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FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ORDER RESTRICTING MAIL-IN VOTING THROUGH THE USPS. /// TRUMP ADMINISTRATION CUTS FEDERAL MEDICAID FUNDING FOR YOUTH TRANSGENDER MEDICAL CARE. /// PRESIDENT TRUMP SWITCHES AIR FORCE ONE PLANES AT NATO SUMMIT DUE TO SECURITY CONCERNS. /// TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER AFFECTING VACCINE PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC HEALTH POLICIES. /// U.S. MILITARY RELEASES AMERICAN VETERAN WHO WAS HELD CAPTIVE IN RUSSIA FOR OVER FOUR YEARS. /// STATE DEPARTMENT CANCELS OVER 175,000 VISAS SINCE TRUMP’S RETURN TO OFFICE AMID POLICY CHANGES. ///
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August 11, 2026  ·  Last updated 06:26 PM ET

⚡ BREAKING: U.S. MILITARY RELEASES AMERICAN VETERAN WHO WAS HELD CAPTIVE IN RUSSIA FOR OVER FOUR YEARS.

The Coverage Split™
LEFT MS NOW: U.S. military veteran released from Russia after being held more than four years
CENTER BBC News: Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health
RIGHT Washington Examiner: Syria’s death sentence for Assad puts new strain on revamped relationship with Russia
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