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       220412 - Biden Calls Putin's War -Genocide- During Iowa Speech

       President Joe Biden has described the actions of Vladimir Putin’s army in Ukraine as “genocide” for the first time. In remarks in Iowa concerning gas prices, the president said: “Your family budget, your ability to fill up your tank — none of it should hinge on whether a dictator declares war and commits genocide a half a world away.”

       Mr Biden has used the phrase “war crimes” before, but the administration has until now steered away from the term “genocide” when talking about the actions of Russian troops on the ground in Ukraine.

       The White House is managing the fallout from new data showing that consumer prices last year rose at their fastest clip since 1981, wiping out many of the pay rises Americans had received during the post-Covid recovery. The numbers come just as a new poll shows Mr Biden’s already low approval rating sinking to new depths.

       His overall rating now stands in the low 40s, having plunged below the 50-point mark around the time of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. The electorate apparently hold him in even lower esteem when it comes to his handling of specific issues like crime and immigration.

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       Show latest update 1649808044 Why is US inflation is so high, and when might it ease?

       Another month, another four-decade high for inflation.

       For the 12 months that ended in March, consumer prices rocketed 8.5%. That was the fastest year-over-year jump since 1981, far surpassing February’s mark of 7.9%, itself a 40-year high.

       Even if you toss out food and energy prices — which are notoriously volatile and have driven much of the price spike — so-called core inflation jumped 6.5% in the past 12 months. That was also the sharpest such jump in four decades.

       EXPLAINER: Why US inflation is so high, and when it may ease Another month, another four-decade high for inflation

       Oliver O'Connell 13 April 2022 01:00

       1649805344 Why is Biden allowing more ethanol in gasoline?

       The Biden administration says it will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer. The move, which President Joe Biden announced during a Tuesday visit to Iowa, is intended to tamp down prices at the pump that have spiked during Russia’s war with Ukraine. Iowa is a key producer of the corn-based fuel additive.

       EXPLAINER: Why Biden is allowing more ethanol in gasoline The Biden administration says it will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer

       Oliver O'Connell 13 April 2022 00:15

       1649802644 South Dakota attorney general impeached over fatal crash

       The South Dakota House on Tuesday impeached state Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg over a 2020 car crash in which he killed a pedestrian but initially said he might have struck a deer or another large animal.

       Ravnsborg, a Republican, is the first official to be impeached in South Dakota history. He will at least temporarily be removed from office pending the historic Senate trial, where it takes a two-thirds majority to convict on impeachment charges. The Senate must wait at least 20 days to hold its trial, but has not yet set a date.

       Ravnsborg pleaded no contest last year to a pair of traffic misdemeanors in the crash, including making an illegal lane change. He has cast Joseph Boever’s death as a tragic accident.

       In narrowly voting to impeach Ravnsborg, the Republican-controlled House charged him with committing crimes that caused someone’s death, making “numerous misrepresentations” to law enforcement officers after the crash and using his office to navigate the criminal investigation. A Senate conviction would mean Ravnsborg would be barred from holding any state office in the future.

       “When we’re dealing with the life of one of your citizens, I think that weighed heavily on everyone,” said Republican Rep. Will Mortenson, who introduced the articles of impeachment.

       AP

       Oliver O'Connell 12 April 2022 23:30

       1649800131 Bird poops on Biden during president’s speech

       In some circles, it’s considered good luck. But during Mr Biden’s speech on energy prices today in Iowa, cameras picked up bird droppings falling on the president’s jacket. Watch below:

       David Taintor 12 April 2022 22:48

       1649799944 Biden praises civilian heroes in Brooklyn subway shooting attack

       President Joe Biden praised first responders who responded to a gunman who opened fire on a crowded subway in New York City.

       “Jill and I — my wife and I are praying for those that are injured in all of those touched by the trauma,” he said. “We are grateful for all of the first responders who jumped into action, including the civilians. Civilians who did not hesitate to help their fellow passengers and tried to shield them.”

       White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki had previously said the president “has been briefed on the latest developments” with respect to Tuesday’s shooting.

       Andrew Feinberg reports.

       Biden praises civilian heroes in Brooklyn subway shooting attack White House senior staff are in contact with New York City officials

       Oliver O'Connell 12 April 2022 22:45

       1649799546 Biden praises civilian response to New York subway shooting

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       Biden praises civilian heroes in New York subway shooting attack

       Oliver O'Connell 12 April 2022 22:39

       1649798444 Biden says Putin, Russia committing ‘genocide’ in Ukraine

       President Joe Biden ratcheted up his rhetoric against Vladimir Putin and accused Russia of committing a “genocide” in Ukraine for the first time on Tuesday.

       John Bowden has the latest.

       Biden says Putin, Russia committing ‘genocide’ in Ukraine President was previously hesitant to declare a genocide was occurring in Ukraine

       Oliver O'Connell 12 April 2022 22:20

       1649797304 Fox News host complains about ‘ghost gun’ crackdown during Brooklyn subway shooting coverage

       Fox Business linked its coverage of the Brooklyn subway mass shooting with efforts to regulate so-called “ghost guns”.

       As a live stream of Brooklyn showed the massive police response to the shooting, anchor Stuart Varney called on Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade to discuss Joe Biden’s push against the untraceable firearms.

       Justin Vallejo reports.

       Fox complains about ‘ghost gun’ crackdown amid live stream of Brooklyn shooting ‘The American people will never be disarmed, give it up’, says Brian Kilmeade

       Oliver O'Connell 12 April 2022 22:01

       1649796624 Biden says EPA to issue waiver on ethanol levels in gasoline

       President Joe Biden announced that the EPA plans to issue an emergency waiver to allow the sale of E15 gasoline — gasoline that uses more ethanol from home-grown crops, and is about 10 cents a gallon cheaper than other types of gas.

       Oliver O'Connell 12 April 2022 21:50

       1649796476 Biden in Iowa: Filling up your tank shouldn’t hinge on dictator committing genocide

       In further comments in Menlo, Iowa, President Joe Biden says: “Your family budget, your ability to fill up your tank — none of it should hinge on whether a dictator declares war and commits genocide a half a world away.”

       This is believed to be the first time Mr Biden has used the word genocide to describe the actions of Vladimir Putin in Ukraine.

       Oliver O'Connell 12 April 2022 21:47

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