White House Expects Bad News On Upcoming Inflation Report

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On Monday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that the Biden administration is expecting Wednesday’s inflation report to show that inflation in the United States has continued to worsen. “So, on Wednesday, we will have new CPI inflation data, and we expect the headline number, which includes gas and food, to be highly elevated, mainly because gas prices were so elevated in June,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said. “Gas and food prices continue to be heavily impacted by the war in Ukraine. And there are a few important points to keep in mind when we get this backwards-looking

Jill Biden Compares Diversity Of The Hispanic Community To Tacos

On Monday, First Lady Jill Biden compared the diversity of the Hispanic community in the United States to tacos, flowers, and corner stores during a speech in San Antonio, Texas. During an event called the “Latinx IncluXion Luncheon,” which notably used the offensive “Latinx” term in its title, Biden said that the diversity of the Hispanic community is “as distinct as the bodegas of the Bronx, as beautiful as the blossoms of Miami, and as unique as the breakfast tacos here in San Antonio, is your strength.” As pointed out by The Daily Wire, the First Lady additionally appeared to

FDA Receives First Application For OTC Birth Control Pill

On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received its first application for an over-the-counter birth control pill. HRA Pharma, a Perrigo Company, applied for their progestin-only birth control pill to become the first daily birth control pill available in the United States without a prescription. “This historic application marks a groundbreaking moment in contraceptive access and reproductive equity in the U.S.,” said Frédérique Welgryn, Chief Strategic Operations and Innovation Officer at HRA Pharma, in a statement. “More than 60 years ago, prescription birth control pills in the U.S. empowered women to plan if and when they want to get pregnant. Moving a

Biden Admin Sending Another $400 Million To Ukraine

On Friday, the Biden administration announced it would be sending an additional $400 million in aid to Ukraine to assist in its fight against the Russian invasion. According to a press release from the Department of Defense (DoD), the $400 million package includes four High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and additional ammunition for HIMARS; three tactical Vehicles to recover equipment; 155mm artillery ammunition; demolition munitions; counter-battery systems; spare parts and other equipment. The package is the 15th package of military weapons and equipment sent to Ukraine from the U.S. Defense Department since last August. According to The Washington Post,

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