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US announces new sanctions on Russian oligarchs it says enabling Putin

Friday, March 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. on Thursday announced new sanctions against members of the Russian elite, including Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, and said it would block 19 oligarchs and 47 of their relatives and close associates from traveling to the United States.The United States will... Read More.

Bipartisan calls for Russian oil ban meet resistance from White House

Friday, March 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Bipartisan calls are growing on Capitol Hill for the United States to ban imports of oil from Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, but the White House stopped short of an outright ban -- and experts said the impact would be limited.The... Read More.

Ketanji Brown Jackson endorsed by fellow clerks, Supreme Court insiders

Thursday, March 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- They labored together in the shadows of legal giants on the nation's highest court, seeing firsthand what it takes to be a justice. Now, a group of two-dozen former law clerks from the 1999 Supreme Court term want one of their own to... Read More.

U.S. announces new sanctions on Russian oligarchs it says enabling Putin

Thursday, March 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. on Thursday announced new sanctions against members of the Russian elite, including Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, and said it would block 19 oligarchs and 47 of their relatives and close associates from traveling to the United States.The United States will... Read More.

House approves bill to help veterans exposed to ‘burn pits’

Thursday, March 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The House on Thursday approved a bill that would provide millions of veterans with expedited health care and disability payments related to illnesses caused by toxic exposure from burn pits.The final vote was 256-174.Thirty-four Republicans voted with all Democrats to support the... Read More.

Jan 6. committee: Trump engaged in ‘criminal conspiracy,’ may have broken laws

Thursday, March 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack said Wednesday it has evidence that former President Donald Trump and some of his associates may have illegally tried to obstruct Congress' count of electoral votes and "engaged in a criminal conspiracy to... Read More.

Indiana Senate passes ban on transgender girls playing on girls’ sports teams

Wednesday, March 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An Indiana bill to ban transgender girls from participating in girls sports in K-12 schools passed the state Senate on Tuesday. State legislators voted 32-18 in favor of the bill.The bill now goes to Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb's desk for signature. He... Read More.

Rep. Ilhan Omar introduces bill named for Amir Locke to curb no-knock warrants

Wednesday, March 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced a bill on Tuesday calling for strict limitations on no-knock warrants in drug-related investigations.The bill, named for Amir Locke, would also ban "quick-knock" warrants, nighttime warrants, and the use of explosive devices, chemical weapons, and military grade firearms... Read More.

Democrats set Judge Jackson’s confirmation hearings for March 21

Wednesday, March 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden's pick for the Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, began traditional courtesy calls with senators on Wednesday as Democrats announced her confirmation battle would get underway later this month.The hearings will start on Monday, March 21 and conclude on Thursday... Read More.

Blinken visits Ukrainian church to show support

Wednesday, March 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday joined Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S., Oksana Markarova, in a visit to a Ukrainian church in Washington, expressing vocal admiration for the Ukrainian people.Blinken called Markarova "our new star," in the wake of President Joe Biden's... Read More.

In 1st Jan. 6 trial, DOJ calls accused rioter the ‘tip of this mob’s spear’

Wednesday, March 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Opening statements got underway Wednesday in the case of a Texas man charged with participating in the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol and later threatening his family members if they reported him to law enforcement.Guy Reffitt, 49, a self-proclaimed member of... Read More.

DOJ announces task force to target Russian oligarchs’ assets

Wednesday, March 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department on Wednesday announced a task force to target the assets of Russian oligarchs after President Joe Biden previewed the move in his State of the Union address Tuesday night."The United States Department of Justice is assembling a dedicated task... Read More.

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