MYSTERIOUS: 17 - What They Never Told You

Biden to prohibit trade, investment with Ukraine breakaway regions -White House

President Joe Biden will issue an executive order soon that will prohibit economic activity between U.S. individuals and the two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine that Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized as independent entities on Monday, the White House said.

Reuters · Feb 21, 2022

Luhansk and Donetsk regions recognised as as independent states by Russia – as it happened

Russian president has recognised Ukraine’s Luhansk and Donetsk regions as independent states: Zelenskiy says ‘we are not afraid’. Follow the latest updates

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2022

Biden and Putin agree to summit on Ukraine in de-escalation deal brokered by France

White House says meeting with Russia will happen ‘if an invasion hasn’t happened’ of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2022

Psaki says Canadian truckers are having ‘significant direct impacts on citizens’ lives and livelihoods

‘The president expressed his concern that United States companies and workers are experiencing serious effects including slowdowns in production, shortened work hours and plant closures’

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022

White House says Ambassador Bridge blockade ‘poses risk to supply chains’

Anti-vaccine mandate protests have paralysed downtown Ottawa for almost two weeks

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022

White House refuses to bow to pressure on Covid masks and tells Americans to keep wearing them indoors

The President’s chief spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Americans should continue to follow CDC advice despite a wave of Democratic states relaxing their mask rules

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022

Analysis: ‘Harsh’ exchanges: Dismissive Biden press strategy undermines lofty campaign vows

WASHINGTON — “Democracy dies in darkness” became The Washington Post’s guiding principle during Donald Trump’s norms-busting administration. But what happens when democracy is confronted with dismissiveness, deflection and delays?

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2022

Democratic governors lift indoor mask mandates despite CDC guidance – as it happened

Kathy Hochul announces policy will expire as of Thursday as cases decrease but will keep masks in school for now – follow the latest politics news

The Guardian - US · Feb 9, 2022

‘Harsh’ exchanges: Dismissive Biden press strategy undermines lofty campaign vows

The Biden White House press operation vowed to be kinder and gentler than Trump's. Then it accused reporters of siding with U.S. foes.

Roll Call · Feb 9, 2022

Covid news: Sweden scraps almost all restrictions and testing despite pleas from scientists; Spain’s King Felipe tests positive – as it happened

Sweden scraps almost all of its few restrictions and stops most testing; Spain’s King Felipe tests positive after displaying mild symptoms

The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2022