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An undocumented immigrant mother and her infant son are released from detention with other families at a bus depot in McAllen, Texas on July 26, 2018. Photo: Loren Elliott/REUTERS The Biden administration said Sunday that it will begin to reunite families that were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border during Donald Trump’s tenure. Last month, Axios noted that while President Biden had created a family-reunification task force during his first two weeks in office, his administration had yet to bring any families back together. Now the New York Times reports that four previously deported parents from Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras will be permitted to reenter the United States this week in order to be reunited with their children. They will be in the country on humanitarian parole as other options are explored. Sources also told the Times that 30 other migrants will likely be allowed into the country within one to two months to reunite with their children. “The … [Read more...] about Biden Administration Begins Migrant Family Reunifications

The European Union is urging the United States and other wealthy countries to expand their vaccine exports as a more immediate solution to curbing new waves of COVID-19 across the globe. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at a news conference during an EU summit in Portugal Friday that while a waiver for international patent protections for the vaccines could help expand access in the long-term, other countries should match what the EU is exporting in order to more quickly inoculate vulnerable populations. “We invite all those who engage in the debate of a waiver for (Intellectual Property) rights also to join us to commit to be willing to export a large share of what is being produced in that region,” she said, according to The Associated Press . ADVERTISEMENT U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai Katherine Tai Overnight Health Care: Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine 96 percent effective in teens | Nearly 940,000 sign up for … [Read more...] about EU urges Biden administration to increase vaccine exports

The White House early Thursday released the Biden administration's National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness. Officials said the coordinated pandemic response will improve the effectiveness of the fight against COVID-19, and help "restore trust, accountability and a sense of common purpose in our government." Read the plan below. ADVERTISEMENT READ: National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness by kballuck1 on Scribd Read more from The Hill Biden to order agencies to use Defense Production Act in coronavirus fight Tags Coronavirus Pandemic Biden White House Share to Twitter Twitter Twitter &nbsp … [Read more...] about READ: Biden administration’s COVID-19 response and pandemic preparedness strategy

President Joe Biden’s administration announced Friday their decision to extend a mask requirement for travelers to the United States until September. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced its decision to extend the mask mandate, initially set to expire on May 11, to September 13, 2021. . @TSA is extending the face mask requirement for individuals across all transportation modes throughout the U.S., including at airports, onboard commercial aircraft, on public buses and on commuter bus and rail systems. That date is now extended from May 11 to Sept. 13. mask-up! — Lisa Farbstein, TSA Spokesperson (@TSA_Northeast) April 30, 2021 The mask mandate applies to airports, commercial aircraft, on both commuter and travel buses, and rail systems. The Association of Flight Attendants union lobbied Congress and the TSA to extend the mandate, arguing it kept aviation workers safe. “We applaud Administrator Pekoske and the Biden Administration for taking … [Read more...] about Joe Biden Administration Extends Mask Requirement for Travelers Though September

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Kristi Lynn Noem West Virginia governor signs bill restricting transgender athletes Pompeo fuels 2024 speculation under shadow of Trump Kansas governor vetoes transgender sports ban MORE (R) on Friday sued the Biden administration over its decision not to allow Independence Day fireworks at Mount Rushmore this year. "Mount Rushmore is the very best place to celebrate America’s birthday and all that makes our country special," Noem said in a statement announcing the suit. "We are asking the court to enjoin the Department of Interior’s (DOI) denial of the fireworks permit and order it to issue a permit for the event expeditiously." An Interior Department spokesperson declined to comment on the lawsuit. ADVERTISEMENT The Hill first reported in March that the National Park Service (NPS) had rejected the state’s request to hold fireworks at the national memorial, citing health risks, including those associated with the … [Read more...] about Noem sues Biden administration over rejection of Mount Rushmore fireworks