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Ukraine President Zelenskyy to meet with Biden in D.C. as funding efforts flounder: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 11, 2023
With additional funding for Ukraine in limbo, Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to meet with leaders in Washington D.C. And, amid backlash following her testimony on antisemitism on college campuses, Penn’s president resigns. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. Zelenskyy to meet with Biden in D.C. on Tuesday Ukraine President… -
UPenn, Harvard presidents clarify antisemitism testimony after fallout
Does calling for the genocide of the Jewish people violate school policy? That was one of the questions asked of Ivy League university presidents on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Dec. 5. Some of the presidents’ answers have led to protests, calls for their removal, and the withdrawal of millions of dollars in donations and funding to… -
IDF posts controversial images of alleged Hamas soldiers stripped down, restrained
The Israel-Hamas war has entered its third month, and the fighting shows no sign of easing. Images and videos from Gaza are flooding social media daily, giving users insight to what is happening and also raising questions. As news of what is claimed to be a mass surrender by Hamas soldiers began to spread across… -
Judge grants emergency order allowing Texas woman to get an abortion
A Texas judge ruled in favor of a woman who says she is in need of an abortion after her fetus was diagnosed with a genetic abnormality that typically leads to a miscarriage, stillbirth, or death soon after birth. Texas law bans abortions under nearly all circumstances, bans that went back into place following the… -
House committee launches probe into universities after antisemitism hearing
The House Education Committee has launched an investigation into Harvard, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania following a hearing this week where lawmakers questioned the universities’ presidents about the rise of antisemitism on their campuses amid the war between Israel and Hamas. Members of Congress were dissatisfied with the three presidents’ responses, especially to questions… -
Hunter Biden indicted on 9 tax-related charges: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 8, 2023
Hunter Biden is indicted on nine tax-related charges as a special counsel’s investigation into the president’s son continues. And, a judge grants an emergency order allowing a pregnant woman to get an abortion in Texas. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Based on the facts and the law,… -
California law requires gender-neutral toy, baby sections in retail stores
California is looking to end what it calls the segregation of children’s toys. Major retailers will soon be legally required to provide a gender-neutral toy section. The new law instructs retail stores with 500 employees or more to rethink the way they display children’s toys. Retailers will be required to maintain a gender-neutral section or… -
US military grounds all V-22 Osprey aircraft in wake of deadly crash
In the wake of the deadly crash off the coast of Japan last week and calls from Japan’s military to halt all Osprey flights, the U.S. military has grounded its entire fleet of hybrid aircraft. The announcement on Wednesday, Dec. 6, comes just a week after eight U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command service members… -
Senate Republicans block Ukraine funding over border policy
Despite a warning from President Biden about the dire consequences in Ukraine should Congress not act, Senate Republicans on Wednesday, Dec. 6, blocked a $110 billion emergency spending bill that includes aid for Ukraine in its war with Russia, as well as funding for Israel and other international assistance, as GOP lawmakers seek changes to… -
Republican candidates square off in fourth debate: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 7, 2023
As the Republican field narrows, four presidential hopefuls take the debate stage for a fourth time. And, the U.S. military has grounded its entire fleet of Osprey aircraft following last week’s deadly crash. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. Candidates target Haley in 4th GOP primary debate With… -
Trump’s dictator remarks create media frenzy, overshadow GOP debate
With four republican presidential hopefuls set to take the debate stage Wednesday, Dec. 6, it is former President Donald Trump already stealing the show. After a town hall hosted by Fox News, remarks the former president made when asked if he will become a dictator have sent the media into a frenzy. Moderator Sean Hannity… -
Senate approves hundreds of military promotions as Tuberville drops hold
Hundreds of military promotions pushed through the Senate on Tuesday, Dec. 5, after Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., dropped his months-long blockade. The Senate wasted little time, approving 425 promotions by voice vote just hours after the blockade was lifted. Sen. Tuberville had been blocking the votes in protest of the Pentagon’s abortion policy, which… -
Senate briefing on Ukraine aid becomes heated as Republicans demand border policy change: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 6, 2023
Senate Republicans seeking border changes walk out of a classified briefing on Ukraine aid. And, Panera faces another wrongful death lawsuit over its caffeinated lemonade. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. Republican senators walk out of classified briefing A classified briefing between senators on Capitol Hill to discuss…
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