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PRICES MAY VARY OUTSIDE METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AREA
UKRAINE
Oil executives to target Democrats, testimony before the House Armed Ser-
vices Committee that Beijing, like Mos-
cow, is looking to upset the international
military move against Ukraine, the
charm offensive here underscores
that a number of major players
Biden over claims of price gouging rules-based order and expand its power.
While Russian forces have begun
to withdraw from the outskirts of Kyiv
around the globe are still on the
fence over how to respond and
whether to sign on to punishing
and refocus their invasion on Ukraine’s economic and financial sanctions
BY RAMSEY TOUCHBERRY contribute to soaring prices, industry before the House Energy and Commerce eastern Donbas region, Gen. Milley cau- the U.S. and European Union have
THE WASHINGTON TIMES insiders told The Washington Times. Committee, where they are expected tioned that there will be more bloodshed. imposed.
“The message will be: You don’t sup- to be hammered by Democrats with The U.S., he said, should make prepara- One of the most complex dis-
House Democrats are set to grill ex- port the industry, you want to undermine charges that the companies engage in tions now to aid Ukraine in what is likely plays of the Kremlin’s maneuvering
ecutives from the biggest oil companies investment, this is what happens,” said price-gouging and market manipulation to be a lengthy battle. to keep friends and influence people
on Wednesday with accusations that an energy industry source who did not to make consumers pay more for energy “I do think this is a very protracted is unfolding here in Thailand, a
corporate greed is to blame for sky-high want to be identified previewing the and gasoline. conflict. But I think it’s at least measured non-NATO U.S. treaty ally and long
gasoline prices — but the executives have CEOs’ testimony. The executives will pin the blame in years. I don’t know about a decade, a bulwark of American influence in
another plan. Executives of six major oil companies on Democratic policies that discourage but years for sure,” he said. “This is a the region. Russia’s top diplomat has
The CEOs will fling the blame back — BP America, Chevron, Devon Energy, increased drilling and other production very extended conflict that Russia has
at President Biden and Democrats for ExxonMobil, Pioneer Natural Resources » see SUPPORT | A9
embracing anti-energy policies that and Shell USA — are scheduled to testify » see OIL | A4 » see UKRAINE | A9
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NS HE from the rooftops for a year,” the RNC said in a
response to Mr. Johnson’s comments. Fox News drew an average primetime audi-
In an additional analysis, the Republican ence of 2.5 million during the week of March 28
BY JENNIFER HARPER organization also cited six mayors who are on the through April 3, according to Nielsen Media Re-
front lines of the border wars. search. This marked the network’s 33rd straight
The mayors hail from Gila Bend, Arizona, week with an audience that was larger than CNN
and five Texas cities — Carrizo Springs, Uvalde, and MSNBC combined. CNN drew 731.000 in
PALIN: ‘I’VE GOT NOTHING TO LOSE’ Laredo, Del Rio and McAllen. Two of the mayors primetime, MSNBC 1.1 million during the week.
Run, Sarah, run? are Democrats, by the way — including Del Rio The network is making a big footprint in the
Indeed, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has Mayor Bruno Lozano, who declared that the marketplace. Fox News aired 93 of the top 100
declared her candidacy for Congress — and she border is “wide open for unlawful entry” despite cable news telecasts last week. Among the stand-
is fully prepared for a hostile reception. An inter- reassurance from the Biden administration that outs: “The Five” enjoyed an average audience of
view with Fox News host Jesse Watters reveals the situation was under control. 3.6 million, followed by “Tucker Carlson Tonight”
all. “It’s a Biden border crisis,” Mr. Lozano told with 3.5 million.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
What will happen if she wins and arrives at Fox News. Greg Gutfeld, whose late-night talk show
the U.S. Capitol? Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is running for “The Border Patrol is overwhelmed. They’re “Gutfeld” debuted a year ago Tuesday — enjoyed
“When you get there, assuming you get there, Congress, is ready for “jackals” in Washington and bussing migrants to our city,” said Laredo Mayor an audience of 2.6 million — and in the process
you understand that the media jackals are going aims to debate with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Pete Saenz, another Democrat. defeated broadcast network favorites ABC’s
to descend on you. And you are going to be walk- “We can’t handle it here,” he told the network “Jimmy Kimmel Live”! (1.7 million) and NBC’s
ing down the halls of Congress to the cafeteria in a separate interview. “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” (1.4
to go get a Pepsi, and you’re just going to be simple,” Ms. Palin said. Their comments do not appear to resonate million).
swarmed by these reporters sticking these little She also says she would be eager to debate much with the White House, in the meantime. Meanwhile, Fox Nation — the network’s
microphones and recording devices in your face. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York “President Biden has ignored these mayors. on-demand streaming platform — will present
Are you prepared for that onslaught? Because it’s Democrat. In fact, he’s made the problem even worse. Biden a new special entitled “Who is Hunter Biden?”
going to be pretty vicious,” Mr. Watters predicted “I will be very polite and I would beg her to doesn’t care about Americans struggling under on Wednesday. Fox News legal analyst Gregg
in his conversation with the onetime Republican debate me,” Ms. Palin said, noting that education, his border crisis. He won’t even visit the border,” Jarrett and Miranda Devine — author of “Lap-
vice presidential hopeful. capitalism, business tactics, national security said Tommy Pigott, the RNC’s rapid response top from Hell: Hunter Biden, Big Tech and the
“You know, I would never be so cocky as to and energy independence would all be topics of director. Dirty Secrets the President Tried to Hide” — are
say ‘bring it on.’ But yes, I anticipate that when interest. among the cast members.
I walk down that hall to get my Diet Dr. Pepper, “So, I would debate with her. Oh, gosh — I
sure, the jackals are going to be there doing their want to debate her,” she said.
MEANWHILE IN MEDICAL SCHOOL
jackaling,” Ms. Palin replied.
POLL DU JOUR
The College Fix — a student-written news
Jackaling? The candidate may have invented a organization that tracks cultural developments • 29% of U.S. adults say “challenges to democ-
new word to describe predatory press behavior.
MAYORS SPEAK OUT on U.S. campuses — has medical news. racy” pose the biggest threat to the U.S.
But let’s move along. The Republican National Committee is now Senior reporter Christian Schneider reports • 21% overall cite “Russian aggression.”
“I just think I’ve got nothing to lose. What tracking how many high-profile Democrats are that the University of North Carolina School of • 15% cite the “rise of China’s international
more can they do? What more can they say? We’ll publicly fretting over U.S. border issues and inef- Medicine will retain a certain requirement in its influence.”
see what’s to come,” Ms. Palin advised. fective policy. In particular, the organization has curriculum. • 13% cite nuclear weapons.
“I’m very, very confident in knowing who and cited Jeh Johnson, who was Homeland Security That requirement Mr. Schneider wrote on • 10% cite climate change.
what I’m dealing with. And their criticism — the director during the Obama administration. Monday, is a rule that faculty must “explain the • 10% cite cyberattacks.
press’s criticism — if you don’t live by man’s “Most Americans want a secure border. We difference between sex and gender and how • 3% had no answer.
praise, you’re not going to die by man’s criti- have to enforce border security,” Mr. Johnson told specific organs and cells do not belong to specific SOURCE: AN AXIOS/MOMENTIVE POLL OF 2,553 U.S. ADULTS
CONDUCTED MARCH 23-25 AND RELEASED TUESDAY.
cism. So, I’ve got nothing to lose. I’m in it for the Fox News, adding that the current situation is genders.”
right reasons. It’s about a public servant’s heart, “not sustainable.” This appears to be an evolving concept; stay • Follow Jennifer Harper
and being willing to serve the people. It’s pretty “This is a warning that border state mayors tuned. on Twitter @HarperBulletin.
POLITICS
The mines, it turns out, produce cobalt which
INSIDE SILICON VALLEY is a critical component of electric vehicle batter-
ies, and the U.S. increasingly relies on China for
Musk’s stock purchases earn him seat on Twitter board of directors those specialized EV batteries.
Twitter is adding Tesla CEO Elon Musk Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the ranking
to its board of directors, putting the ec- Republican on the Oversight Committee, ques-
BORDER SECURITY centric critic and user of the social media tioned why President Biden’s son Hunter Biden
platform in a leadership position to have could not be a witness.
GOP blocks relief bill over Title 42 influence over business decisions at the Mr. Comer sent a letter last Friday to Over-
Republicans on Tuesday blocked consider- company. sight Committee Chair Carolyn B. Maloney
ation of spending another $10 billion to fight Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal announced requesting that the younger Biden testify because
COVID-19 because Senate Majority Leader Tuesday that Mr. Musk‘s inclusion on the he is “well-positioned to inform the committee
Charles E. Schumer refused to allow a vote on board comes after weeks of conversations about issues pertaining to African cobalt mines
reinstating a pandemic emergency order that with the electric-vehicle tycoon. — a metal which is essential in the manufactur-
helped block illegal immigrants from entering the “He‘s both a passionate believer and ing of electric vehicles.”
U.S. intense critic of the service which is exactly Mrs. Maloney, New York Democrat, accused
All 50 GOP senators voted against the motion, what we need on @Twitter, and in the board- the congressman of conducting “political theater,”
which fell 10 votes short of the 60 needed. room, to make us stronger in the long-term,” saying his office sent his witness request to her
“This is a bipartisan agreement that does a Mr. Agrawal tweeted. “Welcome Elon!” just one business day before the hearing.
whole lot of good for the American people,” said Mr. Musk took a 9.2% passive stake in — Kerry Picket
Mr. Schumer, New York Democrat. “It should not Twitter, a purchase of nearly 73.5 million
be held hostage for an extraneous issue.” shares, according to a regulatory filing SUPREME COURT
ASSOCIATED PRESS
While Republicans originally agreed to the Monday. The investment was valued at an
extra pandemic spending, they demanded Mr. estimated $2.9 billion before news of his Twitter is adding Tesla CEO Elon Musk to its
Barrett likens pro-choice heckler to kid
Schumer allow an amendment to block the pursuit of Twitter drove the company’s stock board of directors after he bought 9.2% stake. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from price higher during trading Monday. fired back after a heckler interrupted her talk
rescinding Title 42. The order, which was first Mr. Musk replied on Twitter to Mr. Monday night at the Ronald Reagan Presidential
implemented at the height of the pandemic, gives Agrawal that he is looking forward to work- with a term that expires at the company’s Library in California, likening the protester to an
the federal government the power to immediately ing with him and to “make significant im- 2024 meeting of stockholders. Twitter’s unruly child.
expel illegal immigrants to prevent the spread of provements to Twitter in coming months!” 2022 stockholder meeting will be held next “As a mother of seven, I am used to distrac-
COVID-19. According to a regulatory filing with the month, when other board members will be tions — and sometimes even outbursts,” said Jus-
The Biden administration announced plans U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, elected to terms lasting until 2025. tice Barrett, gathering laughs from the audience
earlier this month to rescind the order because Mr. Musk will serve as a board member — Ryan Lovelace after she was interrupted.
the coronavirus was receding. Republicans, During the roughly hour-long talk, Justice Bar-
however, contend that if the pandemic is receding rett was discussing her experience of being nomi-
enough to allow illegal immigrants to flood then nated to the high court when a heckler called her
there is no need for the $10 billion aid package. crimes against civilians, will also hit Russian- The new sanctions will come after the Trea- an “enslaver of women.”
— Haris Alic owned financial institutions and state-owned sury Department announced it would no longer The protester, Luna Hernandez, was a volun-
enterprises, and will include a ban on all new let Russia pay down its debt using stockpiled dol- teer with RiseUp4AbortionRights, according to a
DIPLOMACY investment in Russia. The European Union and lars at U.S. banks, increasing the risk of default. press release from the organization.
Group of Seven nations also are announcing new — Mica Soellner According to the group, Ms. Hernandez was
U.S., allies to sanction Russia further sanctions on Moscow. “sounding the alarm” about abortion rights and
The U.S. will announce new sanctions against White House press secretary Jen Psaki said HOUSE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE said the justice’s response was demeaning.
Russia on Wednesday that target government the Biden administration wants to shore up “Women are not children. When I said that
officials and their families, the White House said, military assistance and equipment, in addition to
Electric-car hearing veers off to Biden forced motherhood is female enslavement, I was
describing the action as coordinated with allies. increasing sanctions. Hunter Biden’s business ventures took center not having a ‘childish outburst,’ ” she said in the
The new sanctions, which come amid a ris- “Sanctions are just one component of the tools stage at a House hearing about electric vehicles press release.
ing death toll in Ukraine and allegations of war we have at our disposal,” she said Tuesday. Tuesday with calls for him to testify about helping — Alex Swoyer
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