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U.S., UK threaten sanctions for Moscow elite if Russia invades Ukraine

The United States and Britain are prepared to punish Russian elites close to President Vladimir Putin with asset freezes and travel bans if Russia enters Ukraine, Washington and London said on Monday as tensions also spilled over at the United Nations.

Reuters

Can Biden, Republican governors work together to implement infrastructure law?

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and Republican governors rarely see eye to eye on anything.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

James launches bid for Congress in Michigan swing district, promises school focus

WASHINGTON — Republican businessman John James announced Monday he is launching a campaign for the open U.S. House seat in the competitive new 10th District that's centered on Macomb County, Michigan.

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Biden says US is ‘ready no matter what happens’ as Russia escalates threat on Ukraine – as it happened

‘We continue to urge diplomacy as the best way forward’ Biden says as UN meeting outlines potential Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - US

U.S., Britain, Canada issue new Myanmar sanctions one year after coup

The United States, Britain and Canada on Monday imposed sanctions against additional officials in Myanmar, in measures timed to mark one year since the military seized power and plunged the country into chaos.

Reuters

Biden economic agenda on hold as more Americans hit hardships

American families are feeling the financial squeeze of soaring inflation and a persistent pandemic as fractious Democrats return to Washington this week no closer to a deal on a tax and spending bill party leaders hoped would by now provide relief.

Tribune News Service

After a fourth coup in West Africa, it's time to rethink international response

The latest coup in Burkina Faso is the fourth in Africa’s Sahel region in less than 18 months. The other three were carried out in August 2020 in Mali, in April 2021 in Chad, and Mali’s “coup within a coup” last May.

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US to target Putin’s inner circle with sanctions in event of Ukraine invasion

Washington official says sanctions list will comprise oligarchs and their family members

The Guardian - UK

Risk of Ukraine energy shock poses fresh test for pragmatic Qatar emir

Qatar's crisis solving skills face a new diplomatic challenge on Monday when its emir meets President Joe Biden to examine a possible role for the Gulf state in cushioning the economic aftershocks from a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Ukraine crisis: UK considering further military deployments and ‘unprecedented’ sanctions – as it happened

British foreign secretary Liz Truss says ‘those in and around the Kremlin will have nowhere to hide’

The Guardian - UK

Doyle McManus: Biden has a chance to leave the Constitution stronger

When President Donald Trump left Washington last January after losing his noisy battle to overturn the 2020 election, it was tempting to heave a sigh of relief and rejoice that the guardrails of democracy had held.

Los Angeles Times

Latest Ukraine updates: Russia, US exchange harsh words at UN

Ukraine news from January 31: Russia accuses the West of ‘whipping up tensions’ over Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

UN Security Council meets to consider Ukraine crisis; US warns Russia

The United Nations Security Council meets on Monday to discuss the Ukraine crisis, with Washington vowing to hold Moscow accountable for any further territorial incursions. The Biden administration continues to work with Nato allies on a range of sanctions in the event of a Russian invasion.

Radio France Internationale

U.S. worried North Korea could return to nuclear and ICBM tests, urges dialogue

The United States is concerned North Korea's escalating missile tests could be precursors to resumed tests of nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missiles, a senior U.S. official said on Sunday, while urging Pyongyang to join direct talks with no preconditions.

Reuters

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US state trooper who defied vaccine mandate saying 'kiss my a***' dies from Covid-19

Robert LeMay, 51, lost his job as a Washington state trooper October after refusing to get the jab - as it is mandatory in the state - he signed off his last shift with a video hitting out at Governor Jay Inslee

Axios

Ukraine's envoy to Washington says "there is no friction" with U.S.

"We actually see the situation the same way and we see the build up and we also know what Russia is capable of."

ABC News

US to pressure Russia at UN Security Council over Ukraine as Moscow says it wants 'respectful' ties

Washington continues to ramp up diplomatic and financial pressure on Russia over Ukraine, as United States politicians say they are nearing agreement on "the mother of all sanctions".

Tribune News Service

Amid ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ rhetoric, some GOP candidates of color thrive

WASHINGTON — Wesley Hunt, who is running for the GOP nomination in Texas’ 38th District, hauled in more than $1 million in the most recent fundraising quarter and holds $1.5 million in the bank.

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The Independent UK

Washington police reform bill backfired on people in crisis

Washington lawmakers are racing to fix a police reform law that has backfired on some of the state's most vulnerable residents

Al Jazeera

Qatar’s emir set for first White House meeting with Biden

Talks come as tensions with Russia put renewed focus on natural gas market and as US looks to next steps in Afghanistan.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Trump Facing Legal, Political Headwinds as He Eyes Comeback

As he prepared to tee off at one of his Florida golf courses, a fellow player introduced Donald Trump as the “45th president of the United States.” “45th and 47th,” Trump responded matter-of-factly, before hitting his drive. The quip — a moment of levity on the links captured on shaky…

The Guardian - US

Electric cars on show in Washington as Biden pushes for green revolution

Auto show dedicates entire pavilion to electric vehicles but experts say more charging stations are needed for Biden’s goal to be realized

Tribune News Service

Taiwan’s VP holds call with Pelosi to strengthen US ties

WASHINGTON — Taiwanese Vice President William Lai held a video call with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — his second meeting with a senior U.S. politician in two days — on topics including human rights in China.

Tribune News Service

GOP’s Hutchinson tells fellow governors to shun 2020 vote fraud claims

WASHINGTON — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said that elected officials shouldn’t focus on untrue claims about the 2020 election and instead look ahead.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine Calls on West to Be ‘Firm’ in Russia Talks

Kyiv on Saturday urged the West to remain "vigilant and firm" in its talks with Russia, as US President Joe Biden announced a small troop deployment to eastern Europe amid fears Moscow could invade Ukraine. Washington's top defense officials warned Friday the Kremlin had massed enough troops and hardware at…

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