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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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Bloomberg:
Russia Central Banker Wanted Out Over Ukraine, But Putin Said No — Russia's highly regarded central bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina sought to resign after Vladimir Putin ordered an invasion of Ukraine, only to be told by the president to stay, according to four people with knowledge of the discussions.
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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David Ignatius / Washington Post:
A month into war, Putin's mind-set is complex — and dangerous
CNN:
Putin spokesman refuses to rule out use of nuclear weapons if Russia faced an ‘existential threat’
Putin spokesman refuses to rule out use of nuclear weapons if Russia faced an ‘existential threat’
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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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Associated Press:
4 weeks, still defiant: Ukraine fights into 2nd month of war
4 weeks, still defiant: Ukraine fights into 2nd month of war
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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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Kim Chandler / Alabama Today:
Donald Trump rescinds Mo Brooks endorsement in Alabama U.S. Senate race — Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday rescinded his endorsement of Rep. Mo Brooks in Alabama's U.S. Senate race in a major blow to the congressman's campaign. — In a statement, Trump cited Brooks' performance in the race …
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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 — Yesterday, a Cygnal poll for Alabama Daily News found Republican congressman Mo Brooks cratering in the GOP Senate primary: … Today, former president Donald Trump announced he's withdrawing his endorsement of Brooks, saying that Brooks has gone “woke” about the 2020 election.
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New York Times:
Russia and Far-Right Americans Find Common Ground With Ukraine War — Some conservatives have echoed the Kremlin's misleading claims about the war and vice versa, giving each other's assertions a sheen of credibility. — After President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia claimed that action …
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Sonam Sheth / Insider:
Marie Yovanovitch says she couldn't bring herself to release a statement pledging loyalty to Trump because she wanted to keep her ‘integrity intact’
Marie Yovanovitch says she couldn't bring herself to release a statement pledging loyalty to Trump because she wanted to keep her ‘integrity intact’
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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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 at least two 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 …
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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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Daniel Michaels / Wall Street Journal:
NATO: Up to 40,000 Russian Troops Killed, Wounded, Taken Prisoner or Missing in Ukraine — NATO says that up to 40,000 Russian troops have been killed, wounded, taken prisoner or are missing in Ukraine, said a senior military official from the alliance. — The North Atlantic Treaty …
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Paul Bedard / Washington Examiner:
Biden and Democrats cratering, ‘out of touch,’ ‘condescending’ — Voters in key congressional battleground states are turning their backs on President Joe Biden and Democrats, angered about the souring economy and the party's backhanded responses to their concerns about inflation.
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Michael McAdams / NRCC:
NEW NRCC BATTLEGROUND POLL: It's the Economy, Stupid
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 …
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.
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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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Brooke Singman / Fox News:
Biden jets to Europe as ‘new world order’ comments reverberate — Biden said there will be a ‘new world order’ that must be led by the United States — Fox News Flash top headlines for March 23 — President Biden is traveling to Brussels on Wednesday to take part in a special NATO summit …
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