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New bill would remove Trump’s Secret Service protection if he is found guilty
The Secret Service is required to provide lifetime protection for all presidents and former presidents of the United States. However, it is unclear what those protections would look like if a president were sentenced to serve time in prison. This previously hypothetical scenario is now a potential outcome for former President Donald Trump. While there… -
Australia seeks global ban on violent video posted on X; Musk pushes back
In the wake of deadly stabbings in Australia, the country’s leaders asked social media platform X to ban violent videos from the attacks. X CEO Elon Musk said if his company complies, it could set a dangerous precedent. The Australian government asked the platform to remove videos of the April 15 stabbing at a church… -
Voyager 1 sending data to Earth for first time in five months
After five months, NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft has resumed sending back data on its onboard systems for the first time since November. Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory identified and addressed a malfunction in one of Voyager 1’s onboard computer chips that disrupted data transmission. “Voyager 1 stopped sending readable science and engineering data back to Earth on Nov. 14,… -
White House imposes staffing requirements for nursing homes
Vice President Kamala Harris has announced new federal rules for nursing homes, setting a minimum staffing level and requiring that a portion of their federal funding be allocated toward higher wages for workers. It’s the first time the federal government has implemented staff requirements for nursing homes, a response to staffing shortages exposed by the COVID-19… -
Protests lead to arrests across college campuses
Pro-Palestinian protests lead to dozens of students arrested across some of the country’s most elite college campuses and day two of testimony in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Protests lead to arrests across college campuses Some of the country’s most prestigious… -
Chinese doping scandal hits 3 months before Paris Games; US claims cover-up
As the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics approach, new allegations of Chinese swimmers using performance enhancement drugs at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics are appearing. Team USA is calling for China’s medals to be rescinded and Team Britain is calling for a lifetime ban of the swimmers involved in the doping scandal. The 2021 doping accusations are… -
Columbia University protests lead to remote learning ahead of Passover
Anti-Israel protests escalated on Columbia University’s campus over the weekend of April 20. In response, Columbia President Minouche Shafik announced the campus would switch to remote learning on Monday, April 22, out of concerns for student safety. Shafik sent a letter in the middle of the night to the student body, saying the school is… -
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… -
Trump’s ‘hush money’ trial: Legal experts debate name coined by media.
Former President Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial, which began jury selection on Monday, April 15, has topped the week’s news cycle. Two key questions emerge: What is this case really about, and why is the media calling it a “hush money” trial when Trump isn’t being charged for paying off a porn star? The popularized… -
Department of Justice cracking down on carjackings in 7 states
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Thursday, April 18, it plans to ramp up efforts to crack down on carjackings across the United States. The department announced the expansion of “Carjacking Task Forces.” The additional units will target areas described as a “public safety threat” in Washington, Oregon, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and Alabama.… -
Dozens detained during pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University
More than 100 students were arrested Thursday, April 18, at Columbia University during a pro-Palestinian protest on the campus’ main lawn. The arrests occurred as New York City police, in riot gear, dismantled a makeshift tent city that had been set up by the protesters without school permission after a second day of protest. University President Minouche…
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