We start today's show with updates on Russia-Ukraine. Next, we cover the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, Justice Clarence Thomas' hospitalization, and two states that are taking action to protect reproductive rights. Finally, we close with the death of the longest serving member of Congress, Alaska Rep. Don Young.

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Axios: "Researchers say Russia's invasion reaching deadly stalemate"

Washington Post: "Russia's war for Ukraine could be headed toward stalemate"

Aljazeera: "Russia, Ukraine ‘close to agreement’ in negotiations, says Turkey"

Independent: "Russian spy chiefs ‘under house arrest’ as Putin turns on his security chiefs over invasion setback"

Guardian: "Ukraine: US condemns ‘unconscionable’ forced deportations of civilians from Mariupol"

MSBNC: "House strips Russia of trade status, despite some GOP opposition"

NPR: "Australia bans the export of aluminum ores to Russia"

ABC News: "Justice Clarence Thomas hospitalized with infection, Supreme Court says"

AP News: "Washington state prohibits Texas-style abortion lawsuits"

US News: "Maryland House Passes Abortion Rights Constitution Amendment"

Axios: "Alaska Rep. Don Young, longest-serving member of Congress, dies at 88"