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Judge rejects Trump’s bid to subpoena Jan. 6 committee records
The federal judge set to preside over former President Donald Trump’s election interference trial has rejected his attempt to subpoena records from the House Jan. 6 committee which investigated the 2021 attack on the U.S. capitol. The former president had attempted to subpoena for what his team says are “missing” records from the committee. In a… -
More hostages set to be released as Israel-Hamas cease-fire is extended: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 28, 2023
More hostages are set to be released today as the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is extended. And, if you don’t use your Google account too often, you have only a few days left before it gets deleted. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. More hostages expected to be released as… -
Elon Musk visits Israel, meets with PM Netanyahu amid antisemitism accusations
Elon Musk visited Israel on Monday, Nov. 27 amid accusations of antisemitism against him and his social media platform, X. Musk’s itinerary included a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The two men toured a community previously attacked by Hamas and live streamed a conversation on X. The visit came after several controversial incidents… -
Schumer to bring Israel, Ukraine aid package to Senate floor
In a letter to his Democratic colleagues on Sunday, Nov. 26, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., laid out his plan to bring a national security package to the Senate floor. The bill would include funding for both Ukraine and Israel aid and could be brought to a vote as early as next week. The… -
Suspect arrested in shooting of 3 U.S. college students of Palestinian descent
Police in Burlington, Vermont, have arrested a suspect in the shooting of three college students of Palestinian descent who were wounded near the University of Vermont on Saturday, Nov. 25. The suspect, identified as Jason J. Eaton, 48, is set to be arraigned today in connection with the shooting. In this charged moment, no one… -
Biden to skip UN climate summit in Dubai
According to the White House, President Biden will not attend the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Dubai later this week. World leaders from nearly 200 countries are expected to attend the meeting known as COP28. Yet most governments are still strolling when they need to be sprinting. UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell News… -
Israel-Hamas cease-fire nears end as dozens of hostages released: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 27, 2023
As Israel and Hamas prepare for the final day of the limited cease-fire, there are talks of extending the hostage release deal. And, the world’s largest iceberg, grounded for decades, is on the move. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. Israel, Hamas open to extend pause on final day of… -
Autonomous vehicle safety under scrutiny: Cruise revelations, Tesla lawsuit
The much-touted vision of self-driving cars replacing human drivers nationwide seems to be facing significant hurdles. While these futuristic vehicles have become a reality on the streets of Houston, Dallas, Miami, Phoenix, Austin and San Francisco, recent revelations have brought to light serious concerns about their safety and functionality. Cruise — which is owned by… -
WHO investigating uptick in respiratory illnesses in China
The World Health Organization is investigating a cluster of respiratory illness cases in children in China following an alert on Tuesday, Nov. 21, calling for more information about undiagnosed pneumonia in China. The standard alert, which looked and read similar to a 2019 alert about the COVID-19, led to some fear the world was looking… -
NYC Mayor Adams facing sexual assault lawsuit
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who is at the center of an FBI probe looking into his campaign finances, is now being accused of sexual assault. The allegations stem from his time as a New York City transit police officer in 1993. I would never do anything to harm anyone. NYC Mayor Eric Adams… -
Four-day ceasefire in Gaza sets table for hostage release: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 24, 2023
This morning begins a four-day ceasefire in Gaza, setting the table for hostages to be released. And if you are looking for a Black Friday deal, the U.S. Marshals might have some for you. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. Four-day ceasefire in Gaza begins This morning marks… -
US Army says soldiers discharged for refusing COVID vaccine may reapply
U.S. soldiers who refused the COVID-19 vaccine were discharged by the Army during the pandemic. Those same soldiers are now receiving invitations to rejoin the military since the services have rescinded the controversial vaccine requirement. The letters detail necessary steps for discharged members to correct their records and re-characterize the reason for their separation. The… -
Sam Altman returning as OpenAI CEO amid board shakeup
In a twist to the AI saga that began last week, Sam Altman will return as CEO of OpenAI, the same company whose board fired him just five days ago. The latest shakeup at ChatGPT’s parent company also includes former salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers joining the board. Hours after…