Biden Demands Release of Journalist Jailed in Russia as He Fundraises and Dems Push Courts to Limit 'Judge Shopping'
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Senate Democrats called on federal courts to curb "judge shopping" by conservatives, referring to cases aimed at sympathetic judges. This follows a new policy to assign cases randomly.
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Russia detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich 1 year ago today on alleged spying charges. Biden demanded his release, calling the detention "unjust."
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At a NYC fundraiser, Biden raised over $26 million and claimed many Republicans privately oppose Trump's policies. He faced pro-Palestine protesters.
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Congressional leaders issued a rare joint appeal for Russia to release Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, saying "journalism is not a crime."
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A prisoner swap proposal involving a Russian hitman fell apart after Alexei Navalny's death in custody, stalling talks on freeing detained Americans.