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6:25 PM ET, February 22, 2022

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Alexander Smith / NBC News:
Putin's ‘surreal’ version of Ukrainian history alarms experts  —  Putin deploys Russian troops into eastern Ukraine  —  Even seasoned Kremlinologists were alarmed by Russian President Vladimir Putin's belligerent tone as he offered a monologue on why Ukraine has no right to exist.
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Associated Press:
World leaders focus on how to punish Russia over Ukraine  —  BRUSSELS (AP) — With the smell of war in the air over Europe, world leaders got over the shock of Russian President Vladimir Putin's order to deploy troops to separatist regions of eastern Ukraine and they are focused on producing as forceful a reaction as possible.
Melissa Eddy / New York Times:
Germany puts a stop to Nord Stream 2, a key Russian natural gas pipeline.  —  Germany halted certification of the pipeline linking the country to Russia in response to the Kremlin's recognition of two separatist regions in Ukraine.  —  Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday that Germany …
The White House:   Fact Sheet: United States Imposes First Tranche of Swift and Severe Costs on Russia
Wall Street Journal:
In Ukraine Crisis, Putin Confounded Diplomatic Efforts by Western Leaders
Matina Stevis-Gridneff / New York Times:
Condemns the ‘Beginning of a Russian Invasion of Ukraine’
Politico:   Biden's Putin reading list
OFAC:   Russia-related Designations; Issuance of Russia-related Directive 1A and General Licenses; Publication of new and updated Frequently Asked Questions
BBC:
Five banks and three wealthy Russians hit by UK sanctions
George Prayias / The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show:
Full Interview: President Trump with C&B from Mar-a-Lago  —  CLAY: We are live from the majestic Mar-a-Lago estate with 45 himself, President Donald Trump, and I'll bring you right in, sir, 'cause I know our audience loves to hear from you.  Buck and I have been walking around this estate.
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David Edwards / Raw Story:
Trump praises Putin's ‘genius’ plan to invade Ukraine: 'You gotta say that's pretty savvy'  —  Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday called Vladimir Putin a “genius” after the Russian president made moves to take over parts of Ukraine.  —  Trump made the remarks during an interview with conservative podcaster Buck Sexton.
Philip Bump / Washington Post:
‘Genius,’ ‘Savvy’: Trump reacts to Putin's invasion of Ukraine exactly as you'd expect  —  Those clamoring for former president Donald Trump's voice in their social media feeds can turn to Liz Harrington, once an attorney for the Republican National Committee and now spokeswoman for him.
Washington Post:
Biden interviews at least two Supreme Court contenders as announcement nears … President Biden is in the final stages of making his first nomination to the Supreme Court — having completed interviews with at least two leading contenders — and West Wing officials have begun advising outside allies …
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Lawrence Hurley / Reuters:
U.S. Supreme Court formally ends Trump's fight over Capitol attack records … The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday brought a formal end to former President Donald Trump's request to block the release of White House records sought by the Democratic-led congressional panel investigating …
Mark Joseph Stern / Slate:
The Supreme Court Just Teed Up a Direct Assault on Civil Rights Law  —  The Supreme Court announced on Tuesday that it will decide whether civil rights laws violate the First Amendment when they “compel an artist to speak or stay silent.”  By doing so, the court formally commenced …
John Kruzel / The Hill:
Supreme Court turns away Trump's appeal in dispute with House Jan. 6 panel
Ian Millhiser / Vox:
The Supreme Court will hear a big case about whether religion is a license to discriminate
Discussion: adfmedia.org, Reason and Raw Story
Oriana Gonzalez / Axios:
Supreme Court ends Trump bid to shield records from Jan. 6 panel
Discussion: The Hill
Michael Wilner / Kansas City Star:
Only one former secretary of state is praising Putin and criticizing Biden in Ukraine crisis  —  During a moment of peril in Europe, Pompeo is taking to cable news and social media to praise Russian President Vladimir Putin and chastise the Biden administration.
Discussion: Raw Story, Washington Post and Fox News
Eli Yokley / Morning Consult:
The Culture War Has Democrats Facing Electoral Demise in Rural America.  Can They Stop the Bleeding?  —  New survey of rural voters shows what's driving the party's increasingly barren showings, and potential avenues for recovery  — 65% of rural voters view the Democratic Party unfavorably — including 48% who do so strongly.
Discussion: The Hill, Townhall and Political Wire
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Sean Murphy / Associated Press:
US House candidate sorry for intoxication during sleepover  —  OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A U.S. House candidate in Oklahoma has apologized after reports that she became intoxicated at a Valentine's Day weekend sleepover for middle-school-aged girls, berated several of the children and vomited in a hamper.
Jonathan V. Last / The Triad:
Reality Is a Tank  —  Vladimir Putin has been clear-eyed about the world.  We're the ones who lost touch with reality.  —  1. Putin Is Winning  —  There's a lot of “OMG Putin is a madman how could he do this!” today.  Here is the single most daft expression I've seen from a serious person:
Burgess Everett / Politico:
Rick Scott pushes own GOP agenda as McConnell holds off  —  Senate Republican leaders have no plans to release an alternative agenda as they try to win back the majority this fall.  So Rick Scott is pursuing his own plan.  —  The Florida Republican senator is devising a conservative blueprint …
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Thomas Zimmer / The Guardian:
The Republican party is abandoning democracy. There can be no ‘politics as usual’
Discussion: Raw Story and The Liberty Loft
Barbara McQuade / Just Security:
United States v. Donald Trump  —  A “Model Prosecution Memo” on the Conspiracy to Pressure Vice President Pence  —  The following memorandum is a model “prosecution memo” analyzing potential charges against former President Donald Trump for his efforts to pressure Mike Pence to abuse …
Discussion: Raw Story
Russ Bynum / Associated Press:
All 3 defendants convicted of hate crimes in Arbery killing  —  BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The three men convicted of murder in Ahmaud Arbery's fatal shooting were found guilty of federal hate crimes and other lesser charges Tuesday for violating Arbery's civil rights and targeting him because he was Black.
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New York Times:
3 Men Are Found Guilty of Hate Crimes in Arbery Killing
CBC News:
Ottawa convoy protest organizer Tamara Lich denied bail  —  Judge was not convinced she would go home and follow conditions  —  Tamara Lich, a major organizer of the so-called Freedom Convoy, was denied bail Tuesday morning in Ottawa.  —  Lich, the Alberta woman behind a now-halted GoFundMe campaign …
Washington Post:
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Biden announces sanctions on Russia after moves against Ukraine  —  The Kremlin said Russia has recognized rebel-held regions within borders that the separatists originally proclaimed in 2014, sparking fears of a wider invasion.  Germany announced it is halting authorization …
 
 
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Julia Wick / Los Angeles Times:
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Lauren McGaughy / Dallas Morning News:
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton: Gender-affirming care for transgender children is abuse
Hailey Fuchs / Politico:
Dems fear for democracy. Their big donors aren't funding one of its main election groups.
Judy Kurtz / The Hill:
Psaki says binge-watching ‘The West Wing’ got her back into politics
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Foreign Policy:
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