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Calls from top Republican leaders in Congress are growing for the director of the Secret Service to step down following the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. Kimberly Cheatle has agreed to a subpoena issued by House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer on Wednesday, July 17, demanding she testify publicly,…

Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, will address the Republican National Convention (RNC), formally accepting the party’s nomination for vice president. And the Secret Service director is confronted at the convention, as lawmakers seek answers following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, July 18, 2024. JD…

As home sizes continue to shrink, one age-old and seemingly necessary feature is disappearing: hallways. A July report from John Burns Research and Consulting examines how the architecture of new houses is shifting. The report found buyers can expect homes to get smaller, with more compact layouts, meaning architects must figure out how to do…

Secret Service security was reportedly already ramped up around former President Donald Trump weeks before the Saturday, July 13 assassination attempt, after U.S. intelligence officials say they found evidence of an Iranian plot to kill him. According to multiple reports, the agency increased resources and assets for Trump’s protection in June. So far, intelligence officials have found no ties between the shooting and the Iranian…

President Joe Biden is reportedly planning to endorse major reforms for the Supreme Court, including term limits and an updated code of ethics that would be enforceable. This comes after recent ethics scandals involving justices and controversial decisions on abortion and presidential immunity.  Reports say President Biden told lawmakers in the Congressional Progressive Caucus during a virtual meeting Saturday, July 13, that he had been consulting constitutional scholars on the…

Former rivals of Donald Trump call for unity during the second day of the Republican National Convention (RNC). And President Joe Biden is reportedly planning to back sweeping changes for the Supreme Court. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Haley among former rivals to show support for Trump at RNC …

At least five people died and dozens more are hurt after protests turned violent in Bangladesh. Students at two universities in the country’s capital city clashed with police and government supporters during two separate protests over the country’s quota system for government jobs on Tuesday, July 16. Local media reported that at least three students…

For years, many Americans have struggled to build emergency savings and it’s only gotten worse with inflation and high interest rates since the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Bankrate, nearly 6 in 10 U.S. adults don’t feel comfortable with their level of emergency savings, and 27% have no savings at all. However, the IRS is now…

A hacker group named NullBulge claims to have stolen and leaked 1.2 terabytes of Disney’s internal Slack communications. The data includes discussions about ad campaigns, studio technology, unreleased projects, interview candidates, login credentials and images of employees’ dogs, dating back to 2019. NullBulge — which targets companies for their handling of artists’ contracts, use of…

Scientists have confirmed the discovery of a sizable cave on the moon, located near where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed 55 years ago. This cave, accessible from the deepest known pit on the moon, is situated at the Sea of Tranquility, approximately 250 miles from the Apollo 11 landing site. An Italian-led team reported…

Days after surviving an assassination attempt, former President Donald Trump made an appearance at the Republican National Convention (RNC) and named J.D. Vance his vice president pick. And the Secret Service director answers questions as the agency is under fire following the deadly shooting. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, July 16,…

Four new cases of bird flu in humans have been confirmed in Colorado. As of July 15, at least nine people have fallen ill since the current outbreak was discovered in 2022. Eight of those nine cases were reported in 2024. Much like the other cases, health officials said the news cases only had mild…

In the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the Republican National Convention (RNC) will kick off Monday, July 15, in Milwaukee, where Trump will officially accept the party’s nomination. Organizers released the list of speakers on Saturday, July 13.  The list includes Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, two of Trump’s former rivals for…