Latest Ukraine updates: Strike hits Mariupol hospital complex Ukraine news for March 9: Russian attack hits a children’s hospital in besieged port city, Ukrainian officials say. Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2022
Biden blocks Russian oil imports in latest round of sanctions on Kremlin WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that the U.S. will ban the importing of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas and coal, broadening the economic sanctions leveled against Moscow over its war in Ukraine. Los Angeles Times · Mar 8, 2022
Ukraine wants a no-fly zone. Why do the US and NATO reject the idea? WASHINGTON — As persistently as Ukrainians demand a no-fly zone to protect them from Russia, the U.S. and NATO just as steadily insist it can’t be done. Los Angeles Times · Mar 8, 2022
First US Capitol riot trial: Defendant convicted on all counts Guilty verdict could give US prosecutors more leverage in plea negotiations with other January 6 riot defendants. Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2022
Disclosure Digest: Washington AG announces settlement in campaign finance case Welcome to The Disclosure Digest! Keep an eye out for new editions published on Tuesdays through June 2022. Ballotpedia · Mar 8, 2022
Texas militia member found guilty in first Jan. 6 trial WASHINGTON — The first person to go on trial over charges stemming from the Jan. 6 insurrection was found guilty, a crucial victory for the U.S. Justice Department as it continues to prosecute hundreds of other rioters. Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2022
Texas man convicted on all counts in first trial of Capitol Hill rioters A Texas man was convicted on all counts Tuesday stemming from his role in the January 6 Capitol riot, including obstruction of justice for telling his teenage children not to speak to investigators. The obstruction charge alone carries a possible sentence of 20 years. France 24 · Mar 8, 2022
Congressional negotiators working through final issues on spending bill text WASHINGTON — The House is committed to voting on the fiscal 2022 omnibus spending bill Wednesday. There’s just one problem: It’s not finalized yet. Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2022
Proud Boys leader arrested on US Capitol attack conspiracy charge Enrique Tarrio was not physically present in Washington on 6 January but is charged with directing, mobilising and leading crowd The Guardian - US · Mar 8, 2022
Washington Legislature Won't Limit Gov. Jay Inslee's Indefinite, Dictatorial COVID Emergency Powers Then why even have a legislature? Reason · Mar 8, 2022
Dozens of bomb threats have HBCUs looking to Biden for support, FBI for answers WASHINGTON — February should have been a month of celebration. But for many historically Black colleges and universities, or HBCUs, it was a time of anxiety, frustration and terror. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 8, 2022
Shirtless Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio is ripped from his bed and arrested on Jan 6 conspiracy charges Proud Boys members appeared at numerous pro-Trump events in aftermath of 2020 election The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022
Uber Et al Campaign Against Democrat's Efforts To Classify Gig Workers As Employees A string of companies using independent contractors as drivers launched a campaign to head off Democratic efforts to classify their workers as employees, allowing them to form unions, the Wall Street Journal reports. The companies include Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER), Lyft Inc (NASDAQ:LYFT), DoorDash Inc (NYSE:DASH), GrubHub Inc (NASDAQ:GRUB), and others. The companies aim to spend over $1 million… Benzinga · Mar 8, 2022
Welcome to Capitol Hill’s ‘No-Fly Zone Island.’ It has a high-profile mayor despite myriad risks Call it Washington's "No-Fly Zone Island." Despite myriad warnings about a broader war with Russia, Sen. Joe Manchin III is its mayor. Roll Call · Mar 8, 2022
Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2022 Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, US confirm talks amid Russia crisis A US delegation met with the Venezuelan government for talks that included a discussion of ‘energy security’.
The Guardian - US · Mar 8, 2022 I’ve studied the possible trajectories of the Russia-Ukraine war. None are good There are two likely paths: continued escalation, potentially across the nuclear threshold, or a bitter peace imposed on a defeated Ukraine
The Times of India · Mar 8, 2022 US spies paint grim global picture with Russia, China top foes WASHINGTON: China is developing one of the greatest nuclear weapons forces in history while Russia will exploit every opportunity to undermine the US and its allies, according to the annual threat assessment by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
Bangkok Post · Mar 8, 2022 How US might help Ukraine - without broadening the war WASHINGTON: The United States believes Russia is digging in for a protracted war, and Washington wants to help Kyiv resist, but an overarching goal remains -- limiting the conflict to Ukraine to avoid spillover that could provoke "World War III".
Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2022 Builder of high-speed maglev train wins appeal in battle over use of Baltimore waterfront land The legal tug-of-war over development of waterfront land in Baltimore’s Westport neighborhood has tilted in favor of a high-speed maglev train operator seeking to build a passenger station on the site where a developer separately proposed housing.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 8, 2022 US considers banning Russian oil, easing sanctions on Venezuela WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is considering a ban on imports of Russian oil while weighing actions that would boost energy production by autocracies in the hopes of mitigating the effects on American consumers and global energy markets, U.S. officials said.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 8, 2022 US officials deploy more troops to Europe as Russian advance stalls WASHINGTON — The U.S. military ordered the deployment of 500 additional troops to Europe, pushing the total number of American forces on the continent to about 100,000 as it seeks to deter Russia from broadening its unprovoked war in Ukraine, Pentagon officials said Monday.
Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2022 Lawmakers poised to block imports of Russian energy, end other favorable tariffs WASHINGTON — The U.S. could join Canada in raising tariff rates on imported Russian goods if Congress approves legislation to revoke most-favored-nation treatment that goods receive as lawmakers look for ways to inflict pain on Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.
Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2022 Report on Capitol Police preparedness for Jan. 6 shows lack of clarity on use of force WASHINGTON — The Capitol Police department needs to better understand and address potential officer hesitancy to use force, the Government Accountability Office found in a report released Monday regarding steps the department should take to improve preparations for violent demonstrations like Jan. 6.
Tribune News Service · Mar 7, 2022 Capitol riot jury urged to convict militia member as trial ends Federal prosecutors in Washington wrapped up the first criminal trial stemming from the Jan. 6 insurrection, urging a jury to convict Texas militia member Guy Reffitt on charges including obstruction of Congress and threatening his teenage children to keep them quiet.
Tribune News Service · Mar 7, 2022 Senate Judiciary leaders spar over Supreme Court confirmation hearing timeline WASHINGTON — The top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee signaled Monday that his party will complain about the “unnecessary artificial timeline” that Democrats scheduled for the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, which Democrats answered by pointing to the GOP’s more speedy process for now-Justice Amy…