In Washington, a Ukraine Tragedy Foretold  —  But what can Biden really do to stop Putin?  —  President Biden said the right things.  The expected things.  His words were blunt and unequivocal.  On Thursday, hours after Vladimir Putin's horrific invasion of Ukraine had begun …

World leaders divided on whether to eject Russia from Swift payment system  —  Boris Johnson pushes ‘very hard’ for move while Germany warns against ahead of emergency EU meeting  —  Western leaders are split on whether Russia should be ejected from the Swift international payments system …

Hundreds arrested as shocked Russians protest Ukraine attack  —  MOSCOW (AP) — Shocked Russians turned out by the thousands Thursday to decry their country's invasion of Ukraine as emotional calls for protests grew on social media.  Some 1,745 people in 54 Russian cities were detained, at least 957 of them in Moscow.

Tuberville reflects on first year in office, addresses situation with Russia … Your browser does not support the audio element.  —  This week, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville spoke to the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce to give essential updates from Washington D.C.

Inhofe to retire from Senate, teeing up special election in Oklahoma  —  Sen. Jim Inhofe is expected to announce his retirement in the coming days, according to a person familiar with his plans, likely triggering a special election to replace him this fall.  —  The 87-year-old Oklahoma Republican …

Now is the time to remember what Fox's own lawyers said about Tucker Carlson … As Russia prepared to invade Ukraine, the biggest star on Fox News was busy doing what he does best: being thoroughly and appallingly wrong.  —  He defended the murderous instigator Vladimir Putin …

Sean Penn on the Ground in Ukraine Filming Documentary About Russia's Invasion … Sean Penn is on the ground in Ukraine filming a documentary about Russia's invasion, Vice Studios confirmed.  The Oscar-winning actor appeared at a press briefing Thursday in the Ukraine capital of Kyiv listening …

Biden has been presented with options for massive cyberattacks against Russia  —  Biden given Russia cyberattack options, including internet and transportation interruptions  —  President Joe Biden has been presented with a menu of options for the U.S. to carry out massive cyberattacks designed …

‘Canceled’ comedian Louis CK to perform in Kyiv despite Russian invasion  —  Louis CK is cracking jokes in a war zone.  —  The once-cancelled stand-up comedian is apparently laughing in the face of danger as his upcoming performances at the National Palace of Arts in Kyiv are still scheduled …

CDC to significantly ease pandemic mask guidelines Friday  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter, meaning most Americans …

Former Minneapolis officers found guilty of violating George Floyd's civil rights  —  ST. PAUL, Minn. — Three former Minneapolis police officers who were at the scene with Derek Chauvin as he pressed his knee into George Floyd's neck were convicted of violating Floyd's civil rights in a case …

FACT SHEET: Joined by Allies and Partners, the United States Imposes Devastating Costs on Russia  —  Russia to Face Massive Costs from its Isolation from the Global Financial and Trade System and Cutting-Edge Technology  —  Today, the United States, along with Allies and partners …

Biden Administration Debates Legality of Arming Ukrainian Resistance  —  Russia could make the case that the United States is a co-combatant.  —  The United States is debating plans to support armed Ukrainian resistance as Russia mounts a massive invasion that U.S. officials believe is aimed …

Bragg taps new attorney to head Trump investigation after two lead prosecutors quit  —  NEW YORK — Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D) has asked his investigations chief to oversee the ongoing probe into former president Donald Trump and his business practices, a day after the abrupt resignations …

Jan. 6 rioter who led mob to the Speaker's Lobby sentenced  —  WASHINGTON — A rioter who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and directed the mob toward the Speaker's Lobby where another rioter was killed was sentenced to 75 days in prison on Thursday.  —  Jeffrey Register, 39 …

Florida House passes 'Don't Say Gay' bill  —  Florida's House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that would prohibit “classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity” in the state's primary schools.  —  The legislation — titled the Parental Rights in Education bill …

Scoop: U.S. eyes training Ukrainian troops remotely  —  Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told House lawmakers Thursday the Biden administration is considering ways to train Ukrainian forces remotely if the Russians seize control of Ukraine, officials on the call told Axios.

Moderate Democrats are still deluded about how to win  —  Is there any political actor in Washington more deluded than the vulnerable moderate Democrat?  —  I feel for these people, I really do.  They know their jobs are in jeopardy.  They get criticized from the right and the left …