It lays bare the conflict between his administration’s climate and economic goals. Read more at straitstimes.com.
WASHINGTON – US President Joe Biden went off-script during an otherwise climate-friendly State of the Union speech on Tuesday night to state an uncomfortable reality for the White House: “We’re still going to need oil and gas for a while.”
Other comments during the speech underscored the still-simmering tension between Mr Biden and US oil companies. Mr Biden said oil executives he’d pressed on the issue told him bluntly: “We’re afraid you’re going to shut down all of the oil wells and all the oil refineries anyway so why should we invest in them?”
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Buoyed by economy, US President Biden to try to lift Americans with State of the Union speechBiden is expected to use the speech as an unofficial start to the 2024 presidential campaign season. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
In State of the Union speech, optimistic Biden pledges to work with RepublicansThis is Mr Biden’s first State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Biden 'deeply saddened' by Turkey, Syria quake; pledges US aidThe United States is sending two search-and-rescue teams of 79 people each. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Biden Administration: They Didn’t Notice The Chinese “Spy” Balloons“These balloons are all part of a PRC fleet of balloons developed to conduct surveillance operations, which have also violated the sovereignty of other countries.”
Read more »
Optimistic Biden to try to lift Americans with State of the Union speechWASHINGTON: An optimistic President Joe Biden will seek to lift an often unenthusiastic nation Tuesday (Feb 7) with a State of the Union address showcasing his efforts to rebuild the US economy - and setting the s
Read more »
Everything you need to know about Biden’s 2023 State of the Union addressThe speech may mark the unofficial start of the 2024 presidential campaign season. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »