Russia no longer demanding Ukraine be ‘denazified’ in ceasefire talks  —  Requests include Kyiv dropping Nato pursuit in exchange for security guarantees and EU membership  —  Russia is no longer requesting Ukraine be “denazified” and is prepared to let Kyiv join the European Union …

Federal Judge Finds Trump Most Likely Committed Crimes Over 2020 Election  —  “The illegality of the plan was obvious,” the judge wrote in a civil case, referring to the former president's efforts to persuade Vice President Mike Pence to upend the certification of the Electoral College results.

Jared Kushner expected to appear before Jan. 6 committee this week  —  Plans are for Kushner to appear virtually before the panel, say sources.  —  Jared Kushner, former President Trump's son-in-law who served as a senior West Wing aide during the Trump administration …

Roman Abramovich and Ukrainian Peace Negotiators Suffer Symptoms of Suspected Poisoning  —  The Russian oligarch and others developed symptoms they blamed on hard-liners in Moscow who they say want to sabotage talks to end the war  —  Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich and Ukrainian peace …

Fox Nation's Lara Logan Suggests Theory of Evolution Is a Hoax Funded by Jews  —  Lara Logan's latest anti-Semitic dog whistle is a claim that Charles Darwin only came up with the idea of evolution because Jews paid him to  —  It wasn't long ago that Lara Logan was a correspondent for CBS News …

Will Smith Apologizes to Chris Rock After Academy Condemns His Slap  —  “I was out of line and I was wrong,” said Smith, who hit Rock at the Oscars after the comedian made a joke about his wife.  The film organization opened an inquiry into the incident.  —  LOS ANGELES — Will Smith apologized …

‘Biggest fraud in a generation’: The looting of the Covid relief plan known as PPP  —  They bought Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and Bentleys.  —  And Teslas, of course.  Lots of Teslas.  —  Many who participated in what prosecutors are calling the largest fraud in American history …

How an Ivy League School Turned Against a Student  —  Mackenzie Fierceton was championed as a former foster youth who had overcome an abusive childhood and won a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship.  Then the University of Pennsylvania accused her of lying.

The Revenge of the Normal Republicans  —  This article was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a single must-read from The Atlantic, Monday through Friday.  Sign up for it here.  —  HELOTES, Texas—Last spring, having just retired from Congress, Will Hurd was feeling adrift.

How Did a Phone Call From Walmart Turn Into Texas' Next Big Political Scandal?  —  His team suspects his primary rival of foul play — and is accusing his rival's allies in law enforcement of a massive cover-up  —  MCKINNEY, Texas — As it so often goes in American life, the trouble began when someone wanted to speak to the manager.

We are reinstating our SAT/ACT requirement for future admissions cycles by Stu Schmill '86  —  in order to help us continue to build a diverse and talented MIT … When we initially suspended our testing requirement due to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, I wrote:

Local Election Officials in Georgia Oppose G.O.P. Election Bill  —  As Republicans rush to pass a second round of new voting and election rules, a bipartisan group of election officials is fighting back.  — Give this article- - - Read in app  —  ATLANTA — A year ago …

A milestone: Majority say they've had covid — even more in GOP … Early this year, the acting head of the Food and Drug Administration offered a stern and ominous warning: Most Americans were going to contract the coronavirus.  —  Americans now report that we have reached this milestone.

Nebraska lawmaker apologizes for debunked litter box claim  —  LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska state lawmaker apologized on Monday after he publicly cited a persistent but debunked rumor alleging that schools are placing litter boxes in school bathrooms to accommodate children who self-identify as cats.

Democrats Have Become Too Reliant on Corporations to Push Progressive Values  —  The road to governing Florida does not run through The Walt Disney Company  —  Who do liberals have the power to convince these days, and who do they focus on convincing?  —  I ask this question because it's strange …

“Designed to End Protesting”: Louisiana Supreme Court Makes Protesters Guilty by Association  —  The state joins others in broadening liability and heightening the legal risks of protesting.  —  The Louisiana Supreme Court on Royal Street in the French Quarter in New Orleans.  (Wikimedia Commons)

Attorney General Who Killed a Man Manages to Dodge Impeachment  —  Jason Ravnsborg is now not likely to face any consequences after a special investigative committee of the South Dakota House of Representative voted against his impeachment.  —  More than a year and a half after he ran down and killed a man …

Biden used cheat sheet while doubling down on unscripted message to oust Putin  —  President Joe Biden once again referred to a printed cheat sheet sheet as he doubled down on his unscripted weekend claim that Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power.”  —  On Monday Biden, 79, told reporters he made …

People's Convoy Gives Up, Will Leave D.C. After 3 Weeks of Doing Absolutely Nothing  —  After creating a mini-city in Hagerstown, the trucker convoy will pack it up and leave town in the coming days.  —  Three weeks after the so-called “People's Convoy” landed in Washington, D.C. …

Vice President Kamala Harris, in her toughest hour, is keeping a tighter circle  —  Vice President Kamala Harris was marinating in a fresh stew of commentary about her public polling that showed her home state approval numbers were almost as dismal as her national ones.

Florida governor signs controversial 'Don't Say Gay' bill into law  —  The bill bans lessons on sexual orientation or gender identity in some grades.  —  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the Parental Rights in Education bill, dubbed the “Don't Say Gay” bill by critics.

Rival Networks Aided Fox News After Ukraine Tragedy, Highlighting War-Zone Collaboration  —  Journalists are coordinating on an array of challenges, including travel routes, evacuation plans and access to supplies  —  In the hours after three journalists working for Fox News in Ukraine took fire …

EXCLUSIVE Iran struck Iraq target over gas talks involving Israel - officials  —  A nascent plan for Iraq's Kurdistan region to supply gas to Turkey and Europe - with Israeli help - is part of what angered Iran into striking the Kurdish capital Erbil with ballistic missiles this month, Iraqi and Turkish officials say.

Anita Dunn and SKDK: Power and influence in Biden's Washington … Veterans of the Biden campaign gathered earlier this month for a private party at the Washington office of SKDK, a powerful public relations and political strategy firm.  The atmosphere was festive, and treats included candy …

Why U.S. Population Growth Is Collapsing  —  Sign up for Derek's newsletter here.  —  The U.S. population grew at the slowest pace in history in 2021, according to census data released last week.  That news sounds extreme, but it's on trend.  First came 2020, which saw one of the lowest U.S. population-growth rates ever.

The Trumps Did Business With an Oligarch Linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard.  They'd Like You to Forget.  —  Fight disinformation.  Get a daily recap of the facts that matter.  Sign up for the free Mother Jones newsletter.  —  As part of the ongoing negotiations to revive the Iran nuclear deal …