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The USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group, with its accompanying ships and fighter jets, was already operating in the Mediterranean Sea. Associated Press Images

US moves assets to assist Israel; Turkey, Chechnya offer support to Palestinians

Bipartisan lawmakers introduced a bill to give Israel $2 billion for its Iron Dome. Congress' leadership is prioritizing bills for Israel. Getty Images

House lawmakers want to give Israel additional $2B for Iron Dome

Top U.S. government officials are under review after emails show they could be working for the Iranian regime. Getty Images

Days before Israel war, senators warn of Iranian infiltration in US intelligence

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visited NATO headquarters, asking allies for more weapons and better air defense systems as winter looms. Getty Images

Zelenskyy asks NATO for help ahead of ‘winter battle against terror’

President Biden denounces Hamas' attack on Israel and confirms more Americans are among those killed. Reuters

14 Americans killed in Hamas attack, more taken hostage: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 11, 2023

The U.S. deployed the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier, guided-missile destroyers, and jet fighters to support Israel and deter enemies. DVIDS

World’s largest aircraft carrier to support Israel against Iran

Manhattan public defender Victoria Ruiz resigned after being caught on camera tearing down posters of kidnapped hostages. AP Images

Families of hostages beg for help in Israel-Hamas war

Deadly fentanyl and illegal narcotics flood urban areas in Alaska. CDC data shows overdose deaths rose 75% from 2020 to 2021. Reuters

Mexican cartels expand drug trade to Alaska, increasing deaths

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle on Capitol Hill are moving to send $50 billion to $100 billion worth of aid to Ukraine. Reuters

Bipartisan lawmakers propose major Ukraine aid package of up to $100 billion

Israel continues its retaliation on Hamas as the White House confirms 11 Americans were killed in the militant group's surprise attack. Reuters

Israel continues airstrikes against Hamas in Gaza: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 10, 2023

Migrants continue to head north to U.S. border in record numbers despite Mexican agreements to help deportation. Reuters

Mexico busing migrants north despite vow to help US alleviate border crisis

Hillel Fuld is a renowned tech guru and speaker living in Israel. The Jewish father of four spoke to SAN about the Hamas terrorist attacks. Reuters

Tech guru Hillel Fuld talks about Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel

Israel has declared war against Hamas, and misinformation about the attack and next steps in the conflict is already spreading online. AP Images

Misinformation spreading online after war erupts in Israel

There's strong bipartisan support in Congress for Israel's defense, but not all lawmakers are standing behind the Jewish state. AP Images

Israel-Hamas war: Some lawmakers blame Iran, others point at Israel

Hamas used paragliders in their attack on Israel. Israel's government knew of the technology, but it is unclear if they knew about the attack. Reuters

Hamas terrorists used paragliders in their attack on Israel

Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s, R-Ala., continues hold on military promotions as the U.S. is moving its largest naval ship to support Israel. DVIDS

Sen. Tuberville’s military promotions hold questioned amid Israel-Hamas war

Eyes turn to the markets as war declared between Israel and Palestinian Terrorist group Hamas initially sent oil and gas prices soaring. Getty Images

Israel-Hamas war spikes oil prices, brings uncertainty for US gas pumps

Republican presidential candidates on the campaign trail criticized President Biden following the attacks on Israel. Reuters

GOP presidential candidates blame Biden’s deal with Iran for Israel attacks

Hamas militants staged a surprise attack on Saturday, killing more than 700 people in Israel, including at least four Americans. Reuters

Israel declares ‘full siege’ on Gaza after Hamas attack: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 9, 2023

The Ukraine deputy prime minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, released video of new "invisibility cloaks" for snipers and special operations forces. Mykhailo Fedorov

Ukraine snipers get new ‘invisibility cloak’ to hide from Russia

The Biden administration announced it is resuming deportations of Venezuelan migrants to crack down on migrants illegally crossing the border. Reuters

Biden admin to resume deportation of Venezuelan migrants

A United States fighter jet shot down an armed Turkish drone flying near American troops stationed in Syria. Getty Images

US fighter jet shoots down Turkish drone: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 6, 2023

The Biden administration is waiving 26 federal laws to allow the construction of a border wall. Reuters

Biden admin waives laws to allow border wall construction: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 5, 2023

The Justice Department is indicting eight China-based companies for crimes related to manufacturing and distributing fentanyl. Reuters

DOJ indicts China-based companies, executives for fentanyl-related crimes