The previous administration had not even done a “wellness check” on the Americans detained in Venezuela. President Trump’s envoy for special missions, Ric Grenell, recently oversaw the deportation…
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President Trump’s Administration Frees American Teacher
Marc Fogel, who been convicted in Russia for medical marijuana possession, was swapped for a Russian money launderer. President Donald Trump’s Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff,…
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Secretary of State Issues “One Flag” Order for U.S. Embassies and Outposts
The only exceptions that may be added to the American flag are the POW/MIA or Wrongful Detainee flags. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued an order last week…
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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…
Read MoreU.S. Army Confirms American Soldier Arrested in Russia
National Security Council and House Foreign Affairs chair warn U.S. citizens to avoid traveling to Russia. The U.S. Army and National Security Council (NSC) have confirmed that a…
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President Biden Meets with Sister of Marine Detained in Russia
Hosts Elizabeth Whelan at the White House and calls the parents afterward. President Joe Biden invited Elizabeth Whelan this past week, the sister of a U.S. citizen who…
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U.S. Releases Ally of Venezuelan President for 10 Americans
A former military contractor is also being extradited to the United States in the deal. The United States has freed an ally of President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela…
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House Places a Freeze on $6 Billion for Iran
The funds were released by the administration earlier this year to free five American prisoners. The House of Representatives passed legislation late last week that would require the…
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Senators Urge President to Refreeze Iran Funds
They claim a significant risk of the wrongful use of funds intended for humanitarian purposes. A group of senators led by Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee have called on…
Read MoreU.S. Ambassador Meets with American Imprisoned in Russia
State Department says U.S. Marine veteran was wrongly convicted of espionage. U.S. Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy traveled to Mordovia this month, where she was in contact with…
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