US braces for Russian cyberattacks as Ukraine conflict escalates. Here’s how that might play out
The standoff between the United States and Russia over the conflict in Ukraine has so far mainly played out on diplomatic and economic…
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Ukraine crisis reaches major turning point with unprovoked Russian invasion
A state of emergency in Ukraine Thursday morning as calls for peace have gone unanswered after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military…
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IRS now lets taxpayers opt out of facial recognition after backlash
The Internal Revenue Service will continue using controversial facial recognition software for the rest of the current tax-filing season to verify…
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President Biden unveils sanctions on Moscow
President Joe Biden described events now underway in Ukraine as “the beginning of a Russian invasion” as he unveiled new sanctions to punish…
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 President Joe Biden on Friday said he is now convinced Russian President Vladimir Putin has made the decision to invade Ukraine, but emphasized…
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US, Britain accuse Russia of cyberattacks targeting Ukraine
The White House has accused Russia of being responsible for cyberattacks targeting Ukraine’s defense ministry and major…
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Kamala Harris taking foreign trip to Russia Friday
Vice President Kamala Harris is facing the most critical foreign trip of her young vice…
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All members of Congress will be invited to attend the State of the Union in person
All members of Congress would be invited to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on March 1, according to the House sergeant-at-arms, a…
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Justice Department sues Missouri over controversial gun law
The US Justice Department on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against Missouri in an effort to prevent the state from enforcing a controversial law aimed…
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Congress approves sex harassment bill in #MeToo milestone
Congress has given final approval to legislation guaranteeing that people who experience sexual harassment at work can seek recourse in the…
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Biden puts focus on drug prices as he tries to revive agenda
President Joe Biden is trying to jump-start progress on his stalled domestic agenda by refocusing attention on one of his most popular proposals,…
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Federal appeals court denies Biden’s vaccine mandate
A federal appeals court will not reinstate President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for federal employees as it reviews a lower court’s order putting it…
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Tensions rise between Ukraine and Russia
President Joe Biden met with the new German Chancellor as Ukrain-Russia tensions continue to…
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Biden task force releases report to strengthen labor unions
A Biden administration task force has issued a set of recommendations that could make it easier for federal workers and contractors to…
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House passes bill to boost US computer chip production
Democrats have muscled through legislation in the House that they say positions the U.S. to better compete with China economically by strengthening…
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Biden urges Congress to come together at annual National Prayer Breakfast: ‘How do we unite us again?’
President Joe Biden on Thursday stressed the importance of unifying the country at a “moment of great division,” as he delivered remarks at the…
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Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announces retirement
On Thursday, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement after nearly three decades and will step down in the early…
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Federal judge halts Noem’s abortion pill restriction rule
A federal judge has temporarily halted a South Dakota rule from taking effect that would have made the state one of the hardest places in the U.S. to…
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Government given an “F” grade for tobacco reduction
The American Lung Association is attacking the federal government over policies on tobacco…
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Justice Breyer to retire; Biden to fill vacancy
Two sources tell The Associated Press that liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring, giving President Joe Biden an opening he has…
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