There is growing controversy over media access to Vice President Kamala Harris. White House photographers said Harris’ campaign reduced photographers’ access to the Democratic nominee for president. The White House News Photographers Association, or WHNPA, is raising concerns about diminished access for photographers traveling with Harris. In a letter sent to Harris’ top aides last…

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will get a second chance in her defamation lawsuit against The New York Times. A federal appeals court has pointed to several issues which it said undermines the reliability of the original outcome. Palin’s lawsuit stems from a 2017 editorial in The New York Times. The piece linked the 2011…

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump took the stage in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, and was greeted by a roaring crowd. Then something unusual happened, Trump didn’t retain the crowd he started with. As is typical with his rallies, it began with a packed house of supporters holding signs and wearing Trump gear. By the end of…

Former President Barack Obama headlined night two of the DNC, rallying support behind Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency. And Russian officials say Moscow came under the largest attack by Ukrainian drones since the war began over two years ago. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. Former President Obama rallies support for Harris at…

Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris gave the first real look into her economic agenda Friday, Aug. 16. The speech in Raleigh, North Carolina, marks the first major policy address given since she has taken over the top of the ticket. Harris is looking toward the economy as it remains one of the…

Whoever wins the 2024 presidential election could have 22 new federal judge positions to fill, in addition to the vacant seats that arise due to resignations, retirements and promotions. Congress is working to create 63 new permanent district judgeships, the first new seats since 2003.  The Judges Act of 2024 passed the Senate unanimously and…

The new acting director of the Secret Service is set to answer questions from lawmakers about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. And McDonald’s reports its first sales decline in more than three years. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Secret Service acting director to testify on Trump…

The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics ignited significant controversy and sparked calls for a boycott. The response follows what critics have interpreted as a controversial reimagining of Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic painting, “The Last Supper.” The ceremony featured a fashion show with a performance that included drag performers seated around a table, with…

Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., lost her ability to speak within the last year due to Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) but she is now able to use her own voice again. On Thursday, July 25, she gave a speech on the House floor, but it was different — it was played with artificial intelligence (AI).  When…

Former President Donald Trump recalled the assassination attempt on his life while accepting the Republican presidential nomination. And a major tech outage is causing problems for airlines and businesses around the world. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, July 19, 2024. Trump accepts GOP’s nomination, recounts assassination attempt The Republican National Convention (RNC) wrapped…