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US warns of ‘real risk’ Iran intervenes in Israel war despite warnings
Iran’s foreign minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, said the country cannot remain a spectator in Israel’s war against Hamas. At the same time, the U.S. is reiterating no outsiders should intervene in Israel’s conflict. The comments are a latest example of tensions rising as Iranian rhetoric is pushing back against U.S. warnings. “If stopping the aggression against… -
Most agree on US supporting Israel, balk at Biden’s performance: Polls
According to an ABC News poll of 518 adult respondents, most agree that the U.S. should continue to support Israel after the deadly attack by the terrorist organization Hamas. However, the poll found only about half of Americans feel the government is doing enough as it is, with just more than a quarter of respondents… -
Rite Aid files for bankruptcy amid thousands of opioid lawsuits
Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy on Sunday. Oct. 15, as it faces billions of dollars in debt and thousands of federal, state, and local lawsuits related to the opioid crisis. Once the biggest drugstore chain in the U.S., Rite Aid has struggled to compete with the now larger competitors like CVS and Walgreens. Ahead of… -
Biden says Israeli occupation of Gaza would be ‘big mistake’: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 16, 2023
President Biden sits down for an interview with “60 Minutes,” discussing America’s role in the war between Israel and Hamas and the future of Gaza. And Rite Aid files for bankruptcy amid lawsuits over the opioid crisis – these stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Biden interviewed on America’s role in… -
Iran warns of Israel war escalation as it continues to back terror group
In the Israel-Hamas war, the U.S. supports Israel and Iran defends Hamas. As a result, the long-running tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to be exacerbated. The U.S. told outside countries and groups that might lend support to Hamas to stay out of Israel’s war. Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian hinted on Friday, Oct.… -
Sen. Bob Menendez charged with conspiracy to act as foreign agent
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and his wife are facing more charges as an indictment accuses the congressman of conspiring to act as a foreign agent. The charges, filed on Thursday, Oct. 12, supersede federal corruption charges filed on Sept. 22. In the September indictment, Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, were accused of participating in… -
US, Qatar deny Iran access to $6 billion from prisoner swap
The U.S. and Qatari governments have agreed to block Iran’s access to the $6 billion it was set to receive as part of a prisoner swap with the U.S. in September. The move to deny Iran the funds comes after the Biden administration faced heavy criticism, as some Republicans claimed that the $6 billion helped… -
Steve Scalise drops out of House speaker race: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 13, 2023
Congressman Steve Scalise says he is no longer in the running to be speaker of the House a day after being nominated. And Israel warns residents of Gaza City to vacate as the country continues to retaliate against Hamas – these stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. Steve Scalise ends… -
Americans grieve, disagree over attacks in Israel, search for accountability
The war in Israel has weighed heavily on Americans since news broke Saturday that Hamas attacked Israel. The developments stunned viewers worldwide, who watched video after video of innocent civilians killed in the crossfire. Thousands of lives have been lost in the bloodshed, and at least 150 people have been taken hostage. Media outlets have… -
United Auto Workers expand strike by hitting Ford’s most profitable plant
United Auto Workers expanded its ongoing strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers on Wednesday, Oct. 11, as 8,700 employees walked out of Ford’s largest and most profitable plant. The move effectively shut down the Kentucky plant where Ford’s F-series pickup trucks and Ford and Lincoln SUVs are produced. According to the UAW, the move, called… -
Rep. Scalise secures Republican nomination for House speaker in secret vote
Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., has secured the Republican nomination for House speaker after a secret ballot vote on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Scalise edged out his opponent, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, in a 113-99 vote win. This closed-door vote does not, however, mark the end of the search for a new House… -
Israel strikes Gaza; US works to bring hostages home: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 12, 2023
Israel, forming an emergency war-time government, continues its strikes against Hamas in Gaza as the U.S. works to bring American hostages back home. And auto workers take their strike to Ford’s largest plant in the world – these stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. Israel continues airstrikes against Hamas;… -
Days before Israel war, senators warn of Iranian infiltration in US intelligence
Two days before the war in Israel began, U.S. senators raised concerns to the Department of Defense over potential Iranian infiltration in U.S. intelligence communities. Reports released days before the war allege top Biden administration officials had been operatives in an Iranian spy ring in Washington. Two top officials’ security clearances are under investigation, but…
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