Show Notes: Biden's Trust Problem, Dems Support 'Don't Say Gay' Bill, & Defining A Woman
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Ukrainian Refugees In Mexico
Ukrainian refugees are using Mexico as a way to seek asylum in the United States. The path in central America is the easiest available as Mexico does not require a visa for a direct flight and the refugees simply claim asylum status when they reach the U.S. border. Over 10,000 Ukrainians fled to Mexico in January and February alone. Here are more headlines on Ukraine:
Russian missiles have up to a 60% failure rate in Ukraine. - Reuters
Ukraine retakes cities outside of Kyiv. - CNN
A Russian defense chief disappeared for two weeks. - The Hill
Russian soldiers are getting frost bight and expected a victory parade. - The Sun
U.S. and E.U. reach a deal to cut dependence on Russian energy. - Bloomberg
Biden says to expect food shortages because of the war in Ukraine. - Yahoo
Ukraine suffers $63 billion in infrastructure damage. - WSJ
300 people were killed in the Mariupol theater airstrike. - CNN
Poland struggles to handle the rush of Ukrainian refugees. - NBC
Americans Don’t Trust Biden
Another poll has been released showing the majority of Americans do not believe Biden has been tough enough on Russia. The AP’s latest poll shows 56% of Americans disapprove of Biden’s handling of Russia. Here’s more from the poll:
Only 26% of Americans have a “great deal” of confidence in Biden to manage the military.
Only 13% of independents have a “great deal” of confidence in Biden to handle a crisis.
Only 13% of independents have a “great deal” of confidence in Biden to promote the U.S. standing in the world.
Democrats Support ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
Florida Democrats support the Parental Rights bill that the media has dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Despite this, the Florida Democratic Party is staunchly against the bill.
USA Today Says It’s Not Easy To Define ‘Woman’
When Senator Marsha Blackburn asked Ketanji Brown Jackson to define ‘woman’ progressives lost their collective minds. USA Today has one of the more absurd hot takes with the title: Marsha Blackburn asked Ketanji Brown Jackson to define 'woman.' Science says there's no simple answer. Here’s an excerpt: