Report: Russia and Ukraine Agree to Talks, Putin Puts Russian Nuclear Forces on High Alert

World

Talks between Russia and Ukraine were taking place in Belarus on Monday. The talks were set up "without preconditions." Zelenskyy related his belief regarding the talks: "I do not really believe in the outcome of this meeting, but let them try, so that later not a single citizen of Ukraine has any doubt that I, as president, tried to stop the war."

Russia threatens to deorbit International Space Station in response to sanctions

World

As Western allies have steadily ramped up economic sanctions on Russia, President Vladimir Putin's top space official has threatened that Russia could deorbit the International Space Station. Currently, two Russian astronauts are on the ISS, as are four Americans and one European. Should Russia decide to do so, the station could go into an uncontrolled deorbit and eventually crash.

Ukrainian Capital Under Siege; President Zelenskyy in Undisclosed Location

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As Russian forces drew closer to the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv. The Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said earlier that Kyiv has been subjected to "horrific Russian rocket strikes." Fox News says that Russian troops have "descended on Kyiv," and officials are still saying that Kyiv could be taken over the weekend.

Report: Ukraine Claims to have recaptured Antonov Airport in Hostomel

World

Late Thursday, the Ukrainian government reported that their military forces had recaptured a strategic airport situated outside Kyiv. The Antonov Airport would have been a vital Russian asset providing Moscow with a way to fly in more troops as well as military equipment into a city near the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.

Ukrainian officials say Russia has taken control of Chernobyl nuclear plant

World

A Ukrainian official who works as an advisor to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has shared that Russian troops have taken control of the Chernobyl nuclear plant, but not without a spirited fight from Ukrainian military.

White House now describing Russian presence in Ukraine as “Invasion”

World

For nearly one year, Ukrainians have anticipated a Russian invasion. Russian President Vladimir Putin has spent the last few months placing troops along the border of the Ukraine, particularly at Belarus. He's also demanded that the Ukraine not be allowed to join NATO as many other Eastern European countries have done.

Can an Impeachment Be Overturned? – The Impeachment Process

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It is impossible to overturn impeachment even if the impeached state official calls for an appeal. The Supreme Court respects the impeachment process as indicated in the constitution. 

Who Can Fire The Speaker Of The House?  Where The Ousting Power Lies

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No individual can fire the Speaker of the House. The doctrine of separation of powers must be upheld. As a consequence, neither the executive nor the judiciary can oust a sitting speaker of the House. Congress can only eject a speaker through a special resolution.

Do Congressmen Have Security?- How Safe Are They?

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Only nine members of Congress have full-time state-funded security. The members are the majority leaders of the upper and lower house, the minority leaders of the upper and lower house, the majority whip of the houses, the minority whip of the houses, and the speaker of the house.

Disney World raises theme park tickets, as park reinvestments grow

Economy

Orlando, Florida's Disney World Resort is considered one of the happiest places on earth, and it's definitely a tourist favorite. School groups and families have always patronized the amusement park, but, with the addition of Universal Studios, now Disney World offers fun for children of all ages - including fans of the Marvel Universe and the Star Wars saga.