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Russia released a US prisoner. What did they get out of it?

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump is cozying up to Russia again. What’s happening? On Wednesday, Russia released an American prisoner, 74-year-old retired teacher…

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Trump Admits He Made Huge Concession to Free American in RussiaMoments after declaring that the U.S. “gave nothing” to Russia in exchange for the release of imprisoned American Stephen Hubbard, Donald Trump revealed that we did, in fact, give something. “So we appreciate the fact that we were able to get him. We gave nothing in exchange, which is very rare. We never give anything in exchange,” said Trump during a…

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Controversial lobby group overhauls political machine amid mounting scrutinyThe American Israel Public Affairs Committee said Wednesday it will end candidate endorsements and stop making or earmarking PAC contributions, reversing the approach it adopted five years ago, according to Jewish Insider. In a letter, AIPAC’s leaders said they want to build “a more strategic, consequential, and nimble political operation” and shift…

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Trump denies ordering Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, says he doesn't know who didAsked if Elon Musk ordered the slowdown, Trump said, "I don't know who did it, but I was not involved."

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AIPAC retreats from candidate endorsements and direct giving as political backlash growsPro-Israel group AIPAC will keep operating its United Democracy Project super PAC while mobilizing individual donors to give directly.

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How China’s Government Works: Guide to Xi Jinping’s Power StructureChina is governed through a labyrinth of committees, conferences and other bodies. Here's a guide to understanding its complicated political universe.

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AIPAC halts endorsements and direct contributions to candidatesThe pro-Israel lobbying group and influential political funder announced it would no longer endorse candidates or give directly to campaigns. AIPAC's affiliated super PAC, though, will continue.

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Mike Rogers' debate attack on El-Sayed instantly blows up in his face: 'Shameful!The Michigan Senate debate on Wednesday turned fiery, as Republican Mike Rogers effectively accused Democrat Abdul El-Sayed of dual loyalty to a foreign Islamic group — and El-Sayed turned it right back on him. The exchange came during a question about law enforcement, during which Rogers tried to portray El-Sayed as anti-police. "This guy has got new…

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Stephen Hubbard's son after his release from Russian prison: "I want to embrace him"Retired Michigan teacher Stephen Hubbard was a wrongfully held prisoner in Russia for more than four years before his release on Wednesday. Margaret Brennan reports on the details.

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Stephen Hubbard release from Russia gives detainee families hopeRussian President Vladimir Putin this week released American Stephen Hubbard.

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Trump hopes to flatter Putin into negotiating on Ukraine, experts sayA Trump diplomat called Putin “a humanitarian,” another in a recent flurry of overtures to the Russian leader. But it’s unclear whether blandishments will entice him to strike a deal.

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