Pregnant woman, baby die after Russia bombed maternity ward  —  MARIUPOL, Ukraine (AP) — A pregnant woman and her baby have died after Russia bombed the maternity hospital where she was meant to give birth, The Associated Press has learned.  Images of the woman being rushed to an ambulance …

Manchin comes out against Biden Fed nominee Raskin, throwing her confirmation into doubt  — Sen. Joe Manchin, the most conservative Democrat in the Senate, said Monday that he opposes Sarah Bloom Raskin's nomination to the Federal Reserve.  — “Her previous public statements have failed …

Anti-Trump Republicans lining up for 2024 shadow primary  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is planning trips to Iowa and New Hampshire.  Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., is considering a rough timeline for a potential presidential announcement.  And allies of Rep. Liz Cheney …

EXCLUSIVE: Ginni Thomas Wants To Set the Record Straight on January 6  —  Virginia “Ginni” Thomas wants to clear up a few things about January 6.  —  She did not help organize the White House rally that preceded the riot at the Capitol.  She did attend the rally, but got cold and left early.

Ukraine dents ‘America First’ thinking deep in the heart of Trump country  —  “It breaks my heart to see this.  It's hard to sit still and not do something.  What can we do as individuals?” one GOP voter said at a town hall.  —  STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Here in the middle …

America's Hesitation Is Heartbreaking  —  “When you're at war, you're at war,” the saying goes, and if so, you have to accept the implications.  So too in the present circumstance.  The United States and its NATO allies are engaged in a proxy war with Russia.

COVID lockdown lessons learned - Fauci amendment would mean no more health ‘dictator in chief’  —  My amendment would eliminate Dr. Fauci's position as NIAID director, divide his power into 3 separate institutes  —  Rand Paul: Dr. Fauci's claim lockdowns saved millions is false

White House considering possible Biden trip to Europe  —  White House discussing possible Biden trip to Europe  —  WASHINGTON — The White House is considering the possibility of President Joe Biden traveling to Europe in the coming weeks, according to three U.S. officials and two people familiar with the discussions.

‘Gutted’: What happened when a Georgia elections office was targeted for takeover by those who claim the 2020 election was a fraud  —  ROME, Ga. — The interim election supervisor took a seat all the way to one side of the meeting room, her back against the wood-paneled wall …

Going to the mattresses, literally: China starts massive COVID-19 lockdowns again  —  China's pursuit of “zero COVID” policies has officials locking people into factories, shopping malls, and convention centers.  The sweep of the Omicron variant, despite its milder acute form than previous variants …

Koch Industries continues doing business in Russia  —  Koch Industries, the conglomerate run by right-wing billionaire Charles Koch, has numerous ongoing business operations in Russia.  Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Koch Industries has given no indications that those business operations have been suspended.

‘Throwing kerosene on every fire’: DeSantis targets Black-held congressional seats.  And his own party.  —  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Abortion and immigration restrictions.  A new election fraud police force.  Limits on classroom discussion and instruction about sexuality, gender and race.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to virtually address Congress  —  WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address members of Congress on Wednesday in a virtual address, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Monday.

Top Putin ally says Ukraine war has been slower than expected  —  One of President Vladimir Putin's closest allies said that Russia's military operation in Ukraine had not all gone as quickly as the Kremlin had wanted, the strongest acknowledgement yet from Moscow that its invasion is not going to plan.

Russian Forces Kill Civilians, Loot for Supplies in Occupied Ukraine, Residents Say  —  Moscow detains elected officials, looks for pro-Russian collaborators as protests continue  —  ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine—Russian forces are killing civilians and looting stores and homes across occupied parts …

Democratic Group Says Trump Is Breaking Campaign Law by Not Declaring for 2024  —  The complaint to the Federal Election Commission accuses Donald Trump of improperly using his existing political committees to advance a presidential run.  —  A Democratic super PAC said it is filing …

US tells allies China signalled openness to provide Russia with military support  —  State department informs diplomats in Europe and Asia that Beijing reacted positively to request  —  The US has told allies that China signalled its willingness to provide military assistance to Russia …

These schools did less to contain covid.  Their students did better.  —  MONUMENT, Colo. — As school systems around the country were battening down for their first remote start-of-school in the fall of 2020, the Lewis-Palmer district here was embarking on another kind of experiment …

Russia Doesn't Need Trolls This Time  —  Bioweapons conspiracy promoted by likely suspects.  —  During the Cold War, the Soviet Union invested heavily in its global disinformation and propaganda efforts.  And back in 2016, the Russians had to go to the trouble of creating a troll farm …