Meet the Sneakiest Defenders of Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine

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FOLLOW US Meet the Sneakiest Defenders of Putin's Invasion of Ukraine Mathew Foresta Propaganda peddlers rake in cash and followers at the expense of the truth and oppressed people in Ukraine, Xinjiang, and Syria. 'Treat Me Nicely': Trump's COVID Plan Was Worse Than Thought Rachel Olding The president made mafia-like threats to governors, banned CDC briefings, and watered down guidelines for churches, newly revealed information shows. 'Ozark' Concludes in Fitting—Yet Shocking—Fashion Nick Schager The final batch of "Ozark" episodes sees the Byrdes beset on all sides by forces committed to seeing them fail—and features some of the finest acting of Jason Bateman's career. Ex-Republican Lawmaker Guilty of Raping Teenage Intern Justin Rohrlich Disgraced State Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger now faces a maximum of life in prison and mandatory registration as a sex offender. 'Hunger Games' Fans Torn on Prequel Film: Cringey or Cool? Fletcher Peters Seven years after Jennifer Lawrence hung up her bow and arrow as Katniss Everdeen, Lionsgate has announced the games aren't over yet. Yay? Bartiromo Ran Kiss-Ass Trump Questions by White House First Justin Baragona Trump phoned into her Sunday morning Fox News show, and Maria's questions lined up with what she told Meadows via text the hour before. Daniel Craig's 'Macbeth' Is a Modern, Bloody Broadway Puzzle Tim Teeman In a convention-defying, sometimes puzzling "Macbeth" on Broadway starring Daniel Craig and an excellent Ruth Negga, the most powerful moments remain rooted in Shakespeare's text. How Did Things Get So Bad Between Harry and Camilla? Tom Sykes Prince Harry has reportedly signaled he won't attend his father's coronation as king because of his long-standing resentment of Camilla Parker Bowles. A resolution seems distant. See More Stories 1. PAY UP, SUCKER Trump Loses Contempt Appeal, Must Start Daily $10K Payments Judge Arthur Engoron previously found the twice-impeached ex-president in contempt for refusing to comply with a subpoena from New York AG Letitia James. 2. RAT Rioter Turns on Oath Keepers Boss at Tearful Plea Hearing Brian Ulrich has pleaded guilty to seditious conspiracy, implicating Stewart Rhodes in the plot. 3. GET US OUTTA HERE Hannity, Meadows Were Scheming Biz Plans Before Trump Left A new trove of Sean Hannity's text messages show his fealty to Trump waning in the chaotic last days of the presidency. 4. TOSSED Kim K Is Off the Hook in Blac Chyna's Fiery Defamation Case A jury is still deliberating claims that other members of the Kardashian-Jenner clan defamed Chyna. 5. CHARACTER ASSASSINATION Elon Musk to Slash Twitter Executive Pay, Monetize Tweets The multibillionaire pitched a brutal cost-savings plan to bankers. Keep Cheating FOLLOW US © Copyright 2022 The Daily Beast Company LLC 555 W. 18th Street, New York NY 10011 Privacy Policy If you are on a mobile device or cannot view the images in this message, click here to view this email in your browser. To ensure delivery of these emails, please add emails@thedailybeast.com to your address book. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or think you have received this message in error, you can safely unsubscribe.