In an address from the White House, the president urged the 80 million Americans who are eligible but remain unvaccinated to get the shot.
“We've been patient, but our patience is wearing thin,” President Biden said as he outlined several steps for private industry, the federal workforce and schools to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
The resolution cited the urgency of keeping schools operating in person after more than a year of mostly remote learning.
The measures will affect tens of millions of Americans and include coronavirus vaccine mandates for workers at businesses with 100 or more employees.
Washington Post staff
The Biden administration is trying to stop a new law that allows private citizens to sue anyone who helps a woman get an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.
By Devlin Barrett and Ann E. Marimow
Pyongyang’s pandemic crackdown has led to an exodus of foreigners — a key source of information about the regime.
Biden initiated the conversation Thursday to “test the proposition that doing so at the leader level will be more effective than what we have found below him,” a U.S. official said.
By Anne Gearan
Brady threw four touchdown passes, and Ryan Succop made a 36-yard field goal with two seconds left to give Tampa Bay the 31-29 win.
By Mark Maske1 hour ago
Opinion by Theodore B. Olson
Opinion by Christopher Wray
Opinion by Joe Garcia
Opinion by the Editorial Board
Ad
Ad
More Top Stories
A U.S. District judge wrote that the Republican governor’s “new definition of ‘riot’” is vague and overbroad and criminalizes “vast swaths of core First Amendment speech.”
By Lori Rozsa
Lawmakers from both parties, including nearly 100 House Republicans, have taken advantage of the ability to cast votes remotely — and not always for coronavirus-related reasons.
By Amy B Wang
Farhad Yousafzai, right, and his daughter, Amina, 14, eat lunch together at their home in Sacramento. (Max Whittaker for The Post)
Hundreds of thousands of Afghans and Iraqis displaced by the wars in their home countries have settled in the United States, their journeys to the land of opportunity spurred by tragedy and loss in the wake of 9/11.
Morning MixStories from all over
DON’T MISS
The 7: Catch up with the news in minutes
Sign up to get our quick, daily rundown of the seven most important and interesting stories delivered to your inbox every weekday morning.
Coronavirus Updates
Key developments about the outbreak sent straight to your inbox. All stories in the newsletter are free.
Many of the 14 million Americans who got the single-dose vaccine struggle with the thought of waiting while infections surge and others line up for their third doses.
By Eva Dou, Pei Lin Wu, Quentin Ariès and Rebecca Tan
Ad
Ad
Most read
1
(Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post)
The president, expressing frustration with the “distinct minority” refusing the shots, will require all companies with 100 or more employees to ensure workers are vaccinated or tested weekly.
Trending Video
The FixAnalysis
For the first time this year, special elections have resulted in seats changing hands. Here's what we can glean so far about the political environment.
By Aaron Blake
Gubernatorial recall candidate Larry Elder, center, flanked by supporters, security and media. (AFP/Getty Images)
The TrailerAnalysis
In the final days of campaigning ahead of Tuesday’s election, polls have shown support to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) stuck in the low 40s, with a majority of voters preferring to keep the governor.
By David Weigel
The intruders apparently accessed data that could be used to target some of the intergovernmental organization’s agencies.
By Hamza Shaban
Race has become a “hot conversation topic” in the royal family, especially the murder of George Floyd last year, said Kenneth Olisa, the lord-lieutenant for London.
By Andrew Jeong30 minutes ago
(Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images)
The sweet treats were delivered amid Europe’s blistering heat wave.
Memes and online outrage commenced, along with messages of support for the Hamburg resident.
By Sofia Diogo Mateus and Ellen Francis
Ad
Ad
Lake Oroville in Oroville, Calif., is at 23 percent of its capacity amid drought. (Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images)
Another heat wave has moved over the region, raising the risk of dry lightning setting off wildfires. And the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that June through August matched the Dust Bowl summer of 1936 as the hottest on record for the Lower 48.
By Jason Samenow and Diana Leonard
The state has recorded 72 fetal deaths in unvaccinated pregnant women infected with the coronavirus, according to health officials.
An official with direct knowledge of these pending plans said the fencing is requested to go back up around the Capitol one or two days before the Sept. 18 rally in support of the people arrested in the Jan. 6 riot.
By Meagan Flynn and Ellie Silverman
The 20-year police veteran was among about 140 D.C. and Capitol Police officers injured during the attack Jan. 6.
Workers try to find the time capsule said to be in the base of the monument. (John McDonnell/The Post)
Workers are probing the base of the monument, which isn’t giving up its secrets.
The Montgomery County school board removed the testing option, saying that stronger action is needed as the delta variant spreads.
The school systems in Fairfax, Alexandria and Arlington gave updates on safety measures and how in-person learning is proceeding.
Washington’s venues experienced fits and starts over the past 18 months.
By Fritz Hahn
Here’s what to expect, plus tips for being a good concert-going citizen in this new era.
By Angela Haupt
Playwright David Lindsay-Abaire’s race-themed drama takes place in shifting landscape.
By Geoffrey Himes
T.J. Watt's four-year contract extension with the Steelers is worth more than $112 million.
By Mark Maske
In an interview, the Washington Football Team’s head coach says he won't truly know how ready his players are until he sees them perform in Sunday's season opener against the Chargers.
(Geoff Burke/USA Today)
Novak Djokovic raised his game to oust Matteo Berrettini in the U.S. Open quarterfinals. Can he do so again Friday against Alexander Zverev for a place in Sunday's final?
By Liz Clarke
Ad
(iStock)
When you’re moving in with someone, it’s important to make decisions in advance. Create an inventory, prepare to compromise and don’t forget to carve out your own space.
By Nicole Anzia
Can you call out friends who claim more concern about covid restrictions than they have any right to?
26-year-old wants to spend some weekends just with her husband of three years.
Calling girlfriend’s name from across the store isn’t the least bit charming.
The LilyElevating stories about women
Oliver’s collection of paintings — which also includes a portrait of Wendy Williams eating a lamb chop — has begun a national tour.
LauncherVideo Game News and Analysis
Ronald K. Brown/Evidence dance company performs “Grace.” (Ernesto Mancebo)
FoodIncluding recipes and tips from Voraciously
TravelIncluding news and tips from By The Way