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President Biden arrives in Israel a day after a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital leads to protests across the Middle East.

Biden in Israel day after deadly Gaza hospital blast: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 18, 2023

Ukraine needs more air defense systems than the U.S. can afford to send. So, the Pentagon launched Project FrankenSAM.

Project FrankenSAM sending air defense systems to Ukraine

The Pentagon announced 2,000 U.S. soldiers have been put on “prepare-to-deploy” notice to provide support for Israel in a non-combat role.

Thousands of US troops prepare to deploy as Israel prepares Gaza invasion

A handful of Ukraine's pilots are in Arizona. They’re among the first group of Ukrainians learning how to fly F-16 fighter jets.

Ukrainian pilots learning to fly F-16s in Arizona

The Sinaloa cartel has ordered its own members to stop producing and trafficking fentanyl, or else face deadly consequences.

Sinaloa cartel tells its fentanyl producers to stop making opioid or be killed: report

President Biden will be making a trip to Israel as the country's war with Hamas continues

Biden visiting Israel to reaffirm support; seek aid for Gaza: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 17, 2023

Israel is poised to launch a massive ground assault into Gaza against Hamas. Iran warned "new fronts" in the war would open if that happened.

Surrounded by enemies, Israel could face multi-front war with Iran

Millions of people are trying to flee Gaza, however have nowhere to go, as food, water and other important resources become scarce.

Civilian crisis grows in Gaza, Israel as IDF ground invasion looms

Suspected terrorists could potentially use the southern border to enter the U.S. This concern has escalated as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues.

Concerns escalate over terrorists seeking entry at US southern border

Iran's foreign minister says Iran can't remain a spectator in Israel's war on Hamas, raising concerns over Iran's potential interference.

US warns of ‘real risk’ Iran intervenes in Israel war despite warnings

Ten Republicans in Wisconsin settle a civil lawsuit after admitting their actions were part of an effort to overturn Biden's victory.

Most agree on US supporting Israel, balk at Biden’s performance: Polls

President Biden sits down for an interview with “60 Minutes,” discussing America’s role in the war between Israel and Hamas and the future of Gaza.

Biden says Israeli occupation of Gaza would be ‘big mistake’: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 16, 2023

Gaza's largest hospital is no longer functional, leaving patients without vital medical care due to fuel shortages.

Israel tells Gazans to evacuate; with nowhere to go, UN fears humanitarian crisis

The Biden administration is reopening a Trump-era border facility in Texas for unaccompanied migrant children, showing another policy change.

US reopens Trump-era housing facilities for unaccompanied migrant children

U.S. officials have their eyes on Chinese crypto mining operations active in the states that could pose a national security threat.

Chinese crypto mining operation in Wyoming raises national security alarms

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are growing. Hamas hinted that if the U.S. continues supporting Israel, Iran will start to assist Hamas.

Iran warns of Israel war escalation as it continues to back terror group

Iran says it will continue to provide political and moral support to Hamas but will not directly intervene in the conflict.

US, Qatar deny Iran access to $6 billion from prisoner swap

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise refuses to say unequivocally that the 2020 presidential election was not stolen.

Steve Scalise drops out of House speaker race: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 13, 2023

The U.S. is helping Israel and Ukraine in their respective wars. There are concerns, though, about how the U.S. will deliver on its promises.

Concerns grow as US military supplies for Israel, Ukraine may stretch thin

Since 2015, more than 7 million Venezuelan migrants have left their homes, with tens of thousands of them ending up in the U.S.

Venezuelan migrants head to US border in record numbers

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, reportedly took down thousands of misleading posts following Hamas' deadly terrorist attack on Israel.

X to deal with widespread Hamas-related misinformation or face EU fines

Americans grieve the tragic loss of life, but they remain divided over the politics of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Americans grieve, disagree over attacks in Israel, search for accountability

The former chief of Hamas is calling for a global day of anger to protest as the Israel-Hamas war intensifies.

Former Hamas chief calls for day of anger, protests to support Palestinians

Israel forms an emergency government as the death toll continues to rise in its war with Hamas.

Israel strikes Gaza; US works to bring hostages home: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 12, 2023