election. john: tennessee senator marsha blackburn will join us. first to the white house and peter doocy with the latest from there. president biden even with his decades of d.c. experience keeps deferring to nancy pelosi and chuck schumer to lead the way advancing the democratic party s agenda. so far they have not gotten the build back better signed. they will miss the christmas deadline. he said maybe try voting rights first instead. [inaudible]. the top 2 issues for voters in the new fox business polls. inflation and crime. now 63% of voters are concerned about being able to pay their
to the medal of honor. sandra: the president will begin speaking. good afternoon. welcome to the east room of the white house. decorated for the holiday season. to celebrate the gift of gratitude. it s an appreciate back drop for this ceremony because our hearts are overflowing with gratitude today we honor the courage and commitment to duty and indisputable gallantry it s hard to explain where the soldiers got the courage they got. late sergeant first-class cashe and cell is. and early plumley.
mark the roads for us to see. finally we pray that you will give our leaders wisdom as they serve our nation and bless and protect the men and women of armed forces. we ask this in your most gracious and holy name. amen. [foot steps]. ladies and gentlemen remain in your seats as the president and first lady and vice-president and second gentleman depart. sandra: watching live the ceremony where president biden awarded three medal of honor at the white house ceremony. to those risking their own lives
from now. earl plumley the 67th living recipient. and two sergeants will be awarded the award postumously. jennifer? president biden will award the medal of honor to two soldiers who served in afghanistan and one who gave his life to save others in iraq. plumley served with the first special forces group killed an afghanistan insurgents and shot and killed a suicide bomber after 10 insurgents wearing afghan army uniforms blew a 60
sandra: maybe we should leave it at that. we will watch where that goes. our economy panel. americans scheduling out more as inflation is at a 39 year high. high prices top the list for concerns for both parties. 75% of democrats and 91% of republicans say they are concerned about inflation. half of americans say president biden s actions are hurting them financially. let s bring in our panel. welcome to both of you. the continuing conversation on this front about inflation. jason, i keep pointing out the fact that the average american family is on the hook for their