Who’s Really To Blame for Inflation?
This post was originally published on this site There are many takes on who’s to blame for inflation. It’s the president. It’s the former president. It’s supply chains. It’s Russia. It’s corporations. With inflation now at 8.5 percent, understanding who is at fault matters. And with underlying issues ranging from...
CNN poll: Most Americans want US to do more to stop Russia, but most also oppose direct military action
This post was originally published on this siteAmericans overwhelmingly favor increased economic sanctions against Russia and broadly support further action to stop Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but most oppose direct US military action, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS.
Biden builds toward a much-needed bipartisan Capitol Hill victory — on China
This post was originally published on this siteAfter months of frustration, White House officials are suddenly looking at a rare opportunity on Capitol Hill — the chance to pass something important with the support of both Democrats and Republicans.
Congress races to strike Russia sanctions deal as tensions mount
This post was originally published on this siteLawmakers are racing to hammer out a deal on Russia sanctions legislation amid escalating tensions with Moscow over its troop buildup along the Ukrainian border.The House and Senate are out of town this week, but negotiations are ramping up behind…
Biden administration to brief congressional staff on Ukraine crisis
This post was originally published on this siteThe Biden administration will hold two classified bipartisan briefings Tuesday for House and Senate leadership and committee staff on the crisis with Russia and Ukraine, a White House official told CNN.
Biden cranks up pressure as Putin mulls Ukraine invasion
This post was originally published on this sitePresident Joe Biden is signaling a stiffened Western stance in the showdown with Russia, piling on pressure designed to deter Vladimir Putin from invading Ukraine in a strategy that nevertheless risks quickening a dangerous cycle of escalation.
Biden and Japanese P.M. Kishida expected to discuss North Korea, China
This post was originally published on this siteThe two leaders also planned to discuss a united response related to Russian aggression toward Ukraine, a senior Biden administration official said.
Lawmakers press Biden admin to send more military aid to Ukraine
This post was originally published on this siteLawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pressing the Biden administration to quickly send more military aid to Ukraine as the west raises new alarms over the looming threat of a Russian invasion. Following two Congressional delegations to…
Biden administration to defend controversial Trump-era border policy in court
This post was originally published on this siteThe Biden administration will be in court Wednesday defending the use of a controversial Trump-era policy that’s resulted in more than 1 million expulsions of migrants arrested at the US-Mexico border.