President and Vice President Greet Americans Freed From Russia

Journalist Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan were among the Americans released. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris welcomed former Marine Paul Whelan, Wall…

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President Biden Presents Presidential Medals of Freedom

Two of the nineteen were awarded posthumously. President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to nineteen individuals on Friday. The recipients included politicians, veterans, executives, activists,…

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State Department Releases Annual Human Rights Report

The agency outlines the top areas of concern for human rights violations. The U.S. State Department released the 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices this week. The…

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Treasury Department Sanctions Greek Spyware Vendor

The department states that the Intellexa Consortium was used against U.S. public officials. This week, the Department of the Treasury imposed seven sanctions against the Greek-based spyware vendor…

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Congressional Group Seeks Journalist Protections in Gaza

Legislators send a letter to the U.S. secretary of state regarding the number of journalists who have reportedly been killed in the conflict. Representatives Gerry Connolly of Virginia…

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DOJ Updates Rules for Investigators Access to Journalists’ Records

The Justice Department seeks to ensure federal investigations follow the rules. The Justice Department has updated rules that prohibit department personnel from seeking journalists’ records. Prosecutors may only…

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DHS Seeks Changes to Work Visas 

The department is trying to increase efficiency and improve processes. The Department of Homeland Security announced a series of plans that would change how the government grants work…

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Supreme Court Turns Away Defamation Case

A mining company’s CEO being described as a “felon” was not slander. The Supreme Court denied an appeal made by former mining CEO Donald Blankenship to hold media…

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Supreme Court Responds to More Ethics Questions

Reports of Supreme Court staff promoting Justice Sotomayor’s books to libraries and colleges prompt questions. A recent investigation revealed that the staff of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor…

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White House Acknowledges President’s Sleep Apnea

Journalist questions marks on the president’s face from the use of a C-PAP machine. White House officials said Wednesday that President Joe Biden has begun using a continuous…

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