The recent release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, among others, by Russia in a major multinational swap has garnered significant attention. The exchange, which involved a total of two dozen prisoners, included Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva and British-Russian activist Vladimir Kara-Murza. These individuals, along with five German
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The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad and two other men involved in plotting the 2001 terror attacks by al-Qaeda have agreed to plead guilty in the military commissions process. This agreement comes after years of legal battles and delays in the case. The terms of the plea deals have
Vice President Kamala Harris recently addressed a crowd of over 10,000 supporters in Atlanta, where she pledged to lower costs for consumers by cracking down on high consumer prices and hidden fees. This initiative is part of her commitment to take on price gouging and bring down costs for the American people. Harris emphasized the
The recent $1.4 billion settlement between Meta and the state of Texas has shed light on the unauthorized use of biometric data by the social media giant. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused Meta, the owner of Facebook, of capturing and utilizing the biometric data of millions of Texas residents without their consent. This egregious
The recent meeting of the foreign ministers from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States in Tokyo has brought the issue of maritime security and cyber defenses to the forefront of discussions. This meeting, known as the “Quad,” aimed to address the evolving security challenges in the region. However, a critical analysis of the meeting
At the ASEAN Regional Forum, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized Beijing for its “escalating and unlawful actions” in the South China Sea. Specifically, he called out China’s coast guard for hostile actions against the Philippines, a U.S. defense treaty ally, in the region. Blinken commended Manila for completing a resupply mission to troops
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama recently endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, in a heartwarming video that showcased their support for the candidate. This endorsement solidified Harris’ position as the de facto Democratic presidential nominee and put to rest any doubts about her receiving the full support of the influential Obama couple.
The Senate is set to vote on a significant piece of legislation aimed at safeguarding children online, marking the most extensive regulation of the tech industry in over ten years. This legislation consists of two bills that have garnered bipartisan support and are on the verge of being passed in the Senate. Senator Edward Markey
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming address to a joint meeting of Congress has sparked controversy, leading to the absence of Vice President Kamala Harris and more than 30 Capitol Hill lawmakers. This year marks Netanyahu’s fourth address to Congress, with the last one taking place in March 2015. The timing of this speech is
There has been an increasing call among some of the Democratic Party’s top donors to slow down Vice President Kamala Harris’ surge towards the nomination. They argue for a more “open” and inclusive process that would allow delegates to evaluate several potential nominees. The concern is that rushing the decision could lead to losing the