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New York Times:
How Kyiv Has Withstood Russia's Attacks — Russia has more troops and more firepower. Why has it failed to seize the capital? — Kyiv is the ultimate prize for Russia: the heart of Ukraine, and the seat of a government it has sought to replace. For weeks, Russian troops have pressed …
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Russia in Broad Retreat From Kyiv, Seeking to Regroup From Battering — BUCHA, Ukraine — The Russian forces that were intent on overwhelming Kyiv when the war started with tanks and artillery retreated under fire across a broad front by Saturday, leaving behind them dead soldiers and burned vehicles …
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The Hill, Washington Post, Al Jazeera, Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, NPR, UPI, Honolulu Star-Advertiser and Events in Ukraine
New York Times:
Ukraine Live Updates: Russian Troops Pull Back From Around Kyiv as Focus Shifts to East — Military analysts say Russia is pulling away from areas around Kyiv, the capital, though the Pentagon has cautioned that it could be regrouping. The Red Cross is trying again to reach the besieged city of Mariupol.
New York Times:
Garland Faces Growing Pressure as Jan. 6 Investigation Widens — The inquiry is a test for President Biden and Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, who both came into office promising to restore the Justice Department's independence. — Give this article- - - Read in app
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RedState, Axios, Washington Examiner, The Gateway Pundit, POLITICUSUSA, Fox News, HotAir, Joe.My.God., The Hill, Outside the Beltway and Associated Press
Jacob Heilbrunn / Politico:
Trumpian Conservatives Hold an ‘Emergency’ Meeting Over Russia — J.D. Vance was on the warpath. “Using American power to do the dirty work of Europe is a pretty bad idea,” he told a crowd on Thursday, warning against the U.S. getting more involved in Ukraine. “We don't have that many non-insane people in Washington.
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POLITICUSUSA and Raw Story
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Ben Jacobs / The Atlantic:
The “Putin Is Bad, But” Republicans
Paul Sperry / New York Post:
Ketanji Brown Jackson chose leniency even in baby sex torture cases — In the eight child-porn cases that came before her court, former D.C. District Court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson heard horrifying details of “sadomasochistic” torture of young kids — including “infants and toddlers” …
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robertspencer.org and A3P
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Trump ‘exploded’ after ex-GOP congressman said he would oppose Obamacare repeal legislation: book — Ex-Rep. Will Hurd said Trump was unhappy after he revealed his stance on the Obamacare repeal bill. — In the book “American Reboot,” Hurd pointed to $800 billion in Medicaid cuts as a sticking point.
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Raw Story
Kathryn Paige Harden / The Atlantic:
The SAT Isn't What's Unfair — MIT brings back a test that, despite its reputation, helps low-income students in an inequitable society. — About the author: Kathryn Paige Harden is a clinical-psychology professor at the University of Texas at Austin and the author of The Genetic Lottery: Why DNA Matters for Social Equality.
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John Blake / CNN:
Putin is making the same mistakes that doomed Hitler when he invaded the Soviet Union — (CNN)Russian President Vladimir Putin often evokes the Soviet Union's epic defeat of Nazi Germany during World War II to justify his country's invasion of Ukraine. — Yet Putin is committing …
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Raw Story
Eric Levitz / New York Magazine:
Once Again, Environmentalists Are Sabotaging Climate Progress — New York City is among the most progressive and climate-conscious municipalities in the United States. It is legally obligated to bring its greenhouse emissions to 40 percent below their 2005 peak by the end of the decade.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene owns stock in Walt Disney, which she says is ‘pro-child predator’ — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia has accused the Walt Disney Co. of sexualizing children. — Greene also owns up to $45,000 worth of Disney stock. — Congress is actively debating whether …
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Raw Story and Right Wing Watch
Carla Mozée / Insider:
The US decision to release 180 million barrels of oil will help offset the loss of Russian supply and keep prices steady, JPMorgan says — The US releasing oil from its emergency reserve will help stabilize prices this year, JPMorgan says. — Even if the US unlocks less than its target …
Associated Press:
US sends home Algerian held nearly 20 years at Guantanamo — WASHINGTON (AP) — An Algerian man imprisoned at the Guantanamo Bay detention center for nearly 20 years has been released and sent back to his homeland. — The Department of Defense announced Saturday that Sufiyan Barhoumi …
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Anchorage Daily News:
51 candidates: A wild U.S. House race takes shape in Alaska — A field of more than 50 candidates has filed to run in the special election to fill Alaska's lone U.S. House seat, in a slate that includes former Gov. Sarah Palin, Santa Claus, current and former lawmakers, a homebuilder and his brother.
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Harry Enten / CNN:
Coronavirus is no longer a top issue for Americans. That's good news for Republicans — (CNN)This week was more of a normal week for news — something we haven't had in a long time. A Hollywood story broke through the headlines, as Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars became fodder for newscasts throughout the country.
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Andrew Jeong / Washington Post:
Pentagon commits another $300 million to Ukraine for security assistance — The Pentagon will provide up to $300 million in military supplies to Ukraine, including drones, armored vehicles and machine guns, as part of a broader effort to boost Ukrainian forces fighting Russia's invasion.
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New York Post, The Times of Israel, POLITICUSUSA and CBS News
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Fox News:
Ingraham: Florida's bill is not anti-gay, but pro-child — Is it Apple vs America? — The Mouse and the Apple versus America — Laura Ingraham explained how Apple is using the same tactics to “mischaracterize” Florida's parental rights bill as Disney on “The Ingraham Angle” Friday.
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The Daily Caller
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Emily Birnbaum / Politico:
Apple wields its lobbying might against LGBTQ laws
Apple wields its lobbying might against LGBTQ laws
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Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion and Breitbart