Karah Rucker
More from Karah Rucker
-
US, China issue climate change agreement ahead of Biden-Xi meeting
Ahead of Wednesday’s Nov. 15 meeting between President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping in San Francisco, the United States and China announced an agreement to address climate change. In a statement on Tuesday, Nov. 14, the State Department said both countries will “rise up to one of the greatest challenges of our time for… -
IDF carries out ‘targeted operation’ in Gaza hospital: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 15, 2023
The Israeli army says it is carrying out a ‘targeted operation’ at Gaza’s largest hospital. And the United States and China agree to address climate change as the countries’ two leaders are set to meet. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. IDF says troops carrying out ‘targeted operation’… -
Leaked video of former Trump allies’ testimony complicates Georgia election fraud trial
District Attorney Fani Willis, the Georgia prosecutor leading the 2020 election case against former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants, is asking a judge to issue an emergency motion for a protective order. The order is to prevent further discovery materials from being leaked, following reports that materials were leaked to several news organizations on… -
Supreme Court adopts code of conduct but has no enforcement mechanism
The Supreme Court announced Monday, Nov. 13, that it has formally adopted a new code of conduct amid scrutiny over alleged ethical lapses, including justices accepting luxury vacations and high-end gifts and using taxpayer-funded staff to promote a book, though critics note the ethics code did not come with a plan of enforcement. All nine… -
Secretary of State Blinken responds to dissent over POTUS’ Gaza policy
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is responding to growing criticism from diplomats in the State Department over the Biden administration’s policy on the Israel-Hamas war. Officials told multiple news outlets that at least three messages have been filed in the department’s internal dissent channel, a system set up during the Vietnam War, criticizing the… -
Tens of thousands expected in D.C. for pro-Israel rally: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 14, 2023
A rally in support of Israel is expected to attract tens of thousands to Washington, D.C. And the TSA announces a record level of travelers will take to the skies this Thanksgiving. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. Tens of thousands are expected at the march for the… -
Report: CDC system tracking vaccine adverse effects is overwhelmed
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a national vaccine safety surveillance program that monitors the safety of vaccines called the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). The program helps to detect unusual or unexpected reporting patterns of adverse events from vaccines. However, a British Medical Journal report found that VAERS is “overwhelmed,” raising concerns that the… -
FBI probes NYC Mayor Adams’ pressure to open consulate for Turkish government
Amid an FBI investigation into New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign, a new report has surfaced alleging Adams pressured NYC fire officials in July 2021 to sign off on a 35-story high-rise Turkish consulate despite documented safety concerns. The New York Times reported that sources said Adams pushed for the consulate to open at… -
US in ‘ongoing negotiations’ to free hostages taken by Hamas
The United States continues to be involved in “ongoing negotiations” for the release of hostages taken by Hamas in Gaza, including several Americans, after the group’s terror attack on Israel over one month ago that killed 1,200. White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan gave an update to ABC News on Sunday, Nov. 12, confirming… -
5 US Army troops killed in helicopter crash
The U.S. is mourning the loss of five Army Special Operation troops who were killed in a helicopter crash in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea over the weekend. According to the U.S. European Command, the five soldiers were killed when their MH-60 helicopter went down “during a routine air refueling mission as part of military training.”… -
Republican Sen. Tim Scott ends bid for president during TV interview: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 13, 2023
In a surprise announcement, Republican candidate for president, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., ends his campaign during a TV interview. And the U.S. confirms it’s in “ongoing negotiations” to free the hostages taken by Hamas in Gaza. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., suspends campaign for… -
Media watchdog links freelance photographers to Hamas; news outlets react
Hassan Eslaiah, a freelance photographer in Gaza, is at the center of a controversial expose claiming that he potentially holds close ties with Hamas. Media watchdog group HonestReporting questioned whether the freelancer had prior knowledge of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel. The group is also questioning whether the media organizations that he worked for… -
Billions in COVID fraud helped one man buy a private island
Dubbed the greatest grift in U.S. history, the exploitation of billions of dollars in federal funds earmarked for COVID relief dominated the news cycle as the pandemic dust settled. Thousands of people have since been charged with fraud related to COVID relief funding. One of those charged, Patrick Walsh, who is serving five and a…
Latest Stories
-
Getty Images
Chinese drone company won’t stop users from flying over sensitive US sites
-
Getty Images
TikTok plans for Sunday shutdown, US employees to stay on payroll after ban
-
Getty Images
Proposed new criteria could reduce classified obesity population by 20%
-
Getty Images
Biden works to lock in climate and clean energy funding before Trump takes office
-
Getty Images
Palisades fire victims sue LA water department over water supply issues
Popular Opinions
-
In addition to the facts, we believe it’s vital to hear perspectives from all sides of the political spectrum.
