Joe Biden calls for stricter gun laws following Sacramento mass shooting

President Biden called for stricter gun laws, including banning so-called ghost guns, assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, following the deaths of six people in a Sacramento mass shooting over the weekend. “[W]e must do more than mourn; we must act,” Mr. Biden said Sunday night in a statement, urging Congress … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Biden release of oil reserves to blunt gas prices draws skepticism from friends and foes

President Biden’s announcement Thursday that the U.S. will release nearly 200 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve over the next several months was met with skepticism from Republicans, energy experts and even some in his own party. Both allies and foes were unsure that the planned release … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Most Americans lack confidence in Biden’s ability to handle Ukraine crisis: poll

An NBC News poll released Sunday found more than two-thirds of Americans doubt President Biden has the chops to manage the Ukraine crisis as his approval rating hit a new low. The poll of 1,000 adults showed that 71% have “just some” or “very little” confidence in Mr. Biden … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Russia’s nuclear threats will top agenda for Biden at NATO summit in Brussels

Russia’s threat of a nuclear attack will be among the key topics discussed by President Biden and U.S. allies during the NATO summit this week, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Wednesday. A Kremlin spokesperson said this week that Russian President Vladimir Putin could use nuclear weapons if he perceived … The Washington Times stories: White House

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China’s Vice Foreign Minister criticized NATO for war in Ukraine

A senior Chinese official on Saturday blamed NATO for Russia’s assault on Ukraine and criticized western sanctions on Moscow. In his remarks during a security and strategy forum China’s Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng said the root cause of the war in Ukraine “lies in the Cold War mentality of … The Washington Times stories: White House

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