Even without firing a shot or moving a single soldier into Ukraine, Putin is able to achieve many of the goals that an invasion of the neighboring country could also, presumably, achieve. In fact, Putin may not need to invade at all.
A progressive leader in Congress says lawmakers should pass a version of President Biden's Build Back Better bill before his March 1 State of the Union.
A bill that would require California school kids to be vaccinated raises debate over parent rights and the role of the government, among other matters.