American journalist Evan Gershkovich appeared in a Moscow court on April 18th to appeal his detention on espionage charges. Gershkovich, the first U.S. journalist to be detained in Russia since the Cold War, is facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted. U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan has expressed his hope that Gershkovich will be released soon, and the Wall Street Journal and the Committee to Protect Journalists have both called for his immediate release. Gershkovich’s appeal hearing is set to continue on April 20th.
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The U.S. Treasury Department has released new rules offering up to $7,500 in tax credits for certain electric vehicle models as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. General Motors, Ford, Stellantis and Tesla are the only four automakers with electric vehicles that qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit, while some pre-owned electric vehicles are eligible for a $4,000 credit. The new tax credits are set to last until 2032 and are a great way to save money while helping the environment.
Two Chinese nationals, Lu Jianwang and Chen Jinping, have been arrested on charges of operating an illegal police station in New York City to monitor and intimidate critics of the Chinese government. The FBI raided the station last October and more than three dozen officers with China’s national police force have been charged with using social media to harass dissidents inside the United States. The arrests are a reminder of the Chinese government's efforts to monitor and intimidate its critics in the United States.
U.S. Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy visited detained American journalist Evan Gershkovich in a Moscow prison on Monday, reporting that he is in good health. The FSB has yet to provide evidence to support the charges against Gershkovich, and the U.S. Embassy has condemned the arrest and called for his immediate release, which has been widely supported by international media organizations and human rights groups.
Budweiser's new patriotic ad has been met with mixed reactions, prompting conservative dad and entrepreneur John Smith to launch a new beer called "Ultra Right" as a symbol of the American spirit and a way to celebrate the values of the conservative community. Smith is in the process of finding a brewery to partner with and is confident that Ultra Right will be a success.
Senators Mitch McConnell and John Fetterman are set to return to the U.S. Capitol on Monday after extended absences due to medical issues. McConnell, the Senate Republican leader, suffered a concussion after a fall at a Washington-area hotel, while Fetterman sought treatment for clinical depression. The coming work period will shape the debate over the debt ceiling and other important issues, while questions remain over the illness of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who was hospitalized with an undisclosed ailment last month.
Mike Pompeo has announced he will not run for president in 2024, Nikki Haley has attacked President Trump in a campaign memo, and three American sailors are missing off the coast of Mexico.
The US Coast Guard is currently assisting Mexican navy crews in the search for three American sailors who were last heard from on April 4 near Mazatlán, Mexico. The Coast Guard has deployed a helicopter and a cutter to the area to assist in the search and is asking for the public’s help in locating the missing sailors. They are urging anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the Ocean Bound or the three missing sailors to contact the Coast Guard Sector San Diego Command Center at (619) 278-7025.