Upon his release in a historic prisoner swap, Russian opposition activist Ilya Yashin expressed his unwavering commitment to continue his political fight against President Vladimir Putin even from abroad. Despite the seemingly positive outcome of being freed from jail, Yashin’s anger towards his forced deportation was palpable. He criticized the decision to deport him against
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In a major, multinational swap of two dozen prisoners, Russia released Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, and British-Russian activist Vladimir Kara-Murza on Thursday. These individuals had all been imprisoned unjustly in Russia, according to President Joe Biden, who addressed the nation from the White House
Khalid Sheikh Mohammad, along with two other men accused of plotting the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, have reportedly made the decision to plead guilty in the military commissions process. The terms of the plea deals for these three individuals, who have been in custody since 2003, have not been disclosed yet. However, it is
Vice President Kamala Harris has committed to reducing costs for consumers by cracking down on high consumer prices and hidden fees. During a recent speech in Atlanta, Harris emphasized her dedication to fighting against “junk fees” that contribute to rising costs for everyday Americans. She vowed to ban hidden fees and surprise late charges imposed
Recently, Meta, the owner of Facebook, 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 users. This move highlights the growing concern over data privacy and the unethical practices adopted by tech giants. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused
The foreign ministers from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, known as the “Quad,” convened in Tokyo to engage in critical discussions regarding maritime security and initiatives to bolster cyber defenses. This meeting comes following security dialogues between Tokyo and Washington where China was identified as the “greatest strategic challenge” in the region. During
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has not shied away from calling out Beijing’s “escalating and unlawful actions” in the South China Sea. At a recent summit, Blinken criticized China for its coast guard’s aggressive behavior towards the Philippines, a U.S. defense treaty ally. The tensions in the region have been a cause for concern,
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama released a short video endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president. In the 55-second clip, the couple expresses their pride and support for Harris as she walks backstage at an event and answers a phone call on speakerphone. The Obamas’ endorsement solidifies Harris as the de facto Democratic
The Senate is preparing to make a crucial vote on significant legislation aimed at ensuring the safety of children online, marking the most far-reaching regulation of the tech industry in over ten years. The proposed package consists of two bills, both of which enjoy strong bipartisan support, with one bill already having 69 co-sponsors backing
Vice President Kamala Harris and more than 30 Capitol Hill lawmakers have chosen not to attend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint meeting of Congress. Harris’ absence is particularly eye-catching as the vice president traditionally presides over such sessions. Additionally, former President Donald Trump’s running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, will also