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August 1, 2024

Behind the scenes of the prisoner swap to free WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich from Russian prison

After 16 months in a Russian prison, Evan Gershkovich was released Thursday in the largest prisoner swap since the Cold War, orchestrated by the Biden administration.

August 1, 2024

White House takes full credit for freeing Americans wrongfully detained in Russia: 'Vintage Joe Biden'

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan gave President Biden full credit for a prisoner-exchange deal that secured the release of journalist Evan Gershkovich and others from Russian custody.

August 1, 2024

Putin hit man seen as Russia's big prize in prison swap: 'High-value asset'

Russian President Vladimir Putin secured the return of top FSB operative in a massive prisoner swap that saw the return of 15 prisons held in Russia including Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich.

August 1, 2024

White House argues benefits of prisoner exchange to free Americans outweighs risks

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters Thursday that freeing Americans from foreign custody is worth the risk of a prisoner exchange that could incentivize more wrongful detentions. 

August 1, 2024

White House claims Biden 'played no role' in 9/11 mastermind's plea deal

The White House told Fox News Thursday that President Biden did not play a role in negotiating a plea deal between the Pentagon and three masterminds of the 9/11 attacks.

August 1, 2024

Biden admin eyes parade of foreign visits for president's final months in office

President Biden may spend his final months in office on a series of foreign visits as the administration is gaming out ways to highlight his foreign policy.

August 1, 2024

Kevin O’Leary says Kamala Harris 'happy talk' will end soon: 'What has she actually done?'

"Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary said didn't know of one thing Kamala Harris has achieved and warned some Democrats are experiencing "buyer's remorse."

July 31, 2024

White House can't say what assassination of top Hamas leader could mean for Gaza ceasefire deal

The White House could neither confirm nor deny reports that Hamas' senior political leader was killed by an airstrike in Tehran on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

July 31, 2024

White House says 'stay tuned' to hear from Biden on crises in the Middle East, Venezuela

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced questions on President Biden's lack of public statements on ongoing crises in the Middle East and Venezuela during a press briefing Wednesday.

July 31, 2024

Trump answers question on 'childless women' and 'divorced' people

Former President Trump speaks on whether the Republican Party is too judgmental on abortion and other issues at the National Association of Black Journalists' convention in Chicago.