A significant prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia has resulted in the release of 24 detainees, marking the largest swap since the Soviet era. Among those freed were Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan....
Human Trafficking Sting at San Diego Comic-Con Results in 14 Arrests
During this year's San Diego Comic-Con, a major human trafficking operation led to the arrest of 14 individuals and the rescue of 10 victims. The convention, which ran from July 25 to July 28 and attracted about 100,000 attendees, has become a target for traffickers...
Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Leader ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Appears in U.S. Court
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, alleged co-founder of Mexico's notorious Sinaloa Cartel, made a rare court appearance in El Paso, Texas, on Thursday. The 70-year-old appeared in a wheelchair, wearing a navy sweatshirt emblazoned with "carpe diem" and an image of a soccer...
U.S. Signals Support for Opposition in Venezuelan Election Dispute
The U.S. is poised to recognize Edmundo González as the winner of Venezuela's presidential election, challenging Nicolas Maduro's claim of victory. Brian Nichols, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for the Western Hemisphere, cited "overwhelming evidence" that...