Biden Announces Official Ban on Russian Oil, Transportation Sec. Buttigieg Pumps up EV Ownership,

Economy

On Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced that the United States would officially ban the import of Russian oil as retaliation for Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion into Ukraine. "We're banning all imports of Russian oil and gas energy," Biden said.

Gas Prices: 23 Creative Ways to Save at the Gas Pump

Economy

With rising gas prices, there are several factors that affect the savings you can get when purchasing gas. Not only does where you buy gas matter, but the condition of your vehicle as well as the way you drive can have an influence on fuel savings.

Oil per Barrel Hits $130+ Overnight, Experts Predicting $200/Barrel by Month’s End

Economy

Triple A, who tracks the price of gas, said that gas prices are up nearly 45 percent since this time last year, but only in the last week, gas prices rose by eleven percent. This is the first time gas prices have jumped so high since 2008, when oil briefly traded for just under $150 per barrel.

Elon Musk – Unlikely Hero offers Common Sense Solutions amid Ukraine Crisis

World

Love him or hate him, Musk is using his wealth and his access to technology to assist the people of the Ukraine. When the deputy prime minister of the Ukraine pleaded for global assistance in keeping the internet up and running in their country, Musk jumped at the opportunity to help.

Could Taiwan be next? Pompeo visits, warns US not to become “Complacent”

World

On Thursday night, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo took to Twitter with a warning for the world: "The U.S. should immediately do the right and obvious thing and recognize Taiwan as a free and sovereign country." Pompeo visited Taiwan this week, meeting with its President Tsai Ing-wen.

Is the Russian Propaganda Machine sharing the truth of the Ukrainian invasion?

World

With Russian citizens protesting in the streets of over fifty cities, and now rumors abound that Russian citizens are fleeing the country, Russia may be losing another, highly important war on its on soil - the information war.

Oil Prices surge on Russian invasion of Ukraine; Biden pledges oil from strategic reserve

Economy

In the last year, the price of a gallon of gas has increased by more than $1. Today, diesel hit nearly $5 on a national average, and gas has gone up at least twenty cents on average since Russia invaded the Ukraine a week ago.

Russians take control of Nuclear Power Plant in Eastern Ukraine

World

Early Friday morning, multiple news outlets report that Russian troops have taken the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, the Zaporizhzhia plant in Enerhodar, which supplies one quarter of Ukraine's electricity. Initially, a fire on the grounds of the plant was reported, but, Ukrainian officials say the fire is now under control.

Is the Democratic Party Divided? The Left, the Progressive Left, and the Embattled Moderate

U.S. Politics

In a historic move after the first formal State of the Union speech by President Joe Biden, not only did a Republican rebuttal follow Biden's speech, but Progressive Democrat and noted member of "The Squad" Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) followed the Republican rebuttal by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds.

Ukrainian Defense Official: Hit Squad Intent on Murdering Zelenskyy “Eliminated”

World

At least one hit squad sent to take out Zelenskyy has been "eliminated," according to Ukrainian officials. The squad was made up of "elite Chechen commandos" who were directed to find and assassinate the Ukrainian leader.