Biden on his own low approval ratings: ‘I think you’re going to see a lot change’
President Biden on Monday, when asked about his low approval ratings and for a response to the notion that his polls were "terrible," said he foresees a change. “It’s a long way home. The fact is that we’ve been divided for so long, and it’s only recently that we have any kind of movement, and I think you’re going to see a lot change,” Biden told reporters in Lexington after he toured damage from deadly floods in eastern Kentucky. With the midterm elections exactly three months away, recent polling shows Biden’s approval rating just shy of 40 percent, where its stubbor
Read MoreAmidst inflation, President Biden should refocus his efforts on expanding flexible work careers for Americans
With skyrocketing inflation outpacing wages and tens of millions of jobs remaining unfilled, Americans are still adjusting to disruptions of the last two years while fearing what the future holds as well. Despite the public’s primary focus on finding solid economic footing in these turbulent times,
Read MoreFTC fines apparel company for replacing 'Made in China' labels with 'Made in USA' ones
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says it has fined Utah-based apparel company Lions Not Sheep for replacing “Made in China” labels with inaccurate “Made in USA” ones on its products. In a news release last month, the agency said that it has fined Lions Not Sheep and owner Sean Whalen $211,335 for the false labeling on its products. The agency voted 5-0 to approve the final order, under which
Read MoreEnergy & Environment — Senate passes biggest climate package in history
After nearly two years of negotiations and stalemates, the Senate passed pivotal climate and energy legislation. This is Overnight Energy & Environment, your source for the latest news focused on energy, the environment and beyond. For The Hill, we’re Rachel Frazin and Zack Budryk. Someone forward you this newsletter?
Read MoreDefense & National Security — Ukraine getting another $1 billion in weapons
The United States has greenlighted the largest military assistance package to Ukraine thus far, preparing to send $1 billion in ammunition for advanced rocket systems, vehicles and explosives to help the country beat back the Russian invasion. We’ll detail what’s in the latest package and how it’s helping Kyiv, plus more on new Russian casualty estimates, extended Chinese wargames near Taiwan, a recovered fighter jet that blew off an aircraft carrier last month, and the next step for the soon-to-be-signed bill addressing toxic exposure for veterans. This i
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