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Former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis agrees to testify in Arizona ‘fake electors’ case
Former Trump attorney Jenna Ellis has agreed to cooperate with Arizona prosecutors who charged nearly 20 associates of former President Donald Trump in a “fake electors” case. Prosecutors said on Monday, Aug. 5, that in exchange for her testimony they will drop nine felony charges against Ellis. Ellis was among 18 defendants in the investigation… -
More than 1 million Americans lost health insurance over past year
The number of Americans who don’t have medical insurance is on the rise, breaking the streak of record-low rates of uninsured people since the COVID-19 pandemic. As of March, 8% of Americans of all ages were uninsured, compared to 7.7% in March of 2023. That means more than a million people lost coverage in the span… -
99 migrants on terror list released into US, some granted bond, asylum: Report
According to a report from the House Judiciary Committee, over the past three years, more than 250 migrants on the terrorist watch list entered the U.S. illegally at the southern border. At least 99 of those individuals were later allowed to stay in the country. The report states that many of these migrants came from… -
Louisiana unveils potential Ten Commandments posters for schools
Louisiana officials have unveiled multiple options for posters of the Ten Commandments. Under a new state law, the posters must be prominently displayed in all public school classrooms starting this school year. In a news conference Monday, Aug. 5, Louisiana’s governor and attorney general showed off the posters which feature House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.,… -
9 UN workers fired over possible involvement in Hamas attack on Israel
The United Nations has dismissed nine employees from its agency for Palestinian refugees after an internal investigation linked them to the Oct. 7 attack against Israel. This inquiry was launched following allegations by Israel that staff members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) were involved in the attack, which precipitated the current… -
5 states ask X to change how its AI chatbot Grok responds to election questions
Top election officials from five states are urging Elon Musk to address a problem with the AI chatbot Grok on the social media platform X. The secretaries of state from Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and Washington say the chatbot has been providing false information in response to election-related questions. According to a joint letter,… -
US service members injured in suspected rocket attack at Iraqi base
Multiple service members are injured after a U.S. air base in Iraq was hit in a suspected rocket attack Monday. And Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her VP pick before holding a rally in Philly. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. U.S. service members injured… -
Zelenskyy: Ukraine deploying new F-16 fighter jets
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new F-16 fighter jets arrived in Ukraine on Sunday, Aug. 4. These jets are the first to be added to their fleet, which is significant since Zelenskyy has long been asking allied countries to supply this type of fighter jet for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Zelenskyy spoke about the… -
Nearly half of online semaglutide sellers are illegal, drugs dangerous: Study
As more and more people turn to modern medicine to help them shed some weight, a recent study found a new trend. Nearly half of all online pharmacies selling semaglutide, the active ingredient in Novo Nordisk’s popular weight loss drug Wegovy, are doing so illegally. The FDA has warned consumers of the dangers of buying weight… -
TikTok accused of collecting children’s data on ‘mass scale’ in DOJ lawsuit
TikTok is facing additional legal challenges in the United States. The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against the social media platform and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, accusing them of failing to protect children’s privacy. The DOJ alleged that TikTok violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. The law requires services targeting children… -
US tells G7 world leaders Iran could attack Israel in next 24 hours: Report
There is growing fear that a major escalation is imminent in the Middle East conflict. Axios reported that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken informed G-7 leaders on Sunday, Aug. 4, that Iran and Hezbollah might attack Israel within the next 24 hours. Such an attack could significantly alter the conflict, potentially involving more nations… -
Kirby questioned on the president’s involvement in canceled 9/11 plea deal
Many questions remain after it was announced last week the U.S. had reached a plea agreement with the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 terror attacks and his co-conspirators that would have them avoid the death penalty, and then that deal was quickly rescinded. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released a memo Friday, Aug. 2, saying the decision should’ve… -
Vice President Kamala Harris expected to name running mate within hours
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to make her pick for running mate within hours. And White House spokesperson John Kirby is pressed about the sudden reversal of a plea deal with the alleged 9/11 mastermind. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. VP Kamala Harris expected to name running mate soon Vice…
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