The FBI is investigating whether a former Biden administration Iran envoy, Rob Malley, moved classified information onto his personal email and downloaded it to his personal mobile phone. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, the top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, R-Texas, said they believe “a hostile cyber…

President Joe Biden takes executive action to protect hundreds of thousands of undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. And from wildfires to tropical storms to extreme heat, much of the country is under alert for severe weather. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Biden administration announces protection for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disbanded his war cabinet as the Israeli army announces a ‘tactical pause’ in Rafah. And Maryland’s governor is set to pardon more than 175,000 marijuana convictions. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, June 17, 2024. Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet as IDF announces ‘tactical pause’ in Rafah Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

The future of global oil demand is currently a subject of debate, with various experts and industry groups offering differing forecasts. Some analysts suggest that global demand for oil is just a few years away from declining, while others believe fossil fuel investments will continue for decades. The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that global…

New York lawmakers are debating if protesters should be allowed to wear face masks. Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-N.Y., is considering a face mask ban on subways over concerns that people are concealing their identities to get away with antisemitic hate crimes. “We will not tolerate individuals using masks to evade responsible for criminal or threatening…

The Biden administration is facing its first lawsuit over President Joe Biden’s recent order temporarily shutting down the U.S.’ southern border. The lawsuit, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of a coalition of immigrant advocacy groups, is the first big challenge to the executive order put in place just over a week ago.  The restrictions bar…

The head of the Department of Justice, Attorney General Merrick Garland, held in contempt of Congress. And “life-threatening” flooding in south Florida as more torrential rain is expected Thursday. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, June 13, 2024. Attorney General Merrick Garland held in contempt of Congress In an effort led…

Since President Joe Biden assumed office three and a half years ago, oil and gas companies experienced unprecedented profits and production levels. Between 2021 and 2023, the industry amassed over $250 billion, a 160% increase compared to the first three years of former President Donald Trump’s administration. This surge in profits is not necessarily attributable…

On Tuesday, June 11, the jury in Hunter Biden’s firearms trial found the president’s son guilty on all three charges. The prosecution alleged that Hunter lied about his personal drug use habits when filling out paperwork to purchase a firearm. Legal experts say that it is rare to bring minor cases like this to trial…

Over the last several days, hundreds of thousands of people across the European Union’s 27 nations voted in the European Parliament elections. While centrists remain in the majority, far-right parties from throughout the bloc made inroads picking up a record number of seats. The European Parliament is the legislative body for the 27 member states…