President Joe Biden announced Tuesday the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports. The Associated Press reports Biden acknowledged it will bring costs to Americans, particularly at the gas pump, while toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General James Warns Price Gouging On Oil and Gas Illegal
In response to President Biden’s announcement that the United States will ban imports of Russian oil, natural gas, and coal, New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning oil companies and gas stations that price gouging is illegal. She … [Read more...]
Congressman Tom Reed, Republicans Send Letter to Biden on Energy Policies
Congressman Tom Reed joined other Republicans in a letter to President Biden about energy policies. Reed said in a statement, "As gas prices across the district soar to $4 a gallon and more, it proves yet again how completely asinine it is that we … [Read more...]
Refugees Fleeing Ukraine Reach 1 Million
NPR reports that the number of refugees fleeing across the borders of Ukraine has reached 1 million people. The U.N.'s top refugee official said the total of refugee from Ukraine amounts to a little more than 2% of the country's total population … [Read more...]
Ukraine, Russia Hold Talks, Ukrainian Armed Forces Hold Off Russian Troops
Reuters reports Russian forces have seized two small cities in southeastern Ukraine and the area around a nuclear power plant. However, the report received from Interfax news agency said troops ran into stiff resistance elsewhere as Moscow's … [Read more...]
AP: Russian Troops on Outskirts of Kyiv, Biden Announces New Sanctions Against Russia
The Associated Press reports Russian troops are on the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv Friday as explosions were heard before dawn and gunfire as reported in several areas. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Kyiv “could well be … [Read more...]
Russia Attacks Ukraine
Explosions and military assaults were reported across Ukraine as Russian President Vladimir Putin announced an attack on the country early Thursday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the public to remain calm while declaring … [Read more...]
FDA Authorizes New Antibody Treatment for COVID-19
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized a new monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19. ABC News reports the drug, called bebtelovimab from Eli Lilly, is a monoclonal therapy meant for COVID-19 patients as young as 12 who are at … [Read more...]
Federal Government to Make Free N95 Masks Available Starting Early February
The Biden administration plans to distribute 400 million high-quality N95 masks for adults free of charge starting next week. A White House official said the masks will be available at thousands of pharmacies and other locations. The distribution … [Read more...]
President Biden May Break Up Build Back Better Act
President Joe Biden said he will likely have to break up his Build Back Better Act that invests in social programs and climate policy. Biden, in his first official press conference of the year, said he believes Congress can still pass parts of … [Read more...]
