More than 1.7 million people have already been expelled under the Trump-era policy, which prevents immigrants from seeking asylum in the United States.

Millions of Americans now qualify for a COVID-19 vaccine booster.

Millions of Americans faced possible eviction without a moratorium in place.

President Joe Biden stays away. The core players stick to their expertise. Data rules.

Cases of the virus are up about 10% over the past week, with both hospitalizations and deaths ticking up as well, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said.

Experts see reason to worry as more Americans start traveling and socializing again.

‘The last thing we need is Neanderthal thinking,’ the president said.

‘We stand to completely lose the hard-earned ground that we have gained,’ said the head of the CDC.

The administration has also promised more openness and said it will hold news briefings three times a week about the outbreak.