WASHINGTON — The U.S. is considering a series of steps to prevent global oil prices from rising following a decision by oil exporting and producing countries to slash production despite intensive lobbying by the Biden administration. The grouping known as OPEC+, which includes members of OPEC and allies, including Russia, said earlier this week it would […]
Sen. Bernie Sanders accused Saudi-led OPEC of a “blatant attempt to increase gas prices at the pump.” Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday called for an end to U.S. military aid to Saudi Arabia after the kingdom and other major oil-producing nations agreed to slash output by two million barrels a day, a move that could significantly […]
“President Biden should make it clear that we will stop supplying the Saudis with weapons and air parts if they fleece the American people and strengthen Putin by making drastic production cuts.” U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna on Wednesday urged the Biden administration to cut off sales of weaponry and crucial plane parts to Saudi Arabia as […]
“This means there are currently no criminal charges over 8 years later,” lamented one journalist. A Michigan judge on Tuesday dropped felony criminal charges against seven former officials in connection to the 2014 Flint water crisis that poisoned thousands of people and killed dozens. Genesee County Circuit Judge Elizabeth Kelly’s decision stems from a Michigan Supreme Court ruling in June that […]