Biden Administration to Announce Sanctions Against Russia, Continues Student Debt Forgiveness

As the U.S. prepares to sanction Russia over Navalny's death, President Biden cancels $1.2 billion in student debt, amidst other significant political developments.

• James Biden, Joe Biden's brother, testified in a Republican-led impeachment inquiry, stating the president was 'never' involved with his businesses, amid debunked bribery allegations.
• Nikki Haley, Republican presidential candidate, expressed support for an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that fertilized eggs are legally children, while clarifying it wasn't an endorsement of the ruling itself.
• Joe Biden approved the cancellation of approximately $1.2 billion in student debt for nearly 153,000 students, continuing his efforts to push through his student-loan forgiveness program.
• The Biden administration plans to announce 'major sanctions' against Russia in response to the death of Alexei Navalny, as Joe Biden meets with Navalny's widow and daughter.
• The US Bureau of Labour Statistics reported a 23-year high in major work-stoppages in 2023, marking a 'hot labour summer' with significant action in the car-making industry and Hollywood.

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