Author: ABC News

Ukraine defense minister calls for more aid from western nations

Ukraine’s defense minister is calling on the U.S. and other western nations to send more high-powered weapons to help Ukraine win its war against Russia. That urgent call comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin is issuing a warning to the west, saying shipping longer-range missiles to Ukrainian forces could push Russia to launch attacks on new targets.

DHSS launching audit into FDA response leading to baby formula shortage

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Oversight Agency is launching an audit into how the Food and Drug Administration responded leading up to the massive February recall of formula from Abbott Nutrition and closure of their plant, slashing the U.S. formula supply. The inquiry comes as the White House is trying to defend how it has responded to the critical shortage.

President Biden to address the nation after recent mass shootings

Four people killed when a gunman opened fire at a medical facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma Wednesday afternoon. President Joe Biden will address the country tonight at 7:30 p.m. following this latest mass shooting. The White House says he will talk about the need for Congress to pass what he calls common sense laws to combat the epidemic of gun violence.