Russia frees WNBA star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap

Russia has freed WNBA star Brittney Griner in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.

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Russia's Federal Security Service released video on Dec. 8 of the prisoner swap between WNBA star Brittney Griner and arms dealer Viktor Bout.

Texas man sentenced for threatening Joe Biden in 2019

The man responded to a text message about a campaign rally where Biden was set to appear, saying "I’ll be there and have been practicing my sniping skills all month just for this occasion."

Women file lawsuit against Twitter, allege discrimination in Musk's mass layoffs

The discrimination lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal challenges over Musk's decimation of Twitter's workforce through mass layoffs and firings.

American Paul Whelan left behind again in Russia-US prisoner swap

President Joe Biden said the White House has 'not forgotten' about Paul Whelan, an American veteran who's been jailed in Russia since December 2018.

Classified items discovered in Trump storage unit in Florida

A published report says at least two items marked as classified were found in a storage unit in West Palm Beach, Florida, after lawyers for former President Donald Trump arranged for a firm to search for additional classified materials.

What Warnock's victory means for Georgia, Senate Democrats

Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock’s win over Republican challenger Herschel Walker in Georgia means Democrats now add to their majority in the Senate, which “makes a big difference.” Here’s why.

Biden visits Arizona computer chip site, highlights jobs

President Joe Biden visited the site for a new computer chip plant in Arizona, using it as a chance to emphasize how his policies are fostering job growth in what could be a challenge to the incoming Republican House majority.

Donald Trump's company found guilty of tax fraud

Donald Trump's company has been convicted of tax fraud for a scheme by top executives to avoid paying personal income taxes on perks such as apartments and luxury cars. As punishment, the Trump Organization could be fined up to $1.6 million.

DOJ subpoenas Arizona, Wisconsin, Michigan election officials for Trump documents

Special counsel Jack Smith has subpoenaed officials in Wisconsin, Michigan and Arizona, asking for communications with or involving former President Donald Trump, his campaign aides and a list of allies involved in his efforts to try to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Officers who defended Capitol on January 6 awarded Congressional Gold Medals

The Congressional Gold Medals come nearly two years after officers fought with former President Donald Trump’s supporters in a brutal and bloody attack.

Putin signs law expanding Russia's rules against LGBT 'propaganda'

Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”

Here are the finalists for Time's 2022 Person of the Year

Ten candidates have made the shortlist to become Time Magazine's 2022 Person of the Year. The title will be revealed on Wednesday.

Trump faces bipartisan rebuke for call to suspend Constitution

Former President Donald Trump faced bipartisan rebuke after calling for the "termination" of parts of the Constitution over his lie that the 2020 election was stolen.

Bidens entertain big names in entertainment, politics, business at first state dinner

The first White House state dinner of President Joe Biden’s administration drew big names Thursday from fashion, entertainment, politics and business who turned out to help celebrate French President Emmanuel Macron and the return of large social events after the pandemic.

Biden's student loan forgiveness program remains blocked for now, Supreme Court says

The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.

Appeals court halts special master review of documents seized at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate

A federal appeals court has halted an independent review of documents seized from former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate, removing a hurdle the Justice Department said had delayed its criminal investigation into the retention of top-secret government information.

Biden acknowledges 'glitches' in climate law after Macron criticism

President Joe Biden is acknowledging "glitches" in his clean energy law that has raised concerns in Europe but said there are "tweaks we can make" to satisfy allies.