Vaccine and mask mandates dominate the national discussion as COVID cases climb.

The Biden administration signals a push for renewed mask mandates and a potential need for

vaccine boosters.

Do you think masks should be brought back for vaccinated Americans?

You know, Jake, this is under active consideration.

What's the latest for the administration's COVID response and how will it affect Americans

lives?

I'm John Bickley with Georgia Howell.

It's Monday, July 26th, and this is Morning Wire.

Protests erupt in Australia in response to another round of lockdowns after an uptick

in COVID cases.

Dozens have been arrested and hundreds find as people take to the streets.

How is the government responding?

And what does it mean for free speech down under?

And the NFL's new vaccine rules are met with pushback from some players and coaches.

What are the new policies and how are teams handling them?

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