Tag: Griner, Brittney

Viktor Bout, Russia’s ‘Merchant of Death,’ Turns to Politics

The convicted arms trafficker Viktor A. Bout hasn’t much flair for retail politicking, but his celebrity may compensate for that in regional elections.

Trevor Reed, Former U.S. Marine, Injured While Fighting in Ukraine

Trevor Reed’s condition was not immediately clear. His decision to return to the region and volunteer to fight for Ukraine created some “exasperation” within the Biden administration, an administration official said.

President Biden Renews Fight on ‘Surprise Fees’ as Inflation Stays High

President Biden will host executives from several companies, including Airbnb and Live Nation, to announce new efforts to end so-called junk fees as inflation remains high.

House Resolution Calls on Russia to Free Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan

The measure urging Moscow to release Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter arrested on assignment, and Paul Whelan, a former Marine, earned the unanimous backing of the House.