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Biden’s Folly: Where Political Ego and Policy Collide

Commentary The world is at war. Fortunately not the kind with bombs and bullets that level cities and kill millions. But one almost as bad. And no one in charge seems to care. It’s a war against an enemy that can’t be won. One in which the combatants have staked everything on victory. Like all…


US Procures Additional 100 Million Tests as Part of Biden’s ‘At-Home COVID-19 Tests’ Plan

The U.S. government has procured an additional 100 million COVID-19 tests via iHealth Lab Inc. as part of the Biden administration’s plan to distribute millions of free at-home tests across the country. “This effort supports the president’s plan to deliver 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests to the nation in response to the Omicron variant,” the…


Biden and EU’s von der Leyen Issue Joint Statement on European Energy Security Amid Russia Tensions

President Joe Biden issued a joint statement Friday with EU President Ursula von der Leyen to take measures to sure up energy supplies to Europe, which depends largely on natural gas from Russia. The statement released on Jan. 28 announces a joint commitment to “the progressive integration of Ukraine with the EU gas and electricity markets.” It…


Biden Vs Xi and Putin: Where China Stands on the Russia-Ukraine Situation and What Can the US Do?

Is China going to benefit from a U.S.-Russia war over Ukraine? And is Xi Jinping eyeing Taiwan based on the United States’ response in Europe? These questions deserve a breakdown given the rising tension in Eastern Europe. Plus, can we understand the difference between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping? Is there anything the two leaders…


LIVE: Biden Meets With CEOs on Build Back Better Plan


Capitol Report (Jan. 25): Wages Can’t Keep Pace With Inflation

As tensions rise, the White House is taking new action to deter Russia from invading Ukraine. The plan aims to control exports and to protect from a gas supply shortage in Europe. And this conflict could cause higher energy costs and prolonged inflation, warns the International Monetary Fund. Border Patrol in southern Texas is reporting…


Yellen Says Fed, Biden Administration Will Take Steps to Control Inflation

WASHINGTON—U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday she was confident the Federal Reserve and the Biden administration would take steps needed to bring down inflation over the course of 2022, provided the COVID-19 pandemic is brought under control. “Inflation rose by more than most economists, including me, expected and of course it’s our responsibility…


Russia’s Ransomware Takedown: Political Concession or Political Theater?

News Analysis When President Joe Biden took office last year, ransomware was near the top of his list of issues to deal with when it comes to Russia. And for good reason. For years, the U.S. government has accused the Kremlin of allowing ransomware hackers to operate in Russia with impunity—resulting in major attacks on…


Capitol Report (Jan. 19): COVID-19 Cases Plunge Nationwide

President Joe Biden had his first press conference in months, as the latest polls show his job approval rating hitting new lows. Russia is sending more troops toward Ukraine’s border, and the United States is sending millions to help with defense. On Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Ukraine and warned that Putin could…


LIVE: Biden Holds Formal Press Conference

Joe Biden conducts formal news conference, as he marks his first year in office.