The recent prisoner swap involving Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan resulted in an exchange of two dozen prisoners between various countries. Among those released were also five German citizens and seven Russian citizens. These individuals were flown to Turkey as part of the negotiated exchange, and they had
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In a significant turn of events, accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad and two others connected to the planning of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks have agreed to plead guilty in the military commissions process. This announcement was made by the Pentagon, shedding light on the terms of the plea deals that were reached
Vice President Kamala Harris recently made a bold promise to lower costs for consumers by cracking down on high consumer prices and hidden fees. This pledge was made in front of a crowd of over 10,000 supporters in Atlanta, where she announced her commitment to taking on price gouging and bringing down costs. Harris emphasized
The recent settlement between Meta and the state of Texas highlights the significant consequences of misusing biometric data. The unauthorized use of biometric data by Meta, the owner of Facebook, led to a record $1.4 billion settlement with the state of Texas. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Meta in February 2022,
Recently, foreign ministers from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States convened in Tokyo for a meeting that aimed to tackle topics such as maritime security and the enhancement of cyber defenses. This group, known as the Quad, has been in discussions to address the evolving security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. During the Quad
At the ASEAN Regional Forum, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken did not shy away from criticizing Beijing’s “escalating and unlawful actions” in the South China Sea. Blinken specifically called out China for its coast guard’s hostile actions against U.S. defense treaty ally, the Philippines. However, while highlighting China’s aggression, Blinken also commended the two
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. This endorsement comes after the Obamas’ regular contact with Harris and their counsel on building up her campaign operation in a short amount of time. The endorsement by the Obamas
The Senate is preparing for a crucial vote on Thursday regarding major legislation to enhance online safety for children. This legislation would mark the most significant regulation of the tech industry in over ten years. The proposed package comprises two bills that have garnered significant bipartisan support. One of the bills already boasts 69 co-sponsors,
The upcoming address of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a joint meeting of Congress is already causing quite a stir in Washington. Vice President Kamala Harris, along with more than 30 Capitol Hill lawmakers, have made it clear that they will not be attending the speech. This move marks a departure from tradition, as
The call for a more “open” and inclusive process by some of the top Democratic Party donors to slow down Vice President Kamala Harris’ surge towards the nomination has highlighted a significant issue – the lack of serious challengers. Despite pleas for delegates to have the opportunity to evaluate multiple potential nominees, there are no