8,500 American troops are on "high alert" for possible deployment to Eastern Europe.

Justice Breyer Retires and The Latest from Ukraine Washington Week with The Atlantic

Premiered January 29, 2022
Justice Breyer Retires and The Latest from Ukraine

President Biden has been consumed with two major issues: The Supreme Court and the growing threat of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine. On Thursday, Justice Stephen Breyer announced that he will retire, giving Biden a chance to leave his mark on the court. Meanwhile, on Monday, the Pentagon announced it has put 8,500 American troops on "high alert" for possible deployment to Eastern Europe.

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