The Biden administration is taking action against Russian disinformation efforts in the 2024 presidential election. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Wednesday, Sept. 4, the filing of criminal charges, the seizure of more than two dozen Moscow-linked internet domains and sanctions on a Russian-run media company. “The Justice Department’s message is clear,” Garland said. “We…

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to reinstate federal family planning funds for the state of Oklahoma. The move upholds the Biden administration’s decision to withhold $4.5 million due to the state’s refusal to provide abortion-related information. Three conservative justices, Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch, dissented, indicating they would have granted Oklahoma’s request.…

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced terrorism charges against senior leaders of Hamas. And with the kickoff to a new NFL season a day away, betting on the games is expected to break records. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. US charges 6 Hamas leaders with terrorism over Oct. 7…

The U.K. government is placing increased scrutiny on Ticketmaster amidst an Oasis reunion tour. It launched an investigation after fans were left outraged at the ticket buying experience for the event. Many saw prices surge from about $180 to upwards of $460 due to “dynamic pricing.” Some questioned why the band was warning against buying…

A Venezuelan judge has issued an arrest warrant for former presidential candidate Edmundo González. It’s part of a criminal investigation into the results of July’s election, which both the ruling party and its opponents claim to have won. The warrant was issued at the request of authorities, who accused González of various crimes including conspiracy, falsifying documents and usurpation of powers.…

Calls continue to grow for a cease-fire deal after the bodies of six hostages were recovered in Gaza. And thousands of hotel workers are on strike at major hotel chains across the country. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. Pressure builds for cease-fire deal after 6 hostages killed in Gaza Pressure…

Florida’s beaches have become unexpected hotspots for illegal drug discoveries in recent weeks. In the latest incident, vacationers at the Islands of Islamorada resort in the Florida Keys found a package containing 16 bricks of suspected cocaine. The bricks, each wrapped in blue tape and adorned with a picture of a beach buggy were promptly…

A U.S. Department of Justice watchdog found multiple troubling discoveries in a probe of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) handling of child sex abuse allegations. The news followed a report of its multiple failures in the handling of its investigation into convicted sex offender Larry Nassar. A report released on Thursday, Aug. 29, reveals…

Former President Donald Trump’s running mate has harsh words for Vice President Kamala Harris amid controversy over Trump’s visit to Arlington National Cemetery this week. And Israel’s military has launched a massive incursion into the West Bank as concerns grow over a broadening war. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. Controversy over Trump…

A prominent Latino advocacy group is calling for a federal investigation into Texas State Attorney General Ken Paxton following a series of raids his office conducted during the week of Aug. 18. The group described the effort as a voter fraud crackdown. While Paxton has defended the raids, asserting that there was sufficient evidence to…