Biden to spend $1 billion to challenge meat industry giants that he blames for high inflation

President Biden on Monday pledged $ 1 billion of taxpayer money to boost independent meat and poultry producers and undercut industry giants, escalating his months-long battle with the meat industry over high inflation. Mr. Biden said four large companies control 85% of the beef market, 54% of the poultry market, and … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Biden suffered nine nominees yanked from consideration in 2021

Despite the tense political climate and several high-profile defeats that suggest President Biden’s nominees are dropping quickly, his withdrawal rate is on par with the last three presidents, according to an analysis by The Washington Times. So far, Mr. Biden has withdrawn nine nominees in his first year, which has precedent. … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Biden to talk with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to counter Russian intimidation

President Biden was back at work trying to prevent a new war in Europe Sunday, arranging a pep talk with Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Zelenskyy Sunday just days after a tough, nearly hour-long talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The U.S. and Ukrainian leaders are seeking a diplomatic way out … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Dan Crenshaw demands Biden get FEMA to shore up COVID-19 test sites

Rep. Dan Crenshaw on Thursday demanded that the White House take a more active approach in directing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to bolster coronavirus testing sites. Mr. Crenshaw, a Texas Republican and one-time Navy SEAL, said that President Biden had failed to expand COVID-19 testing capacities even as cases … The Washington Times stories: White House

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President Joe Biden, Russia’s Vladimir Putin confer for 50 minutes in phone call about Ukraine

President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke for nearly an hour Thursday but neither backed down from an escalating standoff over Ukraine, where Moscow is massing troops along the border and demanding major concessions from the West to avoid a war. Mr. Biden threatened more U.S. economic sanctions and … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Biden blocks House Jan. 6 committee request for some Trump-era documents

President Biden has agreed to shield some of the Trump White House documents requested by the House Jan. 6 committee. The White House raised concerns that some of the documents, if released over the objections of former President Donald Trump, could compromise national security and thwart executive privilege. Mr. Biden … The Washington Times stories: White House

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