Bill O'Reilly here, Thursday, May 12, 2022.

You are listening to the O'Reilly update.

Here's what's happening across our nation.

The abortion rights bill fails.

President Biden continues to blame high prices on Putin.

New York City's unemployment rate, the worst in America, one in three adults would choose

their pet over their spouse.

Also, ahead, why America is still the best?

But first, a pro-abortion bill failing in the Senate, Chuck Schumer introducing the

legislation to bolster reproductive rights should the Supreme Court strike down Roe v. Wade.

The final vote was 49 to 51 against Democratic Senator Manchin, the sole Democrat, citing

with Republicans.

Said Mr. Manchin quote, this bill expands abortion, we should not be dividing the country

further than we are already divided.

Joe Biden blaming red hot inflation on the president of Russia.

The Consumer Price Index rising 8.3% in April.

Mr. Biden telling reporters in Illinois quote, there are two leading causes of inflation.

The first cause is a once in a lifetime pandemic.

The second cause is Mr. Putin's war in Ukraine.

60% of inflation is due to price increases on gasoline.

Says the president.

Well, before the invasion, prices of gasoline under Biden almost doubled.

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