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Several dead after tornadoes sweep through Midwest
Several people, including an infant, are dead after tornadoes sweep through the Midwest. Also, demonstrations by dueling groups turn physical on the campus of UCLA. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, April 29, 2024. Several dead after tornadoes sweep through Midwest At least four people, including a young child, are dead… -
Kim Kardashian attends White House meeting on criminal justice reform
Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a roundtable discussion on criminal justice reform at the White House on Thursday, April 25, attended by recently pardoned former inmates and reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian. During the meeting, Harris announced the finalization of changes to a Small Business Administration rule, which will remove most restrictions based on… -
José Andrés honors World Central Kitchen aid workers killed in Gaza
At a memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, April 25, celebrity chef José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen, gave an emotional tribute to seven aid workers killed in a Gaza airstrike by the Israel Defense Forces earlier this month. Israeli military officials acknowledged the airstrike was a mistake and have disciplined those involved. Andrés has… -
Testimony continues in Trump criminal trial as Supreme Court debates immunity
Developments in former President Donald Trump’s legal cases take us to a New York City courtroom and the U.S. Supreme Court, and USC cancels its main commencement ceremony following dozens of arrests during campus protests. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, April 26, 2024. Testimony continues in Trump’s criminal trial as… -
Arizona House votes to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban revived by state Supreme Court
Arizona state lawmakers voted Wednesday, April 24, to repeal a law from 1864 that almost completely bans abortion, with no exceptions for cases of rape or incest. This comes after the Arizona Supreme Court recently supported the Civil War-era statute over a more recent 15-week abortion limit. “I’ve known for a while that the votes were there, it just… -
Arizona grand jury indicts 18 in alleged 2020 fake elector scheme tied to Trump
An Arizona state grand jury has indicted 18 people, including key former President Donald Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani and chief of staff Mark Meadows, as well as a group of so-called “fake electors.” Those indicted also include former Arizona GOP Chair Kelli Ward, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged efforts to overturn Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential… -
Trump to attend NY trial as US Supreme Court hears immunity case
The United States Supreme Court will hear arguments on former President Donald Trump’s immunity claims while the former president’s criminal trial resumes in New York. And dozens of protesters are arrested as pro-Palestinian demonstrations continue on college campuses. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, April 25, 2024. Trump to attend NY… -
FTC votes to ban non-compete clauses
In a 3-2 vote Tuesday, April 23, the Federal Trade Commission voted to ban non-compete agreements nationwide, affecting an estimated 30 million workers. This rule prohibits new non-compete clauses and nullifies existing ones, except for certain high-earning senior executives. “We heard from employees who, because of non-competes, were stuck in abusive workplaces,” FTC Chair Lina Khan said.… -
Tennessee legislators pass bill allowing teachers to carry guns in classroom
Tennessee lawmakers have passed a bill allowing teachers and school staff to carry concealed handguns on school grounds, aimed at enhancing school safety. The measure was approved Tuesday, April 23, by a 68-28 vote in the Tennessee House, a year after a shooting at a Nashville school killed three children and three adults. The bill now… -
Senate passes $95B aid package for Ukraine, Israel; TikTok bill included
With Congress passing the $95 billion foreign aid package, including a bill on TikTok, it now heads to President Joe Biden’s desk. A year after a deadly school shooting, Tennessee lawmakers approve a bill allowing teachers to carry guns in school. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Senate… -
Israeli military intelligence chief resigns over Oct. 7 warning failure
The Israeli military announced the morning of Monday, April 22, that its intelligence chief, Major General Aharon Haliva, is stepping down. This marks the first resignation of a senior figure following Hamas’ terror attack and the ongoing war. The decision was coordinated with Israeli Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi and approved by Defense Minister… -
House’s $95 billion foreign aid package, including TikTok bill, heads to Senate
The House passed a foreign aid package on Saturday, April 20, a victory for Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., as he managed dissent within his own party and turned to Democratic colleagues for support. The $95 billion package, divided across four bills, supports Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, replenishes U.S. arms, and includes measures to seize Russian assets and… -
Jury to hear opening statements in Trump’s first criminal trial
The 12-person jury is set to hear opening statements in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. Learn more about what is in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by the House. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, April 22, 2024. Jury to hear opening statements in Trump’s first criminal trial…