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Texas governor signs a law allowing state law enforcement to arrest migrants who cross the border illegally.

Gov. Abbott signs law allowing Texas to arrest migrants: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 19, 2023

The European Commission is opening a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X over disinformation.

Elon Musk’s X under European investigation for disinformation

Ukraine destroyed hundreds of Russia's jets and helicopters, but Russia still has air superiority. To keep it, Russia is relying on drones.

Russia still holds air superiority in Ukraine, despite heavy losses

Negotiators have made progress on a deal to get a foreign aid package finalized, but it doesn't look like it'll be finished this year.

Senate could leave Washington without deal for Ukraine, Israel, border

The U.S. is deploying naval ships to the Red Sea amid increasing Houthi rebel attacks. While U.S. Central Command holds a 36-0 record against Houthi threats, most recently intercepting a hail of drone attacks, major shipping companies temporarily halt Suez Canal transport—a route handling 9% of global oil.

US readies Navy to secure Red Sea shipping routes against Houthi attacks

Israeli officials say IDF found a miles long Hamas tunnel on the border of Israel and Gaza large enough to facilitate a large scale attack.

‘Underground city of terror’: IDF says it found ‘biggest Hamas tunnel’ yet

The House Judiciary Committee released a report, "Terror at Our Door," criticizing the Biden-Harris Administration for allegedly releasing nearly 100 illegal aliens on the terrorist watchlist into American communities.

US closing 2 rail bridges along Mexican border due to surge in smuggled migrants

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

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

The United States told Israel it wants the country to end its large-scale ground operation and move to more targeted attacks on Hamas.

US presses Israel to end large-scale ground operation, talks postwar control

South Korea and Japan deployed fighter jets on Thursday, Dec. 14, after Chinese and Russian military planes entered their air defense zones.

S.Korea, Japan scramble jets as China, Russia bombers patrol air defense zones

Border agents are being told to take precaution after 10 IEDs were confiscated by Mexican authorities after a gang fight broke out.

10 IEDs found at US-Mexico border, cartel fight erupts over fence gap control

Move over Elf on a Shelf. It’s time for a Bushmaster in the brush. Ukraine's new advent calendar aims to impress this holiday season.

Ukraine advent calendar honors ‘Weapons of Victory’

Seven terror suspects, some said to be members of Hamas, have been arrested, suspected of plotting attacks on Jewish institutions in Europe.

Terror suspects said to be linked to Hamas arrested in Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced efforts to create a "buffer zone" in Russia's Kursk Oblast following Ukraine’s destruction of two key bridges.

EU to start membership talks with Ukraine, aid effort stalls

While the House adjourned for the holiday break, the Senate announced it will return Monday to negotiate a bill for Ukraine and Israel aid.

House adjourns, Senate stays to work on funding for Ukraine and Israel: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 15, 2023

Pope Francis, in his 57th World Peace Day message, warns of the dual nature of opportunities and risks in AI advancements.

Pope Francis warns against ethical dangers of AI, calls for regulation

Officials and media have previously speculated about Putin using body doubles for public appearances due to health and security reasons.

Vladimir Putin hesitates when questioned by AI doppelgänger

The defense bill was notably void of major social issue provisions sought by some Republicans, such as those on abortion and gender identity.

Congress easily passes defense bill void of GOP demands on social issues

Mullin states that the criteria for impeachment are high, requiring a misdemeanor, high crime, or treason committed while in office.

House Republicans formally authorize Biden impeachment inquiry: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 14, 2023

Nearly 200 nations agreed to transition away from fossil fuels during COP28, but climate scientists question the effectiveness of this pact.

Historic COP28 plan to phase out oil met with criticism from scientists

The scale of loss for Russia in Ukraine is staggering. In some areas, the number of dead per day rivals World War I numbers.

Russia lost 315,000 troops, nearly 90% of its prewar army, in Ukraine war

Satellite images allegedly show Chinese militia ships massing around a contested reef in the South China Sea, encroaching on the Philippines.

New photos show dozens of Chinese vessels occupying Philippines’ territory

Israel's military is investigating the killing of two Palestinians, after videos show Israeli troops allegedly carrying out the killings.

Israeli military begins flooding hundreds of miles of Hamas tunnels in Gaza

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

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