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Federal judge rules DACA is illegal: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 14, 2023
A federal judge declares DACA is illegal, likely sending the case to the Supreme Court for a third time. And the search for an escaped prisoner comes to a dramatic end. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Sept. 14, 2023. Federal judge rules DACA is illegal A federal judge in Texas has… -
White House letter tells media how they should cover Biden impeachment probe
According to an email obtained by CNN, the White House has sent some of America’s largest media outlets a letter on how to cover the Biden impeachment inquiry. The draft copy of the letter indicated it would be sent to CNN, the New York Times, Associated Press and others, and CNN reported the letter has… -
As impeachment probe looms, Biden’s approval rating improves
According to a Reuters poll, President Joe Biden’s approval rating is at its highest point since March. The poll comes as House Republicans called for an impeachment inquiry into the president on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Despite the impeachment inquiry called for by House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Biden’s approval rating has increased to… -
Kim Jong Un meets with Vladimir Putin in Russia: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 13, 2023
The leaders of North Korea and Russia meet as the two U.S. adversaries look to strengthen their relationship. And Apple unveils big changes with its next generation of iPhones. These stories and more highlight the Morning Rundown for Sept. 13, 2023. Kim Jong Un meets with Vladimir Putin in Russia North Korean leader Kim Jong… -
Threads blocks COVID terms search results, raises free speech worries
Months after the government officially ended the public health emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Big Tech is still monitoring posts mentioning COVID. Instagram’s messaging app Threads is blocking search results for key COVID-related terms, including “COVID,” “long COVID” and “vaccines.” Results for those searches will come up as blocked and direct users to the… -
US v. Google: Biggest antitrust trial in decades begins
The biggest antitrust trial in decades got underway on Tuesday, Sept. 12 – The U.S. Justice Department v. Google. The U.S. claims Google violated antitrust laws by paying billions of dollars to Apple and other partners in order to become the default search engine on its devices and web browsers. The Justice Department and 10 states sued… -
Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia amid US warnings: The Morning Rundown Sept. 12, 2023
United States officials issue warnings to Russia and North Korea as their leaders are set to meet. And the biggest antitrust trial in a quarter century is about to begin. These stories highlight the Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. US issues warning as Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia North Korea’s Kim Jong… -
Gov’t likely violated 1st Amdt with COVID social media censorship, court says
A federal appeals court has ruled the Biden administration — along with government agencies like the CDC and FBI — likely violated the First Amendment when they pushed to censor and moderate posts about COVID-19 on social media during the pandemic. While it’s not being disputed that social media posts about COVID were being censored,… -
Biden in Vietnam: ‘We’re all better off if China does well’
After attending the G-20 Summit over the weekend in India, President Joe Biden made a stop in Vietnam — a move opposed by neighboring China. On Monday, Sept. 11, Biden said the United States’ relations with Vietnam had “entered a new stage.” The Southeast Asian nation lifted the U.S. to its highest diplomatic status alongside China… -
Kim Jong Un takes train to Russia, reports say: The Morning Rundown Sept. 11, 2023
A possible meeting between Russian and North Korean leaders looks to be on track. And 22 years later, Americans across the country remember the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. These stories highlight the Morning Rundown for Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. Kim Jong Un reportedly takes train to Russia for Putin meeting North Korean leader Kim… -
Liberty Safe faces backlash for giving FBI a customer’s code, changes policies
Gun safe company Liberty Safe is changing multiple company policies following threats of a boycott. The company provided the Federal Bureau of Investigation with a customer’s gun safe passcode during a house raid. The FBI found a safe during a raid of Arkansas man Nathan Hughes’ house. Hughes is charged in connection to the Jan.… -
Cuba makes Russian human trafficking arrests; CIA recruits Russian spies
On the same day Cuba announced the arrests of 17 people in an alleged human trafficking ring aimed at bolstering Russia’s military, the CIA renewed its push to turn some Russians into spies against their own government. The agency released a video titled “Why I made contact with the CIA – for myself” on social… -
North Korea unveils tactical nuclear submarine, effectiveness in question
North Korea unveiled its first “tactical nuclear attack submarine” on Friday, Sept. 8. According to state media, Submarine No. 841 has been assigned to the fleet that patrols the waters between the Korean peninsula and Japan. North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un said the submarine will be one of the main “underwater offensive means of the…