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Donald Trump, who ignored Paul Whelan for two years, says deal to return Brittney Griner to US was ‘stupid’

Mr Trump did not mention Mr Whelan’s name a single time during the two years he was held in Russia on his watch, nor did he bring up the former US Marine during a 2019 meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin

The Independent UK

Yellen says no reason to believe Russia involved in decision to block ships from Mediterranean

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told reporters on Thursday that the Biden administration had no reason to believe the Russian government was involved in a decision by Turkey to block ships from transiting to the Mediterranean Sea.

Reuters

House Republicans detail border security initiatives for next Congress

WASHINGTON — House Republicans unveiled a sweeping border security proposal on Thursday they plan to advance once they hold the majority in the 118th Congress.

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Dems try new child tax credit tactic

Progressives threaten to block Republican tax break for companies unless they can lift more kids out of poverty

Salon

Dawn Staley issues statement on Brittney Griner’s release from Russia

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from a Russian prison in a prisoner swap, according to multiple news sources, including President Joe Biden.

Tribune News Service

WNBA star Brittney Griner freed from Russia in one-for-one swap for arms dealer

President Joe Biden announced that WNBA star Brittney Griner had been released from detention in Russia, celebrating her one-to-one swap for a notorious arms dealer who had been convicted and imprisoned in the United States.

Tribune News Service

Griner’s release raises fresh concerns about fate of Paul Whelan

As US welcomes release of basketball star Brittney Griner, calls grow to free other US citizen detained in Russia.

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Timeline: Everything Leading Up to Brittney Griner’s Release From Russia

After being detained for 10 months, a prisoner swap has released her from Russian custody.

Sports Illustrated

Biden vows to bring longtime detainee Paul Whelan home from Russia too

The former U.S. Marine has been held in Russia since 2018. As supporters celebrate Brittney Griner's release, they — Whelan himself included — are wondering why he was left behind.

WEKU

FTC sues to block the $69 billion Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger

The Federal Trade Commission said Microsoft's planned takeover of the video game company could suppress competitors to Microsoft's Xbox game consoles and its growing games subscription business.

WEKU

At the Races: What pushing for voting rights accomplished - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call

Conservatives blast Biden over Brittney Griner release, complaining he ‘left behind’ man imprisoned during Trump presidency

Mr Whelan was taken captive and convicted during the Trump administration

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner released - live: Biden shares the moment he informed WNBA star’s wife ‘she’s on the ground’

The WNBA star was detained at a Russian airport in February

The Independent UK

Putin, secret talks and the 'Merchant of Death': US basketball star Brittney Griner's long road to freedom from a Russian penal colony

The young basketball star became embroiled in a tussle between the United States and Vladimir Putin right at the moment the Russian strongman was isolated and increasingly desperate for leverage.

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The Independent UK

House passes defense bill scrapping COVID vaccine mandate

A bill to rescind the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military has passed the House

The Guardian - US

Griner release is cause for relief but Viktor Bout transfer tough to stomach

Critics label Biden’s decision to release Russian arms dealer ‘deeply disturbing’ – even if Brittney Griner’s freedom is excellent news

Reuters

Viktor Bout's clemency granted Thursday, White House said

U.S. President Joe Biden approved a prisoner swap for Brittney Griner last week, but the grant of clemency for arms dealer Viktor Bout was not approved until Thursday, the White House said.

Al Jazeera

US House of Representatives passes LGBTQ marriage protections

Voting a second time on the Respect for Marriage Act, lawmakers have sent the bill to US President Joe Biden to sign.

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The Independent UK

Donald Trump Jr launches frenzied attack on Biden over Brittney Griner release

Don Jr was upset about the Brittney Griner prisoner swap for Viktor Bout

The Independent UK

Kentucky Gov. Beshear criticizes Trump, gently knocks Biden

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has criticized former President Donald Trump for dining with a white nationalist

Reuters

U.S. puts sanctions on Turkish businessman, citing links to Iran's Quds Force

The Biden administration levied sanctions on Thursday on prominent Turkish businessman Sitki Ayan and his network of firms, accusing him of acting as a facilitator for oil sales and money laundering on behalf of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps.

The Independent UK

Tribe searches for remains at California construction site

A small team from the Wintu Tribe of Northern California is searching for human remains and cultural artifacts in the soil of a construction site where a trail along the Sacramento River and parking area will soon open to the public

Tribune News Service

WNBA star Brittney Griner is headed to Texas medical facility upon release

WNBA star Brittney Griner is headed to a medical facility in San Antonio following her release Thursday from a Russian prison in a dramatic, high-level prisoner swap, according to CNBC.

Tribune News Service

Congress sends same-sex marriage protection bill to Biden

WASHINGTON — Congress passed a bill to codify federal recognition of same-sex marriages Thursday with some protections for religious freedom, sending the bill to President Joe Biden.

The Independent UK

Why is US Marine Paul Whelan detained in Russia?

Canada-born businessman convicted on dubious espionage charges by Moscow court following 2018 arrest and sentenced to 16 years in prison

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