Feb 22 WATCH: Secretary of State Antony Blinken cancels plans to meet with Russian counterpart By Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he has cancelled plans to meet his Russian counterpart in Geneva later this week as Russia presses ahead with recognition of separatist regions of Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 22 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds news briefing By News Desk White House press secretary Jen Psaki held a news briefing on Tuesday following remarks by President Joe Biden promising stiff sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 22 A historical timeline of post-independence Ukraine By Council on Foreign Relations Ukraine has shown resilience and perseverance despite facing multiple challenges — most notably Russian interference — since it achieved independence in 1991. Russia’s threats have culminated in the annexation of Crimea and Europe’s biggest land battle in 80 years. Continue reading
Feb 22 WATCH: Biden announces $35 million investment to help supply chain resiliency By Associated Press Biden announced a $35 million investment in the domestic production of minerals and materials that are needed to create a wide range of technological devices, including computers, batteries, smartphones, vehicles and home appliances. Continue reading
Feb 22 Supreme Court to hear case of designer refusing to offer wedding websites for gay couples By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of a Colorado web designer who says her religious beliefs prevent her from offering wedding website designs to gay couples. Continue reading
Feb 22 WATCH: Biden announces sanctions against Russian oligarchs, banks By Associated Press Biden joined the 27 European Union members who unanimously agreed on Tuesday to levy their own initial set of sanctions targeting Russian officials over their actions in Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 21 President Zelenskyy says 'we are not afraid' as Putin orders troops to eastern Ukraine By Associated Press A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appeared to be imminent Monday, if not already underway, with Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 21 Watch 7:08 Revisiting the Watergate scandal with an 'enormous number' of new revelations It will be 50 years this summer since Watergate, when five burglars broke into the Democratic National Committee headquarters and set off a series of investigations that led to the resignation of then-President Nixon. A new book looks at how… Continue watching
Feb 21 Watch 8:48 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Russia's actions in Ukraine, COVID-19 mandates By Geoff Bennett, Tess Conciatori NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including how President Biden is confronting Russian aggression in Ukraine and how that may impact the political… Continue watching
Feb 21 Watch 5:11 Exploring the Kennedy White House through the eyes of the 'First Children' By Jared Bowen, GBH On Presidents Day, we look at the White House during the Kennedy years. A new exhibit called "First Children" at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, shows how the young residents navigated their new home, and… Continue watching