Live Updates: As Russians Advance on Kyiv, Ukraine's President Says He's Target No. 1  —  What's happened so far during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.  —  Before dawn broke in Ukraine on Thursday, Russian forces began to invade the nation through northern forests, eastern plains and along the southern coast …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

‘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 …

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.