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Republican candidates square off in fourth debate: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 7, 2023
As the Republican field narrows, four presidential hopefuls take the debate stage for a fourth time. And, the U.S. military has grounded its entire fleet of Osprey aircraft following last week’s deadly crash. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. Candidates target Haley in 4th GOP primary debate With… -
Senate approves hundreds of military promotions as Tuberville drops hold
Hundreds of military promotions pushed through the Senate on Tuesday, Dec. 5, after Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., dropped his months-long blockade. The Senate wasted little time, approving 425 promotions by voice vote just hours after the blockade was lifted. Sen. Tuberville had been blocking the votes in protest of the Pentagon’s abortion policy, which… -
Senate briefing on Ukraine aid becomes heated as Republicans demand border policy change: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 6, 2023
Senate Republicans seeking border changes walk out of a classified briefing on Ukraine aid. And, Panera faces another wrongful death lawsuit over its caffeinated lemonade. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. Republican senators walk out of classified briefing A classified briefing between senators on Capitol Hill to discuss… -
White House calls protest at Israeli restaurant in Philadelphia an act of antisemitism
The White House is condemning a protest outside an Israeli-style falafel restaurant in Philadelphia, calling it an act of antisemitism and completely unjustifiable. Dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators seeking a cease-fire in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas were recorded on video this past weekend shouting “genocide” outside the restaurant. In a statement released on… -
White House warns U.S. is running out of money for Ukraine aid: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 5, 2023
The White House warns the U.S. is running out of money to aid Ukraine. And, a house explodes in Virginia as police attempt to execute a search warrant. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. White House warns U.S. is running out of Ukraine aid A letter the White… -
Wireless-charging public road in Detroit expands range of EVs
Drivers of electric vehicles in Detroit searching for the next station to charge their car now have another option: the first wireless-charging public road in America. For a few days now, drivers of certain EVs have had the opportunity to charge their cars on the newly paved 14th Street in the Motor City. On Wednesday,… -
US warship responds to attacks on ships in Red Sea, shoots down drones
On Sunday, Dec. 3, three commercial ships with ties to 14 countries were attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, according to a U.S. Central Command report. Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, reportedly fired ballistic missiles at the three ships over about eight hours. According to U.S. Central Command, the first missile that… -
Israel expanding strikes in Gaza following end of temporary truce: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 4, 2023
With the cease-fire over, Israel says it’s expanding its ground operations to all of Gaza. And plans for the next merger in the airline industry have been announced. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. Israel expanding operation in Gaza days after cease-fire ends Just days after the temporary… -
Sen. Rand Paul performs Heimlich maneuver on choking colleague
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is being credited for his quick action after a fellow senator began choking during a Republican conference luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, Nov. 1. Paul successfully performed the Heimlich on Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. Ernst confirmed a reporter’s account of the incident on X, saying in jest, “Can’t help… -
Judge blocks Montana TikTok ban from taking effect Jan. 1
On Thursday, Nov. 1, a federal judge blocked Montana’s ban on the Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok for violating users’ rights to free speech. In a preliminary injunction, U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy said the state’s attempt to implement a first-of-its-kind statewide ban on the app “violates the constitution in more ways than one.” Judge… -
Airstrikes resume in Gaza as cease-fire ends: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 1, 2023
After a weeklong pause in fighting, the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas comes to an end as Israel said it resumed strikes in Gaza. And a senator takes quick action, using the Heimlich maneuver to help a colleague in trouble. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Dec. 1. Cease-fire between Israel,… -
Reporters film immigrant smugglers cutting fence, call Border Patrol
NewsNation journalists covering the immigration crisis at the southern border recorded apparent human smugglers in action. Following some provocative behavior from the smugglers, the news crew seemingly had no choice but to become part of their story. According to the network, the news team was reporting from Lukeville, Arizona, when they saw a group of… -
X owner Elon Musk accuses advertisers of blackmailing him
During The New York Times’ Dealbook Summit on Wednesday, Nov. 29, X owner Elon Musk accused advertisers of blackmailing him. The comments come in the wake of several advertisers withdrawing their spending from the platform following Musk’s endorsement of a post boosting an antisemitic conspiracy theory. In a strongly worded message, Musk addressed the advertisers,…