The comments drew sharp rebukes from other Republicans.
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The U.S. extends technology restrictions to Belarus and the Russian oil industry.
The Biden administration said the measures would degrade the ability to wage war on Ukraine and would prevent Belarus from channeling forbidden goods to Russia.
C.D.C. Updates Contact-Tracing and Case Investigation Guidance
“The updated guidance is in response to changes in the nature of the pandemic and the increasing availability of new tools to prevent transmission and mitigate illness,” the agency said.
Your Wednesday Briefing: A Convoy Nears Kyiv
Plus the U.S. State of the Union and South Korea’s fight over multiculturalism.
Putin Declares a Nuclear Alert, and Biden Seeks De-escalation
When the Russian leader ordered his nuclear forces into “special combat readiness,” the U.S. could have gone on high alert. Instead, the administration tried not to inflame him.
Find the C.D.C.’s New Pandemic Guidance for Your Area
The guidance is not binding, so local requirements may still apply. The federal mask requirement on mass transit and air travel is set to expire on March 18.
Putin Faces Sanctions, but His Assets Remain an Enigma
On paper, the Russian president appears to own very little. Yet estimates put his hidden wealth well over $100 billion.
Russia Vetoes UN Security Council Resolution Calling on it to Withdraw from Ukraine
Eleven countries voted in favor of the U.S.-backed measure, and three abstained.
Sanctions Aim to Put Pressure on Russia After Invasion
Several countries and the European Union have imposed a variety of sanctions in response to Vladimir V. Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine.
U.S. First Time Vaccination Rates Are At a New Low
As the country is on course to live with the coronavirus, the vaccination drive is vanishing.