Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is known for saber-rattling, said he’ll deploy nuclear capable missiles if the United States stations hypersonic and long-range weapons in Germany. At the NATO summit in July, the U.S. and Germany announced the American military will deploy weapons capable of hitting Russian territory to Germany starting in 2026. A joint…

An investigation announced on Monday, July 29, is underway into whether Israeli forces who blew up the main drinking water reservoir in Rafah in southern Gaza committed a war crime on July 26. A soldier reportedly posted a video on social media that showed the explosion with the caption: “The destruction of Tel Sultan’s water…

The White House has unveiled President Joe Biden’s proposal for changes within the Supreme Court. He’s asking Congress to establish a term limit and ethics code for the nine justices. He’s also asking lawmakers to ratify a constitutional amendment that would limit his own power. In a speech set for Monday afternoon, July 29, the…

In a highly watched and highly scrutinized electoral process, Venezuela’s president election is ending in controversy. Authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro claimed to have won the election on Monday, July 29. However, his political opponents have too.  With 80% of votes counted, Maduro is said to have won with more than 51% of the vote, leading electoral authorities to declare…

Israel vowed Hezbollah will “pay the price” after the deadliest strike on Israeli territory since Oct. 7 killed 12 children. And former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris continue on the campaign trail with less than 100 days to go until Election Day. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, July 29, 2024.…

It’s no secret the United States spends extraordinary sums on the military. Congress approved an $824 billion budget for the Pentagon for 2024. However, not all that money goes to good use.  “How much do you think the Air Force pays for this bag of bushings?” Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., asked Air Force Secretary Frank…

The Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa, which was closed in 2020 due to damage from a powerful windstorm, may soon see a revival. NextEra Energy, the utility provider that owns the plant, is considering restarting operations to meet the rising electricity demand in the United States. NextEra Energy CEO John Ketchum said a thorough review…

Vice President Kamala Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, July 26, and reportedly told him that she will “not be silent” over suffering in Gaza while also emphasizing Israel’s “right to defend itself.” Netanyahu was in Washington to address a joint session of U.S. Congress and to meet with the White…

The last time American voters went to the polls, Bitcoin was trading at around $18,000 and three days later, FTX filed for bankruptcy. This year’s election couldn’t be more opposite. Bitcoin is back up to roughly $64,000 and presidential hopefuls are honored guests at this year’s Bitcoin Conference.  In 2024, cryptocurrency is a campaign issue and…

“Despicable,” “unpatriotic,” “abhorrent.” That is how Vice President Kamala Harris described the burning of an American flag and spray painted pro-Hamas messages in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, July 24. The protests took place while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was addressing a joint session of Congress. “How ironic as the prime minister was talking about…