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Congress passes short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 19, 2024
Congress passes a short-term funding bill with just hours left to avoid a government shutdown. And Japan looks to be the next country to land on the lunar surface with its ‘moon sniper’ explorer. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Jan. 19. Congress passes short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown… -
Apple disables blood-oxygen feature on top model watches amid patent dispute
It’s official, Apple disabled a blood-oxygen feature on its two newest watches in the U.S. Thursday, Jan. 18, to comply with a court-ordered revival of a sales ban stemming from a patent dispute. The decision to turn off the blood-oxygen feature for Apple users who buy the Apple Watch Series 9 or Ultra 2 in… -
Speaker Johnson pushes border reform in meeting with Biden on Ukraine aid
Following a meeting at the White House on Wednesday, Jan. 17, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters he pressed President Biden on immigration reform, calling the southern border a “national security and humanitarian catastrophe.” Biden invited congressional leaders to push for more aid to Ukraine, aid that has been blocked by House Republicans for… -
Iowa sues TikTok for allegedly misleading parents about inappropriate content
TikTok is facing another legal challenge, this time in Iowa, as the state’s Attorney General Brenna Bird filed a lawsuit on Wednesday, Jan. 17, alleging that the social media app is misleading parents about the content children are accessing and viewing. Seeking financial penalties, Bird, who is a Republican, claims TikTok and its parent company… -
Pakistan strikes back at Iran; US targets Houthi missiles: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 18, 2024
Developing stories out of the Middle East as Pakistan fires back at Iran and the U.S. launches additional strikes at Houthi targets. And the latest Apple Watches will be back on sale on Thursday, Jan. 18, but with some changes. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. Pakistan strikes… -
ABC News cancels GOP primary debate in New Hampshire
The next Republican primary debate that was scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 18, in New Hampshire is no longer taking place. ABC News announced on Tuesday, Jan. 16, its decision to cancel the debate after it said both former President Donald Trump and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley failed to respond to their invitations by… -
Biden meeting with top lawmakers to talk aid for Ukraine and Israel
The White House announced on Tuesday, Jan. 16, that President Biden will meet with top lawmakers to push for more aid to Ukraine and Israel, efforts that have stalled in Congress. According to ABC News reporting, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, Biden will meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y.,… -
JetBlue-Spirit Airlines merger blocked by federal judge
A federal judge blocked a merger between JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines, Tuesday, Jan. 16. JetBlue planned to acquire Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion. However, U.S. Judge William Young in Boston agreed with the U.S. Justice Department that the deal was anticompetitive and would harm customers. JetBlue’s lawyers argued against the decision calling it a… -
US strikes Houthi targets in Yemen as group is expected to be added to terror list: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 17, 2024
The U.S. launched another airstrike against Houthi targets, as the Iranian-backed group is expected to be relisted as a global terrorist organization. And the next Republican debate is canceled just days before the New Hampshire primary. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. US launches strike as Houthis expected… -
Fake 911 call to White House prompts emergency response
A fake 911 call reporting a fire had emergency crews responding to the White House on Monday, Jan 15. The incident happened while President Joe Biden and his family were at Camp David. Emergency crews responded to a reported fire at the White House just after 7 a.m., according to local authorities. The Associated Press… -
Washington state sues Kroger, Albertsons over proposed merger
A proposed $25 billion merger between the two largest supermarket chains in the U.S. is now facing some opposition. On Monday, Jan. 15, Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson sued Kroger and Albertsons, attempting to block the merger. Ferguson argued that the deal would leave shoppers with fewer choices and lead to higher prices. “This… -
US condemns Iranian attack in Iraq near American consulate
U.S. officials are condemning an attack by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp on Iraq’s Kurdistan region that struck near the U.S. consulate on Monday night, Jan. 15. The IRGC took responsibility, saying it launched ballistic missiles to destroy an Israeli spy site. According to Iranian state-run media, the IRGC said in a statement it launched… -
Trump wins Iowa caucuses in historic landslide; DeSantis places 2nd: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 16, 2024
In a dominant victory, former President Donald Trump walks away the winner in Iowa. And the two largest supermarket chains in the country are sued over their proposed merger. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Trump easily wins Iowa caucuses; DeSantis & Haley battle for second It did…
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