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1 Biden Addresses Ukraine, Russian People

President Biden is vowing to stand with the people of Ukraine in the battle for democracy. Speaking in Warsaw, he called for NATO unity in the face of Russian aggression. Biden noted the economic sanctions the U.S. and allies have placed on Moscow calling them "unprecedented" and effective in crippling Russia's economy. The President also cited the heroism and resilience of the Ukrainian people in defending their homeland. He pledged Ukraine will never be a victim of Russian aggression. And on that note, Biden addressed the people of Russia – if they can hear him – saying they’re victimized by the consequences of the ongoing invasion. Biden said he's confident the average Russian citizen now a victim of crippling sanctions and propaganda does not condone the violence in Ukraine.

2 Trump Family To Sit For Lawsuit Depositions

Members of the Trump family will sit for depositions in a fraudulent marketing class-action lawsuit. Former President Trump and his adult sons Eric and Donald Jr. will be questioned in May and June. The suit filed in 2018 alleges they worked with a fraudulent marketing company. It claims the Trump family members accepted "secret payments" to use reality TV show "The Celebrity Apprentice" and other events to promote ACN Opportunity, a telecommunications marketing company. The family is accused of taking millions of dollars from 2005 through 2015. The former president is set to attend a deposition in June, while Eric and Donald Jr. will attend in May.

3 FDA Could Authorize A Second Booster Shot This Week

The Food and Drug Administration could authorize a second COVID-19 vaccine booster this week for those age 50 or older. Talk of a fourth shot has picked up as the omicron subvariant BA.2 spread throughout Europe, with the UK, Chile, Israel, and Sweden already allowing a fourth shot for vulnerable parts of the population. Both Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech have asked the FDA to authorize a fourth shot; Moderna asked for authorization for all adults, and Pfizer-BioNTech asked for authorization of a second booster for people 65 and older. Both companies say protection from the first booster weakens after a few months. Sources say the FDA and the CDC aren’t expected to get the advice of their advisory committees. The FDA has a vaccine advisory meeting scheduled for April 6, but no votes are planned for that meeting.


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