Category: Joe Biden

Biden Claims Hurricane Ian Proves Climate Change, Despite Hurricane Expert’s Dismissal

President Joe Biden attributed deadly Hurricane Ian to climate change and suggested people “should do something about it,” despite such a conclusion going against the nation’s top hurricane expert. Biden traveled on Oct. 5 to Florida to survey the devastation of hurricane-ravaged Florida and meet those who had lost homes and businesses. While the president…


OPEC Slashes Output, Biden Releases More Oil—How Did We Get Here? 

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, OPEC+, surprised global energy markets on Wednesday by agreeing to slash crude production by 2 million barrels per day (bpd). In response to fears of waning demand amid worries of a global recession, the cartel thought it was necessary to reduce production and help…


How Did the US Become OPEC-Dependent Once Again?

News Analysis The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, OPEC+, surprised global energy markets on Wednesday by agreeing to slash crude production by 2 million barrels per day (bpd). In response to fears of waning demand amid worries of a global recession, the cartel thought it was necessary to reduce production…


Capitol Report (Oct. 5): Biden Meets Desantis in Florida; FBI Says Murders Up Significantly Across US

President Joe Biden visits Florida. What does he say about damage caused by Hurricane Ian, and how is Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressing Biden’s actions? OPEC ignores Biden’s plea to ramp up production and instead does exactly the opposite. It’s slashing oil production—the biggest cut in two years. How is the White House responding? The…


Biden Tours Hurricane Ian Damage, Says DeSantis Has ‘Done a Good Job’

President Joe Biden on Oct. 5 traveled to Florida, where he surveyed areas damaged by Hurricane Ian and met with Gov. Ron DeSantis. Biden went on an aerial tour on a helicopter before going to Fisherman’s Wharf, where he met with DeSantis and other local, state, and federal officials. Biden told reporters that DeSantis “has…


Biden Releasing 10 Million More Barrels of Oil From US Strategic Petroleum Reserve After OPEC Cut

President Joe Biden’s administration will release 10 million more barrels of oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve following an OPEC+ announcement Wednesday that the cartel will slash oil production. That decision was announced hours after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+) confirmed it would cut oil production by 2 million barrels per…


White House Accuses OPEC of ‘Aligning With Russia’ as Biden Faces More Midterm Pressure

The White House on Wednesday sharply criticized the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC, after its members decided to implement a significant cut to oil production. The group of significant oil producers, which includes Saudi Arabia and Russia, announced it would slash oil production by 2 million barrels per day. For months, the Biden…


Biden to Visit Florida to View Hurricane Ian Damage, Meet with DeSantis

President Joe Biden is visiting Florida on Oct. 5, a week after Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc on parts of the state. Biden flew to Fort Myers in the morning. After arriving, he and First Lady Jill Biden were set to survey damaged areas while traveling via helicopter to Fishermans Wharf. In the afternoon, the Bidens…


Top Republican Reveals Main Reason Why Biden Could Be Impeached

A top House Republican previewed how the GOP may handle possible impeachment proceedings against President Joe Biden if his party takes control of Congress after the midterm elections. Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, said that impeachment offenses may be contained inside Hunter Biden’s laptop before making reference to messages…


Biden Pledges $60 Million in Aid to Puerto Rico After Hurricane

President Joe Biden on Monday pledged $60 million in aid for Puerto Rico while visiting after Hurricane Fiona devastated the island as a Category 1 storm around two weeks ago, leaving most without power. The president and first lady met with Puerto Rican residents impacted by Fiona on Monday, two weeks after the storm ravaged the island on…