a lower court ruling that struck down the policy a day earlier. that monday decision claimed the mandate violated new york's constitution, but created confusion among many schools and businesses for its suddenness. in response, the state filed a motion to keep the mandate in place while lawmakers filed a formal appeal. another hearing on the order is scheduled for friday. the white house is ending its legal battle over vaccine mandates. at least for now. starting today, osha will stop requiring large companies to enforce vaccinations or testing for covid-19. the decision follows the supreme court's 6-3 ruling earlier this month, striking down the mandate. it is a major blow to the president's strategy. biden is now calling on businesses to voluntarily implement the requirements. still ahead, more bad news could be coming for boris