Frustrated drivers at gas stations stick it to Biden with ‘I did that!’ decals

Consumers angry with soaring gas prices are placing stickers on gas pumps with an image of President Biden saying “I did that!” as he points to the total price paid by the driver. And stickers of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, saying “I helped,” are placed right next to … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Joe Biden dogged by decision to kill Keystone XL pipeline as gas prices soar

President Biden’s decision to nix the Keystone XL pipeline has come under renewed fire as the administration struggles with rising consumer frustration over skyrocketing gas prices. Sen. Joe Manchin III, West Virginia Democrat, made another plea for Mr. Biden to reverse his Jan. 20 executive order revoking … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Biden hails signs of economic progress on jobless claims and growth

President Biden hailed two economic reports on Wednesday as proof of “historic” gains in the post-pandemic recovery. The president pointed to initial jobless claims of 199,000 last week, the lowest since November 1969, and a revised report from the Commerce Department showing that the economy grew at a rate of … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Biden doesn’t support ‘Squad’ bill to abolish federal incarceration, White House says

The White House on Tuesday said President Biden enjoyed visiting the Michigan district of Rep. Rashida Tlaib earlier this month but he does not support a proposal that she and other members of the progressive “Squad” are championing to release federal prisoners within 10 years. “Let me be absolutely clear. … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Biden orders release of strategic oil reserves, says high gas prices not caused by clean-energy push

President Biden insisted on Tuesday that Democrats’ climate change policies are not causing high gasoline prices, as he ordered the release of 50 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in a bid to ease soaring prices at the pump. Speaking at the White House, Mr. Biden said … The Washington Times stories: White House

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EXCLUSIVE: Rand Paul Urges Whistleblowers to Expose Biden Administration Abuses of Civil Liberties

Sen. Rand Paul sharply criticized the “politicized” FBI and the Department of Justice, calling for more whistleblowers to expose government trampling of American liberties.  “I think anytime someone is breaking the law in government, it’s a good idea to hear about it,” the Kentucky Republican said in a Thursday interview with The Daily Signal. “And so, frankly, yes, I think it is a good idea for people to reveal when the government’s breaking the rules.” Paul’s remarks follow news that the head of the FBI’s Criminal and Counterterrorism divisions reportedly…

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