Biden Mandates COVID-19 Vaccines for Large Companies as Well as Federal Employees

Plus: On 20th Anniversary of 9/11, We Regrettably Are Less Safe September 10 2021 Happy Friday from Washington, where President Biden is imposing vaccine mandates not only on federal employees but millions of other Americans who work for larger employers. Fred Lucas has details. Twenty years after the Sept. 11 attacks, we are more vulnerable to terrorists, Lora Ries writes. On the podcast, a former firefighter recalls what happened at ground zero in New York. Plus: the Justice Department sues Texas over a pro-life law; Biden’s “unity purge” of military academies; and uncounted ballots in Georgia and Pennsylvania. Thirty years ago today, a little-known rock band from Washington state, Nirvana, releases the breakout single “Smells Like Teen Spirit” from its second album, “Nevermind.” NEWS [Biden Mandates COVID-19 Vaccines for Large Companies as Well as Federal Employees]() [Biden Mandates COVID-19 Vaccines for Large Companies as Well as Federal Employees]() By Fred Lucas “This is not about freedom or personal choice,” Biden says. “It’s about protecting yourself and those around you, the people you work with … the people you love.” [More]() COMMENTARY [On 20th Anniversary of 9/11, We Regrettably Are Less Safe]() [On 20th Anniversary of 9/11, We Regrettably Are Less Safe]() By Lora Ries The reckless U.S. pullout from Afghanistan puts terrorists back on offense and emboldens our other adversaries. [More]() NEWS [Justice Department Sues Texas Over ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Law]() [Justice Department Sues Texas Over ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Law]() By Mary Margaret Olohan “Biden Democrats’ anti-life, anti-democracy attack on Texas and other pro-life states proves how out of touch they are,” pro-life leader Marjorie Dannenfelser says. [More]() COMMENTARY [Biden’s Unity Purge of Military Advisory Boards]() [Biden’s Unity Purge of Military Advisory Boards]() By Mike Howell The president once again shows his vindictive streak, which is at complete odds with the man he presented himself to be during the presidential campaign and his own inaugural speech. [More]() NEWS [Watchdog: ‘Unknown’ Ballots in Georgia, Pennsylvania Surpass Biden’s Margin of Victory There]() [Watchdog: ‘Unknown’ Ballots in Georgia, Pennsylvania Surpass Biden’s Margin of Victory There]() By Fred Lucas Two of the most closely contested states in last year’s presidential election logged a high number of unaccounted-for mail-in ballots, a watchdog legal group reports. [More]() ANALYSIS [Never Forget: A New York Firefighter Shares His 9/11 Stories]() [Never Forget: A New York Firefighter Shares His 9/11 Stories]() By Douglas Blair A firefighter who dug through the rubble at ground zero 20 years ago recalls the horror and determination of that day. [More]() NEWS [Teachers Union Bullied White House, CDC Into Changing Guidelines for Masks at Schools]() [Teachers Union Bullied White House, CDC Into Changing Guidelines for Masks at Schools]() By Kendall Tietz The nation’s largest teachers union threatened to publicly criticize the Biden administration if it didn’t implement stricter mask guidance for schools, internal emails show. [More]() NEWS [President Withdraws Nomination of Former Agent to Head ATF]() [President Withdraws Nomination of Former Agent to Head ATF]() By Fred Lucas David Chipman, a former ATF agent, became a gun control lobbyist, prompting immediate opposition to his nomination from Senate Republicans. [More]() [LOGO-CHARCOAL_75percent.jpg] [Donate to The Daily Signal]() [Find us on Facebook]() [Find us on Facebook]() [Follow us on Twitter]() [Follow us on Twitter]() How are we doing?We welcome your comments, suggestions, and story tips. Please reply to this email or send us a note at [letters@dailysignal.com](). The Daily Signal 214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 [(800) 546-2843]() Add [morningbell@heritage.org]() to your address book to ensure that you receive emails from us. You are subscribed to this newsletter as {EMAIL}. If you want to receive other Heritage Foundation newsletters, or opt out of this newsletter, [please click here to update your subscription.]()