Biden tightens COVID-19 vaccine mandate on federal workers, contractors

Weeks after mandating federal workers get a shot or face rigorous testing and masking protocols, President Joe Biden will sign a new executive order to require vaccination for employees of the executive branch and contractors that do business with the federal government.

Biden eyes tougher COVID-19 vaccine rules without provoking backlash

Though President Biden has become more aggressive in pressuring Americans to get vaccinated, he has refrained from using all of his powers, such as requiring vaccinations for all air travelers. But his administration is working to make life more uncomfortable for the unvaccinated without spurring a larger backlash.