The latest solution to address the surge of migrants at the U.S. southern border could involve shipping hundreds of Latin Americans overseas. However, Greece and Italy are denying a CBS report on Thursday, May 30, that claimed the Biden administration was working with the countries on a plan to send migrants over. The CBS report…

The state of Vermont is breaking new ground by taking on the oil industry. The state passed a bill requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for damages that are caused by climate change. Vermont is the first state in the U.S. to make such a move. This bill comes nearly one year after Vermont suffered…

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed legislation that makes it a crime to knowingly approach within 25 feet of a police officer. An individual cannot approach an officer when they are “engaged in law enforcement duties” and the officer has ordered the person to stay back. Buffer zone or First Amendment infringement? Proponents of the new…

President Joe Biden is reportedly considering an executive order to temporarily shut down the southern border, according to a report from PBS on Tuesday, May 28. The action would be similar to a provision in the bipartisan immigration bill, which failed to pass in February 2024. The proposed bill would have allowed the president to…

If China invades Taiwan, Chinese forces could take less than an hour to execute a takeover, according to geopolitical expert Dmitri Alperovitch. Alperovitch shared his assessment with NBC News on Monday, May 27, after Chinese military forces conducted extensive drills. Dozens of warships, warplanes and jets participated in the exercises, which could be practice for…

Just weeks after OpenAI got rid of a team focused on AI safety, the company established a new committee aimed at enhancing safety and security. The company also announced on Tuesday, May 28, that it has begun training its next AI model. In a blog post, OpenAI said the new committee will be led by…

A Michigan dairy worker contracted bird flu after exposure to infected livestock, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced. This is the second human case linked to the U.S. dairy cow outbreak. According to the Health and Human Services of Michigan, the virus has been present in dairy and poultry farms across the U.S., leading…

A stage collapsed during a campaign event in Mexico, leaving at least nine people dead and dozens injured, and Nikki Haley makes her election plans known — giving her reasons why she’ll be voting for Donald Trump. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, May 23, 2024. At least 9 dead after…

How much will the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi impact the country’s — and the region’s — political and militaristic landscape? It depends on who you ask. To understand what Raisi’s death means, it’s important to understand his role as president. He didn’t lead Iran; the supreme Ayatollah does. “He does not make that…