tapped the reserve twice before wit little impact on gas prices the president also called on the oi industry to produce more oil and issued a directive to enhance production of electric vehicle batteries. we pressed officials here on how soon americans would feel relief they say it is difficult to know, but high gas prices and soaring inflation have been a drag on the president for nearly a year with the midterms looming. lester kristen welker at the white house, thanks tonight, we re watching that severe weather as it sweeps up the east coast after pounding the south. blayne alexander on the destruction left behind reporter: it is the alarm sounding in cities across the south. you have no time left you need to be in your safe place. reporter: a massive fast moving storm system producing more than 400 weather warnings across at least 16 states with more than 2 dozen reported tornadoes. vibrating the house. i reassured the family we re going to be okay, we re okay. reporte