Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira pleaded guilty on Monday, March 4, to leaking highly classified military documents on social media, accepting a plea deal that could result in a 16-year prison sentence. The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to all six charges under the Espionage Act, with his final sentencing set for September. According to court…

Six miles. A handful of U.S. Special Operations soldiers will be stationed on an island controlled by Taiwan, just six miles from mainland China. The United Daily News in Taiwan reported U.S. Army Green Berets will deploy in three-man teams to a couple of amphibious camps, acting as consultants to further train Taiwan’s own special…

Over 100 Palestinians were killed and hundreds more were injured as a delivery of humanitarian aid turned into chaos on Thursday, Feb. 29, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry. However, it’s unclear how the deadly event unfolded. Israel and the Gaza Health Ministry are offering different accounts of what led up to the incident…

Washington, D.C., is known for its beautiful architecture showcased in landmarks like the Capitol, White House and monuments. But away from the National Mall, parts of the city have been left to rust, including RFK Stadium and its 174-acre campus.  The campus is the largest unused tract of land in the district, and there’s a…

Jack Teixeira, the National Guardsman accused of leaking thousands of classified documents on the gaming site Discord, is set to plead guilty. Prosecutors revealed in a court filing that the airman will change his plea from not guilty to guilty in federal court on Monday, March 3. Teixeira faced a potential maximum sentence of 60 years for charges…

In competing visits, President Biden and former President Trump address the crisis at the southern border. And, at least two people are dead in the largest fire in Texas history. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, March 1, 2024. Biden, Trump make separates stops at Southern border to address immigration President…

Some homes in the United States are poised to receive electricity for the first time. This is part of a $366 million initiative spearheaded by the Department of Energy (DOE), which aims to introduce clean energy projects to rural and tribal communities across the nation. “President Biden firmly believes that every community should benefit from…

Congressional leaders strike a deal to avoid a partial government shutdown before Friday night’s deadline. And Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to face questions from Congress over keeping his health a secret. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 Congress reaches short-term deal to avoid government shutdown A…

The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier is launching large, metal carts into the James River in Virginia. It’s okay, though. It’s all part of the building process for carriers. HII released video of the USS John F. Kennedy during dead-load testing of its electromagnetic aircraft launch system, or EMALS (pronounced eee-mahlz). The testing was done…

After two and a half years, Starbucks and Workers United have reached an agreement to start negotiations for collective bargaining agreements, covering nearly 400 unionized stores. The coffee chain and the union have committed to initiating discussions on a “foundational framework” that guarantees a fair organizing process for workers. Both parties describe this agreement as…