Cracks are forming in what has largely been a united U.S. response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, with calls rising from the right and left for President Biden to push harder for peace talks. The push from figures ranging from former President Trump on the right to progressive leader Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) on the…
Author: Colin Meyn
Ukraine poised for crucial blow to Putin in battle for Kherson
Ukraine appears poised to deliver another crucial blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war effort with a counteroffensive to take back Kherson, which was the first major Ukrainian city seized by Russia after its invasion in February. Ukraine has blacked out all media on its operations around the southern city this week, as it did…
What Putin’s martial law order means for the Russia-Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the latest escalation of his war in Ukraine on Wednesday, declaring martial law in occupied areas of Ukraine and wartime measures throughout much of Russia. Ukrainian officials said the order would not deter their efforts to retake occupied territory, but warned it could mean mass deportations of Ukrainians out of…
Defense and National Security — McCarthy Signals Skepticism over Ukraine Aide
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (D-Calif.) sent a warning shot that will be heard loudly in Kyiv, saying in a new interview that a GOP majority would not give a “blank check” to support Ukraine’s war against Russia. We’ll also explore how Russia’s use of Iranian drones is upping the geopolitical stakes for the U.S.,…
Defense & National Security — US says Iran lying about drones in Ukraine
The Biden administration is trading diplomatic fire with Iran over allegations that drones from Tehran are playing an increasingly deadly role in Russia’s war on Ukraine. We’ll share the latest updates on the Ukraine-Russia war, plus a new survey on veterans running in the midterms. This is Defense & National Security, your nightly guide to…
How latest strikes show Putin will stick with Russia’s hawks on Ukraine war
Russia’s air strikes on civilian targets across Ukraine this week are the latest sign that Russian President Vladimir Putin is inclined to escalate the war amid mounting losses on the battlefield and rising criticism at home. The Kremlin has also promoted military leaders known for their brutality, ramped up troop deployments, and is once again…
Hurricane Ian pounds Florida with ‘extremely dangerous’ rain and wind
Hurricane Ian pummeled Florida after making landfall Wednesday afternoon, bringing life-threatening storm surges to the coast and extreme wind and rain that knocked out power for more than a million people and spurred evacuation orders for some 2.5 million. “This is going to be a nasty nasty day, two days,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R)…
Five takeaways from Putin’s speech ramping up the Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a rare address to the nation on Wednesday, putting the West on nuclear notice and mobilizing hundreds of thousands of additional troops for his war in Ukraine. The speech followed two weeks of embarrassing losses to Ukrainians, who took back thousands of square kilometers of occupied territory in the northeast…
Putin faces toughest challenge yet as Russian leader
Signs of frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine are mounting, posing the most serious challenge yet in retaining his firm grip on the Kremlin. The stunning counteroffensive by Ukrainian forces has forced Russian troops to flee occupied areas, leading to questions about Russia’s strategy on state television airwaves normally under Putin’s thumb. …
Balint poised to become Vermont’s first woman in Congress after primary win
Becca Balint, the leader of Vermont’s Senate, is poised to become the state’s first woman in Congress after she was projected to have beat out Lt. Gov. Molly Gray in the Democratic primary for the state’s at-large House seat on Tuesday. The Associated Press called the race at 8:47 p.m. ET. Balint, who would also…