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Biden has more money from fundraising, Trump has more small donor support
President Joe Biden is out fundraising former President Donald Trump this election season. Biden has about three times as much money on hand compared to Trump, but among small donors, Trump has more support. Biden has raised $248 million compared to Trump’s $168 million. Not only is he raising more, Biden is also spending less… -
$15 traffic toll in Manhattan is approved, a first in US
Drivers in New York City will soon face a $15 toll to enter the heart of Manhattan, marking the first such congestion pricing toll in the United States aimed at reducing traffic and pollution. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board approved the congestion pricing plan, set to start in June. The plan, largely unchanged from earlier proposals, will… -
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried to be sentenced
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is scheduled for sentencing Thursday, March 28, following his November conviction by a federal jury on wire fraud and conspiracy charges. The jury found Bankman-Fried guilty of misappropriating $8 billion from FTX depositors’ funds for lavish expenditures, including Caribbean properties and private jets. At 32, Bankman-Fried faces decades in prison after… -
Two victims recovered after Baltimore bridge collapse
Two bodies are recovered in Baltimore’s bridge collapse as crews continue a difficult search for four remaining victims. And, drivers are about to pay 15 bucks one-way every day just to enter this U.S. city. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, March 28, 2024. Two victims recovered after bridge collapse in… -
NBC’s newsroom revolt isn’t the first over who should be given a platform
NBC has walked back its decision to hire Ronna McDaniel as a political contributor. The network fired her after top NBC and MSNBC personalities publicly aired grievances on their programs over the new addition to their team. This isn’t the first time newsrooms have revolted over who and what should be allowed on their platforms.… -
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. selects his vice president, Nicole Shanahan
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has selected Nicole Shanahan as his vice president. Shanahan, a 38-year-old Silicon Valley lawyer and philanthropist, was previously married to Google co-founder Sergey Brin. Announcing her partnership with Kennedy at an event in her hometown of Oakland, California, Shanahan stated she was inspired by Kennedy to leave the Democratic Party.… -
Judge issues gag order on Trump in New York hush money case
The New York judge overseeing a criminal case against Donald Trump concerning hush money payments has placed a gag order on the former president, limiting public comments about individuals connected to the case. This move comes after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg requested the restriction. Judge Juan Merchan said Trump has a history of making “threatening, inflammatory, denigrating”… -
6 workers presumed dead in Baltimore bridge collapse
Six people are presumed dead after the major bridge collapse in Baltimore, and former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel is out at NBC News just days after joining the network. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, March 27, 2024. 6 missing workers presumed dead after Baltimore bridge collapse Divers will return to… -
Homeland Security raids homes of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Homeland Security agents raids targeted multiple homes owned by hip-hop mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs on Monday, March 25. Several news outlets have reported that the searches are part of a sex-trafficking investigation. Armed Homeland Security agents conducted raids at homes in Los Angeles and Miami. Video from Fox 11 in Los Angeles captured armed officers entering… -
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill restricting social media for kids
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that sets age limits for social media use in the state. Under the new law, children under 14 are prohibited from creating social media accounts, and those aged 14 and 15 will need parental consent to join platforms. “Ultimately, [we’re] trying to help parents navigate this very… -
Major bridge collapses in Baltimore after ship collision; search and rescue underway
A major bridge collapses in Baltimore after being struck by a ship — sending multiple people into the water. And, Homeland Security raids the homes of hip-hop mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs as part of an ongoing investigation. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Major bridge collapses in Baltimore,… -
Instagram limits political content as US presidential election nears
Instagram has changed its rules regarding the presence of political content. The default setting is now limiting posts, reels and accounts that are deemed to be political in nature for users, according to the company. The new limits on political content come just months before the 2024 presidential election, and some users are criticizing Instagram… -
Appeals court drops Trump’s bond to $175M, extends deadline 10 days
Former President Donald Trump was facing a $464 million bond in his New York civil fraud case with his properties at risk of being seized if he did not provide the money. On Monday, March 25, a New York state appeals court cut his bond by 68% and gave him until Monday, April 1, to…
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