When President Joe Biden said in off-the-script remarks in Poland on Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power,” he caused White House staff to quickly scramble to walk back his statement lest it be interpreted as a call for regime change in Moscow. “The president’s point was that Putin cannot be allowed […]
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Americans Blame Biden First for Gas Prices, Oil Companies Second: Poll
Most Americans say President Joe Biden is the most responsible for rising gas prices, according to a new poll. The YouGov/Yahoo News survey found Biden topped the list when it came to who to blame as prices have soared to their highest level in more than a decade. Thirty percent of Americans said the president […]
How miscalculations and misperceptions could lead to US-Russia conflict
Despite President Biden’s promise not to involve U.S. troops in the war between Russia and Ukraine, a miscalculation from either side during the tense struggle could risk dragging NATO into the conflict. The fear of a deadly escalation in the conflict has been at the center of the Biden administration’s response in recent days, with […]
Biden ‘does not care’ about small-town America, South Dakotans say: ‘If he did care, Keystone would be going’
President Biden has been “absolutely worthless” and “has done nothing for us,” residents of a small South Dakota town say as their community continues to deal with the fallout from the Keystone XL Pipeline cancelation. “He does not care,” Paulette, a resident of Philip, told Fox News. “If he did care, Keystone would be going.” […]
Why are US gas prices soaring when America barely uses Russian oil?
There’s pain at the pump for American drivers as US gas prices soar to record highs. Although the United States barely uses Russian oil, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is still a big factor in the gas-price spike — among other reasons. Most of Russia’s oil goes to Europe and Asia. But the key here is […]
Gas prices above $4 per gallon as Russia-Ukraine war impacts supply
The U.S. national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline notched $4.065 Monday as supply disruptions continue to drive up oil prices to new highs, according to AAA. “Supply disruptions are getting worse as oil traders, vessel owners, governments, ports, and dock workers do not want to touch anything related to Russia,” Lipow Oil […]
Decoding the ‘Z’ — the mysterious Russian military symbol that’s been co-opted by Russia’s nationalist movement
A new symbol of Russia’s war against Ukraine has emerged — a white “Z” emblem, stylized in a thick brushstroke. It has found its way onto the signs and t-shirts of ultra-right, pro-Russian protesters, been painted on Russian tanks and military vehicles, and been worn as a show of support for Russia’s invasion. In the […]