May 19 Watch 6:26 Biden invokes Defense Production Act to counter dearth of baby formula President Biden is under pressure on a number of fronts right now, including getting more done and showing better results that people can feel in the near future.That's particularly true when it comes to the shortage of baby formula around… Continue watching
May 19 The current baby formula shortage sheds light on longstanding weaknesses within the industry By Kevin Ketels, The Conversation The closure of a factory in Michigan is the incident that put new parents across the U.S. on edge, but the real causes for the shortage of baby formula are many years in the making. Continue reading
May 19 WATCH: FDA head says baby formula factory could reopen by next week By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf faced a bipartisan grilling from House lawmakers over the baby formula issue that has angered American parents and become a political liability for President Joe Biden. Continue reading
May 17 WATCH: House Democrats hold a news briefing on legislation to address infant formula shortage By Kevin Freking, Associated Press House Democrats unveiled a $28 million emergency spending bill Tuesday to address the shortage of infant formula in the United States. Continue reading
May 16 Biden offers companies logistic support to ease infant formula shortage By Zeke Miller, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press President Joe Biden is offering formula manufacturers and retailers transportation and logistics support to ease the nationwide shortage of baby formula. Continue reading
May 14 Watch 4:40 News Wrap: Russia withdraws from Kharkiv region as Senate Republicans visit Ukraine In our news wrap Saturday, Ukrainians say Russia is withdrawing from Kharkiv as a Senate Republican delegation led by Minority Leader Mitch McConnell visited Ukraine, authorities say at least 10 people were killed in a mass shooting at a Buffalo,… Continue watching
May 13 Watch 8:23 Parents nationwide struggle with a critical baby formula shortage By Ali Rogin, Karina Cuevas A baby formula shortage has become a major problem for parents around the U.S., one without quick solutions. About 40 percent of formula is out of stock nationwide due to supply chain disruptions, inflation and a recall by one of… Continue watching
May 12 WATCH: ‘Every tool’ being used to end infant formula shortage, White House says By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki says the White House is using "every tool" to address the baby formula shortage and increase production as quickly as possible. Continue reading
May 12 Biden talks to infant formula makers as parents search for supplies By Josh Boak, Pat Eaton-Robb, Associated Press A shortage of baby formula in the United States is driving parents to swap, sell and offer leftover supplies to each other. Continue reading
May 12 WATCH: GOP lawmakers hold news briefing on infant formula shortage By News Desk and Associated Press GOP lawmakers hold a news briefing Thursday on the nation's baby formula shortage. Continue reading