With the U.S. battling high oil prices and facing a dangerous confrontation with Russia, the Democratic Party is coalescing around a new message for the midterms.
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Poland’s Fraught Offer: Fighter Jets for Ukraine, but Only Through U.S. Hands
Neither Poland nor the United States wants to make itself — or NATO — a target of Russia. And providing MIG fighters might cross over Putin’s invisible line.
Roselyn Tso Is Nominated to Run Indian Health Service
The president had made a campaign promise to address the longstanding issues plaguing the agency, which has lacked consistent leadership.
Cluster Munitions and ‘Vacuum Bombs’: Russian Invasion Revives an Old Debate
Diplomats and talking heads have repeated longstanding fictions about battlefield weapons that critics argue are too cruel or too indiscriminate for use in warfare.
Biden offers more free coronavirus tests although demand has slowed.
Republicans Wrongly Blame Biden for Rising Gas Prices
They have pointed to the Biden administration’s policies on the Keystone XL pipeline and certain oil and gas leases, which have had little impact on prices.
Colorado County Clerk Indicted in Voting Security Breach Investigation
The Mesa County clerk, Tina Peters, is charged with counts related to tampering with voting equipment. A Republican running for secretary of state, she has promoted false claims of fraud in the 2020 election.
House Panel Calls for Criminal Investigation Into Amazon
Members of the House Judiciary committee accused Amazon of obstructing its inquiry into how the company treats third-party sellers.
Biden to Take Step Toward Regulating Cryptocurrencies
The president is set to sign an executive order that would coordinate efforts among financial regulators to better understand the risks and opportunities presented by digital assets.
Republicans, Once Harsh Ukraine Critics, Pivot to Strong Support
In a matter of weeks, the center of gravity on Ukraine has sharply shifted among Republicans, muffling doubts about U.S. involvement and dismissing questions about the recent past.