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Harris meets with Zelensky in Munich

5:21pm February 19, 2022

by Franco Ordoñez

Vice President Harris is meeting with a host of world leaders in Munich as concern builds that Russia plans to invade Ukraine. Her meeting with Ukraine President Zelensky sends an important message.

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Why Republicans are divided on support for Ukraine

5:21pm February 19, 2022

NPR's Michel Martin discusses why the Republican Party has had a warmer posture towards Russia in recent years with former Republican strategist Steve Schmidt.

Vice President Harris meets with Ukraine president and ally countries

8:09am February 19, 2022

by Franco Ordoñez

Vice President Kamala Harris gave a major address Saturday at a security conference in Munich, Germany, where she met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Week in politics: Biden tries for diplomacy with Russia; Trump faces legal challenges

8:01am February 19, 2022

by Ron Elving

President Biden is more certain than ever that Russia will invade Ukraine. Also, former president Donald Trump loses a court case, and three San Francisco school board members are recalled.

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, (left) speaks on southern border security and illegal immigration, during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on July 30, 2021 in Washington, D.C. Democratic candidate Jessica Cisneros (TX-28) speaks during the 'Get Out

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FBI raid of South Texas congressman adds another element to a tough primary challenge

7:57am February 19, 2022

by Sofia Sanchez

Two years after they first squared off, nine-term Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar faces progressive Jessica Cisneros in a March 1 primary. Both Democrats and Republicans are watching the key race.

A bill in the Arizona House would punish banks that refuse business from gun firms

9:45pm February 18, 2022

by The Associated Press

Bankers are resisting the bill, calling it government overreach and saying lawmakers are creating a problem with a non-issue in Arizona.

Police officers enter a blockade protest truck parked in downtown Ottawa on Friday as they began arresting protesters.

Police arrest more than 100 protesters as they try to break siege at Canadian capital

8:57pm February 18, 2022

by The Associated Press

Police in Ottawa say they have made progress in clearing out truckers who have paralyzed Ottawa for three weeks in a protest against the country's COVID-19 restrictions.

President Biden delivers an update Friday on the situation at the Russia-Ukraine border.

Biden 'convinced' Russia will invade Ukraine, but still hopes diplomacy will prevail

6:26pm February 18, 2022

by Alana Wise

Biden's remarks came shortly after the White House said the Kremlin was behind denial-of-service attacks in Ukraine.

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington. Murthy says that he and the rest of his immediate family have tested positive for COVID-19.

U.S. surgeon general says he and his family have all tested positive for COVID-19

4:47pm February 18, 2022

by Jonathan Franklin

The nation's top doctor says he and his wife have mild symptoms, while his son has a runny nose and low-grade fever. His daughter also recently tested positive for the virus.

Biden administration prepares to pivot on pandemic approach

4:44pm February 18, 2022

by Tamara Keith

The White House is trying to move away from a crisis footing on COVID. By the time of the State of the Union, President Biden may be able to explain how things get back to normal.

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