Republicans have explored a number of ways to impeach President Biden. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s newfound support for impeachment, however, represents a significant new shift in U.S. politics. Straight Arrow News contributor Jordan Reid argues that McCarthy’s flip comes from the need to distract American attention away from the criminal cases against former President Donald…

It’s been three weeks since a deadly wildfire scorched a path of destruction on Maui. The small town of Lahaina bore the brunt of the fire, and the search for remains there is nearing its conclusion. A team of 21 U.S. Navy divers wrapped up its search efforts the week of Aug. 27. The divers…

Former President Donald Trump’s mug shot was released after he turned himself into a Georgia jail. And the Department of Justice sues Elon Musk’s SpaceX. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Donald Trump responds after mug shot released Donald Trump’s mug shot was released by Fulton County Jail…

Construction materials meant to build former President Donald Trump’s border wall have sat untouched for years since President Joe Biden came into office. According to Republicans, that’s $300 million worth of taxpayer-funded wall parts thrown to the wayside — until now. Just as Congress began to move on a bill that would have used the…

In the latest effort to counteract an ongoing recruiting slump, the Pentagon has begun plans to allow applicants to use calculators on the military entrance exam. The move could help with the slump, which has been attributed in part to young Americans not scoring high enough on the entrance exam to qualify for enlistment. “We…

Talisman Sabre. Juniper Oak. Air Defender. 2023 is full of military exercises, and let’s be honest, they have some great names. The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps just wrapped up another joint training operation, Large Scale Exercise (LSE). While the name is certainly lacking in creativity, the Pentagon called LSE “one of the most realistic…

The Pentagon and FBI advised families of some of the thousands killed in the Sept. 11 terror attacks that the five suspects facing trial for the 9/11 attacks may avoid the death penalty. According to an Aug. 1 letter obtained by a variety of news outlets, a plea deal is under consideration to end years…

Maui’s emergency chief stepped down amid questions over his agency’s wildfire response. And the island received a massive donation for victims that has special meaning to the community. These stories and more highlight The Rundown for Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. Maui emergency chief resigns amid wildfire response criticism The chief responsible for emergency response in…

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., is being heavily criticized for placing a unilateral hold on more than 300 military nominations. Tuberville is protesting a Pentagon policy that provides paid time off and travel expense reimbursement for active duty members who get an abortion.  The senator said he will keep this going as long as the Pentagon’s…