GOP Backing Ukraine Now — 2 Years After OK’ing An Extortion Scheme Against It
Trump pushed a conspiracy theory spread by Russian intelligence and held up $391 million in military aid to Ukraine until its leader helped his reelection.
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Progressive Groups Are Trying To Sink One Of Biden’s Judicial Nominees
U.S. District Court nominee Jennifer Rearden has worked against the interests of everyday Americans and is “unsuitable,” the groups say.
Covid aid faces uncertain path on Capitol Hill as White House warns of severe consequences
The House on Wednesday stripped the funding from the $1.5 trillion spending package after several Democrats objected to funding the aid with money slated to go to their states.
‘I Know the Government Fell, But I Never Fell’
Perhaps you missed the Taliban’s statement on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “The Islamic Emirate calls for restraint by both parties,” Afghanistan’s new rulers announced on February 25. They emphasized “diplomatic neutrality,” while urging “dialogue” and demanding that “all sides need to desist from taking positions that could intensify violence.
Vaccinating Kids Has Never Been Easy
In September 1957—two years after church bells rang in celebration of the new polio vaccine, two years after people rejoiced in the streets, two years after Americans began lining up for their shots—the proportion of children fully vaccinated against polio remained at about 50 percent.Supply was not the problem.
The Military Weapon That Has Become a Musical Touchstone in Ukraine
Turkish-made aerial drones armed with laser-guided missiles have, in the past two weeks, helped Ukraine slow Russia’s invasion. Known as Bayraktar TB2s, the drones are not just a piece of military equipment anymore. They are symbols of Ukrainian resistance—and the inspiration for a very catchy song.A track titled “Bayraktar,” of indeterminate origin, has been receiving hundreds of thousands of plays online, and is in rotation on Ukrainian radio.
U.S. inflation soared 7.9 percent in past year, a fresh 40-year high
The increase reported by the Labor Department reflected the 12 months ending in February and didn’t include most of the oil and gas price increases that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb.
Attack on Maternity Ward is a War Crime: David Miliband on Russia’s Bombing of Mariupol
Russian forces reportedly killed at least three people when they bombed a children’s hospital in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol on Wednesday, shelling a humanitarian corridor and breaking a ceasefire deal that was was meant to allow residents to flee. The actions constitute a violation of international humanitarian law and, therefore, a potential war crime, says David Miliband of the International Rescue Committee.
“I’m Ready to Be Arrested”: Activist in Moscow Says Mass Russian Protests Can Stop Putin’s War
We go to Moscow to look at the growing antiwar movement in Russia, where activists are risking a brutal crackdown to oppose their government’s assault on Ukraine. Arshak Makichyan is a climate activist who recently joined protests against the invasion and says the actions of the Russian government do not reflect the will of the people. He says Russian citizens suspect President Vladimir Putin could declare martial law soon, as part of a broader campaign to suppress dissenting voices.
Calls Grow for Ceasefire in Ukraine as Millions of “Extremely Vulnerable” Refugees Flee to Europe
Poland continues to be a vital destination for refugees fleeing the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, who risk cold winter temperatures and travel for days to cross the border into safety. Humanitarian aid relief workers are calling for the European Union to put more pressure on Russia to agree to a ceasefire and find a diplomatic solution to end the war.
Report from Ukraine: Russian Forces Carry Out “Vindictive and Deliberate” Attacks on Civilians
The Russian military invasion of Ukraine has devastated civilian centers such as schools and hospitals. Over 2.2. million people have fled the country, resulting in a dangerous refugee crisis in Europe as Russia refuses to guarantee the “humanitarian corridors” promised for civilians to safely evacuate.
Russia oil shock looms over Fed inflation fight
The Fed is already expected to begin a campaign of interest rate increases next month in a bid to remove its support for economic growth amid a blistering job market and rapidly rising prices.
Biden takes victory lap with January jobs report
“America’s job machine is going stronger than ever,” Biden said at the White House.
U.S. employers shrug off Omicron, add 467,000 jobs in January
The burst of jobs came despite a wave of Omicron inflections that sickened millions of workers, kept many consumers at home and left businesses from restaurants to manufacturers short-staffed.
Opinion | Why Are Minority-Owned Banks Disappearing? Washington Holds the Smoking Gun
Congress needs to create a new safety net for such lenders — not let regulators squeeze them out of business.
Biden’s first year: A tale of 2 presidencies
Inside the White House, there is still optimism: “President Biden was elected to a four-year term, not a one-year term.
Ilhan Omar on Ending War, Global Refugees, Russia Sanctions & Why More Saudi Oil Is Not the Answer
As the U.S. considers a ban on importing Russian oil as part of sanctions for its invasion of Ukraine, senior advisers to President Biden are reportedly planning to visit Saudi Arabia to secure more oil to make up the shortfall. We speak to Minnesota Congressmember Ilhan Omar about Saudi Arabia’s devastating war in Yemen, which has caused the worst humanitarian crisis in the world.
Trump Interview, Edited To 32 Seconds, Makes Just As Much Sense As The Whole Thing
The Recount boiled a nearly hourlong interview down into just over half a minute.
House Passes Sweeping Spending Bill That Includes $13.6 Billion In Ukraine Aid
The bill passed only after top Democrats dropped their plan to include fresh funds to battle COVID-19.
Trump Fundraises For New Jet After Emergency Plane Landing
The former president is fundraising for a “Trump Force One” jet, his PAC said in an email.
Trump Responds To Question About Ukraine Crisis By Ranting About Windmills
The former president made the comments during an appearance on a podcast hosted by YouTube pranksters, the Nelk Boys.
All roads lead to Putin: Trump pressured Saudis to cut oil production in 2020 to raise global prices
Okay, let’s be fair about this. You could argue that the U.S. had a legitimate interest in propping up global oil prices during the COVID-caused 2020 recession in order to aid domestic producers. I figured I’d be fair at the outset because MAGAs never are, particularly when it comes to this issue.
Call For Koscar Nominations #1: Outstanding Snark/Satire
Daily Kos was born on May 26, 2002. That makes 2022 our 20th anniversary year, and just one of the ways we’re celebrating is by bringing back the Koscars! One of the things that makes Daily Kos special is our open platform, where Community members can publish stories alongside Staff; the Koscars seek to acknowledge and honor outstanding writing contributions from everyone. The entire Daily Kos membership is “the Academy,” so your votes decide the winners.
WTF Roundup: Tucker Carlson spins in circles hoping that his audience forgets what he just said
What is there to say about Fox News and the right-wing-o-sphere that hasn’t been scratched by the nails of demons into the toilet stall walls of hell? Every day, every hour, every minute, Fox News and the propaganda machines it has birthed are either selling their audience lies, misinformation, and disinformation about the world, or selling them pillows, telling them to sell their gold, and saying that the way out of debt is to give Magnum P.I. your home via a reverse mortgage.
‘Help rebuild their lives’: Biden admin strengthens green card program for abused children
The Biden administration this week announced that it will make a program providing abused children and young people with a pathway to citizenship more accessible, including allowing applicants to be considered for work permits and protection from deportation if visas aren’t immediately available to them.
“Today, we are taking action to help immigrant children in the U.S.
New Mexico passes most expansive higher education program in nation, offers free in-state tuition
In an exciting move for education, one state has declared college to be tuition-free for most of its residents. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 140, the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship Act, on Friday. According to CNN, the plan first introduced in 2019 will waive tuition costs for any students attending in-state public schools or tribal colleges, including community colleges.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy Rejects Trump Comments: Nothing ‘Savvy Or Genius’ About Putin
“I think Putin is evil. He’s a dictator. And I think he’s murdering people right now,” the House GOP leader said.
House to punt Covid aid to the Senate amid funding feud
A portion of the domestic and international funds to continue battling the pandemic will no longer come out of unspent state funding.
Globalism Is Good, Actually
This is an edition of Up for Debate, a newsletter by Conor Friedersdorf. On Wednesdays, he rounds up timely conversations and solicits reader responses to one thought-provoking question. Every Friday, he publishes some thoughtful replies. Sign up for the newsletter here.
Health experts plead with Biden to ‘reverse course’ in global pandemic response
They are seeking a global pandemic action plan to match the national plan the administration rolled out last week.