On Tuesday, June 18, the Biden administration unveiled a new immigration program providing a pathway to citizenship for approximately half a million immigrants who are married to American citizens but lack legal status in the United States. It is one of President Joe Biden’s most comprehensive immigration policies, and one that immigration advocates have been…

In an unprecedented move, the Biden administration banned sales of certain cybersecurity software to private U.S. businesses and citizens. It said cybersecurity firm Kapersky Lab’s software is a national security threat. Kaspersky denied that allegation Friday, June 21, saying “geopolitical climate and theoretical concerns” rather than independently verifying if there was a risk. The company…

The closer it gets to November, the more Americans hear about tariffs, which are on the agendas of both presidential candidates vying for their vote. But is tariff just a fancy word for tax? And who ends up paying? The answer may depend on whether you ask an economist or a politician. Tariffs were a…

The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog has confirmed that Iran is expanding its activity at the subterranean Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant by installing hundreds of new centrifuges. This move could potentially triple Iran’s production of enriched uranium, which could be quickly refined to weapons-grade material. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that Iran already possesses…

Two climate protesters sprayed orange paint onto the ancient Stonehenge monument on Wednesday, June 19. Onlookers tried to intervene and the duo was eventually arrested for their actions. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak labeled it “a disgraceful act of vandalism,” and English Heritage — the organization that manages the historical site — described the incident…

Escalating lawlessness and security concerns in Gaza have significantly delayed humanitarian efforts, with more than 1,000 truckloads of aid remaining stagnant at a Gaza-Israeli border crossing days after Israel implemented a humanitarian pause in fighting. United Nations officials reported that people are looting trucks as soon as they reach Gaza. The number of aid trucks…

The number of migrants coming across the U.S. southern border has increased in recent years. However, it’s not only migrants from Mexico and Latin America. The number of people coming from China has also spiked. In 2023, around 37,000 Chinese citizens were apprehended at the border. That is 50 times more than in 2021. These…

Earlier in June, the European Union (EU) announced a tariff hike on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), prompting Beijing to warn of potential retaliatory measures. Now, in what has been seen as part of that response, Chinese officials launched an investigation into the prices of pork imported from Europe. The investigation is a move that could…

Russian President Vladimir Putin receives a grand welcome from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as the two leaders strengthen their partnership. And tense moments during the White House briefing as someone appeared to faint as dangerous temperatures grip the nation’s capital. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, June 19, 2024.…

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…