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Jeff Mordock is the White House reporter for The Washington Times. A native of Newtown, Pennsylvania, he previously worked for Gannett and has won awards from both the Delaware Press Association and the Maryland Delaware D.C. Press Association. He is a graduate of George Washington University and can be reached at jmordock@washingtontimes.com.

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United Auto Workers march outside the Stellantis North American Headquarters, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, in Auburn Hills, Mich. General Motors and Stellantis announced fresh layoffs Wednesday that they blamed on damage from the United Auto Workers strike, and the labor standoff grew more tense just two days before the union was expected to call for new walkouts. UAW President Shawn Fain said layoffs were unnecessary and an effort to pressure workers to settle for less in contract negotiations. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

UAW steps on the gas, accelerating car strike

The United Auto Workers union has expanded its strike against the Big Three automakers, with members walking off the job at 38 parts distribution centers across 20 states, targeting Stellantis and General Motors.

September 22, 2023
President Joe Biden speaks as he meets with Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) **FILE**

Biden repeats same story minutes apart as age concerns mount

President Biden repeated the same story twice, nearly word for word just moments apart while discussing his decision to run for the nation's highest office during a campaign reception, according to a White House transcript released Thursday.

September 21, 2023
United Auto Workers members, including President Shawn Fain, center, march past General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. The UAW is conducting a strike against Ford, Stellantis and General Motors. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Strike raises stakes for UAW leader in bid to reclaim political influence

When Shawn Fain took over the United Auto Workers union in April, he vowed to reverse the group's waning influence by transforming it into a political powerhouse. In less than six months, he's fulfilled that pledge by organizing a historic strike and holding hostage his endorsement of President Biden.

September 21, 2023
President Joe Biden speaks about the auto workers strike from the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Biden signals support for striking autoworkers

President Biden on Friday leaned toward the striking United Auto Workers union, saying Detroit's three major automakers have enjoyed profits that should be shared to a greater extent with employees.

September 15, 2023