#Ukraine’s counteroffensive appears to have started: Here’s what to know

#Ukraine’s counteroffensive appears to have started: Here’s what to know

Ukraine began launching attacks in the eastern Donetsk region over the weekend in what appears to be the first wave of Kyiv’s long-anticipated counteroffensive. Ukrainian commanders have sent in mechanized brigades, including heavy battle tanks, along with conventional troops to assault several locations in the southern Donetsk region, where Russian troops are entrenched. One Ukrainian…

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#Trump’s rivals face a challenge: Getting attention

#Trump’s rivals face a challenge: Getting attention

For any Republican primary candidate not named Donald Trump, getting attention is the name of the game — at least for now.  Given former President Trump’s commanding lead in national polls and his propensity to drive news cycles, it’s vital for his challengers to simply keep themselves in the news. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, widely…

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#Why Trump’s threats to birthright citizenship spark fear

#Why Trump’s threats to birthright citizenship spark fear

Former President Trump this week tossed a bone to immigration hawks, promising to issue an executive order rescinding birthright citizenship if he returns to the White House. The pledge drew groans from pro-immigration advocates, who quickly pointed out Trump only toyed with trying the move for four years in office, but it heightened fears about…

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