Tag: crisis in Ukraine

US Gas Prices Remain at High Levels Buoyed by Global Tensions

Gas prices in the United States are edging towards multi-year record levels, pushing up prices of daily essentials and eroding the quality of life of Americans along the way. Multiple factors such as the Russia-Ukraine crisis and OPEC production are contributing to the rise in prices. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the average…


Capitol Report (Jan. 12): Inflation and Empty Shelves Across US

If you’ve noticed more empty shelves with higher price tags, you are not alone. Inflation just hit a 39-year high and shortages are being reported nationwide. The White House is planning to send 10 million free COVID tests to schools in an effort to maintain in-person learning. But how many of these tests are being…


Poland and Baltic Fear Biden Abandonment to Appease Russia: Experts

There is a growing concern in Poland and the Baltic states that the U.S. will leave them out in the cold to face Russia as tensions between Europe and Moscow grow around the Ukrainian issue. This comes as U.S. President Joe Biden ruled out sending American troops to help Ukraine to confront any Russian aggression and…