Declassified Files on Robert F. Kennedy Sr.'s Involvement with the CIA

Newly-declassified files reveal that Robert F. Kennedy Sr. served as a “voluntary informant” to the CIA before his 1968 assassination. The CIA released additional historic material related to the shooting of RFK, detailing his trip to the former Soviet Union and his interactions with the CIA.

Removal of Vladimir Lenin statue in Osh, Kyrgyzstan

Authorities in Osh, Kyrgyzstan, have removed a 23-meter statue of Vladimir Lenin, the tallest in Central Asia, citing city planning reasons. The move was framed as routine and not politically motivated.

Trade & Tariffs

Republican Sen. Rand Paul expresses dissatisfaction with U.S. Trade Representative's strategy and his colleagues' behavior during a meeting about trade and tariffs.

Death of Boris Spassky

Soviet-era world chess champion Boris Spassky, who lost his title to American Bobby Fischer in a famous 1972 match during the Cold War, passed away in Moscow at the age of 88.

Comparison of Trump Trial to Soviet Union Sham Trials

Sen. Marco Rubio compared the Trump business records trial to a sham trial used against political opponents in the old Soviet Union. Other Republicans also criticized the trial as being unfair.

Russia's War in Ukraine and Divisions in Latvia

Russia's war in Ukraine is deepening divisions across Europe, including in Latvia where Russian-speaking residents are being forced to prove their loyalty or leave.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's Accusation Against the West

Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses the West of risking a global conflict during Russia's celebration of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.

Kindness of a Manager Towards Immigrant Workers

River Adams and their family, Jewish refugees from the Soviet Union, struggled to survive in the US due to language barriers and lack of employment. Their manager at Roy Rogers, Ed, went against the rules to provide them with leftover food, making a significant impact on their lives.