In a major, multinational exchange of prisoners, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan were among those released by Russia on Thursday. Alongside them, Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva and British-Russian activist Vladimir Kara-Murza were also freed as part of the swap. President Joe Biden, in a televised address from the
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In a shocking turn of events, accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad and two other men charged with plotting the September 11, 2001 terror attacks have agreed to plead guilty in the military commissions process, according to the Pentagon. This decision comes after nearly 16 years of legal battles and delays in the prosecution of
Vice President Kamala Harris recently made a bold promise to tackle high consumer prices and hidden fees in order to alleviate the financial burden on American households. Speaking to a crowd of enthusiastic supporters in Atlanta, Harris declared her intention to combat “junk fees” utilized by companies to boost their profits. She vowed to eliminate
In a landmark case, Meta (formerly Facebook) has agreed to pay a record-breaking $1.4 billion to settle a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas over the unauthorized use of biometric data by its users. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton brought the lawsuit against Meta, accusing the tech giant of capturing and utilizing the biometric
A group of foreign ministers from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, known as the “Quad,” gathered in Tokyo for talks focused on maritime security and strategies to enhance cyber defenses. The discussions come at a time when the alliance between Tokyo and Washington has labeled China as the “greatest strategic challenge” in the
At a recent security-focused ASEAN Regional Forum, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken did not hold back in criticizing Beijing for its “escalating and unlawful actions” in the South China Sea. He specifically called out China for its coast guard’s hostile behaviors towards the U.S. defense treaty ally, the Philippines, in the South China Sea.
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president in a short video released by the Harris campaign. The video showcases a warm and personal phone call between the Obamas and Harris, expressing their pride and support for her historic campaign. Full Support The endorsement from the Obamas
The Senate is on the verge of a crucial vote on significant legislation designed to enhance online safety for children. This proposed legislation represents the most extensive regulation of the tech industry in over a decade. It is composed of two bills, both of which enjoy robust bipartisan support. One of the bills already boasts
Despite the tradition of attending Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint meeting of Congress, Vice President Kamala Harris and more than 30 Capitol Hill lawmakers have chosen not to be present. This departure from tradition has sparked controversy and raised eyebrows, especially given the current geopolitical climate. The absence of such prominent
The Democratic Party is currently facing a dilemma with some of its top donors urging the party to slow down Vice President Kamala Harris’ surge towards the nomination. These donors argue for a more open and inclusive process that would allow delegates to evaluate potential nominees. However, the main issue lies in the lack of