Politics & Government

Politics & Government

News brief: Ukraine invasion, U.S, intelligence, GOP criticizes Biden

6:09am February 25, 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to unfold. U.S. intelligence didn't prevent the invasion, so what role should the U.S. play now? The GOP criticizes Biden over his response to the invasion.

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Republicans dominate Texas politics despite the state's changing demographics

5:41am February 25, 2022

by Wade Goodwyn

In Texas, early voting is well underway ahead of Tuesday's primary election. Democrats haven't won a statewide election in Texas for decades, despite many attempts to "turn Texas blue."

Voters wait in line to cast their ballots in the 2020 election on Nov. 3, 2020, in Auburn, Ala.

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U.S. judges are narrowing voting protections. Some fear lasting damage

5:00am February 25, 2022

by Carrie Johnson

The Supreme Court has been dismantling key provisions of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965. The justices have taken another case on the issue next term.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Thursday criticized the sanctions the Biden administration announced against Russia as too little, too late.

Republicans are condemning Putin for the invasion of Ukraine — and criticizing Biden

8:44pm February 24, 2022

by Danielle Kurtzleben

However, the GOP has not reached full consensus on the Kremlin's actions, with former President Donald Trump remaining an outlier in the party he ostensibly leads.

Florida State Rep. Carlos Smith speaks at a press conference at the Florida state capital in opposition to HB 1577, dubbed the 'Don't Say Gay' bill by critics, on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla.

Florida House passes controversial measure dubbed the 'Don't Say Gay' bill by critics

7:49pm February 24, 2022

by Joe Hernandez

Opponents of the measure say it will hurt LGBTQ youth, who already face higher rates of bullying, but the Republican sponsor says it's meant to protect children and keep parents informed.

A woman with her daughter waits for a train as they try to leave Kyiv, Ukraine, on Thursday, Feb. 24. Big explosions were heard before dawn in the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa as world leaders decried the start of a Russian invasion that co

Photos show the calamity as Russia invades Ukraine

7:03pm February 24, 2022

by Marco Storel

Kyiv and Kharkiv are among the many cities that were attacked by rockets.

Texans face challenges in casting ballots under new voting law

6:14pm February 24, 2022

by Juana Summers

Voters in Texas are facing new obstacles as they try to vote absentee in the state's primary election after Texas joined more than a dozen other states in enacting voting restrictions last year.

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President Biden delivers remarks about Russia's "unprovoked and unjustified" military invasion of Ukraine on Thursday.

Biden announces new sanctions as Russia attacks Ukraine

5:51pm February 24, 2022

by Franco Ordoñez

The next round of sanctions from the White House targets banks and export controls, which would cut Russia off from critical technology such as semiconductors.

Guilford County looks for ways to address homeless housing needs

5:07pm February 24, 2022

by Keri Brown

Guilford County Commissioners are considering a proposal to help address homelessness in the community. That includes efforts to find additional temporary shelter opportunities at local hotels.

Biden's plans to hold Moscow accountable for invasion of Ukraine

4:42pm February 24, 2022

by Asma Khalid

President Biden announced a suite of new sanctions aimed at Russia's biggest banks and said Western leaders are determined to hold Moscow accountable for attacking Ukraine.