Feb 14 Biden's inflation plan offers long-term solutions, but faces voters demanding action now By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden came into office with a plan to fix inflation but not the particular inflationary problem that the country now faces. Continue reading
Feb 12 US: Over 130,000 Russian troops now staged outside Ukraine By Jim Heintz, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Some airlines canceled flights to the Ukrainian capital and troops there unloaded fresh shipments of weapons from NATO members Sunday, as its president sought to project confidence in the face of U.S. warnings of possible invasion within days by a… Continue reading
Feb 11 Biden to split frozen Afghan funds for 9/11 victims, relief By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The order will require U.S. financial institutions to facilitate access to billions of dollars of assets for the Afghan relief and basic needs and to fund ongoing litigation by U.S. victims of terrorism. Continue reading
Feb 10 Inflation hits 40 year high, reinforcing Fed's decision to raise interest rates By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Inflation soared over the past year at its highest rate in four decades, hammering America's consumers, wiping out pay raises and reinforcing the Federal Reserve's decision to begin raising borrowing rates across the economy. Continue reading
Feb 10 WATCH: Biden puts focus on lowering drug prices in fight against inflation By Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Associated Press Unable to tame inflation that has worsened sharply under his watch, President Joe Biden stressed Thursday that his administration’s policies would cut prescription drug prices and make life more affordable for families. Continue reading
Feb 09 WATCH: White House urges Americans in Ukraine to leave country By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Wednesday repeated warnings made earlier by President Joe Biden that Americans in Ukraine should leave the country. Continue reading
Feb 08 WATCH: Biden touts electric vehicle charging plant to be built in Tennessee By Associated Press President Joe Biden is celebrating the announcement that an Australian electric vehicle charging company will establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Tennessee, calling it "great news" for American workers and "for the planet."… Continue reading
Feb 08 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks on Ukraine tensions, trucker protest By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki says the Biden administration is still "leaving the door open to diplomacy," as high-stakes diplomacy continues as European leaders try to reinvigorate stalled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 07 Biden says no Nord Stream 2 pipeline if Russia invades Ukraine By Sylvie Corbet, Aamer Madhani, Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Biden made his comments during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the White House, shortly after the two leaders met for talks about the simmering crisis. Continue reading
Feb 07 WATCH: Biden holds a news conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz By Sylvie Corbet, Vladimir Isachenkov, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden said Monday “it would be wise” for Americans other than essential diplomats to leave Ukraine amid the Russian military threat. Continue reading