Hundreds of pages of previously sealed court documents related to Jeffrey Epstein were released to the public on Wednesday. Getty Images

Dozens of Jeffrey Epstein court documents unsealed, naming high-profile figures: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 4, 2024

Looking at year-over-year data, people are turning away from cable networks, instead turning to digital news and social media. Getty Images

Cable news ratings fall, more Americans turn to digital sources and social media

Former President Donald Trump is appealing a ruling from Maine's Secretary of State, Senna Bellows, that bars him from the 2024 ballot. Reuters

Trump appeals Maine ruling that bars him from 2024 ballot

A top Hamas leader is killed in Lebanon, sparking concerns the war in the Middle East could expand outside of Gaza and Israel. Reuters

Senior Hamas leader killed in blast in Lebanon: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 3, 2024

As the Iowa caucuses approach, ad spending in the state has spiked with candidates' efforts to gain support and overtake Trump. AP Images

TV ad spending in Iowa spikes as caucuses and primaries approach

To participate in a presidential debate, candidates must meet three qualification requirements. See them here. Getty Images

How does a 3rd party or independent candidate qualify for presidential debate?

Maine's Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows, a Democrat, barred Trump's name from being on the state's primary election ballot. Reuters

Trump barred from 2024 primary ballot in Maine

At least a dozen people are dead after Russia launched one of its largest missile attacks on Ukraine. Reuters

Massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 12: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 29, 2023

There’s a lot of speculation about third-party or independent candidates running in 2024. Here's the latest they can launch a bid. Getty Images

Independent presidential candidates won’t have to announce until March. Here’s why.

The Colorado Republican Party is appealing the ruling by the state's high court that bars former President Trump from running again. AP

Colorado GOP appeals ruling barring Trump from 2024 ballot: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 28, 2023

Michigan's Supreme Court has ruled that Trump can appear on the 2024 primary ballot — the opposite of Colorado's court's ruling. Getty Images

Michigan Supreme Court keeps Trump on ballot, opposite from Colorado ruling

Police and the FBI are investigating threats against Colorado Supreme Court justices following a ruling that bars Trump from the 2024 ballot. Reuters

Security for Colorado Supreme Court justices enhanced after Trump ruling

U.S. officials are set to speak with the Mexican government on Wednesday over the rise in migrants reaching the U.S. southern border. Reuters

US, Mexico to meet as migrants flood southern border: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 27, 2023

Shortly after the unprecedented Colorado ruling on Trump came down, the justices on the bench began receiving threats on social media. Getty Images

Colorado justices receive threats after barring Trump from ballot

Ten Americans and a fugitive have been released from Venezuelan custody as part of a prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Venezuela. AP Images

10 Americans, fugitive released in prisoner swap with Venezuela: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 21, 2023

Former President Donald Trump's request to delay his upcoming defamation trial was denied by an appeals court, causing the trial to proceed as scheduled. Getty Images

Colorado Supreme Court bars Trump from 2024 ballot: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 20, 2023

Former President Donald Trump focuses on immigration during his rallies, sometimes using inflammatory rhetoric. AP Images

Trump’s rhetoric enflames debate over immigration policy

Israel revealed more information overnight about the three hostages taken by Hamas who were mistakenly killed by Israeli troops. Reuters

Israel releases more details on accidental killing of 3 hostages: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 18, 2023

A newly released poll found that many Americans would not be excited to vote for Trump or Biden in another presidential election. Getty Images

‘Uniquely horrible choice’: Poll shows few are thrilled about a Trump-Biden rematch

New York's highest court has ordered the state to redraw congressional districts ahead of the 2024 elections. AP Images

New York high court orders state to redraw congressional districts

President Biden has provided updates on where the United States stands in its support of Ukraine and Israel. AP Images

Biden warns Israel is losing world support, says US will aid Ukraine ‘as long as we can’: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 13, 2023

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Senate briefing on Ukraine aid becomes heated as Republicans demand border policy change: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 6, 2023

The White House warns the U.S. is running out of money to aid Ukraine. AP

White House warns U.S. is running out of money for Ukraine aid: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 5, 2023

After a weeklong pause in fighting, the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas came to an end as Israel said it resumed strikes in Gaza. AP Images

Airstrikes resume in Gaza as cease-fire ends: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 1, 2023