US Senate approves resolution for Ukraine, warning Russia  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday to show unwavering support for an independent Ukraine and “condemn” Russian military aggression toward its neighbor as fresh fears emerged of a possible invasion that could spiral toward a European war.

Durham Distances Himself From Furor in Right-Wing Media Over Filing  —  The special counsel implicitly acknowledged that White House internet data he discussed, which conservative outlets have portrayed as proof of spying on the Trump White House, came from the Obama era.

Minnesota Rep. Hagedorn dies of cancer  —  Rep. Jim Hagedorn (R-Minn.) has died after a two-year-long battle with kidney cancer, his wife announced Friday morning.  —  Hagedorn, 59, had served in Congress since 2019, after winning a district along his state's southern border with Iowa.

The latest conservative to join the resistance?  Ted Cruz's mentor  —  It's been a measure of former federal Judge J. Michael Luttig's stature in the conservative legal movement that Supreme Court justices hired so many of his law clerks — 40 over 15 years.

Child poverty spiked by 41 percent in January after Biden benefit program expired, study finds … The number of American children in poverty spiked dramatically in January after the expiration of President Biden's expanded child benefit at the end of last year, according to new research released on Thursday.

EXCLUSIVE: GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy Endorses Top Cheney Opponent Harriet Hageman In Wyoming  —  Opposition to hand-picked Pelosi lieutenant Liz Cheney is uniting the GOP's establishment and voter base.  —  House Republican Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy made history on Thursday by endorsing …

Squad politics backfire  —  The hard-left politics of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and the so-called “Squad,” once a dominant theme for vast numbers of elected Democrats, is backfiring big-time on the party in power, top Democrats tell us. … - “It's a huge problem.”

Dean Baquet Never Wanted to Be an Editor  —  Ahead of his expected retirement, the Times' executive editor reflects on his newsroom's unprecedented growth, Twitter's influence on journalism, and the time he punched a hole in a wall.  —  When Dean Baquet took over as the executive editor of the Times …

Police Begin Arresting Protest Organizers in Canada  —  Here's what you need to know:  —  The police arrest a key convoy organizer, Tamara Lich.  —  The police have begun moving in to make some arrests in downtown Ottawa, hoping to end weeks of gridlock in Canada's capital from demonstrations sparked …

Phil Mickelson will deal with Saudis to pressure PGA Tour  —  LOS ANGELES — Even though the Saudi Arabian government has been accused of myriad human rights violations by watchdog groups around the world, Phil Mickelson says he is willing to get involved with a Saudi-financed breakaway golf league to have leverage with the PGA Tour.

N.Y. Attorney General Can Question Trump and 2 Children, Judge Rules  —  Former President Donald J. Trump and two of his children had sought to block Letitia James, the attorney general, from interviewing them under oath.  —  The New York attorney general can question Donald J. Trump …

Democrats' internal polling shows swing voters believe party went ‘too far’ on COVID  —  The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is concerned that Republican attacks on the Democrats' handling of the COVID-19 pandemic have “alarming credibility,” according to a slide deck obtained by SFGATE.

Facebook whistleblower alleges executives misled investors about climate, covid hoaxes in new SEC complaints … A pair of whistleblower complaints filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission this month allege Facebook misled investors about its efforts to combat climate change …

Cuomo sued for sexual harassment after string of legal victories  —  Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is being sued for sexual harassment by a state trooper following a recent string of legal victories that saw all charges against him dismissed.  —  Cuomo asked the unidentified trooper personal questions …

Not Even $200 a Barrel: Shale Giants Swear They Won't Drill More  —  The Texas wildcatters that ushered in America's shale revolution are resisting the temptation to pump more oil as the market rallies, signaling higher gasoline prices for consumers already battered by the worst inflation in a generation.

Trump Directed $375,000 In Donations To His Own Building To Rent An Unused Office  —  “It's a huge scam,” said a former aide, and the total exceeds what Trump donated to Republican candidates - the supposed purpose behind his committees.  —  By S.V. Date  —  NEW YORK ― …

Communist China crushed our lives with coronavirus.  Democrats are letting them get away with it  —  Your small business was shut down, never to reopen.  Your child has been forced to wear a mask to school for more than a year.  Your favorite restaurant has been permanently shuttered.

They Wanted to Roll Back Tough-on-Crime Policies.  Then Violent Crime Surged.  —  With violent crime rates rising and elections looming, progressive prosecutors are facing resistance to their plans to roll back stricter crime policies of the 1990s.  —  Four years ago, progressive prosecutors …

Spotify's Joe Rogan Deal Is Said to Be Worth Over $200 Million  —  The deal that brought his podcast to Spotify is said to be worth over $200 million, more than was previously known.  Accusations that he spreads misinformation have roiled the company.  —  It was the deal that helped …

Rikers Lockups Stay Steady Under Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, Vexing Reformers  —  Jail admissions keep pace with predecessor Cy Vance while bail amounts go up — prompting demands for the new district attorney to shake up the office.  —  Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg won election pledging …