Navy veteran Mark Frerichs released by Taliban in prisoner swap | USA TODAY

The Taliban released Navy veteran and civilian contractor Mark Frerichs during a prisoner swap after he was imprisoned in Afghanistan in 2020. RELATED: One year after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan | USA TODAY https://bit.ly/3LqjlXk » Subscribe to USA TODAY:…

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Liz Cheney loses Wyoming House seat to Trump-endorsed candidate | USA TODAY

Rep. Liz Cheney was defeated by a Trump-endorsed candidate in the Wyoming primaries while Sarah Palin advanced to Alaska’s general election. RELATED: Joe Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act https://bit.ly/3QUOSm5 While some Republicans have stood up to Trump – 10 in…

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Bill targeting drug prices, inflation passed by Senate | USA TODAY

The Inflation Reduction Act was passed in the Senate after Vice President Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote. RELATED: Rising inflation impacts the stock market and more. Here’s how. https://bit.ly/3BLKFg4 The Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes record…

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Steve Bannon guilty of contempt for defying Jan. 6 committee subpoena | USA TODAY

Steve Bannon was found guilty of contempt for ignoring a subpoena by the January 6 committee. RELATED: Senator Josh Hawley seen running to exit Capitol on Jan. 6 https://bit.ly/3cAABvD Former White House strategist Steve Bannon was convicted of contempt of…

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President Biden pressed on Khashoggi murder during Saudi Arabia trip | USA TODAY #Shorts

President Joe Biden affirmed his view on the culpability of Saudi Arabia in the gruesome murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. RELATED: Washington memorial service for slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi https://bit.ly/3z7houl But Biden hedged when asked if…

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Ketanji Brown Jackson becomes first Black woman on the Supreme Court | USA TODAY

Ketanji Brown Jackson has officially been sworn in as the first Black woman justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. RELATED: The Supreme Court of the United States overturns Roe v. Wade decision https://bit.ly/3nwi0mI Ketanji Brown Jackson, a…

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Biden supports suspending filibuster to codify abortion rights | USA TODAY

Wrapping up a NATO summit, President Joe Biden says America is stronger than ever except for “outrageous” actions from Supreme Court on abortion rights. RELATED: Some states vow to protect abortion rights after Roe v. Wade reversal https://bit.ly/3AgdikE President Joe…

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Mother Emanuel AME churchgoer’s legacy remembered seven years after tragic shooting | USA TODAY

Melvin Graham reflects on the life and legacy of his sister, Cynthia Graham Hurd, on the seventh anniversary of the Mother Emanuel AME mass shooting. RELATED: House passes gun reform legislation following mass shootings https://bit.ly/3ngXyGA The shooting during a Bible…

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Yellowstone River continues to flood, thousands evacuated | USA TODAY

The Yellowstone River submerged the Montana valley after bringing unprecedented flooding to the area. RELATED: Heat wave creates severe storms throughout Midwest https://bit.ly/3xUYqXC Yellowstone National Park officials assessed widespread damage Tuesday as the park remained closed amid dangerous floods, mudslides…

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Uvalde crowds chant ‘do something’ during President Biden’s visit | USA TODAY

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden offered comfort to the Uvalde community after a mass shooting left 19 children and two teachers dead. RELATED: NRA convention met with protests days after Uvalde mass shooting https://bit.ly/3zf6OSu President Joe Biden and…

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