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Defense secretary says temporary budget bill would severely impact military
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is warning Congress that passing a temporary budget bill to keep the government open would have devastating impacts on the Defense Department. The bill would keep the federal government funded for another six months, but cap spending at 2024 levels. In a letter to members of Congress on Sunday, Sept. 8, Austin… -
House GOP releases report on Afghanistan withdrawal after 3-year investigation
After a three-year investigation, the GOP-led House Foreign Affairs Committee released its report on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan on Sunday, Sept. 8. The 354-page report blames the chaotic withdrawal on the Biden administration, saying the effort was rushed and done despite allies and advisers saying that was a bad idea. While the Biden administration cited the Doha Agreement, a Trump-era agreement with… -
Trump, Harris prepare for presidential debate with 1 day to go
With just one day to go, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are preparing for the first debate between the presidential candidates. And Apple is reportedly set to unveil its latest iPhone models powered by artificial intelligence. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Trump, Harris prepare for presidential debate with… -
San Francisco deporting migrants linked to open-air drug markets
In response to increasing fentanyl overdoses, San Francisco is adopting a new strategy: deporting migrants from the city. San Francisco is grappling with a severe fentanyl crisis. Officials linked open-air drug markets in the city to a record number of overdose deaths. Last year, fentanyl overdoses resulted in 656 deaths, a 43% increase from the… -
Red Lobster to exit bankruptcy with former P.F. Chang CEO in charge
Thursday, Sept. 5 was touted as “a great day for Red Lobster,” which is good news for the company as there haven’t been many great days for the beleaguered restaurant chain. The place known for its cheddar bay biscuits has seen its fair share of problems in recent years. The chain dealt with an all-you-can-eat… -
North Carolina man charged in $10 million AI music streaming fraud
A North Carolina man has been charged with orchestrating a complex fraud scheme using artificial intelligence and bots to manipulate music streaming platforms, allegedly stealing over $10 million in royalties. This case marks the first criminal investigation involving AI in music streaming fraud. Michael Smith is accused of creating hundreds of thousands of AI-generated songs… -
NYC gives migrants $4,000 for moving costs to leave city shelters
New York City is offering $4,000 grants to migrant families residing in city shelters in an effort to move them into permanent housing. The city is struggling with space as 65,000 migrants are currently in shelters. In the past two years, the city has spent more than $5 billion on migrant care costs and spends… -
Hunter Biden pleads guilty in federal tax case
In a surprise move, Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to federal tax charges on Thursday, Sept. 5. It was not part of any plea deal and sets up the possibility the president’s son could spend decades in prison. The plea was a move to avoid a second criminal trial this year. He was after already found guilty in a federal… -
Federal probe targets airlines’ frequent flyer programs
The Biden administration is investigating frequent flyer programs run by the four largest U.S. airlines — American, Delta, Southwest, and United — over concerns that these programs devalue the points consumers earn and frequently change the number of points or miles needed to book flights. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent letters to the CEOs of… -
Father of 14-year-old Georgia school shooting suspect charged with murder
The father of the 14-year-old suspect in the shooting at a Georgia high school has been arrested and charged in connection to the deadly incident. And in a surprise move, Hunter Biden has pleaded guilty in his federal tax case. What’s next for the president’s son. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Father… -
Conservative podcasters react to Russian influence campaign allegations
Several high-profile conservative influencers, including Tim Pool, Dave Rubin, and Benny Johnson, say they are victims of a purported Russian disinformation campaign. The Department of Justice has indicted two employees from RT, a Russian state media outlet. It accuses the employees of covertly funneling nearly $10 million to a Tennessee-based media company to promote pro-Russian… -
Xi Jinping commits $50 billion to boost Africa’s infrastructure development
Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged more than $50 billion in financial support to Africa over the next three years, aiming to expand China’s economic influence and strengthen development partnerships across the continent. The announcement was made during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit in Beijing on Thursday, Sept. 5, where leaders from more than… -
‘Walz’s for Trump’: Political divide inside VP pick’s family
A photo of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s extended family is generating buzz online. The image shows eight of Walz’s relatives wearing “Walz’s for Trump” T-shirts in front of a “Trump 2024 – Take America Back” flag. Walz is the running mate of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. The photo has been widely shared, even making…
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