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GOP response to Biden Supreme Court pick shows necessity of Democratic Party’s unity

Ketanji Brown Jackson will need every Democratic senator’s vote unless GOP defections occur

The Independent UK

US-EU sanctions will pummel the Russian economy – two experts explain why they are likely to stick and sting

The Biden administration, in extraordinary and rapid cooperation with allies over a period of three days, has doubled down on its vow to impose “severe sanctions” against Russia for its military aggression against Ukraine.

The Conversation

US sanctions on Russian oligarchs miss richest of rich

Experts say the sanctions on oligarchs announced by President Joe Biden this week in response to the invasion of Ukraine may do little to dim the jet-setting lifestyles of Russia’s ultra-rich — much less force a withdrawal of tanks and troops

The Independent UK

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Republicans cast Ketanji Brown Jackson as far-left favorite

WASHINGTON — Some top Republicans moved quickly Thursday to define Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, as a favorite of the far left, signaling a contentious confirmation battle for the historic nominee.

Los Angeles Times

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Battles rage for Ukraine’s cities

Ukraine news from February 26: UN says internal displacement also growing as Ukraine forces battle all-round assault.

Al Jazeera

US allows trade with Afghanistan despite Taliban sanctions

The Biden administration is seeking to assure financial institutions and other businesses that U.S. sanctions on the Taliban aren’t intended to interfere with trade that could help Afghanistan emerge from an economic and humanitarian crisis

The Independent UK

Biden nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to become first Black woman at the Supreme Court: 7 questions answered

President Joe Biden made good on his promise to nominate the first Black female justice to the Supreme Court when he announced that Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was his choice on Feb. 25, 2022. Jackson is currently a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, where…

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Historic court pick brings rare criminal defense experience

The judge President Joe Biden has chosen to fulfill his historic pledge to name the first Black woman to the Supreme Court would also bring rare experience of defending poor people charged with crimes

The Independent UK

Biden slaps sanctions on Putin as Russian president continues attack on Ukraine

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden imposed economic sanctions Friday on Russian leader Vladimir Putin as the U.S. sought to bolster an economic pressure campaign aimed at punishing Moscow for launching its unprovoked war with Ukraine, the White House said.

Los Angeles Times

Biden says NATO will maintain 'Open Door' policy

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday, after speaking with leaders of NATO nations, that the military alliance would maintain its "Open Door" policy to European states who share its values and may someday seek to join.

Reuters

Biden names Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court in historic pick

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has selected Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to fill a Supreme Court vacancy, a history-making choice that would make her the first Black woman to ascend to the high court.

Los Angeles Times

Biden nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court

President Joe Biden (D) announced on Feb. 25 he would nominate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by Stephen Breyer. In a statement, the White House said: “Jackson is an exceptionally qualified nominee as well as an historic nominee, and the…

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Texas argues public transport mask mandate exceeds CDC authority

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) and the Texas Public Policy Foundation on Feb. 16, 2022, filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas aiming to block enforcement of the Biden administration’s federal mask mandate for public transport. The mandate, issued by the…

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6 US ETFs With Significant Ukraine Exposure

The conflict in Ukraine has evolved from grave tension to war. On Thursday, President Joe Biden further condemned Russia’s actions in Ukraine, saying the White House is imposing new sanctions on four more major Russian banks, "freezing every asset they have in America."

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Salon

Graham rages at Biden's SCOTUS pick

“The radical Left has won President Biden over yet again,” the South Carolina Republican complained

The Independent UK

Barack Obama salutes Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson for inspiring ‘young Black women like my daughters’

Joe Biden announced Judge Jackson’s nomination on Friday

Salon

Trump advisers break with Trump on Putin

“No one in the GOP should be praising Vladimir Putin,” said former White House Chief of Staff Marc Short

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: What's ahead for Biden's Supreme Court nominee

The White House says President Joe Biden will nominate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, launching what Democrats hope will be a quick, bipartisan confirmation process

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy spoke to Biden about strengthening sanctions, defense assistance

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy discussed strengthening sanctions, defense assistance and an anti-war coalition with U.S. President Joe Biden, he wrote on Twitter on Friday.

Al Jazeera

Biden must protect Ukrainians in US from deportation: Advocates

Rights groups call on President Joe Biden’s administration to shield Ukrainians in US amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Former GOP Speaker Paul Ryan praises relative Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court

The conservative former House Speaker is related to Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nomination by marriage.

Salon

Biden goes bold with defiant SCOTUS pick

Biden won't let the GOP's race-baiting and culture war provocation scare him. Jackson shows he welcomes the fight

The Guardian - US

Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination is rare moment of celebration for Biden

Biden is embattled on all fronts – from a stalled domestic agenda to international order – but a supreme court pick is an enduring act

Salon

Biden announces his historic SCOTUS pick

Biden's first selection to join the Supreme Court would also be the first African-American woman on the bench

Roll Call

Russian threat is forcing a rewrite of US defense plans - Roll Call

U.S. defense planners and lawmakers are readjusting their plans and budgets after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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