Morning Wire Military Vax Mandate Accountability & 2024 Housing Forecast | 1.6.24
Jan 6, 2024
Veterans are rallying for accountability regarding the military's COVID vaccine mandate, claiming it violated their rights. The housing market outlook for 2024 reveals shifts in mortgage rates, affecting affordability and regional price divergence. Meanwhile, a progressive watchdog is attempting to disqualify Donald Trump from the Colorado primary, shedding light on the role of dark money in politics and its potential influence on the upcoming election.
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Military COVID-19 Policies
- Over 230 current and former U.S. service members signed an open letter condemning military leaders for their COVID-19 handling.
- They're calling for courts-martial for violating service members' constitutional rights.
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate in the Military
- Military personnel sacrifice some civil rights and accept various vaccines upon joining.
- The COVID-19 vaccine mandate differed due to its emergency use authorization status, which legally cannot be compelled.
2024 Housing Market Forecast
- Mortgage rates have decreased from 8% to 6.5%, still within the historically normal range.
- Housing prices need to contract due to unsustainability.