourist facing federal charges

Biden encourages vaccine incentives, announce requirements for federal workers

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