President Joe Biden pictured here on May 10, in Washington blamed the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia's war in Ukraine for troubling economic news as he and his administration went on the defensive over mounting inflation and rising gas prices.
Mandatory Credit:	Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP

President Joe Biden pictured here on May 10, in Washington blamed the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia's war in Ukraine for troubling economic news as he and his administration went on the defensive over mounting inflation and rising gas prices.
Mandatory Credit: Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP

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Biden goes on the defensive over inflation and gas prices as he tries to shift the focus to Republicans

President Joe Biden on Tuesday blamed the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia's war in Ukraine for troubling economic news as he and his administration went on the defensive over mounting inflation and rising gas prices.