Biden administration puts in place a new eviction moratorium that could help keep millions in their homes, as Delta variant that first emerged in India spreads
Extension could help heal a rift with liberal Democratic lawmakers who were calling on the president to take executive action to keep renters in their homes.
The new moratorium issued on Tuesday could help keep millions in their homes as the Delta variant has spread and states have been slow to release federal rental aid. The announcement was something of a reversal for the Biden administration after saying that a Supreme Court ruling prevented a moratorium.
"For 5 days, we’ve been out here, demanding that our government acts to save lives," tweeted US Representative Cori Bush of Missouri, who led the protest outside the US Capitol since the moratorium expired. On Friday night, I came to the Capitol with my chair. I refused to accept that Congress could leave for vacation while 11 million people faced eviction.Today, our movement moved mountains.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
As Delta surges, U.S. military braces for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinesDuring his last days before dying from COVID-19, 26-year-old Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody Myers played a breathing game with himself at a Florida hospital to see how high he could get his oxygen levels.
Read more »
Delta variant surges across U.S. South; political leaders clamp down againThe U.S. states of Florida and Louisiana were at or near their highest hospitalization numbers of the coronavirus pandemic on Monday, driven by the still-spreading Delta variant, as one doctor warned of the 'darkest days' yet.
Read more »
U.S. automakers reinstate mask mandates at all facilities due to Delta variantThe new mask mandate will go into effect Thursday for all plants, offices and warehouses, regardless of vaccination status.
Read more »
Only the Influencers Can Save Us (From Delta) NowThe White House is reportedly recruiting an 'influencer army' to convince people to get vaccinated
Read more »
US hits 70% vaccination rate as Delta variant swamps hospitalsUS finally reaches President Biden's goal of getting at least one Covid-19 shot in the arms of 70% of American adults, a month late and amid a fierce surge by Delta variant that first emerged in India.
Read more »
CDC issues new eviction ban for most of US through Oct. 3WASHINGTON (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday issued a new moratorium on evictions that would last until October 3, as the Biden administration sought to quell intensifying criticism that it was allowing vulnerable renters to lose their homes during a pandemic.
Read more »