Courts
Feds charge four with war crimes in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine(The Center Square) – Four Russia-affiliated military members were charged with war crimes that were unsealed Wednesday in Virginia, the first such charges since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Read More
President Biden
Biden’s funding request takes fire, has little hope in stalled House(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden requested more than $100 billion for a range of domestic and international issues, but that proposition has taken criticism and has little… Read More
Federal Spending
Budget group calls for restraint in spending package for Ukraine, Israel, Gaza(The Center Square) – A budget group called for restraint on Friday after the White House requested more money for Ukraine and Israel. “We live in dangerous times,… Read More
Biden administration
With apparent stalemate in Ukraine’s war with Russia, Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley asks what Biden’s plan is nowWith both the Biden administration and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivering glum assessments of Ukraine’s chances of victory in its war with Russia, Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley wonders what… Read More
President Biden
FBI informant says Ukrainian exec spoke of bribe to President Joe Biden, his son(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden and his son Hunter "coerced" a several-million-dollar bribe from Burisma Holdings to protect the company and get a Ukrainian executive prosecutor investigating… Read More
Biden administration
Republicans demand oversight of Ukraine funding(The Center Square) – The Russian invasion of Ukraine hits its one-year anniversary this week, and lawmakers want to know: where has all the money gone? With $113… Read More
State Government
One resolution passed in the Missouri SenateSo far in the month of April, there was one senate resolution that passed in the Missouri Senate. There were no bills to pass both the House and Senate… Read More
National
State treasurers to Biden: Prioritize U.S. energy production(The Center Square) – Treasurers and other financial officers from 22 states on Tuesday warned President Joe Biden about the need for U.S. energy independence as gas prices remain… Read More
National
EXCLUSIVE: Missouri woman’s family remains in Ukraine during the heat of battleMARSHFIELD, Mo. – The war in Ukraine and all the horrors that come with it have hit perilously home for this Missouri woman, who shared her anguish this week… Read More
National
Biden blames gas prices, inflation on Putin, but critics push back(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden has repeatedly pointed to the crisis in Ukraine as the source of the marked increase in gas prices and inflation, but critics… Read More
National
Missouri-based Christian media company has members dealing with Russian conflict in UkraineJOPLIN, Mo. – A Joplin-based missionary group is dodging invading Russian forces in Ukraine while delivering humanitarian aid to the war-torn country. Good News Productions International (GNPI) is… Read More
National
Small businesses concerned as job openings hit record high(The Center Square) – Two more economic markers Wednesday raised concerns about the state of the U.S. economy, even as gas prices rise, inflation soars, and the invasion of… Read More
National, State Government
25 Republican governors call on Biden to prioritize U.S. oil and gas productionFrom oil rich North Dakota, U.S. senators introduce energy independence legislation (The Center Square) – North Dakota can produce enough crude oil to offset dependence on Russian imports, but… Read More
National, State Government
Bill would prohibit Missourians from doing business with Russia(The Center Square) – Private and public entities receiving taxpayer funds in Missouri will be prohibited from entering contracts with Russia under a proposed bill introduced Tuesday in the… Read More
State Government
Missouri’s public retirement systems asked to divest of Russian investments(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick on Tuesday requested an emergency meeting of the Missouri State Employees’ Retirement System’s (MOSERS) Board of Trustees to prevent… Read More
National
McMorris Rodgers calls U.S. energy ‘our most powerful weapon’ against Russia(The Center Square) – Congresswoman from Eastern Washington Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Spokane, commented on the Russian invasion of Ukraine during a Thursday meeting with the Spokane Valley City Council. Read More
National
Blinken: Russian invasion of Ukraine could begin ‘at any time’(The Center Square) – U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said Friday that a Russian invasion of Ukraine could happen “at any time,” further heightening concerns in the region,… Read More