Author: ABC News

Surge in fuel prices could impact elections in November

It’s not just in South Carolina where there seems to be no relief in sight for soaring prices at the pump. The national average for regular gas is now near $5 a gallon, and surging fuel prices are just one of the increased costs consumers are paying that are being driven by inflation.

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.