Major Prisoner Swap Amidst Conflict, U.S. Megabill Sparks Debate, and NYC Mayor’s Charges Dropped

In today's episode, we delve into the largest prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine since the conflict began, despite ongoing hostilities. We also explore the U.S. House's passage of a controversial $4 trillion megabill impacting immigration and clean energy policies. Additionally, we cover the Department of Justice's decision to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, leading to significant political shifts. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/3rd-stage-of-russia-ukraine-prisoner-exchange-to-begin-zelenskyy/3578678 https://www.rferl.org/amp/ukraine-russia-prisoner-swap-kyiv-drone-moscow/33423513.html https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-may-24-2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyWuTiVkokY https://abcnews.go.com/International/russia-hits-ukraine-massive-drone-missile-barrage-amid/story?id=122173886 https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/05/21/congress/house-gop-releases-changes-to-megabill-00364358 https://www.grantthornton.com/insights/newsletters/tax/2025/hot-topics/may-20/republicans-aim-to-advance-megabill-out-of-house-this-week https://www.progressivecaucuscenter.org/unrig-the-rules/2025/05/19 https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/05/21/congress/house-republicans-clean-energy-tax-credits-ira-00364398 https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/tax-bill-passed-house-republicans-gut-biden-era-122086148 https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/justice-department-investigation-andrew-cuomo-testimony-congress/3918285/ https://ivn.us/posts/doj-opens-cuomo-investigation-ranked-choice-mayoral-primary-nears-2025-05-21 https://www.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/341-25/transcript-mayor-adams-appears-live-abc-7-s-eyewitness-news-5-00- https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/justice-department-investigation-andrew-cuomo-testimony-congress/3918285/?os=i