President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin gave dramatic dueling addresses in Europe this week, marking the anniversary of Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and foreshadowing a likely long fight ahead. In his speech before a cheering crowd in Warsaw, Biden declared that Russia won't win in its battle for Ukraine. "Brutality will never grind down the will of the free," he said. "And, Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia — never." The president's address came in sharp contrast to remarks Putin gave in his long-delayed state of the nation address from Moscow in front of a more subdued crowd of officials earlier in the day. Putin again claimed Ukraine was being manipulated by leaders in Kyiv and in Western nations. "Let me reiterate that they were the ones who started this war, while we used force and are using it to stop the war," Putin asserted. Biden, who has long had an icy relationship with Putin, made a surprise visit to Kyiv this week before his address in Poland. "One year ago, the world was bracing for the fall of Kyiv. Well, I just came from a visit to Kyiv and I can report, Kyiv stands strong. Kyiv stands proud, it stands tall, and most important, it stands free," Biden said. |
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- Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says he plans to visit
East Palestine, Ohio, the site of a catastrophic train derailment,
"when the time is right."
CNN's Don Lemon is slated to return to the airwaves Wednesday after receiving formal training for comments he made on air about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley.
The Department of Defense is warning service members to avoid poppy seeds because of a possible impact on drug testing results.
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🇺🇦 8,000 civilians killed since Russia invaded Ukraine: UN
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At least 8,000 civilians have been killed since Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago, including nearly 500 children, according to the latest figures from the United Nations' Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. Thousands more have been injured, bringing the U.N.'s tally for civilian casualties to more than 21,000. "Our data are only the tip of the iceberg," High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said in a statement. "The toll on civilians is unbearable. Amid electricity and water shortages during the cold winter months, nearly 18 million people are in dire need of humanitarian assistance. Some 14 million people have been displaced from their homes." |
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🌐 US will host NATO members for 2024 summit: Biden
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The United States will host a NATO summit next year to mark the 75th anniversary of the alliance formed after World War II, President Biden announced during a diplomatic trip to Warsaw, Poland this week. Biden said he wants to host alliance members in celebration of "the strongest defensive alliance in the history of the world." The alliance has taken on more importance in the year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Ukraine is not a member of the alliance but several of its neighboring countries are, including Poland. |
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🗳 Lee officially announces run for California Senate seat
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Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) is officially running for outgoing Sen. Dianne Feinstein's (D) seat in California, capping off weeks of speculation.
In her first campaign ad, Lee outlines her biographical story and points out that there are no Black female senators right now. Vice President Harris was only the second Black woman to serve in the chamber until she joined the Biden administration.
In what's expected to be a crowded primary field for the wide-open California Senate seat, Lee faces progressive Rep. Katie Porter and Rep. Adam Schiff, who was a top Democrat during former President Trump's first impeachment.
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🌨️ 22 states preparing for potentially record-breaking winter storm
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A massive storm is about to dump a wintry mix of snow, rain and strong winds on millions of people across 22 states this week. States from coast to coast are under winter weather alerts, with at least six of them also under blizzard warnings. The storm — officially dubbed Winter Storm Olive — could produce record-high levels of snowfall to the Upper Midwest. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of "extreme impacts" in an alert this week. "A major winter storm will affect a large portion of the country this week. Heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain is likely across the western and northern tier portions of the United States," the NWS tweeted. The storm will start in the West, with parts of Northern and central California on Tuesday. It's expected to last through Thursday as it heads across the country to Upstate New York and New England. |
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🏛️ Justices puzzled as SCOTUS hears internet liability arguments
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The Supreme Court grappled with the scope of a liability shield for Big Tech this week as it heard a case that could change the future of the internet. The family of U.S. citizen Nohemi Gonzalez, who was killed during an 2015 ISIS attack in Paris, has sought to hold internet companies responsible for her death because of YouTube's purported recommendations of pro-ISIS videos. Justices weighed the impact their ruling could have on the internet going forward. Justice Elena Kagan suggested the issue may be better left for Congress to decide. |
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🌍 Jill Biden to highlight drought, empowering women in trip to Africa
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First lady Jill Biden is traveling to Namibia and Kenya this week as part of the continued efforts to grow U.S.-Africa relations.
Biden's primary focus will be on women's right, youth empowerment and food insecurity.
The first lady is set to return to D.C. on Sunday. It's her sixth trip to Africa, marking her first visit to Namibia and third visit to Kenya.
During a summit in D.C. last year, President Biden joked with African leaders that they would get tired of seeing people from his administration because they were planning so many trips to their continent. |
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"Russia's cult of death" — Alexander J. Motyl, professor of political science at Rutgers University-Newark and specialist on Ukraine, Russia and the USSR. (Read here) "Petty politics cannot dictate whether to charge Trump with a crime" — Ed Rendell, former Pennsylvania governor. (Read here) |
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16 days until President Biden unveils his budget plan for the next fiscal year. 623 days until the 2024 presidential election. |
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President Biden continues his trip to Warsaw, Poland, meeting with members from NATO's eastern flank — known as the Bucharest Nine — Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Slovakia, before returning to D.C. Former President Trump is scheduled to travel to East Palestine, Ohio, to meet with leaders as they respond to the aftermath of the recent destructive train derailment. 10 a.m.: The Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Twitter, Inc. v. Taamneh, a case over whether Big Tech can be held liable for aiding terrorists. The court also may hand down opinions on cases already heard. 1 p.m.: The Hill marks Black History Month with a virtual event exploring race relations. Register here.
Set your DVRs: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will continue making the talk show rounds with an appearance on the "Drew Barrymore Show" on Thursday (check local listings for availability). Sanders, who is promoting his new book out this week — "It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism" — was on "The View" and the "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" earlier this week.
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