Ukrainian forces are pulling back from parts of the flashpoint city of Bakhmut amid indications that Kyiv’s planned spring offensive may fail to materialize–at least in the short term. Located in the eastern Donetsk region, Bakhmut (Artyomovsk in Russian) has remained the scene of fierce ground fighting for the past several months. According to an…
With Spring Offensive in Doubt, Ukrainian Forces Yield Ground in Bakhmut
Biden Appoints Lady Gaga to the Arts and Humanities Advisory Committee
President Joe Biden announced Lady Gaga and producer Bruce Cohen as co-chairs of the newly revived President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities (PCAH) on March 13. PCAH is a panel of artists, museum professionals, academics, and philanthropists that functions as the Executive Branch’s advisory board on cultural issues. According to the White House press…
Head of German Central Bank Sees No Recession on Horizon for Europe
Deutsche Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said he does not believe the European Union will experience a recession in 2023, arguing that the latter half of the year is showing promising signs of recovery. Speaking at the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group on Thursday, the central banker highlighted…
Senate Republican Leader McConnell to Return to Capitol After 5-Week Absence
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced on April 13 that he will return to the Capitol on April 17 after suffering a concussion at a private dinner in early March. McConnell said in a social media post that he would be present when the Senate returned from its two-week April recess. “I am looking…
US Slaps 120 Russia-Linked Firms, Individuals With Fresh Sanctions
The United States has enacted a wide-ranging package of fresh economic sanctions against more than 120 Russia-linked companies and individuals—several of them in third countries. “The United States will continue to take action against Russia and those supporting its war in Ukraine,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement on April 12. Blinken…
US Slaps 120 Russia-Linked Firms and Individuals With Fresh Sanctions
Washington has enacted a wide-ranging package of fresh economic sanctions that target more than 120 Russia-linked companies and individuals—several of them in third countries. “The United States will continue to take action against Russia and those supporting its war in Ukraine,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement on April 12. According to…
DACA Recipients Eligible for Medicaid and ACA Health Coverage Under New Biden Plan
President Joe Biden has announced plans to expand health coverage for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program recipients, according to the administration’s announcement on April 13. The Department of Health and Human Services will propose a rule amending the definition of “lawful presence”—for purposes of Medicaid and Affordable Care Act coverage—to include DACA recipients, allowing them…
Trump Appears for Deposition in New York Attorney General’s Civil Lawsuit
Former President Donald Trump arrived at the offices of the New York attorney general on April 13 for his second deposition in a legal dispute over his company’s business practices. The Republican was slated to meet with attorneys for Attorney General Letitia James, who filed a lawsuit against Trump in 2022. According to James’ lawsuit,…
Top Economist Warns Regulators Face ‘Mission Impossible’ Amid Inflation, Recession Risks
Economist and New York University professor Nouriel Roubini, often referred to as “Doctor Doom” for his pessimistic economic forecasts, said the Federal Reserve is facing “Mission Impossible” as inflation remains persistent and fissures appear in the banking sector. Speaking at Semafor’s World Economy Summit on Wednesday, Roubini expressed concerns about the fragility of the banking…
US Forces Capture ISIS Attack Facilitator in Syria Helicopter Raid
U.S. Central Command troops carried out a helicopter operation in eastern Syria, late in the evening on April 8, and captured Hudayfah al Yemeni, an “ISIS attack facilitator,” and two of his companions. No civilians were hurt or killed. The organization’s capacity to plan and carry out actions will be hampered by the detention of al Yemeni and…
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