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Russia, U.S. keep door open to Ukraine diplomacy, but big gaps remain
by Reutersby ReutersBy Dmitry Antonov, Tom Balmforth and Simon Lewis MOSCOW/WASHINGTON – Russia said on Thursday it was clear the United States was not willing to address its main security concerns in …
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Nothing is off the table, EU responds to question on halting Nord Stream 2
by Reutersby Reuters– The gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 could be halted should Russia invade Ukraine, EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen signalled on Thursday, referring to the not yet operative …
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Exclusive-White House mulls extension of Trump-era solar tariffs, with tweaks
by Reutersby ReutersBy Jarrett Renshaw and Nichola Groom WASHINGTON -The White House is considering extending Trump-era tariffs on solar power imports, but with a handful of tweaks to make it easier for …
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Factbox-Historic first: Black women judges who could join the U.S. Supreme Court
by Reutersby Reuters– President Joe Biden has pledged to nominate a Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court following Justice Stephen Breyer’s looming retirement. No Black woman has ever served …
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U.S. senators writing bill with ‘substantial’ Ukraine defense aid increases – sources
by Reutersby ReutersBy Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of U.S. senators have been meeting to hammer out legislation that would dramatically increase the amount of U.S. military aid for Ukraine, …
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U.S. preps for another record-breaking rise in migrant arrests at Mexico border
by Reutersby ReutersBy Ted Hesson WASHINGTON – U.S. border officials are preparing for as many as 9,000 border arrests per day by the spring, according to two Department of Homeland Security officials, …
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Samantha Renck on January 27, 2022 Former Force Recon Marine Chad Robichaux shared his predictions for what will happen between Russia and Ukraine, his message to President Joe Biden and …
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‘I Think She’s A C*nt’: Ex-Obama Aide Goes On Expletive-Filled Rant Against Kyrsten Sinema
A former aide to President Barack Obama let loose a vulgar tirade on Democratic Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, insulting the lawmaker over her decision not to support abolishing the filibuster. …
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U.S. SEC proposes asking companies to say why CEO pay and performance often don’t match up
by Reutersby ReutersBy Katanga Johnson WASHINGTON – Public companies in the United States would be required to disclose how the pay of their top executives squares with their overall performance under a …
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U.S. unveils plan to improve cyber defenses for water utilities
by Reutersby ReutersBy Nandita Bose WASHINGTON – The White House on Thursday unveiled a plan to beef up cybersecurity in the nation’s water sector, an extension of its efforts to thwart attacks …
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Explainer-What are NATO’s next steps if Russia invades Ukraine?
by Reutersby ReutersBy Robin Emmott BRUSSELS – NATO allies are putting forces on standby https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/nato-sends-ships-jets-eastern-europe-ukraine-crisis-2022-01-24 and sending reinforcements to eastern Europe in response to Russia’s buildup of more than 100,000 troops on …
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U.S. urges de-escalation over Ukraine, offers Russia diplomatic path
by Reutersby ReutersBy Humeyra Pamuk and Dmitry Antonov WASHINGTON/MOSCOW – The United States said on Wednesday it had set out a diplomatic path to address sweeping Russian demands in eastern Europe, as …
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Democrats to use Republican playbook for fast action on U.S. Supreme Court pick
by Reutersby ReutersBy Richard Cowan WASHINGTON -Democrats who control the U.S. Senate plan to move President Joe Biden’s upcoming nomination of a replacement for retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer https://www.reuters.com/world/us/liberal-us-supreme-court-justice-stephen-breyer-retire-media-reports-2022-01-26 on …
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U.S. Justice Breyer fortified abortion rights, doubted death penalty
by Reutersby ReutersBy Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON -U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has authored pivotal rulings bolstering abortion rights and safeguarding a landmark healthcare law while questioning the death penalty during 27 …
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Stocks shed gains, Treasury yields jump as Fed signals rate hikes could come ‘soon’
by Reutersby ReutersBy Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON – U.S. stocks retreated Wednesday, erasing strong gains, after the Federal Reserve signaled an interest rate hike could be coming soon, while supply concerns stemming from …
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Oathkeeper founder Stewart Rhodes to remain in jail until trial, judge rules
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON -A U.S. judge on Wednesday said Stewart Rhodes, founder of the far-right Oath Keepers, should remain in jail while he awaits trial on seditious conspiracy charges for his alleged …
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U.S. SEC to ramp up hedge fund, private equity fund scrutiny
by Reutersby ReutersBy Katanga Johnson WASHINGTON -The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Wednesday proposed new rules to boost hedge fund and private equity fund disclosures as it looks to increase oversight …
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U.S. judge hands down 44-month sentence for Capitol rioter who assaulted police
by Reutersby ReutersBy Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON -A U.S. judge on Thursday imposed a 44-month prison sentence on a man who pleaded guilty to a felony charge after throwing objects at police during …
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Oil breaks $90/bbl for the first time since 2014 on Russia tensions
by Reutersby ReutersBy David Gaffen NEW YORK – Oil rose on Wednesday, tuoching $90 a barrel for the first time in seven years, supported as tight supply and rising political tensions between …
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Factbox-Historic firsts on the diversifying U.S. Supreme Court
by Reutersby Reuters– U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s pending retirement https://www.reuters.com/world/us/liberal-us-supreme-court-justice-stephen-breyer-retire-media-reports-2022-01-26 gives President Joe Biden the opportunity to fulfill his pledge to name a Black woman to the nation’s top judicial …
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Cory Booker, Dems push for permanent child tax credit as ‘A Signature Domestic Policy Achievement’
Five Senate Democrats are urging the White House to prioritize making the expanded child tax credit permanent as part of any potential spending package. The senators, Michael Bennet of Colorado, …
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House Democrats Unveil Bill To Bolster Competitiveness Against China, But Disagreements Remain
House Democrats late Tuesday unveiled a bill aimed at bolstering United States competitiveness with China that jumpstarts domestic research and development and semiconductor chip production. The bill is the House’s …
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ANKARA – Former Republican U.S. Senator Jeff Flake officially became U.S. ambassador to Turkey on Wednesday at a critical time for the NATO allies, after presenting his letter of confidence …
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U.S. Embassy in Ukraine urges American citizens to consider departing now
by Reutersby ReutersBy Kanishka Singh -The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv urged American citizens in Ukraine to consider departing now, saying that the security situation in the country was “unpredictable due to the …