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The House Homeland Security Committee will begin impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Wednesday. Getty Images

House seeks Mayorkas’ impeachment. Does US have control of border?

Israeli Defense Forces released photos appearing to show children with Hamas posing next to rocket launchers and military weapons. Israel Defense Forces

IDF says Hamas use children in war with Israel; tensions rise on Lebanese border

Republican lawmakers are calling for stricter border policies, with some willing to shut down the government if immediate action isn't taken. Associated Press

House Republicans may tie immigration reform to gov’t funding as shutdown looms

The Panama Canal Authority imposed unprecedented transit restrictions amid rising Red Sea attacks impacting global shipping operations. AP Images

Panama Canal water shortages lead to historic shipping restrictions

An Ecuadorian man, wanted on a child rape charge in Ecuador, was arrested by U.S. ICE officers in Massachusetts. Getty Images

African asylum-seekers sue DHS, allege abuse while in ICE detention

An injured man is tended to after bombings in Iran AP Images

Bombings kill more than 100 in Iran as polarizing military figure honored

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

One of Iran's most powerful warships is now in the Red Sea following U.S. attacks on Houthi terrorist boats. Fars News Agency

Iran moves warship into Red Sea after US weekend attacks on Houthi boats

A recent illegal crossing on the northern border is a reminder of an alarming trend of migrants with terrorism ties crossing into the U.S. Associated Press

Iranian national with terror ties caught at US northern border, part of record surge

Russia launched its largest missile and continuous drone strike on Ukraine, claiming civilian lives and prompting calls for Western aid. Associated Press

Massive Russian missile attack raises urgency for Western aid to Ukraine

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) body cam footage displays soldiers and K-9 officers in action as the dogs detect explosives and other weaponry. Israel Defense Forces

Israel’s K-9 unit sniffs out weapons, explosives inside Gaza civilian homes

No passengers were killed after a commercial plane in Japan with nearly 400 people aboard caught fire as it skidded down the runway. Reuters

Japan Airlines flight catches fire after crash with Coast Guard plane at airport

The leader of South Korea's opposition Democratic party continues to recover this morning after being wounded in a stabbing on a livestream. Reuters

South Korean opposition leader stabbed, attacker arrested as cameras record: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 2, 2024

Support for Hamas is on the rise in Gaza, and some civilians are starting to help militants and shield Hamas. Reuters

Hostage says captors were Gaza family, warns of civilian involvement with Hamas

ANKA III, celebrated for its successful maiden flight by Turkish President Erdogan, distinguishes itself with advanced stealth and high payload capabilities. Developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), this jet-powered drone features a tailless design for reduced radar visibility. Baykar Defense

Turkey unveils advanced unmanned stealth drone in maiden flight

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

Israeli Defense Forces continue their offensive on Hamas' network of tunnels beneath Rantisi Hospital in northern Gaza. The tunnels, discovered in mid-November, were said by the IDF to be used to hold Israeli hostages after the October 7th attack.  Israel Defense Forces

Video: IDF destroys Hamas tunnels under Rantisi Hospital in Gaza City

Secretary of State Blinken and Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas met with Mexican President López Obrador in Mexico to discuss the border. Getty Images

US officials press Mexican president to help stem tide of migrants at border

One out of five younger Americans, or 20%, have a positive view of Osama bin Laden according to a recent poll. AP Images

20% of Gen Z view bin Laden positively; 31% say views were ‘force for good’

The U.S. Air Force is rebuilding the airfield used to launch the nuclear attacks on Japan during World War II. DVIDS

US rebuilding airfields used to launch nuclear attacks on Japan

A U.S. military ship is recovering wreckage believed to be from a crashed U.S. Air Force V-22 Osprey off the southwestern coast of Japan. The Osprey, based at Yokota Air Base and carrying eight passengers, crashed on November 29 during routine training in Kagoshima Prefecture. Reuters

US military retrieves wreckage from latest deadly Osprey crash

The U.S. immigration courts backlog has surpassed 3 million cases. That's up more than one million cases in 12 months, according to TRAC. Reuters

Backlog of immigration cases surges past 3 million — 4,500 cases per judge

U.S. officials have made it difficult for cheaper Chinese EVs to get into the American auto market, but Beijing is trying to break through. AP Images

Could cheaper Chinese EVs make their way into the US auto market?

New reports are showing Iran growing its arsenal at unprecedented levels and tripling their level of uranium production. Getty Images

Iran triples output of near-weapons grade enriched uranium