Military Chaplains seeking relief from Department of Defense policies on COVID-19 vaccine mandate

A group of military chaplains is urging the Supreme Court to stop the Department of Defense from enforcing policies punishing those who filed religious objections to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The chaplains allege adverse personnel actions due to religious accommodation requests.

Critique of the Pentagon and Political Involvement

Mara Macie, running for U.S. House against Rep. John Rutherford, criticizes the Pentagon as politicized and weaponized against the people. She became involved in politics after her military husband faced consequences for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Macie emphasizes the importance of holding military leadership accountable and speaks out against whistleblower retaliation.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's actions and criticism

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin faced criticism for seeking grace and forgiveness for his undisclosed medical leave while refusing to extend the same grace to 8,600 service members discharged due to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Rep. Matt Gaetz highlighted Austin's breach of protocol and lack of accountability, pushing for reinstatement of the discharged service members.

Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Against ABC Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

ABC must face religious discrimination claims from former crewmembers of General Hospital who were fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. The court found that the crewmembers may have had sincerely held religious beliefs that ABC should have accommodated.