Biden tapping oil reserve for 6 months to control surging gas prices

Biden ordered the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months in a bid to control energy prices.

Biden seeks more COVID-19 funds from Congress, receives 2nd booster

President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster while asking Congress for more funding and rolling out a new website.

Biden calls for Putin's removal: 'For God's sake, this man cannot remain in power'

President Joe Biden said Saturday that Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power,” dramatically escalating the rhetoric against the Russian leader after his brutal invasion of Ukraine.

President Biden in Poland for meetings on Ukraine refugee crisis

President Joe Biden’s said he wanted to visit Poland to underscore the assistance the country is providing as Europe experiences the biggest refugee crisis since World War II.

Ketanji Brown Jackson: Final day of Supreme Court hearings
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Democrats remain confident that Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will become the first Black woman on the highest court, but it's been a grueling few days of questioning.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv remains under fire as Biden arrives in Europe

One month into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, fire rained down on a shopping mall and high-rise buildings in Kyiv, as the outnumbered Ukrainian military waged intense battles to defend the capital and other key cities.

Ketanji Brown Jackson: Hearings begin for Biden's Supreme Court nominee
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Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson pledged Monday to decide cases “without fear or favor” if the Senate confirms her historic nomination as the first Black woman on the high court.

President Biden calls Putin a 'war criminal'
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Since the war in Ukraine began three weeks ago, over 3-million people have fled the country.

Biden announces $800M in aid for Ukraine hours after Zelenskyy’s plea to Congress

President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. is sending more anti-aircraft, anti-armor weapons and drones to Ukraine to assist in its defense against Russia.

Some call for temporarily suspending federal gas tax

"Listen, I’m all for lower taxes. There's a lot of ways to do it. But I think, in this case, it's just a gimmick," said energy expert Phil Flynn.

Some calling for temporary suspension of gas tax
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There are calls for a temporary suspension of the federal motor fuel tax. But there's surprising opposition to the idea on both sides of America?s political divide.

Students prepare for loan repayments to restart in May
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The Biden-Harris administration extended the student loan payment plan pause in December amid an increase in COVID-19 cases. In May, students will have to prepare to begin paying those loans back.

Should employers pump the brakes on employee return to work?
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As gas prices continue to rise across the country, many wonder if and when things will return to normal -- including when employees can return to the office. Expert joins Good Day Chicago to weigh in.

Rising gas prices cause pain at Chicago-area pumps

The Biden administration's ban on Russian oil imports has translated into pain at the pump here at home.

Biden bans Russian oil imports, how high will gas prices go?
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President Joe Biden banned all Russian oil and energy from coming into the United States in an effort to stop the war on Ukraine Tuesday. As gas prices continue to rise throughout the country, many wonder just how high gas prices will go. Expert weighs in.

Biden to sign order mandating study of cryptocurrency as its use explodes

The Biden administration views the explosive popularity of cryptocurrency as a call for acting with urgency to look at the risks and benefits of digital assets.