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Simon Kennedy / Bloomberg:
Putin Adviser Chubais Quits Over Ukraine War and Leaves Russia — Russian climate envoy Anatoly Chubais has stepped down and left the country, citing his opposition to President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine, according to two people familiar with the situation, becoming the highest-level official …
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New York Times:
As Russia Stalls in Ukraine, Dissent Brews Over Putin's Leadership — Military losses have mounted, progress has slowed, and a blame game has begun among some Russian supporters of the war. — Give this article- - - Read in app — In January, the head of a group of serving …
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Washington Post:
Putin plans to attend G-20 summit despite calls to exclude him — Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to attend the Group of 20 summit that is being hosted by Indonesia this year, Russia's ambassador to the Southeast Asian country said Wednesday. Western nations are reportedly trying …
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Brett Forrest / Wall Street Journal:
Ukraine's Air Defense Becomes Its Surprising Trump Card Against Russia — The combination of Soviet-era long-range anti-air systems, U.S. Stinger missiles and clever tactics confound Russia's air force — Russia invaded Ukraine in February with an arsenal of advanced fighter planes …
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CNN:
Putin spokesman refuses to rule out use of nuclear weapons if Russia faced an ‘existential threat’ — (CNN)Russian President Vladimir Putin's chief spokesman has conceded that Russia has yet to achieve any of its military goals in Ukraine and refused to deny that Moscow could resort to the use of nuclear weapons.
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Reuters:
Russia's Putin gets Chinese backing to stay in G20
Russia's Putin gets Chinese backing to stay in G20
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David Ignatius / Washington Post:
A month into war, Putin's mind-set is complex — and dangerous
Financial Times:
Russia chokes major oil pipeline in further threat to global supplies
Russia chokes major oil pipeline in further threat to global supplies
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Washington Post:
Ukraine claims it has retaken key town outside Kyiv, as defenses hold against fierce Russian onslaught
Ukraine claims it has retaken key town outside Kyiv, as defenses hold against fierce Russian onslaught
Associated Press:
Trump aide Manafort removed from plane for revoked passport — MIAMI (AP) — Former Trump adviser Paul Manafort was removed from a plane at Miami International Airport before it took off for Dubai because he carried a revoked passport, officials said Wednesday.
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Jeffrey M. Jones / Gallup:
Supreme Court Nominee Jackson's Support Tied for Highest — WASHINGTON, D.C. — Initial public support for judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation to the Supreme Court ties as the highest Gallup has measured for any recent nominee. Fifty-eight percent of Americans say the Senate should vote …
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Washington Post:
Ketanji Brown Jackson passionately defends her sentencing of sex offenders
Ketanji Brown Jackson passionately defends her sentencing of sex offenders
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Glenn Kessler / Washington Post:
Debra Meadows appears to have filed three false voter forms — “What we do know is a number of times as we have mail-in ballots, if there is not a chain of custody that goes from the voter to the ballot box, mischief can happen.” — Then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, in an interview on ABC's “This Week,” July 26, 2020
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Washington Post:
As GOP lawmakers push for more election fraud charges, prosecutors find few cases — In Wisconsin, two local prosecutors in recent days have announced they will not file criminal charges over allegations that a bipartisan state elections commission broke the law by changing voting rules in 2020.
Steve Benen / MSNBC:
Trump shares his misguided ideas for resolving the war in Ukraine — Trump suggested he had a secret plan to end the crisis in Ukraine. Now that he's elaborated on the details, he probably should've kept it under wraps. — About a month ago, a reporter asked Donald Trump …
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Jasmine Wright / CNN:
First on CNN: Kirsten Allen to serve as Harris' new press secretary — (CNN)Kirsten Allen will be Vice President Kamala Harris' new press secretary, leaving her current role as national press secretary for Covid-19 response at the Department of Health and Human Services.
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WBRC-TV:
Durant leads Britt, with Brooks a distant 3rd, in exclusive new Gray TV/Ala. Daily News poll — BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - In a race drawing national attention and millions of dollars already spent on ads, our new exclusive Gray Tv/Alabama Daily News poll shows the Republican primary …
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John McCormack / National Review:
Mo Brooks Campaign Implodes in Alabama
Mo Brooks Campaign Implodes in Alabama
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Todd Stacy / Alabama Daily News:
New ADN-Gray TV poll: Durant leads Britt, Brooks falls far behind
New ADN-Gray TV poll: Durant leads Britt, Brooks falls far behind
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New York Times, Mediaite and Washington Examiner
Politico:
POLITICO Playbook: 3 things to watch as Biden goes to Europe — DRIVING THE DAY — Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, President JOE BIDEN has focused on three policies: (1) sanctioning Russia, (2) bolstering NATO's defenses and (3) providing security assistance to Ukraine.
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E&E News:
Sources: Manchin ready to engage on reconciliation — Is it time for a reconciliation resurrection? — There have been signs recently that Sen. Joe Manchin is ready to resume negotiations on the massive climate and social spending package he torpedoed late last year, according to those knowledgeable on the matter.
Wall Street Journal:
Jeffrey Epstein's Private Islands in the Caribbean to List for $125 Million — In the U.S. Virgin Islands, Little St. James and Great St. James are being sold by the Epstein estate — Two private islands that were owned by the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein are going on the market …
Catalist:
in Virginia … Election night was largely disappointing for Democrats. Despite historic developments since 2016, including record-shattering turnout in 2020, an ongoing pandemic, and a violent right wing attack on the U.S. Capitol, the 2021 elections were largely consistent with previous years …
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New York Times:
Tornado Cuts Destructive Path Through New Orleans as Storms Threaten the Deep South — At least one person was killed as a storm damaged homes, knocked out power and prompted a search for residents who may be trapped. — Give this article- - - Read in app
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Mariel Padilla / The 19th:
Oklahoma's House passes a near-total abortion ban — Oklahoma's state House on Tuesday voted 78-19 to pass a near complete ban on abortions, legislation that far surpasses Texas' six-week ban. The bill is now headed to the Senate and, if passed, will be the strictest anti-abortion bill in the country.
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