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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#BareshelvesBiden trending as Americans vent about empty stores amid supply chain crisis

The hashtag #BareshelvesBiden is trending on Twitter as Americans across the country flocked to social media over the weekend to vent their frustration about shelves empty of goods and produce at their local stores. The phrase peaked Sunday evening when it reached number #6 in Twitter’s trending list as users … The Washington Times stories: White House

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FDA Botches Updates to Prescription Authorization System, Leaving Vulnerable Americans Without Critical Medication

Last month, dermatologists and pharmacists around the U.S. discovered they could no longer prescribe or dispense isotretinoin, an important dermatological medication, after the Food and Drug Administration botched software updates to the drug’s online reporting system known as iPledge. The updates weren’t adequately tested before they were launched, resulting in doctors unable to use the system and instead waiting for hours on the phone with the FDA to get prescription approvals. The system requires both prescribers and pharmacists to get authorization before any isotretinoin (commonly known by the brand name…

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Only 35% vaccinated Americans have sought boosters, despite Biden’s omicron warnings

Nearly two in three vaccinated Americans haven’t received a COVID-19 booster despite President Biden’s repeated push to shore up waning protection and fend off the omicron variant that’s blanketed the country, raising questions about public enthusiasm for more shots. About 73 million people, or 35% of the 207 million people … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Can Americans Exercise Religion in an Execution Chamber?

Dustin Honken was convicted of murdering five people, including two children, and was sentenced to death in a federal court in 2004. Sixteen years later, he was executed. He also received the last rites of the Catholic Church—in the execution chamber—from Rev. Mark O’Keefe, a Catholic priest who accompanied him there. “On the day of the execution, Father O’Keefe was screened thoroughly by security and accompanied by an agent escort at all times—except for the brief period during which he accepted Mr. Honken’s final confession,” said a brief filed by…

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