Biden to release oil reserves amid gas price increases

March 28 - April 1, 2022
 

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Breaking: An oil depot in Russia was struck early Friday morning by helicopter attacks, leading to large explosions. Russia says Ukrainian fighters were responsible, which would mark the first time Ukraine has entered Russian airspace.

Southern Border: The Biden Administration is planning to lift Title 42 on May 23, which has remained in place since it was implemented by the Trump Administration in the early days of the pandemic. Title 42 gives border agents the ability to immediately deport migrants crossing the border. After May 23, agents will be required to detain migrants and allow their cases to be heard for asylum before potential deportation.

More: The move is expected to increase the number of migrants to the southern border, according to border agents.

Jobs: The labor market remains tight, with the number of U.S. job openings holding at historic highs of 11.3M at the end of February. For context, there were 6…