President Joe Biden issued another warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone Friday. According to White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Biden told Putin he must “take action” against cybercriminals acting in his country. Psaki answered reporters questions in Friday’s press briefing. “Well, I think as the readout makes clear, he reiterated that the…

On the heels of the single biggest global ransomware attack yet, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki announced Tuesday President Joe Biden will meet with key government leaders Wednesday to discuss efforts to counter the attacks. Miami-based Kaseya said it believes hackers hit about 800 to 1,500 businesses in at least 17 countries with ransom…

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GENEVA (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their summit meeting Wednesday between what the American leader called “two great powers,” wrapping up more quickly than expected. The pair’s second sit-down, with aides present on both sides, lasted about 65 minutes. That session was to be divided into two parts…

Alexander Zemlianichenko/Pool via REUTERS GENEVA (AP) — With stern expressions and polite words before the cameras, President Joe Biden and Russia’s Vladimir Putin plunged into hours of face-to-face talks Wednesday at a lush lakeside Swiss mansion, a highly anticipated summit at a time when both leaders agree that relations between their countries are at an…

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Air Force One touched down in Geneva, Switzerland Tuesday, as President Joe Biden prepares for his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Expected topics of discussion at the meeting include cyberattacks, election interference efforts, and human rights abuses in Russia. President Biden has repeatedly pressed President Putin to take action against Russian-based cyberattacks since Biden…

Gwen’s take on Monday’s big stories.  Links below: Biden: Putin a “worthy adversary” Health experts warn of return of flu, other viruses Explosion leads to massive fire at Illinois chemical plant Coronavirus vaccines can get you free joints in Washington state

Two days ahead of President Joe Biden’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Biden called Putin a “worthy adversary.” Biden declined to say how he’ll measure the success of the meeting in advance. Asked during a press conference after Monday’s NATO summit about the upcoming meeting, Biden wouldn’t offer any specifics on what he’s hoping…