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President Joe Biden says he believes there should be a "pause" in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

Biden calls for ‘pause’ in Israel-Hamas war: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 2, 2023

Lawmakers are looking to establish a children's immigration court through the Immigration Court Efficiency and Children's Court Act of 2023.

Bipartisan bill sets up kids-only court for tens of thousands of migrant minors

FBI Director Christopher Wray warned Congress that Hamas’ terror attacks on Israel could lead to threats in the U.S.

FBI director warns Congress of possible terror threats inspired by Hamas’ attacks

A densely populated refugee camp in Gaza is hit by Israeli airstrikes, with officials on both sides of the war speaking out.

Israel strikes Gaza refugee camp, targeting Hamas commander: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 1, 2023

Israel has built a system of pumps to flood Hamas tunnels in Gaza in order to remove fighters, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Israel-Hamas war goes underground as IDF attacks tunnels beneath Gaza

Attacks on U.S. bases in the Middle East are continuing, with the latest drone targeting a base hosting U.S. troops on Oct. 31.

US blames Iran for 25 recent attacks on American forces in Middle East

41 Brown University students were charged with trespassing during a sit-in, demanding the school divest from weapons manufacturers.

Three-quarters of Americans fear Israel-Hamas war may lead to terror attacks in US

Air assets from the US and South Korea kicked off Vigilant Defense 2024. 130 warplanes will work on simulating 24-hour wartime operations.

‘Vigilant Defenders’ from US, South Korea take to skies

Border Patrol apprehended nearly 900K migrants while illegally crossing the border between official ports of entry.

Border Patrol released 900K migrants into interior US after crossing border illegally

A Maine community comes together to heal just days after 18 people were killed in the worst mass shooting in the state's history.

Maine community reflects after state’s worst mass shooting: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 30, 2023

A new video purports to show life from inside a Russian trench in Ukraine, where the local rodent population is running rampant.

Video shows rodents ravaging Russian trenches

Chinese fighter jet nearly collides with US B-52 bomber: Officials

The United States carries out airstrikes on Iranian-backed groups in East Syria after attacks on U.S. troops.

US strikes back at Iran-linked groups in Syria after troops attacked: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 27, 2023

Pakistan's government has told Afghan refugees to leave voluntarily or face expulsion, as 1.7 million unregistered Afghans live in Pakistan.

Amid Pakistani expulsion threats, Afghan refugees return home

Israel Defense Forces launched a strategic raid into northern Gaza. The IDF used tanks, armored bulldozers, and infantry.

Israel uses tanks, armored bulldozers for strategic Gaza raid

A manhunt continues for the shooter killed multiple people at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine, Wednesday in a mass shooting.

Manhunt underway for person of interest in Maine mass shooting: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 26, 2023

Ukraine’s newest weapon is ready to roll. Called the Ratel S, or Honey Badger, it’s a kamikaze ground drone that doesn’t give a [darn].

Ukraine deploys mine-hauling ground drone against Russia

A lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Paxton claims that the Biden administration damaged Texas-installed razor wire along the border.

Texas sues DHS for cutting razor wire barrier during ongoing border crisis

Hamas has been accused by Israel of using hospitals as command centers for terrorists, putting the medical facilities at risk of attack.

US officials release findings in deadly Gaza hospital blast: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 25, 2023

Israel’s ground invasion into Gaza is still coming, but the IDF said "tactical and strategic considerations" are delaying the offensive.

Why Israel delayed its Gaza ground invasion

270,000 migrant encounters are contributing to a total of 2.47 million encounters at the southern border for fiscal year 2023.

Record number of migrant encounters at US border; second year to top 2 million

A report warns of U.S. vulnerabilities amidst an expansion of Chinese corporate footprints in some vital U.S. sectors.

Report: Chinese green energy, EV battery companies pose US security risk

Former president Barack Obama issued a statement backing Israel in its fight against the terrorist group Hamas but added a warning.

Obama backs Israel but cautions military actions that could hurt civilians

41 Brown University students were charged with trespassing during a sit-in, demanding the school divest from weapons manufacturers.

Report: US planning for potential evacuation of Americans in Middle East: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 24, 2023