Politics

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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