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New York Times:
Live Updates: As Explosion Is Reported Over Kyiv, Ukraine's President Says He's Target No. 1 — “Putin chose this war, and now he and his country will bear the consequences,” President Biden said in announcing new sanctions. Russia advances on Kyiv. — Evan Hill, Muyi Xiao, Christiaan Triebert, Dmitriy Khavin and Malachy Browne
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Washington Post:
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Ukrainian president says ‘enemy sabotage groups’ have entered Kyiv as forces close in — In an address to Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky did not specifically say Russian forces had entered Kyiv, but his reference to “sabotage” units was interpreted as a sign that the city was was in peril.
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NBC News:
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 …
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Financial Times:
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 …
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Foreign Policy:
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 …
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Eugene Robinson / Washington Post:
Putin's attack on Ukraine is about more than his own delusions of grandeur — Vladimir Putin's brutal and tragic attack on Ukraine is about more than his own delusions of grandeur. It is also a lesson for the Russian people about what happens to those who insist on seeking Western-style democracy.
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Washington Post:
With Russia attack, U.S., Europe ponder the future of the post-war world they created
With Russia attack, U.S., Europe ponder the future of the post-war world they created
Nataliya Gumenyuk / The Guardian:
I'm in Kyiv and awake at the darkest hour - as Putin's bombs rain down
I'm in Kyiv and awake at the darkest hour - as Putin's bombs rain down
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Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
Biden does a victory lap on Russia-Ukraine intelligence
Biden does a victory lap on Russia-Ukraine intelligence
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The White House:
FACT SHEET: Joined by Allies and Partners, the United States Imposes Devastating Costs on Russia
FACT SHEET: Joined by Allies and Partners, the United States Imposes Devastating Costs on Russia
NBC News:
White House: Putin ‘improvising’ Ukraine strategy, was not prepared for U.S. intel
White House: Putin ‘improvising’ Ukraine strategy, was not prepared for U.S. intel
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Washington Post, The Daily Wire, The Guardian and New York Post
Matthew Continetti / Washington Free Beacon:
Sanctions Are Not Enough — Ever since last year, when Vladimir Putin began preparing …
Sanctions Are Not Enough — Ever since last year, when Vladimir Putin began preparing …
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HotAir, National Review, The Guardian and Townhall
Matthew Lee / Washington Post:
US expels Russia's No. 2 diplomat at Washington embassy
US expels Russia's No. 2 diplomat at Washington embassy
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U.S. Department of the Treasury:
U.S. Treasury Announces Unprecedented & Expansive Sanctions Against Russia, Imposing Swift and Severe Economic Costs
U.S. Treasury Announces Unprecedented & Expansive Sanctions Against Russia, Imposing Swift and Severe Economic Costs
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Christopher Cadelago / Politico:
Biden faces another global crisis. This one resonates differently at home.
Biden faces another global crisis. This one resonates differently at home.
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HotAir, The Daily Wire, The Atlantic and The Hill
Washington Post:
Trump largely isolated in praise for Putin as GOP condemns Russian invasion … Leading Republicans on Thursday assailed Russia for plunging Europe into its first major land war in decades — isolating former president Donald Trump, the de facto standard-bearer of their party, in his praise for the country's authoritarian leader.
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Margaret Sullivan / Washington Post:
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 …
Chris Cillizza / CNN:
A remarkable Republican statement on the Ukraine invasion — (CNN)Elise Stefanik is the third-ranking Republican in the House for one main reason: Her unstinting loyalty to Donald Trump. And she hasn't forgotten that fact. — While many of her GOP colleagues were heavily ridiculing …
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The Daily Beast:
Trump Pals Beg Him to Stop Kissing Putin's Ass During Ukraine Invasion
Trump Pals Beg Him to Stop Kissing Putin's Ass During Ukraine Invasion
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Grid News:
Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson are all over Russian state media
Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson are all over Russian state media
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Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
Trump immediately botches what's happening in Ukraine
Trump immediately botches what's happening in Ukraine
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Dasha Litvinova / Associated Press:
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.
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Bloomberg:
Russian Billionaires Lose $39 Billion in a Day on Ukraine Attack
Russian Billionaires Lose $39 Billion in a Day on Ukraine Attack
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Anton Troianovski / New York Times:
Russians Now See a New Side to Putin: Dragging Them Into War
Russians Now See a New Side to Putin: Dragging Them Into War
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Allison Quinn / The Daily Beast:
Russia Used Beatings and Tricks to Forcibly Send Rookie Troops to Ukraine, Rights Group Says
Russia Used Beatings and Tricks to Forcibly Send Rookie Troops to Ukraine, Rights Group Says
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Zack Sharf / Variety:
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 …
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Asia Grace / New York Post:
‘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 …
Jeff Zeleny / CNN:
Biden makes decision on Supreme Court nominee, with announcement as soon as Friday — (CNN)President Joe Biden has reached a decision on his first nominee to the Supreme Court, people familiar with the selection said Thursday, with his historic selection of the first Black woman to serve …
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Shayna Jacobs / Washington Post:
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 …
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Jane Mayer / New Yorker:
Why Does New York's Criminal Investigation of Donald Trump Appear All But Over?
Why Does New York's Criminal Investigation of Donald Trump Appear All But Over?
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Craig Monger / 1819news:
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.
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Zeke Miller / Associated Press:
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 …
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New York Post:
Andrew Cuomo begins comeback attempt with new TV ad — Andrew Cuomo is once again hitting New Yorkers' television sets. — The former governor, who resigned in disgrace last summer, will begin an attempt at a political comeback with an ad claiming he's been exonerated from charges …
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Political Wire
Bryan Metzger / Insider:
The Federal Election Commission let Trump off the hook for allegedly using $2.8 million in charitable donations to veterans for political purposes — The FEC won't investigate Trump for possible campaign finance violations related to a veterans fundraiser.
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