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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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New York Times:
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:
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, Washington Examiner, Axios, 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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CNN and The Liberty Loft
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
Insider:
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
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.
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 …
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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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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CNN, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, The Hill, New York Times and UPI
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, POLITICUSUSA, The Times of Israel 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