federal dollars go and tailor mandates that way. a n a statement the white house signalled a bit of a resignation saying biden will use his voice as president to advocate for employer mandates. dogging the administration this week, inflation rising at a pace not seen in 40 years. the low presidential ratings that come with it. the uncertainty that lies ahead for the president and the party is the midterm season approaches. carol lee is at the white house for us with the latest on the biden administration. jake ward is talking to businesses in the bay area about how they re dealing with the vaccine mandate decision. and also with us for more on where vaccine mandates go, a professor at case western university s law school and medical school. carol, let me start with you. i hesitate to use the lipstick on a pig metaphor. they ve had a rough week. they re trying to tout something that a lot of people say hey,