President Joe Biden said he is "checking" on if his presidential powers could give him the ability to intervene in states banning mask mandates. We’re checking that," Biden said Tuesday when asked if he could intervene in states such as Texas and Florida that have banned mask mandates. Biden's remarks came after he addressed the issue of states that have banned public schools districts from imposing mask mandates for the upcoming school year. The president called such efforts "disingenuous," arguing governors should allow districts to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. Although Biden didn't single out any specific governor by name, the president has recently been embroiled in a war of words with Florida Gov.

Source: Fox News August 10, 2021 22:20 UTC