Chicago city officials are seeking to turn a vacant parking lot into a temporary winterized tent community to house migrants. The city inked a deal in October with the owners of the vacant lot, located at 38th and California in the Brighton neighborhood, according to NBC News Chicago. The project hasn’t started construction yet, and…

In a letter to his Democratic colleagues on Sunday, Nov. 26, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., laid out his plan to bring a national security package to the Senate floor. The bill would include funding for both Ukraine and Israel aid and could be brought to a vote as early as next week. The…

As Israel and Hamas prepare for the final day of the limited cease-fire, there are talks of extending the hostage release deal. And, the world’s largest iceberg, grounded for decades, is on the move. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. Israel, Hamas open to extend pause on final day of…

Breaking overnight, President Biden signs the short-term funding bill, averting a government shutdown for now. And health officials report measles cases are on the rise across the globe. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Biden signs short-term funding bill averting government shutdown There will be no government shutdown this weekend…

The Senate passes the two-step funding bill ahead of the government shutdown deadline. And, with holiday shopping in full swing, Amazon is warning customers that scams are on the rise. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Senate passes short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown Because of bi-partisan…

After failing to move forward on 2024 funding bills, the House of Representatives left Washington on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 15, for a week-and-a-half long Thanksgiving recess. Meanwhile, a new poll has revealed that Americans want more results and less rhetoric.  According to the NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist National Poll, 67% of Americans want Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.,…

The Israeli army says it is carrying out a ‘targeted operation’ at Gaza’s largest hospital. And the United States and China agree to address climate change as the countries’ two leaders are set to meet. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. IDF says troops carrying out ‘targeted operation’…

The House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution Tuesday evening, Nov. 14. It’s a first step toward averting a government shutdown Friday, Nov. 17 at midnight. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said his chamber will take up the resolution as soon as possible.  The continuing resolution funds the government in two parts at 2023…