Shifting Stances

The US imposed extensive sanctions on Russia, targeting financial and military sectors following opposition leader Aleksei Navalny's death, with roughly 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed since Russia's invasion. The 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards saw Oppenheimer clinch 3 major wins, including "Best Ensemble Cast," while the Biden administration shifted policies, deeming Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories "illegitimate," and Israeli leader Netanyahu released a postwar Gaza plan. Donald Trump won the South Carolina Primary against Nikki Haley, raising questions about her candidacy, and a jury found the NRA and Wayne Lapierre liable in a civil case, ordering Lapierre to pay $4.4 million back to the NRA. Actor Kenneth Mitchell, known for 'Star Trek: Discovery,' passed away at 49 after battling Lou Gehrig's disease for 5.5 years, and the Supreme Court will hear cases on whether social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube have the right to make editorial decisions, challenging laws in Florida and Texas aimed at protecting conservative speech online. The Bulletin Brief: New Sanctions on Russia and Updates in Ukraine (NYT) (AP) (NYT) The SAG Awards and Big Wins (AP) (NYT) Biden Administration Restores Policy and Netanyahu Releases Plan (AP) (NYT) Nikki Haley loses the South Carolina Primary to Donald Trump (NYT) NRA and Wayne LaPierre found liable in a civil case (CBS) Kenneth Michael passes away after ALS battle (NBC) Supreme Court to Decide How the First Amendment Applies to Social Media (NYT)