US Condemns Russia Over Targeting Journalists, Urges Respect for Free Speech

WASHINGTON — The United States has condemned Russia’s latest actions against independent media following reports of new detentions and a high-profile newsroom raid in Moscow. “We have seen the recent reports of two more journalists detained in Russia. The United States condemns any attempts to intimidate, harass, and punish journalists and independent voices for exercising…

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FBI raiding office of Spanberger ally Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore: reports

Federal authorities executed a search warrant on Wednesday morning at the offices of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas (D), a close ally of Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to The Associated Press. Multiple FBI vehicles were positioned outside Lucas’ office in Portsmouth, Va., according to Nexstar……

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