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Security experts told Newsweek that the prisoner swap signals that the U.S. and Russia is returning to Cold War-era patterns.
Trump Attacks Biden for Not Doing Something He Failed to Do Himself
Trump asked why Paul Whelan wasn't included in Thursday's prisoner swap with Russia, even though Trump was the president for half of Whelan's imprisonment.
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Mohsen Shekari was hanged for his role in a protest against the regime. The execution has been widely condemned.
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Brittney Griner Released From Russian Detention in Prisoner Swap
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Democrat Lays Out Plan for 'Unity' Speaker Who Isn't Kevin McCarthy
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy so far appears to be short of the 218 votes necessary to take the gavel.
Exclusive: Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales Seeks to Co-chair Bipartisan Veteran Caucus
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Idaho Police Release Biggest Breakthrough Yet in Murder Case
Kenneth Mains, a former law enforcement official told Newsweek that the new information released by police "is a big revelation."
How Germany's Far-Right Coup Plot Is Linked to Russia
A Russian woman was among 25 people arrested in Germany over a suspected plot to overthrow the German government.
Iran Executes First Protester Since Beginning of Unrest—Report
Mohsen Shekari, a demonstrator convicted of "waging war against God," was put to death on Thursday morning, according to state media.
Who's to Blame for Georgia Loss? Conservatives Argue Among Themselves
Herschel Walker became the final high-profile GOP candidate to lose their midterm election after being defeated by Raphael Warnock in a Senate runoff.
What Each Supreme Court Justice Has Said About Gay Marriage
While the Supreme Court discusses 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, Newsweek looks at how each judge stands on same-sex marriage.
