The family of Ashli Babbitt is suing the U.S. government in a $30 million wrongful death lawsuit, with a trial date set for July 20, 2026, by a federal judge. Babbitt was fatally shot during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The lawsuit presents a version of events that significantly differs from the official account. Babbitt’s…

Ryan Routh, the suspect in the apparent second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, encouraged Iran to kill Trump in his self-published book titled “Ukraine’s Unwinnable War.” Routh made several statements, including “You are free to assassinate Trump,” in his book. Routh’s social media activity, which included over 500 posts on X, showed support…

An active-duty U.S. Army soldier has been arrested and charged for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Alexander Cain Poplin, 31, was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Schofield Barracks near Honolulu and is facing multiple felony charges, including assaulting a police officer with a dangerous weapon and interfering with police during a…

As Election Day nears, the Secret Service has announced there will be increased security during Congress’ counting and certification of electoral votes. The beefed-up security is a precaution after the riots at the U.S. Capitol in 2021.  The Department of Homeland Security has designated the once-routine post-election gathering as a national special security event on par with…

After making landfall as a Category 2 hurricane in Louisiana, Francine is on the move. We have the latest track. And the mother of the 14-year-old suspect in last week’s deadly school shooting in Georgia apologizes in an open letter to the victims’ families. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. Francine weakens…

Newly released footage shows then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on Jan. 6, 2021 as rioters were breaking into the U.S. Capitol building. In the video, Pelosi discussed the 25th Amendment, called then-President Donald Trump a domestic enemy and said she takes responsibility for not having better prepared security.  The footage was originally recorded by Pelosi’s…

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on new charges in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot. And an Israeli hostage freed from Hamas says the remaining hostages are “suffering.” These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. New indictment filed against Trump for role in Jan. 6…

Jan. 6, 2021, the day when thousands of rioters assaulted police officers, broke into the U.S. Capitol building and tried to stop the certification of a presidential election, is set to be celebrated with an awards ceremony at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey. A nonprofit called Stand in the Gap, which financially…

Vice President Kamala Harris closed out the Democratic National Convention (DNC) by accepting her party’s nomination for president. And one of the largest diamonds ever found was just unearthed in Botswana. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. VP Kamala Harris formally accepts Democratic presidential nomination at DNC Vice President Kamala…

A Hamas leader is reportedly assassinated in Iran as developments in the Middle East raise concerns of conflict escalating in the region. And Vice President Kamala Harris is closer to naming her running mate with plans of holding their first rally in a matter of days. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, July 31,…