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Democrats plan to seize on GOP opposition to Jackson

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 Democrats are launching a print, digital and television paid media campaign to highlight  Ketanji Brown Jackson’s  historic confirmation to the Supreme Court. The effort was planned well before Jackson on Thursday became the first Black woman confirmed to the court, and Democratic sources familiar with push say the ads will celebrate both Jackson and President  Biden . “You will see some media reminding voters that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris made this happen, that this is  Joe Biden’s  leadership,” said one strategist familiar with the planning. “You voted for Democrats and this is what happened.”  The push comes amid deep pessimism about Democratic chances in this fall’s midterm elections, and the party is hoping the big win on Thursday can help move the needle for  Biden .  Check Here To Know : https://thehill.com/news/administration/3262199-democrats-plan-to-seize-on-gop-opposition-to-jackson/

Zelensky calls for no-fly zone in new video, Ukraine-Russia talks set to resume

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  Ukrainian President  Volodymyr Zelensky  on Monday urged NATO to impose a no-fly zone over his country or see its member states attacked by Russia. "If you don't close our sky, it is only a matter of time before Russian rockets fall on your territory, on NATO territory," Zelensky said in a video address released shortly after midnight. Follow our live updates for all the latest developments. A Ukrainian firefighter drags a hose inside a large food products storage facility which was destroyed by an airstrike in the early morning hours on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine Moscow has reportedly asked Beijing for military supplies and economic aid. The US has warned that China will face "severe consequences" if it helps Russia dodge sanctions. The UK Ministry of Defence said on Sunday that Russian naval forces had established a blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea Coast, isolating Ukraine from international maritime trade. Both Ukraine and Russia have said discussion...

Russia inflames political war over gas prices, oil drilling

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GOP lawmakers are using rising gasoline prices and Russia's invasion of Ukraine to attack President Biden’s energy policies, arguing that the administration has failed to improve U.S. energy independence. Experts say many of their claims are misleading, noting that administration actions have had little impact at the pump and don’t have much bearing on the conflict abroad.   Nevertheless, the Republicans’ rhetoric is a likely preview of their midterm argument: that electing Republicans will lead to better U.S. energy policies and lower prices.  U.S. President Joe Biden In recent days, Republicans have gone on the attack — flaming Biden over his decision to nix the Keystone XL pipeline and pause or delay oil and gas leasing.   Those joining in on the criticism include House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and James Lankford (R-Okla.), who have particularly discussed Biden’s move to nix a border crossing permit for the pipel...