‘You’ve got to be ridiculous’: Biden’s response to Ukraine questions from Fox News reporter
President Joe Biden has ordered the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil per day from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for the next six months in an effort to control prices that have risen since the United States and its allies imposed tough sanctions on Russia.
The announcement comes after both the White House and the Pentagon said they believed Vladimir Putin had been misinformed about the progress of the war by his top advisers, and warned that Russian forces being withdrawn from areas near Kyiv may be repositioned for further fighting.
Meanwhile, the president celebrates Transgender Day of Seeingwhich proclaimed to “celebrate the activism and determination that fueled the struggle for gender equality” and “recognize the hardships and discrimination that the transgender community continues to face across our nation and around the world”—that in a Republican-led manner, states pass laws that directly target non-trafficking people Gender compatible, including children.
On Wednesday, Biden also gave a speech on the state of the coronavirus pandemic, and announced the launch of a central resource website, before receiving his second booster shot of the Pfizer vaccine. The CIA director is the latest person in the administration to test positive for the virus and he met the president the day before — though they were far away and masked.
Kate Bedingfield begins the press conference by noting that the White House is celebrating Transgender Day, noting that transgender people, especially children, continue to face unacceptably high levels of bullying and discrimination.
Oliver O’ConnellMarch 31, 2022 20:56
Oliver O’ConnellMarch 31, 2022 20:45
NEC director answers questions about the release of oil reserves
National Economic Council Director Brian Dees speaks at the daily White House press conference and talks about releasing 1 million barrels per day from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
He asserts that the United States has the “operational capacity to do so” and the oil will be released from all four national storage sites.
“Our goal is to provide relief to all Americans in all geographic areas across the country.”
Deese already admits that it is impossible to predict the market price of oil with certainty. He also refused to mention the names of the companies that profit.
The administration feels that the current situation shows that America must move toward energy security and true energy independence. This will include reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
Oliver O’ConnellMarch 31, 2022 20:44
Biden says Putin appears to be ‘isolating himself’ from advisers
President Joe Biden Thursday claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin He appears to be “isolating himself” from his closest advisors, including senior intelligence officials, due to his invasion Ukraine It appears to be largely off across the country.
In a speech announcing efforts to bring down gas prices, which the United States has blamed on efforts to divest from Russian oil as well as inflation, the president made it clear that he did not “want to put too much stock” in the reports but essentially confirmed the reports that had been going on for weeks. To the existence of a major disagreement between Putin and his top aides and strategists.
John Bowden has the latest news.
Oliver O’ConnellMarch 31, 2022 20:30
Danger! Champion Amy Schneider visits the press room
On the transient day of vision, danger! Champion Amy Schneider received a tour of the West Wing and visited the press room.
For every traveler in the White House, Scott Bixby from daily monster:
Amy Schneider, First Woman to Ever Win Over $1 Million on Jeopardy! , visited the White House briefing room prior to today’s briefing to highlight the administration’s observance of International Transgender Day, “to be visible, I believe.” .
Schneider, who is transgender, told reporters that the recent wave of legislation banning transgender children from participating in school sports or banning teachers from discussing LGBT issues is “really scary.”
“Some of them in particular are refusing medical services for transgender youth,” Schneider said, “really sad to me and it’s really scary.”
Schneider met second man Doug Imhoff earlier today, for all the contestants, and will meet with young transgender people to celebrate the day.
Oliver O’ConnellMarch 31, 2022 20:15
LIVE — Kate Bedingfield, White House Director of Communications, holds a briefing
Watch live as Kate Bedingfield, White House Director of Communications, briefings
Oliver O’ConnellMarch 31, 2022 20:09
Next Jin Psaki?
Kate Bedingfieldfor the first time in White House This week’s press briefing came under unlikely circumstances – two of her colleagues seated due to Covid-19 – but could lead to greater insight. Joe BidenLongtime Communications Manager.
“I know I’m not the redhead you’re used to seeing on this podium, but I hope you’ll stay with me nonetheless,” Ms Bedingfield, 40, joked to reporters at her first press conference on Tuesday.
John Bowden reports from Washington, DC.
Oliver O’ConnellMarch 31, 2022 20:00
Biden calls for ‘use it or lose it’ policy on federal oil rents: ‘I say, enough’
President Joe Biden swipe on Thursday oil Companies for refusing to increase production to make up for the shortfall caused by removing Russian oil from US markets.
Describe the crisis caused by the unjustified Russian invasion of Ukraine “A moment of crisis, danger for the world, and pain at the pump for American families,” Biden said, saying the sharp rise in oil and gas prices caused by the US embargo on Russian oil could be a “national moment” for domestic oil producers.
Andrew Feinberg has the latest version of independent from Washington, DC.
Oliver O’ConnellMarch 31, 2022 19:45
FBI: Hackers targeted US election officials with email phishing campaign
pirates It likely targeted US election officials with a billing-address email phishing campaign in an attempt to gain access to their systems, according to FBI.
that Consultant issued by the office This week it warned election and state and local government officials about a malicious email scheme that federal law enforcement believes is part of a “coordinated effort to target US election officials.”
Similar threats “are likely to continue or increase their targeting of US election officials through phishing campaigns in the run-up to the 2022 US midterm elections,” according to the FBI.
Oliver O’ConnellMarch 31, 2022 19:30
Biden says Putin is ‘isolating himself,’ skeptical about Russian troop withdrawal
President Biden was asked about Vladimir Putin in shaky questions following the gas price announcement.
“It appears he is isolating himself and there are some indications that he has fired his advisers or put them under house arrest,” he said, adding, “But I don’t want to put in much stock at this time because we don’t have that much solid evidence.”
On whether Russia is withdrawing its forces from Ukraine, he said: “It is an open question” and “there is no clear evidence,” adding, “I am skeptical.”
Oliver O’ConnellMarch 31, 2022 19:08
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