GOP Leaders Slam Biden After Jobs Report Shows ‘Massive Miss’

Republican leaders slammed President Joe Biden after December’s jobs report released Friday reported numbers well below economists’ projections, highlighting the report as another example of how the president mishandled the post-pandemic recovery. The U.S. economy added only 199,000 jobs in December while unemployment dipped to 3.9%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced Friday. Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal projected that the economy would add 422,000 jobs in December and that unemployment to fall to 4.1%. “Our economy should be soaring right now, but the policies of this administration continue to stifle growth and hold back American…

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Biden faces key test, major opportunity ahead of Russia talks on Ukraine

The slow-burning military standoff along the Russia-Ukraine border could reach a tipping point next week as the Biden administration enters a series of high-stakes diplomatic meetings with Moscow, and analysts say the U.S. and its NATO allies must seize a golden opportunity to turn the tables and extract concessions from … The Washington Times stories: White House

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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 Biden has withdrawn nine nominees in his first year, which has precedent.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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