The rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, by the Department of Education has been plagued with issues, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office. The department launched the updated FAFSA more than three months late, intending to simplify the financial aid process for students. However, the form…

The family of Ashli Babbitt is suing the U.S. government in a $30 million wrongful death lawsuit, with a trial date set for July 20, 2026, by a federal judge. Babbitt was fatally shot during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The lawsuit presents a version of events that significantly differs from the official account. Babbitt’s…

Robert Malley, the chief negotiator of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and, more recently, a U.S. special envoy to Iran, has been accused by some Republican lawmakers of mishandling classified information and downloading sensitive work files to his personal cellphone, where malicious actors might have gained access to them. Malley has been placed on leave…

A new report from a congressional watchdog reveals that Black girls in public schools face more discipline and harsher punishments than their peers from other racial backgrounds. The study, released Thursday, Sept. 19, was commissioned by Democratic congressional members. Some involved included Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.…

The acting director of the Secret Service informed former President Donald Trump that significant additional security arrangements and planning are necessary if he plans to continue playing golf safely, according to a report in The New York Times. The meeting came after the second assassination attempt against the Republican presidential nominee in two months. Straight…

As Election Day nears, the Secret Service has announced there will be increased security during Congress’ counting and certification of electoral votes. The beefed-up security is a precaution after the riots at the U.S. Capitol in 2021.  The Department of Homeland Security has designated the once-routine post-election gathering as a national special security event on par with…

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is set to testify publicly before a House subcommittee Tuesday, Sept. 10. He will face questions over his administration’s controversial nursing home policies during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing will focus on two issues: the March 2020 “must admit” order that required nursing homes to…

Eight advocacy groups are calling on the Pentagon to address hazardous living conditions faced by military families on U.S. bases worldwide. These conditions include mold, contaminated water, lead paint and pest infestations. The groups insist these issues need immediate attention rather than waiting for long-term renovations that could take years. Leading this effort is Hots&Cots,…

In a speech lasting nearly an hour on the first night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), President Joe Biden defended his record as he passed the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris. And protesters took to the streets outside the DNC calling for an end to the war in Gaza. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown…

This episode of Weapons and Warfare lifts the curtain on the Lockheed Martin F-35 assembly facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The manufacturing team finishes a new jet every three days. It then gets passed on to the next team, before eventually making its way to its new owner. The Weapons and Warfare team got an…