President Biden’s administration has requested $10 billion for Ukraine, money that will be used to address the mounting humanitarian crisis as well as assist its defense against Russia.
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White House unveils new COVID plan, says shutdowns, school closures no longer necessary
The White House’s new pandemic road map calls for better surveillance of new variants and a program to dispense antiviral pills as soon as someone tests positive.
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In State of the Union, Biden vows to check Russian aggression, fight inflation and COVID
The president highlighted the bravery of Ukrainian defenders and the commitment of a newly reinvigorated Western alliance, but warned that without consequences, Putin’s aggression won’t end with Ukraine.
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Our View: ‘Standing with Ukraine’ means more than vodka boycott
Bipartisan unity, not a no-cost, symbolic gesture, is the way to put pressure on the regime in Russia.
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No longer on the State of the Union guest list: Mandatory masks
The Washington area is currently at a low risk level for COVID-19, according to a new metric unveiled by the CDC.
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President Biden’s approval rating falls to record low 37%
The survey was mostly completed before the full invasion of Ukraine began.
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Biden hits Russia with new sanctions, says Putin ‘chose’ war
The United States and its allies will block assets of 4 large Russian banks, impose export controls and sanction oligarchs.
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Commentary: How Ukraine matters to Joe Biden
Presidents have a healthy incentive to do the right thing for their country: It helps their reputations, too.
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Another View: The irony in Ukraine: Anti-NATO aggression has drawn NATO closer together
The revitalization of NATO comes after frequent disdain for the alliance from former President Donald Trump.
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Our View: Biden should issue ceasefire in Trump’s trade war
The tariffs have raised costs for American businesses and consumers, while not achieving their stated goals.