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What is the New START nuclear deal and why did Russia suspend it?

As Putin freezes the treaty between Russia and the US, we look at the deal and the implications of the suspension.

Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2023

Analysis-How a U.S. budget dispute imperils funding for Taiwan weapons

U.S. congressional efforts to counter China's military threats toward Taiwan could stumble over a problem much closer to home: partisan battles in Washington imperiling billions of dollars in security assistance for the self-governed island.

Reuters · Feb 22, 2023

Putin aiming to divide US public opinion with nuclear treaty pullout, experts say

Russian president accused of ‘playing to rifts in the United States’ by raising specter of nuclear war between Moscow and west

The Guardian - US · Feb 22, 2023

Buttigieg bashing over response to Ohio derailment turns bipartisan

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden called several officials during his trip to Poland on Tuesday for an update on an Ohio train crash that released toxic chemicals after his administration’s response to the derailment has come under fire from both parties.

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023

When schools track female athletes’ menstrual history, it likely violates federal laws

Only four states — Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York and Oklahoma — and Washington, D.C., do not currently ask any questions about menstrual history on the sports pre-participation medical forms provided by their state athletic association.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 22, 2023

Supreme Court sounds wary of weakening internet's Section 230 to allow lawsuits against internet giants

WASHINGTON — Several Supreme Court justices said Tuesday they were wary of allowing lawsuits against YouTube and other social media firms over algorithms they use to direct users to related content — even if that encourages terrorists or promotes illegal conduct.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 21, 2023

Democrats assail Fox News’ possession of Jan. 6 Capitol video

WASHINGTON — Tucker Carlson’s access to unpublicized footage of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection is an “egregious security breach” by Republicans, the House’s top Democrat says.

Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023

Ex-member: Proud Boys were 'tip of the spear' after election

A jury is hearing testimony from a former high-ranking Proud Boys member who pleaded guilty to plotting with group leaders to violently stop the transfer of presidential power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Fighter jets, quakes, NATO stakes: Are US-Turkish ties on a reset?

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Monday came in the wake of the devastating earthquakes that have rattled the Turkish leader’s projection of his country as a regional hegemon. With Turkey turning into a recipient of generous US humanitarian aid, will…

France 24 · Feb 21, 2023

Supreme Court sounds wary of weakening Section 230 to allow lawsuits against internet giants

WASHINGTON — Several Supreme Court justices said Tuesday they were wary of allowing lawsuits against YouTube and other social media firms over algorithms they use to direct users to related content — even if that encourages terrorists or promotes illegal conduct.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 21, 2023