Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, and Russian American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva are among those now freed from Russian custody. That’s after a large-scale prisoner swap took place on Aug. 1. They’re now back on American soil and reunited with loved ones.
The United States has recognized opposition candidate Edmundo González as the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election. The disputed results sparked widespread protests and arrests. Rights groups say at least 16 people have been killed in the aftermath. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the evidence is overwhelming that González won the most votes.
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a eulogy at a Houston church on Aug. 1. She honored the legacy of long-time Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who recently died fighting cancer.
Topics in this episode include:
1. Americans Freed From Russia Met by Biden, Harris
2. Gershkovich, Whelan Return in Prisoners Swap
3. US Says González Won Venezuela’s Presidential Election
4. Hezbollah Carries Out Massive Rocket Launch on Israel
5. Biden, Harris Speak to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
6. UK’s Starmer Vows to Tackle ‘Violent Disorder’
7. VP Harris Eulogizes Sheila Jackson Lee
8. JD Vance Visits Southern Border in Arizona
9. House-Approved Child Tax Credit Bill Fails in Senate
10. Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Add 66 Federal Judges
11. Park Fire Still Burning, Storms May Cause New Problems
12. Americans Freed in Prisoner Swap With Moscow
13. Rubio Pushes Bill to Curb CCP Influence in Ukraine
14. Trump Loses Appeal of Gag Order in NY Criminal Case
15. Alleged Cartel Boss in Court
16. DC Rally Raises Public Awareness on Fentanyl Epidemic
17. US Manufacturing Gauge Drops to 8-Month Low
18. Intel to Layoff 15 Percent of Workforce
19. Hyundai Recalls Nearly 50,000 Models for Airbag Issues
20. Female Boxers Caught Up in Olympic Controversy
21. Simone Biles Wins Gold Again
22. Harris VP Pick to be Revealed Tuesday in Philadelphia
22. Senate Bill Targets CCP’s Forced Organ Harvesting
23. Causes, Solutions to US Water Supply Challenges
24. ‘Problematic’ Smartphone Use Linked to Anxiety, Depression
25. Biles Inspires Fans and Celebrities With 6th Olympic Gold
26. Antique Store Relocating After 16 Years
