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First 7 jurors selected in Trump hush money trial
The first seven jurors are selected in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial, and historic rain in the United Arab Emirates leads to major flooding at the Dubai airport and across the region. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, April 17, 2024. First 7 jurors selected in Trump hush money… -
Could the US see a Trump-Harris White House following the 2024 election?
The 2024 presidential race could lead to former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris in the White House if there is a tie in the Electoral College. Looking at a hypothetical scenario, battleground states and states without a “winner-take-all” electoral law could be the deciding factor — particularly Nebraska, a typically Republican… -
Saudi Arabia says report it helped Israel in defense against Iran is fake
Saudi Arabia refuted reports saying it aided in defending Israel against Iranian airstrikes on Saturday, April 13. Initially circulated by public broadcaster Kan and an allegedly fake website, the report is now being denied by Riyadh. According to informed sources, no official Saudi websites have made such statements. The country stated that it did not… -
Boeing defends aircraft safety before Senate hearing
Ahead of a Senate hearing on Wednesday, April 17, concerning Boeing’s safety, the company is denying allegations by a whistleblower about shortcuts in the production of its 787 Dreamliner and 777 aircraft, saying the planes meet all safety standards. Boeing has called the whistleblower’s accounts inaccurate and stands by the company’s safety measures. The whistleblower, Sam Salehpour, is… -
Tax return shows Bidens earned nearly $620K in 2023
April 15 was the deadline for Americans to file their taxes, including President Joe Biden. The White House released President Biden and first lady Jill Biden’s joint tax return, showing the couple earned nearly $620,000 in 2023, with $400,000 coming from the presidential salary. This is up from about $580,000 they earned the previous year. The Bidens paid… -
Dozens of jurors excused as Trump’s hush money trial begins
At least 50 possible jurors were excused after saying they could not be fair regarding former President Trump’s hush money trial. The armorer on the set of “Rust” is sentenced following the fatal shooting of the film’s cinematographer. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Dozens of jurors excused… -
Major news outlets urge Biden, Trump to commit to presidential debates
Major news outlets are asking President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump to publicly commit to multiple presidential debates. While Trump has said “any time any place,” Biden’s team hasn’t responded to the request. Biden has previously raised concerns over whether a debate could be conducted “fairly.” The Commission on Presidential Debates has the… -
Historic Trump hush money trial begins with jury selection
Jury selection for former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial begins Monday, April 15, in New York, marking the start of the first criminal prosecution of a former U.S. president. The trial centers on allegations that, just days before the 2016 presidential election, Trump falsified business records to conceal reimbursements for $130,000 in hush money payments that… -
UN Security Council holds emergency meeting amid fears of growing war
Iran’s attack on Israel prompted an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council amid fears of escalating conflict in the Middle East. Israel requested the meeting on Sunday, April 14. The U.S. warned the Security Council it would work to hold Tehran accountable at the U.N. The Security Council provides a unique setting where conflicting parties… -
Israeli war cabinet meets after Iran’s direct attack
After Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend, the world awaits the next move by the two countries. For the first time in history, a former U.S. president will stand trial on criminal charges, as Donald Trump’s hush money trial begins. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, April 15, 2024.… -
Chicago cops who shot Dexter Reed say he fired first. How media told the story.
During a traffic stop on March 21 over a seatbelt violation, Dexter Reed, 26, was shot and killed by police. The officers, wearing plain clothes, fired 96 shots, according Chicago’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA). The circumstances surrounding Dexter Reed’s controversial death are currently under investigation, and it will take time to establish the… -
States struggle to spend billions of dollars in leftover COVID relief money
Around half of the $350 billion in COVID-19 pandemic recovery funds have not been used. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released new spending analysis on Wednesday, April 10. The report revealed that since 2020, state and local governments spent $161.1 billion of the funds from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF).… -
Coast Guard, Navy rescue stranded sailors who spelled out ‘help’ on remote island
In a fortunate turn of events, the U.S. Coast Guard and Navy rescued stranded sailors from a remote Pacific island, missing for over a week and utilizing the island’s resources to signal for help. The sailors, all men in their 40s and said to be related, crafted a “HELP” sign on the beach with palm…
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