Southern Progressives

A leaked document suggests U.S. spies caught Russian intelligence officers boasting that they had convinced the oil-rich United Arab Emirates “to work together against US and UK intelligence agencies." The purported document was posted online as part of a major U.S. intelligence breach. U.S. officials have declined to comment on the document, which had top-secret markings and was viewed by The Associated Press. The Emirati government dismissed the allegations that the UAE had deepened ties with Russia as “categorically false.” But the allegation comes at a time of growing U.S. concerns about companies in the UAE helping Russia thwart international sanctions imposed over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Some in the party are urging compromise, warning of dire electoral consequences for 2024, while other stances, on guns and gay rights, also risk turning off moderates.

The council suspended the rules to allow an immediate vote on Jones’ seat. Less than an hour later, Jones was sworn in on the steps of the State Capitol.

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