Putin set to recognize rebel eastern Ukrainian regions as independent, undercutting peace talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to recognize the independence of two breakaway regions of Ukraine, the Kremlin said Monday. U.S. News
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Fed’s Bullard says inflation ‘could get out of control,’ so action is needed now
St. Louis Fed President James Bullard cautioned that without action on interest rates, inflation could become an even more serious problem. U.S. News
White House national security advisor describes what Russian attack on Ukraine might look like
National security advisor Jake Sullivan said that in the past 10 days the Kremlin has accelerated its extraordinary military buildup along Ukraine’s border. U.S. News
National Archives asks DOJ to investigate Trump administration’s handling of White House records
The request came after the National Archives confirmed 15 boxes of presidential records were retrieved from Trump’s resort-home Mar-a-Lago. U.S. News
Delta asks the Justice Department to put unruly travelers on a ‘no-fly’ list
Delta said it has barred 1,900 passengers from flying on the carrier for failing to follow mask requirements. U.S. News
House Democrats urge Biden to pass climate change portion of Build Back Better
The climate portion of President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better legislation represents the largest-ever federal investment in clean energy. U.S. News
Pentagon leaders warn of a horrific aftermath if Russia invades Ukraine
The Pentagon’s top officials warned Friday that a Russian invasion of Ukraine would result in a “horrific” aftermath. U.S. News
IBM shares jump after company reports 6% revenue growth in fourth quarter
IBM’s revenue growth accelerated, and the company’s net income jumped in the quarter after the spinout of a major part of its business. U.S. News
Judge blasts PG&E as ‘continuing menace’ over wildfires as utility’s probation ends
During its probation, PG&E ignited at least 31 wildfires that burned nearly 1.5 million acres and killed 113 people, the judge said. U.S. News
University of Michigan removes president after an alleged sexual affair with a school employee
University of Michigan removed Mark Schlissel as president after an alleged sexual affair and appointed former president Mary Sue Coleman in an interim role. U.S. News