
The one thing that could deter Putin
CNN
Matthew Schmidt, an expert on national security and intelligence, writes that Ukraine's forces have improved greatly since 2014 and, if Russia invades, would be well positioned to inflict "thousands of casualties" -- which is likely the only thing that could give Russian President Vladimir Putin pause as he contemplates his next steps.

Janet Mills and her allies are counting on a gender gap to narrow Platner’s wide lead ahead of the June 9 primary to decide who will face incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins. They are betting that the unfiltered style that has brought Platner widespread attention as someone who could help Democrats reach young men will backfire with women.

As a shrinking number of Transportation Security Administration agents work to keep hourslong security lines moving despite not being paid, President Donald Trump stepped into the fray Saturday, announcing he will send Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to airports by Monday if Congress doesn’t agree to a plan to end the partial government shutdown.











