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U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich released by Russia in multicountry prisoner swap

Aug 1, 2024 | japantimes.co.jp | Jennifer Jacobs

Russia is releasing Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan as part of a major prisoner swap with the U.S., according to people familiar with the situation. The men, jailed in Russia on espionage charges they and the U.S. deny, are en route to destinations outside of Russia. The U.S. and its allies will return prisoners to Russia that they hold under the deal, the people said, asking for anonymity to discuss matters that aren’t yet public.
Russia releases U.S. reporter in major swap for Kremlin agents

Aug 1, 2024 | japantimes.co.jp | Jennifer Jacobs |Akayla Gardner |Jenny Leonard

Russia freed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich as well as jailed Kremlin critics in the largest prisoner exchange with the West in decades, in return for a prized assassin sought by Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Now, their brutal ordeal is over and they’re free,” U.S. President Joe Biden said at a White House appearance with family members of some of the released prisoners.
Nippon Steel hires Mike Pompeo to help clinch purchase of U.S. Steel

Jul 20, 2024 | japantimes.co.jp | Josh Wingrove |Jennifer Jacobs

Nippon Steel has hired former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to help complete a proposed purchase of United States Steel, a deal facing bipartisan opposition from Donald Trump and U.S. President Joe Biden. Pompeo, who served as the U.S.’ top diplomat under Trump, will be an adviser to the Japanese company for its $14.1 billion purchase, according to people familiar with the matter, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the move.
Elon Musk pledges $45 million a month to pro-Trump political group

Jul 16, 2024 | japantimes.co.jp | Bill Allison |Jennifer Jacobs

Elon Musk is pledging to pour $45 million a month into a pro-Donald Trump political group, a move that would flood the Republican nominee’s reelection effort with cash through the November U.S. presidential election. Musk’s planned cash infusion could help build Trump’s fundraising advantage over President Joe Biden, who has suffered from a donor revolt in recent weeks, with some calling for him to step aside for a new nominee.
Musk donates to Trump, tapping vast fortune to swing 2024 U.S. race

Jul 12, 2024 | japantimes.co.jp | Jennifer Jacobs |Bill Allison

Billionaire Elon Musk has donated to a super political action committee working to elect Donald Trump to the White House, a major gambit by the world’s richest person to make his imprint on the U.S. political landscape. Musk has contributed to a low-profile group called America PAC, according to people familiar with the matter, who requested anonymity to detail his plans. It’s unclear how much Musk has given, but the people characterized the figure as a sizable amount.
Biden to meet with governors and sit for an interview to calm backlash

Jul 2, 2024 | japantimes.co.jp | Jennifer Jacobs |Akayla Gardner

U.S. President Joe Biden this week plans to meet with Democratic governors and lawmakers, travel to two battleground states and sit for his first televised interview since his disastrous debate performance in an attempt to reassure anxious supporters. The peril Biden faces as he presses on with his reelection bid only heightened on Tuesday, when Lloyd Doggett of Texas became the first sitting U.S. House Democrat to call on him to exit the race, and new polls showed the president’s support fading.
Biden asks NYC-area donors to stick with him after Trump debate

Jun 29, 2024 | bozemandailychronicle.com | Amanda Gordon |Skylar Woodhouse |Jennifer Jacobs

President Joe Biden told deep-pocketed donors in New York’s Hamptons that he acknowledges worries about his debate performance against Donald Trump, and he vowed to stick with his reelection bid. “I understand the concern about the debate,” Biden said Saturday at the oceanfront Hamptons estate of hedge fund manager Barry Rosenstein and his wife, Lizanne, who hosted him at a fundraiser. “I get it.
U.S. and Saudis near defense pact meant to reshape Middle East

May 1, 2024 | japantimes.co.jp | Alberto Nardelli |Jennifer Jacobs |Peter Martin

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are nearing a historic pact that would offer the kingdom security guarantees and lay out a possible pathway to diplomatic ties with Israel if its government brings the war in the Gaza Strip to an end, people familiar with the matter said. The agreement faces plenty of obstacles but would amount to a new version of a framework that was scuttled when Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel triggered the conflict in Gaza.
U.S. warns ICC action on Israel would hurt cease-fire chances

Apr 29, 2024 | japantimes.co.jp | Jennifer Jacobs |Alberto Nardelli |Alex Wickham

The U.S. and its allies are concerned that the International Criminal Court may issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials just as the country is getting closer to a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, potentially jeopardizing a deal, people familiar with the matter said. The worry is that Israel would back out of a truce if the ICC proceeds with the warrants, according to two of the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations.
US warns that China is providing Russia with drone, missile components

Apr 14, 2024 | stripes.com | Jennifer Jacobs

Russian President Vladimir Putin and China’s President Xi Jinping make a toast during a reception following their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 21, 2023.