Senators Schumer and McConnell have agreed to work together to pass a year-long omnibus spending package, ensuring the government is fully funded for all of next year. But they only have 10 days until the Dec. 16 deadline. Members of Senate leadership said they have yet to agree on the overall price tag of the…

In June, the United States started supplying Ukraine with high mobility artillery rocket system launchers, also called HIMARS. From the moment they hit the battlefield, HIMARS made a huge impact in how the war was being fought. This week, however, the Pentagon revealed the U.S. secretly modified the HIMARS given to Ukraine. According to the…

Elon Kanye gets kicked off of Twitter; the Pentagon unveils a new stealth bomber; and tensions between Disney and Florida begin to relax. These stories and more highlight the morning rundown Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. Biden calls for DNC calendar shake up A panel for the Democratic National Committee will be meeting today and tomorrow…

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Ohio sided with around 10,000 service members from the United States Air and Space Forces this week. The ruling protects the service members from disciplinary action for not getting a COVID-19 vaccine. According to Military.com, when the U.S. Air and Space Forces mandated COVID-19 vaccines for their nearly…

A new report from the Pentagon says China’s swelling nuclear stockpile makes it a growing rival to the U.S. The congressionally mandated annual report, which assesses China’s military and security strategy, predicted China would amass a stockpile of about 1,500 warheads by 2035. That is more than three times the number of known warheads they…

Robots with lethal capabilities are being added to police force; Gun-related deaths hit record high and Alabama halts executions. These stories and more highlight the midday update for Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022.  China increases nuclear stockpile A new report from the Pentagon indicates China is boosting its nuclear arsenal at a record pace. Officials predict…

The air forces from the United States and Israel are working together this week on a series of joint aerial exercises. The two air forces are simulating what it would take to launch strikes against what many consider the greatest threat in the region, Iran. According to the Chief of the Israel Defense Forces Aviv…

A top aerospace commander in Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard announced the country has developed a hypersonic ballistic missile. On Thursday, Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh claimed the missile can not only pass through the “enemy’s air defenses” but also has the capability of targeting air defense systems. “This system is very fast and is capable of…

Contenders to be the next British prime minister wasted little time drumming up support; the Pentagon will help out troops who seek abortions; and Kevin Spacey won a lawsuit that accused him of sexual abuse. These stories highlight the Daily Rundown for Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. British prime minister candidates drum up support – Several British…

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riots has subpoenaed former President Donald Trump; European and world leaders sounded off on Russia’s threat of World War III; and Elon Musk is under investigation over his acquisition of Twitter. Those stories highlight the Daily Rundown for Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Trump…