The Justice Department is holding off on appealing a federal judge’s ruling that struck down the Biden administration’s mask mandate for travelers. On Tuesday, the Justice Department said it would appeal only if the CDC decides a mask mandate is still needed. On Tuesday, President Biden declined to urge passengers to continue wearing masks on planes.

Reporter 1: “Should people continue to wear masks on planes?”

President Joe Biden: “That’s up to them.”

Reporter 2: “Would you like to appeal the ruling, or the ruling that the judge made striking down the mandate?”

President Joe Biden: “I haven’t spoken to the CDC yet.”