Biden’s order on digital assets, like bitcoin, and on blockchain is his biggest move yet to address the promises and pitfalls of cryptocurrency.
Author: Matthew Brown, USA TODAY
Where is Ukraine? Where are NATO members? A guide to post-Soviet eastern Europe
As Russian forces amass on the country’s border with Ukraine, NATO has mobilized troops and diplomats to push back on the looming threat from Putin.
US says Russia could invade Ukraine ‘any day now,’ diplomacy is ongoing: What we know
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan warned Sunday that a Russian invasion of Ukraine could come this week, sparked by a false flag operation.
Jan. 6 panel finds gaps in Trump phone records from White House log during Capitol attack
The lack of White House phone records further complicates the Jan. 6 committee’s efforts to determine the former president’s role in the Capitol riot.
Putin says US, NATO have ‘ignored’ Russia’s security demands on Ukraine: What we know
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov but broke little new ground, amid other high-level talks Tuesday.
Pentagon puts 8,500 troops on alert as Biden consults with European allies on Ukraine: What we know
On Monday, the Pentagon announced it is putting 8,500 U.S. troops on “heightened alert” for possible deployment to eastern Europe amid the crisis.
US embassy in Ukraine sends home staff’s families, cites ‘increased threats of Russian military action’: Here’s what we know
On Sunday evening, the State Department ordered families of staff at the US Embassy in Ukraine to go home. Here’s what to know about the situation.
‘There are no minor incursions’: Ukrainian president rebukes Biden over remarks on Russian invasion
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said “there are no minor incursions,” a direct retort to Biden’s remarks.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit Ukraine as US-Russia tensions escalate
Blinken will be in Kyiv on Tuesday to show U.S. support after last week’s talks with Moscow failed to resolve disagreements over Ukraine.
Poll: One-third of Americans see inflation and bills as their top concern, ahead of COVID
While confidence in paying for everyday items dropped across the board, party affiliation was more likely to determine responses than family income.