#Biden lost his temper with Zelensky over more aid: report

#Biden lost his temper with Zelensky over more aid: report

“Biden lost his temper with Zelensky over more aid: report” ​President Biden lost his temper and raised his voice on the phone with​ Volodymyr Zelensky when the Ukrainian leader continued to press for more aid even after Biden signed off on $1 billion worth of military assistance, according to a report Monday. ​ The phone call…

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#Seriously low diesel supply threatens to worsen inflation

#Seriously low diesel supply threatens to worsen inflation

Seriously low diesel supply threatens to worsen inflation A seriously low U.S. and global diesel supply is likely to drive up fuel costs and worsen inflation, raising concerns as the cold weather months approach.   “The national numbers for distillates are pretty tight,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.   “It’s uncomfortable. That doesn’t…

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#GOP gives mixed messages on Paul Pelosi attack

#GOP gives mixed messages on Paul Pelosi attack

GOP gives mixed messages on Paul Pelosi attack Republicans have responded to the recent attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), with a mix of messages, some of which have prompted sharp criticism from Democrats. Many in the GOP, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) and former Vice President Mike…

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#Eight election night surprises to watch for

#Eight election night surprises to watch for

Eight election night surprises to watch for This year’s midterms have already proven to be among the most unpredictable in recent history — and there could be more surprises in store for the country when results start coming in Nov. 8. From a Republican governor looking to avoid an upset in a ruby-red state, to…

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#Progressives’ Ukraine letter darkens Jayapal leadership prospects

#Progressives’ Ukraine letter darkens Jayapal leadership prospects

Progressives’ Ukraine letter darkens Jayapal leadership prospects An ill-timed push by a group of House progressives for a diplomatic agreement with Russia may have dashed the leadership prospects of the caucus’s chairwoman, Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.).  The move by members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus has infuriated Democrats and blunted the image of unity on Ukraine…

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#Vladimir Putin’s Chechen warlord declares Ukraine war a ‘Big Jihad’

#Vladimir Putin’s Chechen warlord declares Ukraine war a ‘Big Jihad’

“Vladimir Putin’s Chechen warlord declares Ukraine war a ‘Big Jihad’” Vladimir Putin’s Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov has declared “Big Jihad” and urged Russian Muslims to fight Ukraine’s “demons” and “satanic democracy.” Kadyrov, one of Putin’s most fanatical backers, urged his supporters to lay waste to Ukraine and backed calls from Russian allies to wipe cities…

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