The family of Marine veteran Paul Whelan said Friday that he has resumed contact after unexpectedly becoming unreachable in November. The Biden administration has been trying for months to negotiate the release of Marine veteran Paul Whelan and WNBA star Brittney Griner. They want troops dismissed for refusing the vaccine to get their jobs back and be awarded back pay. The report was released amid efforts to bring home Marine veteran Paul Whelan and WNBA star Brittney Griner, who are both detained in Russia. The schism within the GOP raises questions about Congress' ability to keep funding Ukraine aid if Republicans win the majority. President Joe Biden plans to meet with the families of Marine veteran Paul Whelan and WNBA star Brittney Griner, both of whom remain jailed in Russia. Washington offered Russia a deal that would bring home Marine veteran Paul Whelan and WNBA player Brittney Griner. Retired Gen. John Allen resigned Sunday amid a federal investigation into whether he illegally lobbied on behalf of the wealthy Persian Gulf nation of Qatar. The prestigious Brookings Institution has placed its president, retired four-star Marine Gen. John Allen, on administrative leave amid a federal investigation. New federal court filings obtained Tuesday outlined a potential criminal case against former Marine Gen. John R. Allen. Load More