Going through airport security may not be the most fabulous part of traveling, but a new TikTok trend could be changing that. It is called “airport tray aesthetic” or “TSA tray aesthetic,” where people artfully arrange their otherwise bland bins as they make their way through airport security. Airport tray aesthetic has become so popular,…

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is warning Congress that passing a temporary budget bill to keep the government open would have devastating impacts on the Defense Department. The bill would keep the federal government funded for another six months, but cap spending at 2024 levels.  In a letter to members of Congress on Sunday, Sept. 8, Austin…

With just one day to go, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are preparing for the first debate between the presidential candidates. And Apple is reportedly set to unveil its latest iPhone models powered by artificial intelligence. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Trump, Harris prepare for presidential debate with…

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) revealed new details on Wednesday, Sept. 5, about the conditions and location where six hostages were being held in before being executed over the weekend. The IDF noted that the entrance to the tunnel looked innocent at first. “As you can see, this tunnel was hidden in a child’s bedroom,” said…

In December 2023, U.S. House Republicans unanimously escalated their impeachment inquiries against President Joe Biden, seeking specifically to link the president to his son Hunter’s foreign business engagements. That effort died a slow death over the subsequent months, as no compelling evidence turned up and some Republicans began to walk away. With the next election…

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris recently clarified her position on fracking. Her position shifted since the onset of her last White House bid. “As vice president, I did not ban fracking,” Harris said during an interview with CNN. “As president, I will not ban fracking.” This stance marks a notable shift from her earlier position…

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials have detained nearly $43 million worth of electronic equipment shipments from India since October, suspecting they may have been manufactured with components linked to forced labor in China. The detained shipments have raised concerns that India may be attempting to circumvent U.S. tariffs and trade restrictions by exporting products…

Young America’s Foundation (YAF), which describes itself as the leading organization for young conservatives, sued the Department of Education, alleging a grant program violates the equal protection clause because its eligibility is based on race. YAF challenged the department’s McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program which provided $60 million in 2023 to approximately 6,000 students. The Department…

A U.S. Department of Justice watchdog found multiple troubling discoveries in a probe of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) handling of child sex abuse allegations. The news followed a report of its multiple failures in the handling of its investigation into convicted sex offender Larry Nassar. A report released on Thursday, Aug. 29, reveals…

If there’s one thing both presidential candidates know, it’s that the economy is the top issue for voters. Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump want voters to believe they have the optimal economic plan over their opponent.  “He doesn’t actually fight for the middle class. Instead, he fights for himself and his billionaire friends,” Harris…