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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has overwhelmingly approved a resolution “steadfastly, staunchly, proudly and fervently” in support of Ukraine. Lawmakers said Wednesday that history was watching the way the world responds as Ukrainians fight to save their Western-style democracy from invasion by Russia.
Russians seize nuclear power plant in Ukraine after fire put out - 3/2/2022
Ukrainian officials blamed Russian shelling for the blaze but the Kremlin pointed at Ukraine, whose president accused Russia of resorting to "nuclear terror."
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First Ukrainian city falls to Russian troops
Russia took control of its first city in Ukraine on Wednesday, a week after the invasion began.Kherson is now under Russian control as the city was surrounded earlier in the day, a senior Ukra…
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US officials warn Russia will increasingly hit civilian targets and seek 'slow annihilation' of Ukraine's military | CNN Politics
Russia’s strategy in its war on Ukraine is shifting toward a “slow annihilation” of the Ukrainian military, US and other Western officials tell CNN, warning that Russia could focus on a bloody and deadly bombardment of cities and civilian targets as the conflict becomes a grinding war of attrition.
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'A blitzkrieg': Ukraine's volunteer fighters brace for more
A 68-year-old retiree recalls serving alongside Russian soldiers when Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union and calling them brothers.
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Live updates: Vaccine manufacturer braces for complications
A South Korean pharmaceutical company manufacturing Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine says it’s bracing for business complications as the U.S.
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Jan. 6 committee says Trump violated multiple laws in effort to overturn election
The select panel suggested its evidence supported findings that the former president violated multiple laws by attempting to prevent Congress from certifying his defeat.
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Refugee count tops 1 million; Russians besiege Ukraine ports
The U.N. refugee agency says 1 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia's attack began, making it the swiftest exodus of refugees this century.
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'A horrible, devastating weapon': Concerns grow over Russia's 'vacuum bombs'
“It’s just a horrible, devastating weapon,” said David Johnson, a retired U.S. Army colonel and a principal researcher at the Rand Corporation.
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House January 6 committee aiming to publish interim report this June, panel's chair says
The panel's timeline could be pushed back if investigators learn new information or seek additional testimony.
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Centrists praise Biden’s State of the Union pivot as overdue
President Biden’s pivot to the center at his State of the Union address on Tuesday was welcome news for centrist Democrats worried the party’s leftward tilt was hurting its appeal with voters. …
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Biden rehires NSC official pushed out by Trump over Bolton book | CNN Politics
Ellen Knight, a non-political appointee who had been pushed out of the National Security Council by then-President Donald Trump and his national security adviser at the time because she had pushed to approve former national security adviser John Bolton’s tell-all book for publication, is back at...
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The Memo: Boebert’s antics seen as new sign of politics’ decline
Rep. Lauren Boebert’s (R-Colo.) heckling of President Biden during Tuesday’s State of the Union address was the latest example of a political culture that has turned crude and cruel — and yet it pr…
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'Frustrating, deterring and upsetting': Georgia voting law changes alarm Black voters
Many voting rights organizations are trying to address concerns ahead of the primaries and the midterm elections.
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China says no to sanctioning Russia amid Ukraine bombardment, vows to continue 'normal trade cooperation'
China on Wednesday said it would not consider sanctioning Russia for its illegal invasion of Ukraine and said it will continue with "normal trade cooperation."
Opinion | The Ukraine-Russia conflict apparently made Trump forget about his horrific role in NATO
The swift reaction to the Ukraine-Russia conflict has shown the importance of all the countries being able to work together, especially after Trump tried to destroy relationships with our allies.
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China asked Russia to delay Ukraine invasion until after Olympics, Western intel shows | CNN
A Western intelligence report indicated that Chinese officials in early February requested that senior Russian officials wait until after the Beijing Olympics had finished before beginning an invasion into Ukraine, US officials said Wednesday.
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U.N. General Assembly vote sends clear message to Russia: The world is against the war in Ukraine
An overwhelming majority of U.N. member nations voted in favor of a resolution demanding Russia "immediately cease its use of force against Ukraine."
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House passes resolution backing Ukraine; Three Republicans vote ‘no’
The House passed a resolution to declare support for Ukraine, with only three Republicans voting against the measure
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January 6 trial's witness testimony opens with searing Capitol Police audio and emotional testimony | CNN Politics
Searing audio and emotional testimony from the US Capitol Police will be a cornerstone of the first January 6 criminal trial, prosecutors made clear Wednesday on the first day of witness testimony and evidence presentation against a defendant from Texas.
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Zelenskyy addresses Ukraine after one week of war; UN votes to demand Russia end war: March 2 recap
The United Nations General Assembly voted Wednesday to demand Russia halt the war. Meanwhile, Russian military forces escalated attacks.
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On the road in eastern Ukraine, everywhere is the front line
Al Jazeera witnesses the scramble to defend eastern Ukrainian cities as Russian forces close in.
Scott says his plan could change after McConnell rebuke
The chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) said Wednesday that he would continue to work on the policy agenda he released last week, emphasizing that it was his own slate of proposals rather than the party’s, after it received pushback from Senate Minority Leader Mitch...
AP FACT CHECK: Wisconsin election probe ignores some facts
A former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice examining the 2020 election in battleground Wisconsin laid out his interim findings this week and recommended that legislators should consider decertifying the state's presidential result — a move attorneys have said is illegal. Gableman, who was hired...
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forces Germany into diplomatic U-turn
Sweden and Switzerland did almost nothing to oppose Hitler, but they're sanctioning Putin now for attacking Ukraine.
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Analysis: As Biden leads free world against Putin, Trump equivocates
Analysis: The president is at the forefront of a coalition that isolated the Russian strongman and rallied to aid Ukraine as his predecessor swiped from the sidelines.
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Biden accuses Texas of 'attacking' transgender youth for investigating gender procedures on kids
The Biden White House released a statement Wednesday slamming the state of Texas and accusing it of attacking transgender youth through a directive ordering investigations into situations where children underwent gender transition procedures.
DOJ says hack reporting bill ‘makes us less safe’
The Justice Department is the only major institution criticizing the bill, which appears to be on a glide path to passage after winning unanimous Senate approval on Tuesday.
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Biden says the U.S. will seize Russian oligarchs' yachts, homes and jets. How is that legal?
A new task force is leading the charge to seize proceeds from "the crimes of Russian oligarchs." The action is tied to a law used as a tool against terrorists and fugitives.
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British companies no longer want to use gendered term ‘chairman’
British companies have asked the United Kingdom’s government to drop the use of the gendered term “chairman” in official documents and corporate registers.In an open letter r…
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DeSantis called a ‘bully’ after he scolds students for wearing masks
Some of the students, visiting from a local Hillsborough County high school, took off their masks at the governor’s urging while others opted to keep them on their faces.
www.politico.comPutin 'a war criminal' and should be tried at Hague, Lindsey Graham says
Invoking the memory of his late friend Sen. John McCain, Sen. Lindsay Graham called on the international community to unite in its condemnation of Vladimir Putin, who sent Russian forces to invade Ukraine last week.
House passes resolution in support of Ukraine
The House overwhelmingly passed a nonbinding resolution in support of Ukraine’s sovereignty on Wednesday as the country faces an invasion from Russian forces.
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NRA petitions Supreme Court to challenge California ban on high capacity magazines
The National Rifle Association has petitioned the Supreme Court to hear a challenge to California’s recent move to ban high-capacity ammunition gun magazines in the Golden State.
Anger and shock after Russian attacks pound Ukraine’s Kharkiv
Taras Kovalchuk was walking his dog when a Russian attack struck close to his home in Kharkiv’s Freedom Square.
Lindsey Graham says Trump calling Putin genius was 'a mistake' | CNN Politics
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, said on Wednesday that he thinks it "was a mistake" for former President Donald Trump to call Russian President Vladimir Putin a genius.
Senate passes cybersecurity bill amid fears of Russian cyberattacks
The Senate unanimously passed cybersecurity legislation on Tuesday that would require companies in critical sectors to alert the government of potential hacks or ransomware. The Strengthe…
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Senators in both parties urge Biden admin to grant deportation protections for Ukrainian nationals in US
Republican and Democratic senators are calling on the Biden administration to grant Temporary Protected Status deportation to Ukrainians already in the country.
Biden risks progressives, Blacks with pivot to the center
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is signaling an election year shift to the center, embracing a strategy he hopes will protect fragile Democratic majorities in Congress. But he's risking a revolt from key voices across his party's sprawling coalition.
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Democrats see 'no reason to wait' on Supreme Court vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson began courting senators on Capitol Hill Wednesday, making her case for confirmation in private meetings as Democrats worked to move her through the Senate within weeks.
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Fate of Russian oligarch's $600M yacht uncertain amid report of German seizure
Editor's note: Subsequent to publication of this story, Forbes, the original, cited source for the article, posted a correction saying it is now uncertain whether German authorities had in fact seized the Dilbar, a yacht owned by Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov.
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Ukraine's Black immigrants come into focus as reports of racism at Polish border emerge
Thousands of African and Black people have made Ukraine their home and report rarely dealing with racism. The humanitarian crisis, however, has called their lives there into question.
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Here are five Russian oligarchs with ties to luxury property in NYC
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine rages on, calls have grown louder for the United States government to impose sanctions on oligarchs who have their wealth stashed away in luxury property.  …
thehill.comPaid sick leave makes a comeback in new Biden plan
The Biden administration included paid sick leave provisions as part of its new COVID-19 preparedness plan, which calls for a raft of measures meant to manage the U.S. through its new "post-pandemic" era.Why it matters: The emergency sick leave provisions passed in 2020 at the outset of the...
Rep. Cori Bush to Biden: 'You didn't mention saving Black lives once in this speech'
In his State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Biden told Congress: “The answer is not to defund the police, it’s to fund the police.” While his message received loud praise in the audience, some Democrats, such as Missouri Rep. Cori Bush, said Biden has the wrong idea.
‘Government overreach at its worst’: Biden slams Texas transgender investigations
The interjection from Biden and the U.S. HHS arrived hours after a Texas judge temporarily blocked Abbott’s administration from one investigation.
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Which countries have decided not to sanction Russia?
Countries across the globe have crippled the Russian economy over the past week with sanctions aimed at dissuading Russian President Vladimir Putin from continuing his military invasion of Ukraine.
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People of colour struggle to escape Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukraine rejects claims of discrimination by border guards and says it operates on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
Rubio warns Putin's 'time is running out on this earth'
A growing fixation with age has Russian President Vladimir Putin taking more dangerous risks, according to a top U.S. senator.
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Biden pushes economic agenda in Wisconsin after State of the Union
The chamber was filled with the colors of Ukraine as President Biden condemned Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Biden’s domestic agenda was met with deep division, with Republicans blasting his attempts to revive spending plans that had stalled in Congress.
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Top NSC official involved in John Bolton book controversy returning to White House
Ellen Knight was the NSC official who oversaw the initial prepublication of former national security adviser John Bolton's memoir about his service in the Trump White House.
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Judge blocks Texas investigation of trans teen’s parents over treatments
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott last week ordered that officials look into reports of such treatments as abuse.
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Texas Republican drops re-election bid after admitting to affair
Rep. Van Taylor was slated to advance to a runoff after falling short of the 50 percent needed in Tuesday's primary.
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Ukraine invasion leads US lobbyists to ditch Russian clients
WASHINGTON (AP) — A half-dozen U.S. lobbying firms severed ties with Russian-linked businesses over the past week, a dramatic pullback for an industry that often has few qualms about representing controversial interests.
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Alabama man first convicted of seditious conspiracy in riot
An Alabama man affiliated with the far-right Oath Keepers militia group pleaded guilty Wednesday to seditious conspiracy for his actions leading up and through the Jan. 6 riot, marking the first person involved in the violent attack on the U.S.
apnews.comBiden admin to applicants: Maybe don’t invest in weed companies
The new policy underscores how the business of weed, ever more legitimized, is forcing adjustments by the feds.
www.politico.comJan. 6 probe points lawmakers more and more toward GOP colleagues
The select panel is working to wind down its inquiry, but documents suggest members are still gathering facts about Republican lawmakers who aided Donald Trump.
Russia criticized after Kyiv airstrike hits near Holocaust memorial site
For many, whether deliberate or not, the strike exposed the absurdity of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s claim that he launched the war to “denazify” Ukraine.
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19-year-old former Ukrainian biathlete killed in war
A 19-year old Ukrainian former biathlete has reportedly died while defending his country against Russia's invasion.
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White House discouraging Americans from fighting in Ukraine
The White House is discouraging Americans from traveling to Ukraine and joining the fight against the Russian invasion, despite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s call for help.“Ukrainians ha…
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Border Patrol agents don't buy Biden pledge to secure border as they deal with migrant crisis: 'Full of s---'
President Biden said at the State of the Union that he wants to "secure our border," a claim that drew anger and even mockery from some Border Patrol agents.
Biden science office leaks about meeting to stop leaking
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Gold bars stolen from 1746 shipwreck returned to France from the US after decades-long investigation | CNN Politics
The United States returned several stolen artifacts to France on Wednesday, including five gold bars from a 1746 shipwreck after a decades-long investigation led US federal agents to seize the items from an online auction in California.
Oath Keeper pleads guilty to seditious conspiracy and will cooperate with Justice Department | CNN Politics
An Oath Keeper who served as private security for right-wing figures around January 6 pleaded guilty to seditious conspiracy and is cooperating with the Justice Department, becoming the first person charged with seditious conspiracy related to the attack to strike a plea deal.
Montana governor kills mountain lion being monitored by national park staff
Republican Greg Gianforte confirmed he shot the cat after chasing it up a tree with dogs in his latest controversial hunting incident Greg Gianforte killed a wolf being tracked by national park staff in February 2021 in violation of state rules. Photograph: Thom Bridge/AP The governor of...
Biden hits the road to sell his agenda as focus shifts to midterms
The president visited Wisconsin on Wednesday to plug his domestic priorities after his first State of the Union address.
www.nbcnews.comJoe Biden Is All Out Of Ideas For How To Protect Voting Rights
GOP voting restrictions merited only a cursory mention during Biden’s State of the Union address, and Democrats have no strategy to counter the Republican assault on democracy.
Navalny calls for protests in Russia, calls Putin an ‘obviously insane tsar’
Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny called upon Russians to protest Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine on a daily basis. Navalny, one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most p…
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Kherson falls as Russia pummels port cities and cuts off power, water, and supplies
Russia continued its all-out assault on Ukraine Wednesday afternoon, capturing the strategically important port city of Kherson near the Black Sea and making it the first major Ukrainian city to fall.
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Americans are fed up with the economy — and $100,000 earners are driving the pessimism
Gloom is spreading despite a rebound in the labor market. Even higher-income Americans are distressed.
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Texas still working through rejected ballots after primary
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans promised new voting rules would make it “easier to vote and harder to cheat.” But as the dust settled Wednesday on the nation’s first primary, voters in both parties had their ballots caught by the changes.
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Manchin fans faint hopes for stalled social, climate bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pivotal Sen. Joe Manchin floated the broad outlines Wednesday of a reconfigured social and environment package that aims half its resources at reducing federal deficits, a day after President Joe Biden suggested refocusing his own more ambitious but stalled plan.
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Sen. Mike Lee: Inflation report reveals 'Americans are hurting' as some households pay $500 more per month
Mountain region households are paying more than $500 per month, on average, due to inflation, according to a new report from the Joint Economic Committee.
Ukraine conflict: Who's in Putin's inner circle and running the war?
Russia's president cuts an isolated figure but he relies on an inner circle when he makes key decisions.
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Arizona Sen. Wendy Rogers censured by Senate after calling for public hangings, attacking Ukraine's president
The Arizona Senate voted 24-3, with 3 not voting, to censure Sen. Wendy Rogers after comments supporting violence and attacking Ukraine's president.
What the Fed's Powell thinks about inflation and Ukraine
Jerome Powell said the Fed is likely to raise its benchmark federal funds rate a quarter percentage point when it meets later this month.
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Texas elections: Another socialist likely headed to Congress after winning Dem primary
Controversial former Austin city councilman Greg Casar defeated Texas state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez for the 35th District’s Democratic nomination in one of several heavily watched blue primaries in the Lone Star State.
UAE will continue to allow Ukrainians visa-free travel
The gas and oil-rich Middle East state has walked a fine line between Russia interests and its U.S. and Ukraine ties.
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Yellen: US to 'freeze, seize' wealth of Russian oligarchs
CHICAGO (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen used a visit to Chicago on Wednesday to spotlight the Biden administration's determination to strip Russian oligarchs of their wealth in response to Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
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AP PHOTOS: Day 7, Ukrainians feeling weight of war
In village streets, city basements and train stations, the faces of Ukrainians reflected the steep emotional toll a week into Russian's invasion of their country.
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It's not the best time to be a Russian oligarch | CNN Business
If Russia's oligarchs weren't already shaking in their custom Italian-leather boots, they probably are now.
South Dakota passes bill further restricting access to medication abortions | CNN Politics
South Dakota on Wednesday gave final passage to a bill further restricting access to abortions through medication, the first state this legislative session to impose such a restriction.
Putin threats: How many nuclear weapons does Russia have?
A look at Russia's nuclear arsenal and basic guide to nuclear weapons and their destructive power.
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U.S. asked Israel for potential energy assist to Europe
The Biden administration asked Israel three weeks ago if it could help mitigate possible natural gas shortages in Europe in anticipation of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, a senior Israeli official told me.Why it matters: The U.S. outreach to Israel was part of a wider effort by the Biden...
U.S. weighs sanctions on Russia energy flows, but time is not 'right now'
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States is open to imposing sanctions on Russia's oil and gas flows but going after its exports now could help Moscow, the White House said on Wednesday as oil prices surged to an 11-year high and supply disruptions mounted. After Russia's invasion of Ukraine...
Illinois' ex-House speaker charged in $3M bribery schemes
CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Madigan, the former speaker of the Illinois House and for decades one of the nation’s most powerful legislators, was charged with a nearly $3 million racketeering and bribery scheme Wednesday, becoming the most prominent politician swept up in a federal investigation of...
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Ukraine's most vulnerable among those fleeing Russia's war
Some of the 1 million people who have fled Russia’s devastating war in Ukraine count among society’s most vulnerable.
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Jerome Powell: US central bank boss says he plans to raise rates
The US central bank is under pressure to rein in inflation as prices in the US rise at the fastest rate in 40 years.
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Biden's Cabinet meeting expected to focus heavily on invasion of Ukraine, officials say | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden will convene his Cabinet Thursday afternoon for a meeting that is expected to focus much more heavily on foreign policy than usual, officials told CNN.
Netflix pauses future projects in Russia
US technology giants Netflix and Oracle are the latest to move to distance themselves from Russia
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Texas delivers a mixed message to the left
Progressives are off to a more promising start than in 2021, but were unable to deliver a knockout blow to the incumbent Democrat they’ve been targeting for years.
www.politico.comThe GOP’s untouchables: Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar
Far-right Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) are untouchable inside the House Republican conference.Why it matters: Greene and Gosar can attend as many white supremacist conferences as their hearts desire, safe in the knowledge there's nothing they need from leadership...
States launch probe into TikTok's effect on kids' health
WASHINGTON (AP) — State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.
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How many Ukrainian refugees are there and where have they gone?
The UN says more than 12 million people have fled their homes since the Russian invasion.
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US Rep. Van Taylor drops Texas reelection bid, admits affair
DALLAS (AP) — U.S. Rep. Van Taylor of Texas said Wednesday that he was ending his reelection campaign and admitted having an affair following reports that he had been in a relationship with the widow of an American-born recruiter for the Islamic State group.
apnews.comColumn: Everyone's talking about Reps. Boebert and Greene because they stuck out like sore thumbs
Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene heckling Biden during the State of the Union wasn't just shallow and despicable; it was disastrously timed.
Biden's State of the Union speech draws 38 million viewers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An estimated 38.2 million TV viewers watched President Joe Biden's State of the Union address , according to Nielsen ratings.
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Ghislaine Maxwell juror likely to get immunity for testimony
NEW YORK (AP) — A Ghislaine Maxwell trial juror whose post-verdict revelation that he suffered child sex abuse has jeopardized Maxwell's conviction may receive immunity to testify before the judge mulling whether the verdict will stand.
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Five times people in Ukraine took on Russian forces
Videos from social media show tanks retreating and locals telling soldiers to go back to Russia.
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Owners evicted from Argyll castle after 22-year fight
Marian Van Overwaele has been fighting eviction from Knockderry Castle in Argyll since 1997.
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H&M temporarily suspends all sales in Russia
One of the world's biggest fashion retailers said it was deeply concerned about conflict in Ukraine.
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Checking in? Notorious hotel the setting of high court case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Smuggler’s Inn, a bed-and-breakfast on the U.S.-Canada border that officials say is a magnet for illegal border crossings, was the setting of a case heard Wednesday at the Supreme Court.
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U.N. General Assembly votes overwhelmingly to censure Russia
The international organization called on Russia to immediately end fighting in Ukraine.
www.nbcnews.comLive updates: Vaccine manufacturer braces for complications
A South Korean pharmaceutical company manufacturing Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine says it’s bracing for business complications as the U.S.
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Biden speech takeaways: War in Ukraine transforms focus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Only a little more than a week ago, President Joe Biden's first State of the Union address was focused largely inward, looking at the economic and public health woes besetting the U.S.
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Live updates: Russia invades Ukraine
Russia has ramped up war efforts, and President Putin has ordered his country's deterrence forces — including nuclear arms — be placed on high alert. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground in Ukraine.
The establishment strikes back: 5 takeaways from the Texas primary
No incumbent Republican was toppled, which was no small feat in a primary where there was so much unrest.
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US, allies weaponizing sanctions to curb Russian aggression
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and U.S. allies in a matter of days weaponized the global economy against Russia for invading Ukraine , and the resulting destruction has been devastatingly fast.
apnews.comKremlin says Russian officials ready for second round of peace talks
Russian officials say that they are prepared to hold a second round of talks with Ukraine after the first round of talks ended without any breakthroughs. “First we can try to predict whe…
thehill.comRussians seize nuclear power plant in Ukraine after fire put out - 3/2/2022
Ukrainian officials blamed Russian shelling for the blaze but the Kremlin pointed at Ukraine, whose president accused Russia of resorting to "nuclear terror."
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More than 20 openly LGBTQ+ candidates won primary races in Texas — a record high
Twenty-four openly LGBTQ+ people running for public office in Texas won their primary races on Tuesday, a record high and a 33 percent increase over 2020 when 18 candidates won.
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Barr recalls yelling at Trump over Hunter Biden in last conversation before 2020 election
Former Attorney General Bill Barr revealed that his last conversation with former President Trump before the 2020 election was a heated exchange that resulted in the two men not talking for weeks.
Some Russian oligarchs speak out, cautiously, against war
Russia’s war on Ukraine has sent shockwaves through the global community of wealthy Russians who have built luxurious lives in the West while keeping close to the Kremlin.
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Russia steps up attacks on key Ukrainian cities, Biden warns Putin will pay
Kherson was the subject of fierce fighting and a dispute over who was in control. To the north, Kharkiv faced new shelling and an attack from paratroopers.
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Biden's State of the Union speech: Top 5 moments
Here are the top five moments from President Joe Biden's State of the Union Tuesday night.
Russia says its economy is taking 'serious blows' as isolation grows | CNN Business
The Russian economy is taking "serious blows," the Kremlin acknowledged Wednesday, as the country's growing isolation piles further pressure on its tottering financial system.
Democrats see 'no reason to wait' on Supreme Court vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson began courting senators on Capitol Hill Wednesday, making her case for confirmation in private meetings as Democrats worked to move her through the Senate within weeks.
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White House details new sanctions on Russian and Belarusian entities, including targeting Russian oil refining | CNN Politics
The White House on Wednesday detailed a new slate of economic measures levied against Russia and its ally Belarus, condemning Belarus for "enabling (Russian President Vladimir) Putin's invasion of Ukraine."
Zelenskyy addresses Ukraine after one week of war; UN votes to demand Russia end war: March 2 recap
The United Nations General Assembly voted Wednesday to demand Russia halt the war. Meanwhile, Russian military forces escalated attacks.
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China says no to sanctioning Russia amid Ukraine bombardment, vows to continue 'normal trade cooperation'
China on Wednesday said it would not consider sanctioning Russia for its illegal invasion of Ukraine and said it will continue with "normal trade cooperation."
Americans should get ready for $5 a gallon gas, analyst warns
The cost of filling up your car is soaring across much of the U.S as the Ukraine crisis further drives up oil prices.
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Business groups, faith leaders team up to push Congress to pass bipartisan immigration reforms
A diverse group of faith leaders, job creators and activists launched a new coalition this week to push President Biden and Congress to pass immigration reforms they say are common-sense solutions and are long overdue.
Russia increases missiles strikes but no ‘significant change on the ground’
The United States has seen “no appreciable movement” of Russian forces towards Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv since yesterday, though the Kremlin has increased its strikes on the city, a senior defense …
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Powell expects a quarter-point Fed rate hike this month
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that he supports a traditional quarter-point increase in the Federal Reserve's benchmark short-term interest rate when the Fed meets later this month, rather than a larger increase that some of its policymakers have proposed.
apnews.comPutin withstood sanctions before. The West came back with a better plan.
The U.S. has unveiled a raft of measures over the past several days aimed at knee-capping Russia’s economy and undermining Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ability to tap Western financing sources.
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Supreme Court wrestles with when federal police may be sued for excessive force
The Supreme Court case deals with a scuffle between a Customs agent and the owner of a bed-and-breakfast on the Canadian border, the Smuggler's Inn.
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Ukraine: Watching the war on Russian TV - a whole different story
The war in Ukraine has led to outrage in the West, but in Russia TV viewers see a very different story.
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Zelenskyy addresses Ukraine after one week of war; UN votes to demand Russia end war: March 2 recap
The United Nations General Assembly voted Wednesday to demand Russia halt the war. Meanwhile, Russian military forces escalated attacks.
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Russia says 498 of its soldiers have died in Ukraine
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday that 498 of its soldiers had died in Ukraine.Russian officials reportedly acknowledged Sunday there had been casualties, but this was the…
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Biden administration does not 'have a strategic interest' in sanctioning Russian oil, White House says | CNN Politics
The White House on Wednesday appeared to downplay its openness to sanctioning Russian oil as a means of punishing Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Anger and shock after Russian attacks pound Ukraine’s Kharkiv
Taras Kovalchuk was walking his dog when a Russian attack struck close to his home in Kharkiv’s Freedom Square.
Fact-checking Biden's State of the Union address
President Joe Biden made a number of misleading claims about his agenda during his State of the Union address Tuesday as he attempted to sell economic and voting rights plans that have stalled in Congress.
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Accused Oath Keeper pleads guilty in Capitol riot case
Joshua James, 34, of Arab, Alabama, was charged with seditious conspiracy along with 10 other people said to be members of the far-right Oath Keepers.
www.nbcnews.comDozens detained at anti-war rallies in Russia
Dozens of anti-war demonstrators were detained in Moscow and Saint Petersburg Wednesday after jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny called on Russians to protest President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
President Biden's State of the Union report card: Experts give their grades
Former speechwriters and communications experts for top elected officials and Cabinet secretaries weighed in on President Biden's first State of the Union address Tuesday evening, praising the president for his strong support of Ukraine amid Russia's multi-front invasion, but criticizing it for...
Trump calls the Russian invasion ‘a holocaust,’ urges Russia to stop fighting
Former President Trump called the Russian invasion into Ukraine “a holocaust” and urged Russia to stop fighting, a large shift in tone since last week when the former president praised Russian Pres…
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UN passes resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine; China abstains
The United Nations General Assembly condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine and demanded they withdraw immediately. Russia, Belarus, Eritrea, North Korea and Syria voted against the resolution.
AOC-backed Jessica Cisneros and FBI-raided Henry Cuellar head to primary runoff
One of the hottest House Democratic primary races of the year is about to get even hotter as it moves to a true one-on-one race between Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, whose home was recently raided by the FBI, and challenger immigration attorney Jessica Cisneros, who is backed by Democrats in…
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Capitol rioter awaiting sentencing dies by suicide, coroner says
Matthew Perna's “community (which he loved), his country, and the justice system killed his spirit and his zest for life,” his family said in an obituary.
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Russia-Ukraine War: What to know on Day 7 of Russian assault
The number of people who have fled Ukraine since Russian forces invaded on Feb. 24 has reached 1 million, the U.N. refugee agency said Wednesday. The tide of people fleeing Ukraine — by car, train and on foot — marks the swiftest exodus of refugees this century.
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Biden, Cabinet fan out around nation to sell domestic agenda
SUPERIOR, Wis. (AP) — President Joe Biden, struggling to regain his political footing as the midterm elections approach, visited the crucial state of Wisconsin on Wednesday to promote one of his top accomplishments, a bipartisan infrastructure measure that will distribute billions of dollars to...
apnews.comUS ambassador to the UN tells Russian soldiers 'your leaders are lying to you' as she urges them not to commit war crimes
"In every step of the war, Russia has betrayed the United Nations," Linda Thomas-Greenfield said at a special session of the UN General Assembly.
Latest Ukraine updates: UNGA votes to demand Russian withdrawal
Russia-Ukraine news from March 2: UN General Assembly resolution condemns Russia for the invasion of Ukraine.
Prosecutor: First Capitol rioter on trial 'lit the match'
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas militia member who is the first person to be tried for the assault on the U.S. Capitol “lit the match that started the fire” when a mob charged at police officers guarding the building, a prosecutor said Wednesday during the trial's opening statements.
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Millions of Russians turn to BBC for news amid invasion of Ukraine
Millions of people in Russia are turning to the BBC for independent information about the country’s assault on Ukraine as an alternative to Russian state-sponsored programing. The weekly…
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Biden stops short of accusing Russia of war crimes as his UN ambassador says banned weapons are being moved into Ukraine | CNN Politics
Russia is intentionally targeting Ukrainian civilians in its attack on the country, the US President alleged Wednesday, adding to mounting Western warnings of Moscow's brutality as the human toll of the seven-day war creeps higher.
Biden bids to talk up ailing agenda after State of the Union draws mixed reviews
President travels to Wisconsin to tout infrastructure billRepublicans support Biden on Russia but decry domestic plans Joe Biden speaks to reporters on his way to the midwest. The uneasy balancing act between domestic and foreign priorities was reflected in his Tuesday speech. Photograph...
Dems agonize over Manchin's wish list: Taxes, prescription drugs, climate cash
"And the social issues, we basically have to deal with those" afterward, the West Virginia centrist said in a post-State of the Union interview.
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Amid war, a critical Russian radio station goes silent
A crackdown on critical media and protesters grows following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
WATCH: Kamala Harris struggles to defend administration on morning shows
Vice President Kamala Harris struggled through a series of morning talk shows Wednesday as she tried to defend President Joe Biden's administration in the wake of Tuesday's State of the Union address.
www.washingtonexaminer.comGeorge W. Bush dishes on Putin in Chicago
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Five takeaways from the Texas primaries
The first primaries of the 2022 midterm election season took place in Texas on Tuesday, shaping the field for November’s general elections.Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and Beto O’Rourke (D) predictably won…
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China on Wednesday said it would not consider sanctioning Russia for its illegal invasion of Ukraine and said it will continue with "normal trade cooperation."
Kremlin TV Tells Ukraine to Listen to Fox News Guest and Kneel to Putin
SERGEI GUNEYEV/SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty ImagesSpeakers across Kremlin-funded media are voicing their dismay and disappointment with the worldwide condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Now more than ever, Fox News—with its endless stream of pro-Russia talking points—seems to be the only...
OneWeb: UK rejects Russian demand to sell share in satellite firm
Russia's space agency is refusing to launch OneWeb satellites part-owned by the UK government.
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Melinda French Gates says marriage to Bill Gates became unhealthy following his affair
Melinda French Gates is opening up about her divorce from billionaire businessman Bill Gates in a new interview with CBS News anchor Gayle King. The former couple announced thei…
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Tlaib diverges from Biden's State of the Union address
The progressive lawmaker specifically dinged Biden for his lack of focus on climate change.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson meets with Senate leadership on Capitol Hill
Biden's Supreme Court nominee met with key senators, including Majority Leader Schumer and Minority Leader McConnell, ahead of her confirmation hearings.
www.nbcnews.comFlorida politicians divided as ever over SOTU
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Russian economy taking ‘serious blows,’ Kremlin says
A Kremlin spokesperson on Wednesday said that the Russian economy was taking “serious blows” amid sanctions imposed by foreign governments as Moscow continues its attack on Ukraine.&nbs…
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Russia's space chief says hacking satellites 'a cause for war'
Yet Dmitry Rogozin denied a report that a cyber group had shut down satellite operations.
www.politico.comOnly 5 countries, including North Korea, vote against U.N. resolution condemning Russia
Only 5 countries, including North Korea, vote against U.N. resolution condemning Russia
Justice Department launches special unit to enforce Russia sanctions
Biden said in his State of the Union speech that the task force would "go after the crimes of the Russian oligarchs," adding, "We are coming for your ill-begotten gains."
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Putin's choices in Ukraine: Former top Pentagon official Mike Vickers weighs in - "Intelligence Matters"
"Intelligence Matters" host Michael Morell talks with Vickers about Putin's options, decision-making and how his pariah status will affect developments at home and abroad.
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More U.S. troops deployed to Europe; Blinken calls Putin rhetoric on nuclear arms 'dangerous'
Military experts say they expect the war in Ukraine to become more destructive and deadly as Russia turns to heavy artillery.
One week in, Russia’s war on Ukraine has rocked the world
Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has already had a significant humanitarian, economic, and geopolitical fallout.
Navalny calls for protests in Russia, calls Putin an ‘obviously insane tsar’
Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny called upon Russians to protest Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine on a daily basis. Navalny, one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most p…
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Ukraine crisis: Biden threatens to punish Putin over invasion
The US president calls Russia's president a "dictator" and vows to punish him over the Ukraine invasion.
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Graham offers Senate measure urging Putin to be investigated for war crimes
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is working a resolution to throw Senate support behind having an international court investigate Russian President Vladimir Putin for potential war crimes.”What I…
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Nearly 8 in 10 State of the Union watchers approved of Biden’s remarks: poll
Nearly 80 percent of those who watched President Biden’s first State of the Union address approved of his remarks, according to a new poll released on Wednesday.A new CBS News/YouGov poll found tha…
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Jan. 6 probe points lawmakers more and more toward GOP colleagues
The select panel is working to wind down its inquiry, but documents suggest members are still gathering facts about Republican lawmakers who aided Donald Trump.
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Ukraine topped Biden's State of the Union but domestic politics dominated the rest
First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.
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Arizona Republican who backs white nationalism is censured
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Senate voted Tuesday to censure Republican Wendy Rogers, whose embrace of white nationalism and calls for violence drew bipartisan condemnation. Rogers is in her first term in elected office but has built a national profile among the far right with inflammatory...
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'Minister No': Lavrov embodies Moscow’s steely posture
MOSCOW (AP) — As Russia's top diplomat during the invasion of Ukraine , Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is embodying the Kremlin's defiant posture with a mixture of toughness and sarcasm.
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New Justice Department 'KleptoCapture' unit targets Russian oligarchs' yachts and other assets | CNN Politics
The Justice Department said Wednesday it is launching a special unit to help enforce sanctions against Russian government officials and oligarchs, targeting their yachts, jets, real estate and other assets.
‘It’s a complete black box’: Russian oligarchs pour money into U.S. real estate market
Despite new sanctions, Russians have spent years pouring funds into properties
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UN votes 141-5 to demand Russia withdraw from Ukraine
With friends like these, Russia knows it is isolated on the world stage. The United Nations General Assembly Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to condemn the invasion of Ukraine and call for Russia to withdraw its troops. The resolution “deplores in the strongest terms the aggression by (Russia)...
Top 5 oddest moments from the State of the Union
President Joe Biden's address to the nation Tuesday night was accompanied by the usual pomp, circumstance, and inevitable awkward moments.
www.washingtonexaminer.comOpinion | How Merrick Garland May Have Laid a Trap for Biden
The attorney general’s deferral to local prosecutors to investigate the former president set a dangerous precedent for future Democrats.
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Burn pit advocate invited to Biden's State of the Union address speaks out on veteran health care reform push
Sgt. First Class Heath Robinson succumbed to a rare and deadly cancer after his exposure to burn pits. His widow, Danielle Robinson, reacts after the White House invited her as a guest to President Biden's State of the Union address.
Buttigieg tells states to consider safety for road projects
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government has a new warning to states seeking billions of dollars from President Joe Biden’s infrastructure law to widen roads: protect the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists or risk losing the money.
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"Mystery" space junk on track to crash into moon at 5,800 mph on Friday
Scientists expect the object to carve out a hole up to 66 feet across and send moon dust flying hundreds of miles across the barren surface.
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AP FACT CHECK: Biden's State of Union is off on guns, EVs
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden related a faulty Democratic talking point about guns in his first State of the Union speech, made his plan on electric vehicles sound more advanced than it is and inflated the sweep of his infrastructure package.
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'We are not politicians': WHO avoids naming Russia as it condemns attacks on civilians and hospitals in Ukraine
WHO officials called Russia out by name just once during the hour-long briefing on Ukraine.
Ken Paxton and George P. Bush will advance to May runoff in Texas attorney general primary, CNN projects | CNN Politics
Texas Republicans will need a May runoff to decide their nominee for state attorney general after incumbent Ken Paxton fell short of clinching a majority in Tuesday's primary, setting up a showdown with Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush in May, CNN projects.
Henry Cuellar and Jessica Cisneros head to runoff election for Texas' 28th Congressional District
Cuellar, an incumbent since 2005, survives a primary challenge after having his home raided by the FBI in January.
www.cbsnews.comMoscow says hundreds of Russian troops killed, thousands more injured in Ukraine
Russia's Defense Ministry reported Wednesday that 497 Russian troops had been killed and 1,597 injured since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an invasion of Ukraine last Thursday.
Babyn Yar: Anger as Kyiv's Holocaust memorial is damaged
The attack near Babyn Yar, where thousands of Jews were murdered, is tragically symbolic, Jewish leaders say.
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Russian hacking threat hovers over U.S. gas pipelines
Nearly 40 percent of the nation's electricity comes from plants burning natural gas, almost all of it arriving by pipelines whose systems offer a ripe target for sabotage.
www.politico.comUN takes 'historic' step toward global treaty on plastic trash
The United Nations on Wednesday agreed to start negotiating a world-first global treaty on plastic pollution in what has been hailed as a watershed moment for the planet.
Boebert outburst on Afghanistan jolts State of the Union
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Joe Biden was coming to the end of his State of the Union address Tuesday night, a somber moment about his son’s death turned into a stunning outburst by one of the Republicans' most outspoken members.
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Europe is making once-unimaginable decisions to counter Putin's aggression | CNN
Whatever the ultimate outcome of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has succeeded in one thing: the security map of Europe has been fundamentally altered and things will never return to the way they were before.
Daily on Energy: Russian oil and gas being disrupted even without sanctions
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Abramovich selling Chelsea in fallout from Russia's invasion
LONDON (AP) — Faced with the threat of financial sanctions targeting Russians, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich announced Wednesday he is trying to sell the Premier League club that became trophy-winning machine thanks to his lavish investment.
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Vice President Kamala Harris on Ukraine-Russia conflict, voting rights and inflation
Vice President Kamala Harris believes there is "so much at stake" when it comes to the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
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Biden's State of the Union sends potent messages to Zelensky and Putin | CNN Politics
From his Kyiv bunker, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky beseeched Joe Biden for a strong State of the Union message. The US President delivered -- declaring Russia's invasion as the first unifying battle in democracy's new duel with tyranny.
Panel again defeats ban on personal use of campaign cash
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers, outliers in the nation for their ability to spend money donated to their campaigns on virtually anything, have ended for another year efforts to put basic limits on how those funds can be used.
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Ghislaine Maxwell juror accused of lying on questionnaire in Jeffrey Epstein sex-crime case will take the Fifth
Ghislaine Maxwell, who socialized with Donald Trump, Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew, wants a new trial in her sex crime case related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Russian foreign ministry mulls expulsion of U.S. diplomats
Russian foreign ministry said on Wednesday it could expel U.S. diplomats from Moscow in retaliation for the expulsion of a Russian diplomat from the United Nations Secretariat. The U.S. Mission to United Nations said on Tuesday the U.S. was expelling a Russian "intelligence operative" who works...
Feds net first guilty plea in Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case
Oath Keeper Joshua James admitted to the explosive charge in connection with the 2021 attack on the Capitol.
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Whoopi Goldberg calls out ‘little girl’ Boebert for Biden interruption
Whoopi Goldberg is tearing into Rep. Lauren Boebert, after the Colorado Republican yelled out during President Biden’s State of the Union address.Boebert made headlines on Tuesday when she called o…
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Former Louisville officer asked at trial whether he did anything wrong in raid that killed Breonna Taylor: 'Absolutely not'
A grand jury indicted Brett Hankison on three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment.
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Biden ignored 'politicized big tech' in State of the Union, GETTR CEO Jason Miller says
Social media platform GETTR's CEO Jason Miller issued a response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union calling for more attention to censorship across online platforms.
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Woman who killed $30 million lottery winner backs Florida bill that would keep names secret: "It puts a target on them"
Dorice Donegan "Dee Dee" Moore is serving a life term in the 2009 shooting death of lottery winner Abraham Shakespeare.
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Supreme Court weighs whether to permit suit against Border Patrol agent
The Supreme Court on Wednesday wrestled with whether to allow a civil lawsuit to proceed against a Border Patrol agent accused of using excessive force during his search of an inn located just…
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Bird flu outbreak found at duck producers in Redgrave, Suffolk
Some 35,000 ducks at a Gressingham Foods site will be culled after the H5N1 flu virus was found there.
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Ukraine receives $42 million in cryptocurrency donations toward war efforts
Ukraine and its supporting NGOs have raised $42 million in cryptocurrency in the first week of Russia's invasion.
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12-year-old boy fatally shot by Philadelphia police after allegedly firing at officers
The boy, identified by police as Thomas Siderio, was shot in the back.
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Apparent massacre captured on video may have been shootout between rival factions of same cartel, Mexican officials say
The scenario could explain why the gunmen tried to erase signs of the confrontation, including power-washing blood from the street.
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Ocasio-Cortez: Biden speech ‘left a little bit to be desired for key constituencies’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday said President Biden’s first State of the Union address “left a little bit to be desired for key constituencies in the Democratic base.”Ocasio-Cort…
thehill.comPrevious wars point to Putin's tactics in Ukraine
From wars in Chechnya to Syria, Vladimir Putin has overseen military campaigns that have inflicted vast and often indiscriminate damage on civilian infrastructure, raising fears he might repeat the tactics in Ukraine, observers say.
Russia-Ukraine escalation means shields up at U.S. hospitals
While Biden administration officials have stressed recently that the homeland faces no credible cyber threat, an attack targeting hospitals could be particularly devastating.
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Blue and yellow: Ukraine unity colors State of the Union
WASHINGTON (AP) — The blue and yellow brought the room together. Some lawmakers wore blue and yellow outfits. Other pinned blue and yellow ribbons to their lapels. When the flags of Ukraine were handed out to lawmakers, some tucked them into their suit coats like pocket squares.
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Utah lawmakers pass new media restrictions for House floor
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah House of Representatives approved new rules on Tuesday that limit where members of the press can film and interview lawmakers, following similar action taken by the Utah Senate two weeks ago.
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The teenager who tracked Elon Musk's jet is now tracking Russian oligarchs | CNN Business
Jack Sweeney, a Florida teen who tracks Elon Musk's private jet online has a new aviation-themed target: Russian oligarchs and billionaires.
Stonehenge was a solar calendar, according to research
Experts suggest that the Stonehenge solar calendar could be influenced by other cultures.
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Suspect arrested in fatal home invasion accused of shooting former Kentucky legislator's daughter
Shannon Gilday, 23, was accused of fatally shooting Jordan Morgan, 32, and exchanging gunfire with her father, ex-Kentucky state Rep. Wesley Morgan.
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Breonna Taylor's mother storms out of courtroom after fired cop says he did nothing wrong in deadly raid
Hankison said Taylor "didn't need to die that night." Breonna Taylor's mother, Tamika Palmer, then stormed out of the courtroom.
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State of the Union: Biden vows to halt Russia, hit inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Addressing a concerned nation and anxious world, President Joe Biden vowed in his first State of the Union address Tuesday night to check Russian aggression in Ukraine, tame soaring U.S.
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READ: President Biden's State of the Union address | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden delivered his 2022 State of the Union address on Tuesday. Here's his speech as prepared for delivery and released by the White House.
Biden speech takeaways: War in Ukraine transforms focus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Only a little more than a week ago, President Joe Biden's first State of the Union address was focused largely inward, looking at the economic and public health woes besetting the U.S.
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Joe Manchin sits with Republicans during State of the Union
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin opted to sit with Republican members during Tuesday's State of the Union rather than his Democratic colleagues.
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More than 100 diplomats walk out on Lavrov’s UN speech
Diplomats from 40 countries walked out on Sergei Lavrov’s speech to protest against Ukraine invasion.
State of the Union live updates: Biden delivers a speech heavy on bipartisan appeals
President Biden delivered his first State of the Union address tonight at the U.S. Capitol with the pandemic dragging on and war in Ukraine heating up. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds gave the GOP response.
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GOP senators push back hard on Trump’s praise of Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has revealed tensions within the Republican Party over how hard to push back on the aggression and how to respond to former President Trump’s …
thehill.comLauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene heckle Biden during State of the Union
The two Republican congresswomen could be heard heckling President Joe Biden as he delivered his State of the Union address.
Biden promises punishment for Putin, pledges to lessen impact on U.S.
The Russian president, he said, “badly miscalculated” in invading Ukraine.
www.politico.comGOP torn as Greene speaks to far right amid 'Putin!' chants
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy called the congresswoman's speech on the same stage “unacceptable.” Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said “there’s no place in the Republican Party for white supremacists."
Analysis: Biden's State of the Union speech takes aim at Putin, and poll numbers
In his State of the Union speech a year after taking office as the un-Trump, President Biden faces an American public that wants far more.
Biden says U.S. and allies making Putin's war funds 'worthless'; defiant Zelenskyy says 'we fight'
Ukrainian defenders continue to hold major cities, withstanding brutal fighting and maintaining centralized command of their military units.
GOP leader won’t condemn Greene, Gosar with cameras rolling
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Tuesday refused an on-camera chance to condemn a pair of far-right lawmakers for their weekend participation in a white nationalist conference in …
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The masks come off at Biden’s State of the Union address
Most attendees left their face coverings at home in accordance with the masks-optional guidance issued by the Capitol’s attending physician this week.
www.politico.comLatest Ukraine updates: UNGA votes to demand Russian withdrawal
Russia-Ukraine news from March 2: UN General Assembly resolution condemns Russia for the invasion of Ukraine.
Key port of Mariupol under siege as IMF and World Bank pledge $3bn for Ukraine – as it happened
US president gives State of the Union address as Russia intensifies bombardment of cities across Ukraine
Who is Joshua Davis? Here's more about first lady's 13-year-old guest at State of the Union
A guest of first lady Jill Biden, 13-year-old Joshua Davis received praise during the State of the Union.
Ukraine facing humanitarian crisis amid relentless Russian missile attacks
Shelling of residential areas leaves hundreds dead and forces more than 800,000 to flee countryRussia-Ukraine crisis: live news
Zelensky assassination plot foiled, Ukrainian authorities say
"We are well aware of the special operation that was to take place...to eliminate our president."
www.axios.comU.S. Senate Republicans split over 'Rescue America' plan
The top Senate Republican and the architect of the party caucus's campaign strategy were at odds on Tuesday over a controversial legislative plan intended to tell voters what to expect if Republicans capture control of the chamber in the November midterm elections. The 11-point "Rescue America"...
‘Keying your own car’: Democrat hits out at Tlaib for State of the Union response
Michigan progressive says speech will support Biden but Josh Gottheimer calls it ‘massively counterproductive’ Tlaib said: ‘Despite some sensational coverage, it’s simple: I’m giving a speech about supporting President Biden and his Build Back Better agenda for the people.’ Photograph...
‘Screw the Republicans’: New York’s GOP forgets Trump and angers Giuliani at convention
Former President Donald Trump was little mentioned during the festivities on Long Island as Republicans in New York look to win their first statewide seat since 2002.
www.politico.comRashida Tlaib’s State of the Union Response to Biden Is a Gift to the GOP
Working Families PartyOn the night of President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address, in which the president called for unity against both foreign and domestic threats, why would a fellow Democrat feel compelled to deliver a progressive response?Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib spoke on...
A Bad Start for Russia
The initial days of the Ukrainian invasion have not gone well for Russia. The Russian military has taken no major cities, and video from Ukraine has shown scorched Russian vehicles and dead soldiers. Contrary to what President Vladimir Putin and his aides apparently expected — and what many...
Five things Biden didn’t talk about in State of the Union
President Biden noticeably didn’t mention some major topics in his first State of the Union address on Tuesday, leaving out five key hot-button issues.Student loan debt, the U.S. troop withdra…
thehill.comManchin sits with Republicans during State of the Union
Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, opted to sit on the Republicans' side of the House chamber during President Biden's first State of the Union address.Why it matters: Manchin has been outspoken in recent days against what he has branded “hypocritical” policies on energy imports...
China signals willingness to mediate in Ukraine-Russia war
Chinese foreign minister says Ukrainian counterpart asked for help to find diplomatic solution
Mood darkens in Moscow as Putin presses Ukraine war, but West still largely blamed
Even with the cratering ruble, Hollywood movies on hold and snarled metro payments, Putin still holds sway among many Russians despite sanctions.
Live updates: Russian invasion of Ukraine
The latest:U.K. intelligence chief says Putin's Plan B is to attack Ukrainian civiliansPentagon: "We would concur" with reports that Putin is "not fully informed"Israel tries to reassure U.S. on Russia sanctionsPew: Americans give Zelensky highest approval rating of international leadersGet...
'Now is our moment': Biden confronts Putin and tries to kickstart his domestic agenda in State of the Union | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden closed his first State of the Union address Tuesday night with a resounding sense of optimism and unity as the world watches Russia's invasion of Ukraine, saying his confidence in the American people is what gives him assurance that democracy will prevail at this critical moment.
Ukraine’s ambassador to US gets standing ovation at Biden’s State of the Union
Oksana Markarova appears moved as she thanks attendees, while US president condemns Putin’s ‘tyranny’ Oksana Markarova attends Joe Biden's first State of the Union address on Tuesday. Photograph: J Scott Applewhite/AFP/Getty Images Oksana Markarova, the ambassador of Ukraine to the US, was given...
Russia takes aim at urban areas; Biden vows Putin will 'pay'
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces escalated their attacks on crowded urban areas Tuesday in what Ukraine’s leader called a blatant campaign of terror, while U.S. President Joe Biden vowed to make his Russian counterpart “pay a price” for the invasion.
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MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico will not impose any economic sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday. He also criticized what he called censorship of Russian state-sponsored media by social media companies. "We are not going to take...
Rep. Boebert heckles Biden during his State of the Union remarks on protecting veterans
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., heckled President Biden during Tuesday’s State of the Union, just before he recalled his late son Beau Biden’s brain cancer.
Belarus president stands in front of map indicating Moldova invasion plans
Images have emerged of Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko standing in front of a battle map that appears to show a planned invasion of Moldova, along with Ukraine. Lukashenko, a close …
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Resolute Kyiv residents dig in while preparing to defend their city from nearing Russians
“If we surrender Kyiv, we will surrender Ukraine,” one sheltering resident said. “It’s better to die than become a part of Russia.”
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Biden condemns Putin and swipes at Trump in State of the Union address
President Joe Biden blasted Russian President Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine before pivoting to a laundry list of familiar spending proposals in a sometimes uneven first State of the Union that garnered faithful applause from Democrats and predictable panning from Republicans.
www.washingtonexaminer.comLatest Ukraine updates: UNGA votes to demand Russian withdrawal
Russia-Ukraine news from March 2: UN General Assembly resolution condemns Russia for the invasion of Ukraine.
Republican rebuttal: GOP deploys campaign-style attacks on Biden's State of the Union speech
Republicans said Biden's speech underscored their claim the congressional elections are about the president's leadership.
Biden slams 'dictator' Putin and his war in Ukraine
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday branded his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin a "dictator" facing withering economic and diplomatic isolation for invading neighboring Ukraine, and warned the world is in a "battle" between democracy and autocracy.
Tlaib offers stinging critique of centrist Democrats following Biden address
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) offered a stinging critique of centrist Democrats following President Biden’s State of the Union address, showing Americans what unfiltered progressive ideology c…
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Kharkiv moves underground as Russian attacks hit Freedom Square, residential building
Ukraine’s second largest city, Kharkiv, took a colossal hit from Russian attacks, killing seven people, according to Ukrainian officials. As attacks continue, civilians are seeking safety in basements and the subway. A whole maternity ward was moved to a bomb shelter.
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The age of levity is over. The Russia-Ukraine war will shake politics into a new sobriety | Rafael Behr
When Ukraine calls to Europe for help, it is appealing to an ideal that Britain has treated as a joke for too long, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
State of the Union takeaways: Biden talks tough on Putin and touts Covid progress
Ukraine dominated Biden’s address, but he set out plans to combat inflation and insisted America can move on from the pandemic Joe Biden after his speech. He told the American people, in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war: ‘I want you to know that we are going to be OK.’ Photograph: Saul...
Five viral moments from Biden’s State of the Union
President Biden delivered his first State of the Union address on Tuesday under the shadow of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, soaring inflation and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. …
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Russian forces close in on Ukraine's capital as death toll mounts
As Ukraine's 2nd largest city was hammered by Russian artillery, President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed that his country wouldn't be pressured into concessions.
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Ukraine presses Biden, senators to hit Russian energy exports
Andriy Kobolyev's meetings with lawmakers come after Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Tuesday criticized oil companies that had not yet completely severed ties with Russia.
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Which countries are sending military aid to Ukraine?
In the Russian-Ukraine war, many countries including neutral non-aligned Sweden have started to send military aid.
Navient to Forgive $1.7 Billion in Student Debt: Here’s Why
Navient’s recent $1.7 billion settlement will erase student debt for about 66,000 borrowers. WSJ’s Josh Mitchell breaks down the settlement and explains which borrowers will receive debt relief. Photo: Storyblocks
Biden at State of the Union: "The answer is to fund the police"
President Biden used his State of the Union speech to make clear that his vision of police reform includes more funding — not defunding — of police departments.Why it matters: With crime rates threatening to hurt Democrats in the midterms, President Biden has been looking for ways to distance...
Reynolds response hammers Biden for ‘weakness on world stage’
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) hammered President Biden for his “weakness on the world stage” in the Republican response to Biden’s first State of the Union address Tuesday night.Reynolds, speaking fro…
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President Biden on Tuesday delivered his first State of the Union address under the cloud of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, projecting unity among U.S. lawmakers and allies abroad and calling out…
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Russian oligarch Fridman warns sanctions will not stop war
But Mikhail Fridman avoids criticising President Putin as it could be risky for himself and staff.
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Congress shows bipartisan sartorial support for Ukraine at State of the Union address | CNN Politics
As members of Congress mingled on the floor of the House chamber ahead of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, a fashion trend among members emerged: Blue and yellow were the colors of the evening.
Could Russia shut down the internet in Ukraine?
Analysis: On a national level, web access has so far been largely unaffected by the invasion, and supports daily life
Biden to America: ‘We’re going to be OK’
The president didn’t imagine that this was going to be his first State of the Union address. But when life gives you lemons ...
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For the 1st time, 2 women are seated behind the president during a State of the Union
Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sat behind Biden during his joint address to Congress last year, but that speech was not an official State of the Union address.
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Biden proposes four-part unity agenda during State of the Union
President Biden on Tuesday proposed a “unity agenda” of four items he urged Congress to pass on a bipartisan basis: Addressing the opioid epidemic, providing resources for children̵…
thehill.comBiden uses State of the Union to rebrand dead Build Back Better plan
The president focused on how his proposals could reduce the deficit and inflation, in an effort to appeal to West Virginia Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin.
Cultural backlash intensifies against Russia over invasion
The cultural backlash against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is intensifying. The Cannes Film Festival says no Russian delegations would be welcome at this year's festival, and the Venice festival announced free screenings of a film about the 2014 conflict in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region.
apnews.comThese are the Supreme Court justices who showed up for Biden’s State of the Union
Justices Stephen Breyer, Elena Kagan, Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett and Chief Justice John Roberts were at the Capitol for the president’s speech.
www.politico.comRussia holds drills with nuclear subs and land-based missiles
Russian nuclear submarines sailed off for drills in the Barents Sea and mobile missile launchers roamed snow forests Tuesday in Siberia after President Vladimir Putin ordered his nation's nuclear forces put on high alert over tensions with the West over the invasion of Ukraine. Russia's...
New Zealand protesters set fires as police break up camp
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Thick black smoke billowed across the grounds of New Zealand’s Parliament and sirens blared on Wednesday as retreating protesters against coronavirus vaccine ma…
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Speech watchers have mostly positive reaction of Biden's State of the Union, CNN poll shows | CNN Politics
A 71% majority of Americans who watched President Joe Biden's State of the Union address had a positive reaction to the speech, according to a CNN Poll conducted by SSRS, with a more modest 41% reacting very positively.
Schroeder's staff quits as ex-German chancellor resists pressure to cut Kremlin ties
The entire staff of former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's taxpayer-funded office have quit as the long-time friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin resists growing pressure to cut his ties to the Kremlin following its invasion of Ukraine. Schroeder, who took several jobs at Russian...
Photos: President Biden’s first State of the Union
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) (R) wears an outfit reading “Drill Baby Drill” while arriving to the State of the Union address on March 1, 2022. Saul Loeb/AFP/Pool Democratic Repres…
thehill.comThe Secret Service Spent Big Traveling With Trump Last Year
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/Getty/FacebookIn the year since former Donald Trump has been out of office, the former president has cost the U.S. Secret Service more than $1.3 million on hotel and transportation bills, according to documents obtained by The Daily...
Manchin pours water on Biden’s attempt to revive Build Back Better
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin (D) poured cold water on President Biden’s attempt to revive the core elements of his Build Back Better agenda, questioning the president’s claim that passing a $1.5 …
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Squad member Rashida Tlaib delivers progressive response to Biden's State of the Union
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., delivered a "progressive" response to President Biden's first State of the Union address Tuesday.
Biden uses State of the Union to call for focus on "burn pits," which he believes affected his son Beau
"Veterans are the backbone and the spine of this country. They're the best of us," Mr. Biden said.
www.cbsnews.comHypocrites Rubio, DeSantis won’t condemn Trump for loving on Putin but boycott Biden | Opinion
At a time when the United States should be showing the world a bipartisan, united front against Vladimir Putin’s despicable invasion of Ukraine, Florida’s top Republican leaders have instead chosen to play partisan politics.
Putin unlikely to watch State of the Union
Russian President Vladimir Putin will likely not watch President Biden's State of the Union address tonight, CNN reports."The President usually does not watch TV addresses," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told CNN on Tuesday. "He prefers reading reports afterwards."Putin is expected to be a...
Growing concern over Putin’s next move
There’s growing concern over Russian President Putin’s next move amid frustration with the pace of his assault on Ukraine. U.S. officials say everyone, including President Biden, sees an angrier Putin, isolated from longtime advisors and rarely coming into the Kremlin.
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Biden’s known for being long-winded. Here’s how long his first State of the Union was.
Bill Clinton still holds the record for the longest State of the Union speech.
www.politico.comUN: Climate change to uproot millions, especially in Asia
The walls of Saifullah's home in northern Jakarta are lined like tree rings, marking how high the floodwaters have reached each year — some more than 4 feet from the damp dirt floor. When the water gets too high, Saifullah, who like many Indonesians only uses one name, sends his family to stay...
Lawmakers revive proposal to repeal New Jersey's self serve gas ban. Can it finally pass?
Under the bill, New Jerseyans would be allowed to pump their own gas, but stations with more than four pumps would be required to have a full-service option, presumably at a higher price.
www.politico.comThere’s one job perk more popular than a four-day workweek
A new survey found that 92% of US workers would prefer a four-day work week. What could be more popular than that?
Boebert shocks Democrats with Biden State of the Union interruption
In an extraordinary breach of decorum, Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) yelled out at President Biden during his State of the Union address on Tuesday, accusing him of putting American troops in coffi…
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5 takeaways from Biden's State of the Union speech
The president took a Covid victory lap, made a coded plea to Joe Manchin and enjoyed moments of bipartisan applause on Ukraine and a call to "fund" the police.
www.nbcnews.comEditorial: China is faced with a stark choice: Support a free Ukraine or risk global isolation alongside Russia.
Delegate after delegate came up to the rostrum Monday at a special session of the United Nations General Assembly and condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as an unjustified, barbarous act against a sovereign state. When it was China’s turn, Beijing’s U.N. ambassador, Zhang Jun, predictably...
Is Vladimir Putin committing war crimes? Likely, but calling him out is unlikely to stop him, observers say
Putin's assault on Ukraine fits the definition of war crimes, but the framework to thwart him isn't strong enough to halt his invasion, observers say.
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Biden says Putin ‘badly miscalculated’ on Ukraine
President Joe Biden used his State of the Union address on Tuesday to attack Russian President Vladimir Putin for the “premeditated and unprovoked” invasion of
State of the Union live updates: Biden delivers a speech heavy on bipartisan appeals
President Biden delivered his first State of the Union address tonight at the U.S. Capitol with the pandemic dragging on and war in Ukraine heating up. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds gave the GOP response.
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March 1, 2022 Biden's State of the Union address
President Biden is giving his first State of the Union address tonight. Watch live and follow here for updates and analysis.
Economic dangers from Russia's invasion ripple across globe
Moscow’s war on Ukraine and the ferocious financial backlash it’s unleashed are not only inflicting an economic catastrophe on President Vladimir Putin’s Russia. The repercussions are also menacing the global economy, shaking financial markets and making life more perilous for everyone from...
Exxon to leave Russian energy project, halt new investments in the country
Exxon, the operator of the Sakhalin-1 LNG project will start a “carefully managed” exit, the company said in a press release.
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Newsom announces $296M in green grants to underserved California communities
Underserved communities across California will be receiving $296 million in grants to transform their public spaces and eliminate litter from their streets, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced on Tuesd…
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Biden uses State of the Union to push "unity agenda" and says Russia will pay "high price" for Ukraine invasion
The president emphasized what unites the country while trying to reassure Americans worried about the Ukraine crisis, inflation and gas prices that "we are going to be OK."
www.cbsnews.comUkraine: Watching the war on Russian TV - a whole different story
The war in Ukraine has led to outrage in the West, but in Russia TV viewers see a very different story.
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Progressive favorite Casar wins primary for redrawn Texas district
Greg Casar, progressive groups’ favored candidate in a Democratic Texas House primary, emerged victorious Tuesday, handing the party’s left flank a high-profile win. Casar, an Austin Cit…
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Texas primary sets up Abbott-O'Rourke race as midterms begin
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott will face Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke after voters in Texas opened what could be a lengthy, bruising primary season.
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Biden joins allies, bans Russian planes from US airspace
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday night in his State of the Union address that the U.S. is banning Russian flights from its airspace in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine. The move follows similar action by Canada and the European Union this week.
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Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene heckle Biden during State of the Union
The two Republican congresswomen could be heard heckling President Joe Biden as he delivered his State of the Union address.
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Mayor Paints Very Blunt Message For Putin... Right Outside Russian Embassy
Seven words for Putin to worry about are painted into the street in the Lithuanian capital.
Opinion | A Tale of Two Speeches in Biden’s State of the Union
The president was on the offensive when vowing to confront Putin — and on the backfoot when touting his domestic agenda.
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Hits and misses from Joe Biden's State of the Union speech | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union address on Tuesday night, a speech that came amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine and lagging poll numbers in advance of the 2022 midterm elections.
Many nations support UN resolution to demand Russia stop war
From a tiny Pacific island nation to Europe’s economic powerhouse, country after country lashed out Tuesday at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and urged support for a U.N. resolution demanding an immediate halt to Moscow’s offensive and withdrawal of all Russian troops. And there were countries...
Iowa's Kim Reynolds slams Biden's failures at home and abroad following State of the Union
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Tuesday accused the Biden administration of a series of failures at home and abroad during the Republican rebuttal to President Joe Biden's first State of the Union address.
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Ukraine conflict: Airbus, ExxonMobil and Boeing take action over Russia ties
The planemaker joins oil giant ExxonMobil and Boeing as the latest corporate giants to sever links.
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Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivers GOP response to State of the Union
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds hit President Biden on inflation and crime, among other things.
www.cbsnews.comAP FACT CHECK: Biden's State of Union is off on guns, EVs
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden related a faulty Democratic talking point about guns in his first State of the Union speech, made his plan on electric vehicles sound more advanced than it is and inflated the sweep of his infrastructure package.
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Satellite photos show Iran had another failed space launch
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran likely suffered another failed launch of a satellite-carrying rocket while attempting to reinvigorate a program criticized by the West, even as Tehran faces last-minute negotiations with world powers to save its tattered nuclear deal in Vienna.
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Russian forces escalate attacks in Ukraine
Facing growing resistance and mounting logistical setbacks, Russia has unleashed an even more massive attack against Ukraine. Ukrainian officials say Russia targeted a government administration building with a missile strike.
www.nbcnews.comWanna help Ukraine? Stop whining about gas prices
$4 gas is probably coming. Russian President Vladimir Putin hopes you'll squeal and demand the West lift sanctions on Russia.
Biden to transgender youth: 'I will always have your back'
During his State of the Union address on Tuesday, President Biden told the nation’s transgender youth that he will fight to protect them amid bills in several Republican-led states aimed at stripping away their rights.
Biden uses State of the Union to blast Putin, look to revive stalled domestic agenda
The Russian leader will pay a "high price" for his actions in Ukraine, the president said as he announced that the U.S. would close its airspace to Russian planes.
www.nbcnews.comAs many Cubans oppose the war, Ukraine rebukes the island government’s support of Russia
Ukraine’s government blasted Cuba’s support for the Russian invasion, as the island’s government opposed efforts to condemn the attack at the United Nations and even arrested a Cuban activist who left flowers at the Ukrainian Embassy in Havana as a sign of solidarity.
Mitt Romney: "I don't think that anybody can really assess what's going on in the mind of Vladimir Putin right now"
Reports have questioned Russian President Vladimir Putin's possible mental state.
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Apple, Nike and Google join brands limiting services
Customers won't be able to use Apple Pay, while sportswear firm Nike is no longer taking online orders.
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Congress returns to normal-ish for Biden’s speech — with cheers, jeers and viral moments
A Russian war and economic angst didn’t stop mostly maskless lawmakers from resuming some time-honored State of the Union traditions. Including heckling.
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Born in Ukraine, Victoria Spartz using her perch in Congress to push the US to do more | CNN Politics
When Rep. Victoria Spartz was elected to the House in 2020, she became the first Ukrainian-born member of Congress.
Ukraine crisis: Biden threatens to punish Putin over invasion
The US president calls Russia's president a "dictator" and vows to punish him over the Ukraine invasion.
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Investigator hired by Wisconsin's GOP-led legislature advises considering decertifying state's 2020 election results
Attorney for Wisconsin's legislature disagrees and says once electoral votes received and affirmed by Congress, election can't be reversed.
www.cbsnews.comChicago suspends Moscow’s Sister City status over Russian invasion of Ukraine
After nearly three dozen aldermen called for Chicago’s Sister Cities relationship with Moscow to be suspended while the Russian war on Ukraine is ongoing, Mayor Lori Lightfoot directed World Business Chicago to do just that. “While this is not a decision I enter into lightly, we must send an...
Islamabad-based diplomats call on Pakistan to condemn Russia
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -The top diplomats of 22 countries, including European Union member states, on Tuesday jointly called on the government of Pakistan to support a resolution in the United Nations General Assembly condemning Russia's aggression against Ukraine. Pakistani Prime Minister Imran...
AP PHOTOS: Destruction, death in Ukraine under bombardment
Russia's escalating attacks on populated urban areas of Ukraine left rubble and wreckage in streets and plazas as the invasion claimed new victims across the country. The central square in Ukraine’s second-biggest city was hit with what was believed to be a missile, leaving the massive area...
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U.S. officials fear Putin's government may arrest Americans in Russia
National security officials have discussed concerns that Americans doing business in Russia — such as employees of U.S. companies — will be targeted if they comply with sanctions.
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California bar investigating John Eastman for possible ethics violations
The State Bar of California confirmed on Tuesday that it has been investigating John Eastman, an attorney for former President Trump, for possible ethics violations related to the 2020 election.The…
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Biden refers to Ukrainians as 'Iranian people' in State of the Union gaffe
During his State of the Union address Tuesday evening, President Joe Biden referred to Ukrainians as the "Iranian people" in a gaffe that quickly drew mockery on social media.
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Manchin calls for ban on Russian energy imports, echoes GOP cries for independence amid Russia-Ukraine war
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., echoed the calls from the Republican Party urging for energy independence amid the Russia-Ukraine war.
Ukraine announces postage stamp creation contest; examples include image of Zelenskyy spanking Putin
To promote a contest for the creation of a new stamp amid its ongoing war with Russia, and a masterful effort in trolling, Ukraine's postal service on Tuesday submitted a few ideas, including a sketch of its president spanking a baby version of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Milwaukee assistant city attorney who backed Putin in Russian TV appearance fired
A Milwaukee assistant city attorney has been fired after backing Russian President Vladimir Putin in an appearance on Russia Today TV.City attorney Tearman Spencer terminated Jennifer DeMaster on Monday with a notice that cited "Job performance. Poor fit," according to The Milwaukee Journal...
Cuellar pulled into runoff after primary brawl
The Democratic congressman is facing a challenge from the left in South Texas, headlining the first contests of the 2022 midterms.
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Ukrainian refugees stream into Hungary amid Russian assault
More than 85,000 people have crossed into Hungary since Russia invaded Ukraine, as refugees receive a warm welcome.
Biden calls on Congress to secure border after first year of migration crisis
President Joe Biden called on Congress to secure the U.S.-Mexico border in his State of the Union speech.
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State of the Union: Biden touts courage of Ukraine, makes 'clear' US troops won't engage in conflict
President Biden, during his first State of the Union address, addressed Russia’s multi-front war on Ukraine, saying the courage of the Ukrainian people “inspires the world,” while making “clear” that U.S. troops would not be engaged in the conflict, but instead, will defend NATO allies in the...
What Biden said about Ukraine, COVID, the economy in his first State of the Union: full transcript
President Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union address Tuesday to a joint session of Congress. Here's a transcript of what he said.
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'We warned you': Canadian officials continue to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Canadian officials continue to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, providing Ukraine with additional anti-tank weapons systems and upgraded ammunition.
Biden touts Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson during State of the Union
In his first State of the Union address Tuesday, the president touted his historic pick, who if confirmed would be the first Black woman ever to sit on the nation’s highest court.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wins the GOP gubernatorial nomination
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wins the Republican gubernatorial nomination, as he runs for a third term steering the Lone Star State
Biden announces plans to help veterans exposed to toxic chemicals
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be taking new measures to care for veterans who are suffering from nine cancers related to exposure to toxic chemicals, President Biden announced Tuesda…
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Who is Viktor Yushchenko? What you need to know about the former Ukrainian president
Viktor Yushchenko's time as Ukraine's president has come back into the spotlight. Here's what to know about the former president who was poisoned.
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Some countries wanted to stay neutral: How Russia's invasion has quickly reshaped Europe
Germany turns away from pacifism and boosts its military budget, while other nations abandon neutrality to punish Putin for his invasion of Ukraine.
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National Muslim group applauds firing of Milwaukee assistant city attorney who worked for anti-Islamic groups and praised Putin
Assistant City Attorney Jennifer DeMaster was fired Monday, days after she appeared on Russian-owned TV backing Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine.
Gina Raimondo to be State of the Union 'designated survivor'
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo will be the designated survivor at this year's State of the Union address.
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Biden calls for ban on assault weapons and high capacity magazines in SOTU speech
President Joe Biden called for the banning of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in his State of the Union address.
'The answer is not to defund the police': Biden pushes gun control in State of the Union
President Joe Biden touted his comprehensive strategy to reduce gun violence and rising crime during his Tuesday night State of the Union address.
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds criticizes Biden over inflation, crime in GOP response
Reynolds mostly stuck to domestic issues but faulted Biden for a "too little, too late" approach to foreign policy while praising Ukraine's resistance to Russia.
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Biden slammed by both sides of the aisle for SOTU claim that defunding police 'not the answer'
President Biden broke with progressive members of his party during his State of the Union speech Tuesday night saying that the answer is “not to defund” police departments across the country.
MLB cancels opening day after sides fail to end lockout
Major League Baseball’s financial fight cost regular-season games for the first time in 27 years when often acrimonious talks to end a management lockout collapsed and Commissioner Rob Manfred scrapped March 31 openers.
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Trump's not on the ballot but in the spotlight as Texas kicks off primary season
Even though he’s not on the ballot, former President Donald Trump’s front and center in several of the most high-profile showdowns as Texas holds primaries on Tuesday
Putin threats: How many nuclear weapons does Russia have?
A look at Russia's nuclear arsenal and basic guide to nuclear weapons and their destructive power.
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Wisconsin GOP report on 2020 race endorses fringe theory for decertifying election
A Republican investigation of the 2020 presidential race in Wisconsin said in a draft report Tuesday that the state legislature can decertify election results after the race is over, advancing a fr…
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CBS News projects Abbott and O'Rourke win Texas primaries and will face off in November
One House Democrat faces his toughest primary yet and the GOP governor faced far-right challengers.
www.cbsnews.comRussia receives Venezuela's 'strong support'
In rare backing for Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday assured Vladimir Putin of his "strong support" in a telephone call, according to a Kremlin statement.
Biden: dictators who don't pay a price cause 'more chaos' -speech excerpts
U.S. President Joe Biden will say on Tuesday that the West was ready for Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine and his administration is prepared with a plan to fight inflation, according to excerpts of his State of the Union address. Biden will say Putin eschewed efforts to...
Texas GOP attorney general primary headed to May runoff after Paxton fails to top 50%
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton failed to top 50% in Tuesday's GOP primary and will face off a May runoff with state Land Commissioner George P. Bush
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is the designated survivor for Biden's State of the Union | CNN Politics
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is the designated survivor for President Joe Biden's first State of the Union address, CNN has learned from a source, staying away from the US Capitol in an undisclosed location during Biden's remarks.
Cori Bush sends message to Biden with State of the Union outfit
Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., is hoping to send a message Tuesday evening to President Biden through her choice of attire for his State of the Union address.
Biden's State of the Union address a ‘robust argument’ for his agenda ahead of midterms
Democrats think President Joe Biden’s comments on Ukraine were strong during his State of the Union address. But some expressed wanting to hear more about the battle for democracy. NBC News’ Kristen Welker explains how Biden’s speech was a ‘robust argument’ for his agenda ahead of the midterms.
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Sen. Dan Sullivan urges Biden to do 'course correction' on military, energy as Putin wages war on Ukraine
Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, said that President Biden must do a “course correction” on issues regarding the military and U.S. energy amid the rise of authoritarian regimes such as Russia and China.
Answer to Putin's Invasion of Ukraine Could Be NATO Expansion
The seismic shift in countries’ interest and commitment to NATO comes only a couple of years after commentators were questioning its survival.
Ukraine cities face intense shelling as Russian convoy closes in on Kyiv
Facing fierce resistance on the ground, Moscow appeared to ramp up its assault from the air, which Ukraine and international watchdogs said was increasingly hitting civilians.
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White House lays out new COVID plan, will begin stockpiling tests and pills
The 96-page plan says the nation no longer needs to "let COVID-19 dictate how we live."
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DeSantis asks students in viral clip to take off masks, stop the 'Covid theater': 'This is ridiculous'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told a group of high school students to take off their face masks and stop engaging in “Covid theater” in a clip that went viral on social media.
Rep. Roy demands CDC provide data on COVID hospitalizations: 'Americans have been rightly confused'
Texas Republican Congressman Chip Roy has sent a letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention demanding that the agency release data on coronavirus hospitalizations that they have reportedly been withholding.
New documents show US officials knew China was withholding data, trained Wuhan Institute scientists
FIRST ON FOX: A legal watchdog organization has released 90 pages of communication records between the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the Wuhan Institute of Virology on the subject of grants to the now-infamous laboratory.
DeSantis chides students for wearing masks, tells them to 'stop with this Covid theater'
The Republican governor and potential 2024 presidential candidate has long been an opponent of Covid mitigation measures.
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New Biden pandemic plan: Closer to normal for the nation
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's time for America to stop letting the coronavirus “dictate how we live,” President Joe Biden’s White House declared Wednesday, outlining a strategy to allow people to return to many normal activities safely after two years of pandemic disruptions.
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Biden outlines COVID plans, says it's time to return to work
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden declared Tuesday that “it's time for Americans to get back to work” as he announced new efforts to allow people to return to normal activities safely after two years of pandemic disruptions.
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Philadelphia moves into ‘all clear’ category, lifts mask mandate
Philadelphia officials announced Wednesday that the city will drop its indoor mask mandate, moving into an “all clear” phase in its tiered COVID-19 safety protocol system.Under the…
thehill.comBiden wants to move U.S. past Covid. Here's his plan to do it
The strategy represents a major milestone for the president after a first year consumed by the pandemic.
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State of the Union: Congress overwhelmingly eschews masks after CDC changes guidance
President Biden’s first State of the Union of his presidency saw the overwhelming majority of Congress eschew their masks after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) changed their guidance on the subject.
Pfizer shots protect kids from severe COVID even in omicron
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine gave children 5 and older strong protection against hospitalization and death even during the omicron surge that hit youngsters especially hard, U.S. health officials reported Tuesday.
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Queen recovers to carry out virtual engagements
After cancelling events because of Covid, the Queen is taking part in virtual engagements again.
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Axios-Ipsos poll: Americans are over COVID, but give Biden little credit
Data: Axios/Ipsos poll; Chart: Will Chase/AxiosAmericans are abandoning COVID-19 fears and precautions, a sea change in the past few weeks as severe illnesses fell, states dropped mandates and the CDC relaxed guidelines, according to the latest installment of the Axios/Ipsos Coronavirus...
Biden tells Americans to 'stop looking at COVID as a partisan dividing line'
President Biden made an appeal during Tuesday's State of the Union address to end the American political divisions inflamed by COVID-19 safety restrictions.
Americans can order another round of free at-home Covid-19 tests next week | CNN Politics
Americans can order additional free at-home Covid-19 tests supplied by the US government starting next week.
140 million Americans have had coronavirus, according to blood tests analyzed by CDC
More than 140 million Americans have had the coronavirus, according to estimates from blood tests that reveal antibodies from infection - about double the rate regularly cited by national case counts. The estimates, compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, show that about 43%...
Biden says Americans can 'remove their masks,' resume pre-Covid work, life routines
“We can end the shutdown of schools and businesses. We have the tools we need,” Biden said in his State of the Union address.
www.nbcnews.comState of the Union live updates: Biden delivers a speech heavy on bipartisan appeals
President Biden delivered his first State of the Union address tonight at the U.S. Capitol with the pandemic dragging on and war in Ukraine heating up. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds gave the GOP response.
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DOJ to name a chief prosecutor for pandemic fraud, Biden says
President Biden announced Tuesday night that the Department of Justice will name a chief prosecutor for pandemic fraud.“We’re gonna go after the criminals who stole billions of relief money meant f…
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