Russian athletes compete as Russian Olympic Committee after ban

When it comes to the summer Olympic games, whatever you do, don’t call it Russia! The team with the 4th highest medal count so far has been banned from representing a nation. But that hasn’t stopped athletes from a “certain part of the world” to rise above politics, while the politicking continues. RT America’s Alex Mihailovich has the story. (16:45)

As new COVID-19 cases continue to climb in just about every state the CDC is now back pedaling on some of its earlier guidelines. RT America’s Sayeh Tavangar has the story (1:02). Then, Former UK MP George Galloway shares his perspective (4:58).

In his first trip to the Indo-Pacific as US Defense Secretary, Lloyd Austin, is asking allies in the region for a stronger strategic partnership. And during his first stop in Singapore, he issued a stark warning to China. RT America’s Trinity Chavez gives us the details. (11:10)