Ukrainian officials push back on Biden claim that Zelensky ‘didn’t want to hear’ invasion warnings
Ukrainian officials on Saturday pushed back against President Biden’s claim that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky brushed off U.S. warnings of an impending Russian invasion before the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. Responding to Biden’s comment during a Democratic fundraiser Friday evening that Zelensky “didn’t want to hear” warnings from the U.S., a
Read MoreWhite House nationwide zoning reform effort needs data
The U.S. housing shortfall is painfully evident in cities and towns across the country. Soaring rents and home prices are hitting pocketbooks and prohibiting homeownership, with the biggest burdens falling on the poorest and most marginalized. Outdated and unsustainable zoning policies nationwide have contributed to the crisis, and the White House’s ambitious plan to respon
Read MoreGas prices present glaring problem for Biden
Skyrocketing gas prices are a glaring problem for the White House with no clear, immediate solution. While the administration began the month by pivoting heavily toward its economic message, political watchers say the attempt has so far fallen flat, especially as the national average for a gallon of gas hits a record $5. That, along with inflation, presents a major political challenge for Biden and Democrats going into the midterms. Eighty-five percent of voters said they think inflation is a very serious or somewhat serious problem, according to
Read MoreProtesters pledge to fight for gun reform as long as necessary at DC rally
Thousands of protesters gathered on the National Mall Saturday to demonstrate against gun violence in a March for Our Lives rally, vowing to continue to push for gun reform as long as necessary to achieve progress. The rally was one of more than 450 protests taking place around the country and the world in the aftermath of multiple high-profile mass shootings over the past month. Speakers at the Washington, D.C., rally called on political leaders to act on gun legislation to save lives and ensure these incidents become much less frequent. Mass shootings are d
Read MoreCatholic group launches 'Hide the Pride' anti-LGBTQ library campaign
(NEXSTAR) — A controversial conservative Catholic organization is urging parents to "Hide the Pride" during Pride Month — by checking out any LBGTQ-related books they see at their local libraries so that no children will see them. The group, CatholicVote, says "recent polls" show "American moms and dads do not want their children exposed to sexual and 'trans' content as part of their education." The group