News Wrap: Germany says Ukraine can use its long-range weapons on targets in Russia
>> And other headlines, Germany has given Ukraine the green light to use long-range weapons supplied by Berlin on targets inside Russia. The Biden administration gave a similar approval yesterday. The use of the weapons is limited to defending against attacks. Below mayor zelenskyy was in Stockholm today concluding a long-term security agreement with Sweden and Norway. He has now signed such deals with 15 western nations. Antony blinken set the upcoming nato summit will bring more western support as well as a path to membership in the alliance. >> Our purpose now is to put in place the bridge to bring Ukraine closer to and then ultimately into nato. It is a bridge that I think you will see emerge at the summit. >> Against the backdrop of diplomacy, there was a moment of relief on the frontlines today as Russia and Ukraine took part in a prisoner exchange. 75 Russians and 75 Ukrainians were involved in the swap. A passing of note today, Marian Robinson, the mother of Michelle Obama, has passed away. She was a fixture in the Obama white house. The family said in a statement that she passed peacefully this morning and right now none of us are quite sure how we will move on without her. She was 86 years old. Senator Joe Manchin of west Virginia has registered as an independent. He has long flirted with leaving a party that he thinks is too liberal. He cited his dedication to putting country before party as a reason for the switch. >> My commitment to my great country has been doing everything I can to make sure we can survive as a representative form of democracy. That the people are in control of. Not the party system. For me to be able to fulfill that, I will change my registration to no party affiliation. >> He said in November that he would not seek reelection both deed move today traces questions about his political aspirations. A spokesperson says he will continue to caucus with Democrats. The Texas supreme court has rejected a challenge to restrict abortion bad. Women had filed a lawsuit seeking clarity on cases when a mother’s life is in danger. In a decision, the court said it is permitted if the mother has a life-threatening condition. But they refused to specify further. Critics say the confusion means that most doctors will not risk performing an abortion. They could face fines and jail time if they do. Vermont has become the first state to require oil companies to pay for damage related to climate change. The new law would assess the impacts of climate change on matters like public health and economic development and calculate the total cost to people in Vermont from 1995 to the end of this year. Maryland, Massachusetts, and new York are all considering similar legislation. On Wall Street today, stocks ended the month on solid footing. The Dow Jones industrial average jumped more than 5000 points. The NASDAQ ended mostly flat. The S&P 500 added 42 points. The Kansas City chiefs visited the white house today to celebrate her second straight super bowl victory. President Biden put on a helmet as he congratulated the team, saying he likes the idea of winning back to back. He shook team members hands. Taylor Swift did not make an appearance. As a deadly heat wave rips much of India, a look at why temperatures are reaching record highs. And we break down the latest political headlines. ♪♪ >> This is the newshour, from our studios in Washington and from the west at the Walter
In our news wrap Friday, Germany gives Ukraine the green light to use long-range weapons on targets in Russia. Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia has registered as an independent, the Texas Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the state’s strict abortion ban and Vermont has become the first state to require oil companies to pay for damage caused by climate change.
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