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Why Are the Peace Talks Not Working?

A status update on the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Where the two sides disagree and how to read the often overly optimistic messaging in the media.

The Ex-Prince and the President

David Cay Johnston DC Report
For now, the disgraced former royal is charged only with official misconduct. That creates a bargaining chip on both sides. Will crown prosecutors threaten to up the ante with rape and related charges, assuming they have enough evidence?

Do Democrats Have a Plan for the Post-Trump World Order?

Jen Kirby The American Prospect
Democrats try to figure it out in real time, on the world stage in Munich. And, center stage was Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the progressive Democratic congresswoman from New York, along with Gretchen Whitmer, the Democratic governor of Michigan.

Trump Is Raising Billions in Federal Funds. That’s Not a Good Thing.

Aziz Z. Huq and Vanessa Williamson The New York Times
It is difficult to estimate the White House’s off-the-books revenue. There’s no comprehensive public accounting of this money, only dubious assertions from administration officials and President Trump’s social media posts. He is raking in billions.

Tidbits-Feb 19- Reader Comments: Next Distraction: Epstein Files…Bomb Iran; “Voter Fraud” – Most Dangerous Political Lie; Noam Chomsky and Jeffrey Epstein. Why, Noam?; Americans Pay for Almost All of Trump’s Tariffs; the Next No Kings Is March 28

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Reader Comments: Next Distraction: Epstein Files...Bomb Iran; “Voter Fraud” - Most Dangerous Political Lie; Noam Chomsky and Jeffrey Epstein. Why, Noam?; Americans Pay for Almost All of Trump’s Tariffs; This Will Be Big - Next No Kings is March 28
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