US, Russia Agree to Major Prisoner Swap, Expected to Include Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan

MOSCOW/ANKARA (Reuters)—The Biden administration has agreed to what may be the biggest prisoner swap with Russia since the Cold War, a senior administration official confirmed Thursday. Jailed U.S. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and ex-U.S. Marine Paul Whelan were among 26 prisoners from the United States, Russia, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Norway and Belarus being

Ohio Gov. Opposes Ballot Measure for Citizen Panel to Decide Redistricting

The proposed constitutional amendment will be on the ballot in November. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said he opposes a proposed constitutional amendment that would prevent politicians from restructuring the state’s 15 congressional districts and instead leave the duty to a 15-member citizen panel consisting of five Republican, five Democrat, and five independent voters. The amendment

DNC kicks off virtual roll call vote to formally nominate Kamala Harris

Harris rallies at historically Black sorority Harris rallies in Houston at historically Black sorority 05:20 The Democratic Party began the formal vote to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Thursday, kicking off a virtual roll call that will cement her status as the party’s standard-bearer heading into November.  The Democratic National Committee opened

Senate fails to advance major tax bill that would expand Child Tax Credit

Washington — A major tax package that would bolster the popular Child Tax Credit and cut taxes for businesses failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday in the face of widespread Republican opposition, despite clearing the House by wide bipartisan margins earlier this year.  Known as the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act

Trump, Back in Pennsylvania After Assassination Attempt, Contrasts His Track Record With Harris’

The former president switches gears from Biden to Harris as presumed opponent for the presidency. HARRISBURG, Pa.—Eighteen days after surviving an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump returned to this coveted swing state for a rally on July 31, a key point in the 2024 presidential race. “Our resolve is unbroken, and our