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Trump asks Supreme Court to weigh in after immunity claim denied: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 13, 2024
After his immunity claim was rejected by an appeals court, former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to weigh in. And Tiger Woods is putting Nike in the past, announcing a new clothing line of his own. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. Donald Trump turns… -
Senate advances $95.3 billion Ukraine-Israel aid bill
The Senate’s standalone $95.3 billion foreign aid bill that would send funds to Israel, Ukraine, and other allies has passed a critical step. Senators voted during a rare Sunday, Feb. 12, session 67-27 to advance the bill, with 18 Republicans, including Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., joining Democrats. “Today it’s no exaggeration to say that the eyes… -
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hospitalized, transfers powers to deputy
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was taken to the critical care unit at a military hospital in Washington on Sunday night, Feb. 11, after being hospitalized for symptoms related to a bladder issue. The Pentagon issued a series of statements describing Austin’s condition following widespread scrutiny over the secrecy surrounding a hospital stay in January due… -
2 Israeli hostages rescued in Gaza raid; dozens of Palestinians reportedly killed: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 12, 2024
Israeli forces rescue two hostages during a raid in a Gaza town where over a million displaced Palestinians have relocated. And Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin transfers his duties after being admitted into a military hospital. The stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. 2 hostages rescued in Gaza raid; dozens… -
Zelenskyy fires top general; Putin speaks on possible release of Wall Street Journal reporter
In a major shakeup on Thursday, Feb. 8, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired his top general after nearly two years of the country’s war with Russia. In a post on X, Zelenksyy thanked Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi for his service but said, “The time for… a renewal is now.” Zelenskyy has appointed Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, the… -
Biden calls Israel’s response in Gaza ‘over the top’
After responding to questions about the special counsel’s report at a White House news conference Thursday night, Feb. 8,, President Joe Biden was asked about the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas and the fighting in Gaza. Biden said Israel’s military response in Gaza has been “over the top,” in what is being considered the… -
Biden defends memory after classified documents report: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 9, 2024
President Biden fires back after a special counsel report questions his memory. And Russian President Vladimir Putin is asked about releasing a Wall Street Journal reporter detained in his country. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. Biden defends memory after special counsel report on classified documents “My memory… -
Disney invests $1.5 billion in Fortnite maker Epic Games
It’s game on at Disney, as the media giant is making its biggest move into the gaming world. Disney is investing $1.5 billion in Epic Games, the makers of Fortnite. The companies said the collaboration will create new video games and an entertainment universe where players can engage with content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and… -
US airstrike kills Iranian-backed militia leader in Iraq
U.S. forces killed a senior leader of an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq on Wednesday, Feb. 7. The U.S. carried out an airstrike in Baghdad, killing a commander of Kata’ib Hezbollah, who officials said was responsible for directly planning and participating in attacks on U.S. forces in the region. “At 9:30 p.m. (Baghdad Time) February 7,… -
Supreme Court to hear arguments over Trump’s ballot eligibility: The Morning Rundown: Feb. 8, 2024
The case to keep former President Donald Trump off the ballot heads to the Supreme Court. And Disney has its sights set on the video game industry with an Epic announcement. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Supreme Court to hear arguments on Trump’s ballot eligibility The Supreme… -
Nikki Haley loses Nevada primary to ‘none of these candidates’
The winner of Tuesday night’s, Feb. 6 Nevada Republican primary has been declared, and it wasn’t Nikki Haley, who was the only major candidate on the ballot. The winner was the “none of these candidates” option. It got the most votes, at 62%, with Haley capturing 32%. According to an NPR analysis, Haley spent nothing… -
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson says he’ll interview Russian President Vladimir Putin
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson announced in a video on the social media platform “X” he will interview Russian president Vladimir Putin. The New York Times is now reporting that the Kremlin confirmed that the interview has happened. “We are in Moscow tonight, we are here to interview the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin,”… -
House Republicans fail to impeach Mayorkas, pass Israel funding bill: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 7, 2024
House Republicans fail to impeach the Homeland Security secretary and pass an Israel aid bill. And voters in Nevada send a message as a winner of the state’s GOP primary is declared. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. House GOP fails to impeach Mayorkas, pass Israel funding bill…