Shifting Sands in U.S. Political Landscape: Major Developments Unfold

Recent U.S. political events include a high-profile prisoner exchange with Russia, moves by Kamala Harris to secure her presidential nomination, and Hunter Biden's pending sentencing. Additionally, Mike Donilon returns to the White House, Rudy Giuliani exits bankruptcy, and new Democratic ads challenge Trump. Harris gears up to pick her running mate.

In a dramatic development, the United States witnessed a significant prisoner exchange with Russia, marking the most substantial swap since the Cold War era. U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich and ex-Marine Paul Whelan returned to U.S. soil, following extensive negotiations conducted over a year with multiple countries.

Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the necessary delegate votes to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination after President Joe Biden's retreat from the race. Harris, already a historical figure with her vice-presidential role, prepares for a fierce campaign.

Simultaneously, Hunter Biden, the president's son, faces sentencing on November 13 after being convicted of federal gun charges. Adding to the political shake-up, longtime Biden aide Mike Donilon returns to the White House. As Harris' team strengthens with seasoned Obama strategists, Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy ends, paving the way for new lawsuits.

(With inputs from agencies.)