U.S., G-7 allies demand Russia pull back from Ukraine border, warn of ‘massive’ response

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven nations meeting Sunday in England issued a blunt warning to Russia to draw down forces that have massed on Ukraine’s border, accusing Moscow of trying to intimidate its smaller neighbor and vowing strong joint action if Russia does not relent. The G-7 industrial … The Washington Times stories: White House

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GOP Sen Suggests Abortion Laws Should Be ‘Turned Back To States’ As Roe Comes Under Threat

<p>Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) on Sunday suggested that abortion laws should be left to states to decide, days after conservatives on the Supreme Court demonstrated a<a href=”https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/supreme-court-abortion-roe-mississippi-conservatives?utm_source=sendinblue&utm_campaign=Weekender-26&utm_medium=email”> lack of pretense</a> as they questioned Roe v. Wade&#8217;s constitutional legitimacy during a hearing on Mississippi&#8217;s 15-week abortion ban.</p> Talking Points Memo

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A look back at the history of US presidents meeting with the pope – NPR

A look back at the history of US presidents meeting with the pope  NPR Joe Biden, 2nd Catholic president, to meet with Pope Francis amid US bishops’ criticism  ABC News Popes and presidents: Biden is 14th US president to visit Vatican  The Catholic Sun Francis-Biden Meeting Just Latest in Long History of Pope-US President Encounters  The Tablet Catholic Newspaper As Biden prepares to meet with Pope Francis a look back at the history of US presidents and pontiffs  The Washington Post “us president” – Google News

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