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Woman arrested after trying to approach Trump at civil trial
A woman who was spectating at the civil fraud trial against former president Donal Trump was arrested after allegedly trying to approach him during the proceeding. According to reports, the woman stood up during a testimony on Wednesday, Oct. 18, and walked toward the front of the courtroom where Trump was sitting. According to the… -
Biden admin. deports more than 100 Venezuelan migrants
The first deportation flight to Venezuela landed on Wednesday, Oct. 18, in Caracas under Biden’s new directive as the administration grapples with a record number of illegal border crossings. Venezuelan men and women were seen being escorted onto a charter plane in Harlington, TX while wearing shackles. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said about 130… -
Biden to address nation on Israel-Hamas war: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 19, 2023
President Biden is set to address the nation following his visit to Israel. And, after 18 years, the main suspect in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway confesses – these stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. Biden to address nation on Israel-Hamas war; aid headed to Gaza President Joe Biden… -
How US donations to UN Palestinian relief agency could be used by Hamas
Iran is the biggest financial supporter of Hamas, but U.S. taxpayer money could potentially be going to the terrorist group as well. According to an analysis of some United Nation funds being sent into Gaza, there is a distinct possibility that some U.S. funding could be going to Hamas. The United Nations Relief and Works… -
Musk’s ‘X’ testing $1 per year fee to post
Elon Musk’s social media platform X has announced a test subscription method called “Not a Bot” that will charge users in two countries $1 per year to post content on the platform. Starting on Tuesday, Oct. 17, new users in New Zealand and the Philippines will have to pay the annual $1 USD fee. According… -
Online sites team up to crack down on fake reviews
Amazon, Tripadvisor, and Expedia are among some of the most popular online marketplaces and travel sites taking aim at fake reviews. In a statement released on Tuesday, Oct. 17, some online giants have announced they will team up to thwart the ever-growing problem. According to Tripadvisor’s yearly transparency report, in 2022, fake reviews on the… -
Biden in Israel day after deadly Gaza hospital blast: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 18, 2023
President Biden arrives in Israel a day after a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital leads to protests across the Middle East. And prosecutors plan to recharge actor Alec Baldwin in connection to a fatal shooting on a movie set – these stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. Biden… -
Documents detail Remington deal to get rifle in ‘Call of Duty’ video game
A top U.S. gun-maker is targeted a younger generation of gun enthusiasts in a previously undisclosed deal to get one of its rifles in a popular video game. Newly released documents reveal the details of the deal between the popular first-person shooter game “Call of Duty” and Remington Arms to include one of its assault… -
Biden campaign joins Trump’s Truth Social
President Biden’s 2024 reelection campaign has created an account on former President Donald Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social. Officials with Biden’s campaign said this is an effort to meet voters where they are. In the first post on Truth Social on Monday, Oct.16, Biden’s campaign team wrote, “Converts welcome!” The team sees it as… -
SCOTUS reinstates Biden admin. ‘ghost gun’ regulations
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked the ruling of a 5th circuit judge in Texas that allowed the sale of products that can be turned into untraceable firearms at home called “ghost guns.” The Monday, Oct. 16 ruling forces two Texas-based manufacturers, Blackhawk Manufacturing and Defense Distributed, to abide by a 2022 federal regulation aimed at… -
Biden visiting Israel to reaffirm support; seek aid for Gaza: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 17, 2023
President Biden will be making a trip to Israel as the country’s war with Hamas continues. And Straight Arrow News talks with Rep. Jim Jordan ahead of an official vote for speaker – these stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. Biden to visit Israel on Wednesday President Joe Biden will be visiting… -
States impose EV fees to offset gas-tax shortfalls, spark controversy
The political debate over electric vehicles is continuing as individual states start to enforce EV registration fees. More Republican-led states are implementing annual fees costing $200 or more to replace the gas taxes EVs avoid. The gas taxes that help fund infrastructure are taking a hit as electric vehicles more people are driving EVs. This… -
US warns of ‘real risk’ Iran intervenes in Israel war despite warnings
Iran’s foreign minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, said the country cannot remain a spectator in Israel’s war against Hamas. At the same time, the U.S. is reiterating no outsiders should intervene in Israel’s conflict. The comments are a latest example of tensions rising as Iranian rhetoric is pushing back against U.S. warnings. “If stopping the aggression against…