Russia sanctions: A look at Biden administration's toughest penalties

The East-West faceoff over Ukraine has escalated dramatically, with Russian lawmakers authorizing President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside his country and President Joe Biden and European leaders responding by slapping sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks.

UN security council to hold emergency meeting amid Ukraine crisis

A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appears to be imminent, if not already underway, with Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine.

Trump took classified documents to Mar-a-Lago home, National Archives says

Classified information has been found in the 15 boxes of White House records that were stored at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence.

US: Biden agrees to meet Putin if Russia halts Ukraine invasion

The White House said U.S. President Joe Biden has agreed “in principle” to a meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin as long as he holds off on launching an assault that U.S. officials warn appears increasingly more likely.

Beto vs Abbott: Primary voting just starting, but observers looking ahead to fall matchup

Abbott, running for another term as governor, built up a bankroll of money before O’Rourke even entered the race last November and the likely Democratic nominee unlikely to catchup financially.

Olympian Simone Biles engaged to Jonathan Owens: 'The easiest yes'

“I can’t wait to spend forever & ever with you, you’re everything I dreamed of and more! let’s get married FIANCE,” the excited gymnast posted on Instagram.

Trump's accounting firm says financial statements 'contain discrepancies,' aren't reliable

The accounting firm that prepared former President Donald Trump’s annual financial statements says the documents “should no longer be relied upon” after New York's attorney general said they regularly misstated the value of assets.

In call, Biden warns Putin of 'severe costs' of Ukraine invasion

President Joe Biden told Russia’s Vladimir Putin that invading Ukraine would cause “widespread human suffering” and that the West was committed to diplomacy to end the crisis but “equally prepared for other scenarios."

2022 Texas Governor election: Democratic, Republican candidate guide

Thirteen candidates will be on the ballot in the March primary, with eight Republicans and five Democrats vying for their party's nomination.

Beto O’Rourke criticizes Greg Abbott over power grid while campaigning in North Texas

Democratic candidate for governor, Beto O'Rourke, is making campaign stops in North Texas. He is hoping Texans are still angry about the power outages that happened last year.

Pence says Trump wrong in saying VP could overturn election

Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday directly rebutted Donald Trump's false claims that Pence somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election, saying that the former president was simply "wrong."

Biden aims to cut cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years with moonshot initiative

President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”

Ghost Army: Secret WWII tactical unit to receive Congressional Gold Medal

The Ghost Army refers to two units that used inflatable equipment, sound effects, radio trickery, and other deceptions to draw enemy forces away from American units, saving an estimated 30,000 lives.

Trump dangles prospect of pardons for Jan. 6 defendants during Texas visit

“If I run and if I win, we will treat those people from January 6th fairly,” Trump said Saturday night during a rally in Conroe, Texas.

Aaron Dean trial: Prosecutors want ex-Fort Worth officer’s trial date moved up

Aaron Dean attended the hearing virtually because of a medical issue. He is currently free on bond. Prosecutors want the trial to begin in the month of March rather than the tentatively set date in May.

Biden visits collapsed bridge in Pittsburgh, touts new infrastructure law

President Biden on Friday traveled to Pennsylvania to highlight some of his White House achievements so far, including his infrastructure package intended to help repair crumbling roads and bridges.