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The U.S. State Department is looking into whether U.S. weapons were misused in any instances where civilians were killed in Gaza.

State Dept. probes Israel’s use of US weapons in strikes that harmed civilians

For Ukraine, victory means one thing: complete Russian withdrawal. For Putin, however, Russia's version of victory is a bit more complex.

What role does democracy play in Ukraine’s victory?

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson dives into how Putin might describe a victory for Russia.

What victory over Ukraine looks like for Putin’s Russia: Weapons and Warfare

Students at a middle school in Canada allege that their teacher began lining his pockets by selling their art work.

Teacher accused of selling students’ artwork for his own gain

The U.S. is working on a deal that would see a pause in the fighting in Gaza and the release of the remaining hostages taken by Hamas.

Biden: US working on 6-week cease-fire deal in Gaza

Former President Donald Trump is turning to the Supreme Court after his claims of immunity from prosecution were rejected by a lower court.

Trump asks Supreme Court to weigh in after immunity claim denied: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 13, 2024

The Israeli military reported a tunnel shaft near a UNRWA school that led to an underground Hamas tunnel beneath UNRWA’s headquarters.

UNRWA scrutiny grows after IDF finds tunnel network under agency’s Gaza HQ

Venezuela is ramping up military activity along a disputed border with Guyana. The confirmation comes from satellite images.

Images show Venezuela military buildup along border with oil-rich Guyana

Donald Trump made remarks critical of some members of NATO. The comments are sparking some backlash, while others come to his defense.

Trump’s comments about Russia and NATO spark controversy

An Indian UN personnel was killed in an attack on a UN vehicle in Rafah, Gaza, causing the death of one staff member and injuring another.

2 Israeli hostages rescued in Gaza raid; dozens of Palestinians reportedly killed: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 12, 2024

The U.S. State Department is advising Americans to rethink their travel to the Bahamas or Jamaica amid a rise in violent crime.

US warns against travel to Jamaica and Bahamas amid violent crimes

General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi is out as the military leader in Ukraine. Col. General Oleksandr Syrskyi will now lead the country's armed forces.

Ukraine trades ‘Iron General’ for the ‘Butcher’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired his top general. Meanwhile Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to Tucker Carlson.

Zelenskyy fires top general; Putin speaks on possible release of Wall Street Journal reporter

Biden said Israel's military response in Gaza has been "over the top" in what is being considered the president's sharpest public criticism.

Biden calls Israel’s response in Gaza ‘over the top’

President Joe Biden answered questions about his memory following the release of a report into his handling of classified documents.

Biden defends memory after classified documents report: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 9, 2024

House Republicans have issued a subpoena for materials related to the investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents.

Man with China ties arrested for allegedly stealing nuclear missile launch sensors

The U.S. and U.K. navies want the Houthis to stop attacking ships, but there's a silver lining to all the action: it’s great experience.

There’s a silver lining to the attacks in the Red Sea

Iran informed neighboring countries 72 hours prior to retaliatory strikes on Israel.

Microsoft flags Iranian cyber ops as threat to US 2024 election

U.S. forces killed a senior leader of an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq on Wednesday, Feb. 7, in a retaliatory airstrike.

US airstrike kills Iranian-backed militia leader in Iraq

The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments regarding whether former President Donald Trump is eligible to run for president.

Supreme Court to hear arguments over Trump’s ballot eligibility: The Morning Rundown: Feb. 8, 2024

The World Health Organization is writing up a "pandemic treaty" that could be ratified by treaties in May at the World Health Assembly.

Will Biden enter pandemic treaty requiring 20% of supplies go to WHO?

Hamas proposes a 135-day cease-fire in Gaza to release remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for freeing Palestinians in Israeli jails.

IDF says quarter of hostages dead; Hamas pushes 135-day cease-fire

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson recently sat down with and interviewed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson says he’ll interview Russian President Vladimir Putin

House Republicans fail to impeach the Homeland Security secretary and pass an Israel aid bill.

House Republicans fail to impeach Mayorkas, pass Israel funding bill: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 7, 2024