Tag: Joe Biden

Biden Orders US Flag Flown at Half-Staff After Texas Elementary School Shooting

The U.S. flag will be flown at half-staff at the White House and at locations across the United States as a mark of respect for the victims of the mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas. U.S. President Joe Biden was aboard Air Force One Tuesday afternoon when officials said a gunman acting alone…


Biden: Rising Gas Prices an ‘Incredible Transition’

President Joe Biden appeared to try to put a positive spin on skyrocketing gas prices Monday while taking questions from reporters during his trip to Japan. When asked about the economy, inflation, and the record prices Americans continue to pay at the pump, Biden characterized the increased cost of gasoline as an “incredible transition.” “When…


Wisconsin Republicans Opt Not to Endorse Candidates in Statewide Elections, Vote Against Decertifying 2020 Results

Grassroots Wisconsin Republicans have, for the first time, opted not to endorse any major candidates in several statewide elections at the 2022 State Convention in Middleton. The move not to endorse any candidate signals the desire of “grassroots activists” at the convention “to allow candidates to continue to make their case to voters ahead of the…


Wisconsin Republicans Opt Not to Endorse Candidates, Vote Against Decertifying 2020 Results

Grassroots Wisconsin Republicans have, for the first time, opted not to endorse any major candidates in several statewide elections at the 2022 State Convention in Middleton. Instead, the winner of the Aug. 9 primary, hoped by many Republicans to be Sen. Ron Johnson, will face off against Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. The move not to endorse any…


Wisconsin Republicans Opt Not to Endorse Candidates in Statewide Elections

Grassroots Wisconsin Republicans have, for the first time, opted not to endorse any major candidates in several statewide elections at the 2022 State Convention in Middleton. The move not to endorse any candidate signals the desire of “grassroots activists” at the convention “to allow candidates to continue to make their case to voters ahead of the…


Biden Says US Will Defend Taiwan; Taiwan’s Canceled Arms Purchase—With John Mills

President Joe Biden makes his first Asia trip, with the goal of targeting China. He said the United States will defend Taiwan, but the White House walks it back. What is China’s response? I then speak with John Mills about his concerns that the United States may be forcing Taiwan into a bad position, related to…


Capitol Report (May 23): D.C. Attorney General Suing Zuckerberg; Judge Says Title 42 Remains, for Now

Where’s the U.S. economy headed and is a recession looming? President Joe Biden brushes off the possibility. What do economists have to say about it? The Biden administration’s decision to end Title 42 has been overruled by a federal judge. Texas Congressman Chip Roy joins us to discuss the implications. Is the United States sending…


Capitol Report (May 23): DC Attorney General Suing Zuckerberg; Judge Says Title 42 Remains, for Now

Where’s the U.S. economy headed and is a recession looming? President Joe Biden brushes off the possibility. What do economists have to say about it? The Biden administration’s decision to end Title 42 has been overruled by a federal judge. Texas Congressman Chip Roy joins us to discuss the implications. Is the United States sending…


‘This Is Going to Take Some Time,’ Biden Warns About Inflation, Gas Prices During Japan Conference

President Joe Biden has warned that inflation might last longer than expected and admitted that gas price hikes are becoming a big problem for many households. “This is going to be a haul. This is going to take some time,” Biden said about rising prices during a May 23 press conference with Japanese Prime Minister…


White House Confirms It’s Monitoring Looming Diesel Crisis, Says It Will Take Action

The White House could soon tap the nation’s emergency diesel reserve as part of the administration’s efforts to address a critical supply crunch. Diesel prices have spiraled out of control in energy markets this year. President Joe Biden is monitoring diesel supplies and might begin weighing the release of supply from the 22-year-old Northeast Home…