Americans divided on judge’s decision to end mask mandate

Americans appear to be divided over a Trump-appointed judge’s decision to end the nation’s federal mask mandate on public transportation as the Biden administration weighs whether to appeal the abrupt ruling issued Monday.

Videos went viral earlier this week showing some airline cabins erupting into applause mid-flight as pilots informed passengers they were free to abandon the face coverings that have been required for nearly two years to curtail the spread of COVID-19.