Former Vice President Mike Pence has labeled TikTok “digital fentanyl,” advocating for legislation mandating either its sale or banning due to security apprehensions. The House is poised to vote on a bill compelling its divestment or facing a ban in the United States. “The app is so potent and addictive that TikTok is banned within…

On Saturday, March 9, Stratolaunch achieved a major milestone by successfully launching the Talon-A (TA-1) hypersonic vehicle for its first powered flight. In a statement, Stratolaunch announced that it released the hypersonic vehicle from the ROC, the world’s largest airplane with a wingspan of 385 feet and a payload of 500,000 pounds. The test flight…

A former Boeing employee who had raised concerns about the company’s production standards was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, as reported by the Charleston County Coroner’s Office. John Barnett, 62, had worked at Boeing for 32 years before retiring in 2017. Authorities responded to a Charleston hotel where Barnett was discovered with…

With ongoing wars and the crisis at the border, U.S. intelligence officials warn of threats at home and abroad. And changes are coming for groceries with that ‘Made in the USA’ label. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, March 12, 2024. U.S. intelligence chiefs warn of threats at border, abroad Top…

Alabama Sen. Katie Britt, R — who gave the rebuttal to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union — is trying to clarify a story she told in her speech. It was revealed that the story was shared out of context with multiple inaccuracies and without permission. Britt strongly criticized Biden’s border policies and said…

Former President Donald Trump voiced concerns about TikTok, labeling it a national security threat. However, Trump — who initially favored banning TikTok — has now reversed his position. During an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” Monday, March 11, Trump reiterated his belief that TikTok poses a national security risk. However, Trump said he opposes Congress…

Over the weekend, the United States military conducted an overnight operation to evacuate American non-essential personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Haiti as gang violence surged in the capital, Port-au-Prince. The Department of State requested the operation which also added additional security to the embassy. “This airlift of personnel into and out of the embassy is consistent…

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins with no signs of a cease-fire in the war in Gaza. And Kate responds after news agencies pulled an image of the Royal Family, claiming it has been altered. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, March 11, 2024. No cease-fire deal reached as Muslim…

In 2023, Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, the head of U.S. Central Command, said the Middle East was on the verge of an unprecedented and transformative process. Now, in 2024, no other region presents more of a threat to the United States than the region CENTCOM monitors — which includes the Middle East, the Levant and…

In Gaza, five individuals reportedly lost their lives and 10 others sustained injuries during a humanitarian aid airdrop incident on Friday, March 8. The malfunction of at least one parachute caused the event, which occurred around 11:30 a.m. local time in the Al-Shati refugee camp. Among the casualties were two boys, with the injured individuals…