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First look:   Apologetic Biden calls Fox reporter after vulgar hot mic moment Ukraine crisis: Biden orders 8,500 troops to "prepare to deploy" Whoopi and 'The View' attack Bill Maher over his COVID statements SCOTUS to hear Harvard and UNC arguments for affirmative action

"It's nothing personal, pal" Headline: Biden calls Peter Doocy to ‘clear the air’ after S.O.B. insult The First take: The president's attempt to tamp down this controversy only serves as a reminder of last week, when he called another Fox News reporter's "stupid." This was not an isolated incident. We are happy Joe took Dana Perino's advice and apologized to Peter Doocy. READ IT ALL HERE BONUS: In case you missed the moment Joe exploded... BONUS:​ Remember when Joe said his son Hunter was "the smartest man I know?" BONUS: Of course CNN's Brian Stelter ran interference for Joe Biden cussing at Peter Doocy

Biden has troops prepare to deploy Headline: Biden Puts 8,500 Troops On "Prepare To Deploy" Orders Over Ukraine Crisis The First take: We're debating if Biden putting troops on "prepare to deploy" status qualifies as a deterrent or a challenge to Putin. Perhaps the best indicator is in the bonus story below -- the Ukrainians seem calmer than the rest of Eastern Europe. GET THE WHOLE STORY HERE Bonus: Ukraine doesn't appear to be worried about Russia   Bonus: Schumer & Pelosi want top briefings on Russia / Ukraine situation

"How dare you, man?" - Bill Maher faces the wrath of "The View" Headline: ‘How Dare You’: ‘The View’ Hosts Rage At Bill Maher When He Says He’s Over Masks The First take: We can't lie about it, watching the Left attack its own people is very entertaining. We're betting you'll enjoy this little meltdown too. WATCH IT HERE

Harvard, North Carolina to argue for Affirmative Action in front of SCOTUS Headline: Supreme Court Will Hear Challenges to Affirmative Action Admission Policies at Two Universities The First take: Keep your eyes on this one. Harvard and North Carolina want to use their Social Justice standards to sculpt the ethnic and economic makeup of their student populations.  CHECK OUT THE DETAILS Bonus: Explainer breaks down what the case is about

Must-see video: Bill O'Reilly: Why Russia WON'T invade Ukraine   Dana Loesch: Fears of war in Eastern Europe Buck Sexton: No trophies for Libs finally seeing reality Jesse Kelly: Liberal Public Freak Outs Mike Slater: Economic impact of the Great Reset

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Bonus links: Another day, another poll, another new low for Joe Biden TSA backtracks on allowing illegals to use arrest warrants as ID What border crisis? (December illegal crossings were huge) Hypothetical GOP primary poll looks very good for Donald Trump NY Supreme Court slaps down Gov's mask mandate Heart transplant patient removed from list for being unvaccinated Pfizer starts clinical trial for omicron specific vaccine Study: Drinking red wine protects you from COVID Large, peer-reviewed study says Ivermectin works against COVID Frustrated veteran nurse quits to drive 18-wheeler Rock legend Eric Clapton: The COVID-vaxxed are "hypnotized" Report: Rocker Neil Young wants Spotify to drop Joe Rogan or him

Today's dose of good: Hero's welcome for 6-yr-old injured saving his baby sister   More good news: Nursing home residents brilliantly recreate famous portraits  19-yr-old woman just set a solo-around-the-world flight record Turning glass into sand could save New Orleans coastline

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