President Biden meets with the family of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny as the U.S. prepares to impose hundreds of sanctions on Russia. And AT&T reveals what was behind the massive outage that left thousands without phone service. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. President Biden meets…

Starbucks is facing scrutiny from pro-union activists across 25 U.S. college campuses, according to The Guardian. On Thursday, Feb. 22, student organizers are reportedly calling for universities, including the University of Chicago, Georgetown University, and Rutgers, to cancel contracts with Starbucks shops on campus. The Guardian reports that union advocates will be holding petition drives…

A government shutdown could be just over a week away from Feb. 21. However, there isn’t much work being done to avoid a shutdown on Capitol Hill because neither chamber of Congress is in Washington. The Senate is out until Feb. 26 and the House is out until Feb. 28.  There will be a partial…

The 2024 Air Force Association’s Warfare Symposium in Colorado could be characterized by the theme of change. Air Force and Space Force leaders emphasized the need to prepare troops for evolving threats worldwide. However, the leaders also expressed frustration over the delay in implementing these plans, attributing it to Congress. During the symposium’s opening event,…

Since Oct. 7, 2023, Israel’s war on Hamas has killed more than 1% of Gaza’s total civilian population, prompting global concerns of an unfolding genocide. In light of these concerns, nations around the world — including the United States — have urged Israel not to proceed with a planned offensive in Rafah, where many displaced Palestinian survivors…

The United States has put forward a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council, calling for a temporary cease-fire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The proposal specifically calls for halting a major Israeli ground offensive in the town of Rafah. Details of the draft, labeled US Draft UN Resolution 2-20, reveal…

In a significant move that will likely reshape the landscape of the U.S. banking and credit card industries, Capital One Financial has announced plans to acquire Discover Financial for $35.3 billion. This transaction will merge two of the nation’s premier lenders and credit card issuers, creating the sixth-largest bank in the United States. “Our acquisition…

The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny speaks out against Vladimir Putin following the death of her husband. And Capital One says it’s planning to acquire Discover for $35 billion. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. Widow of Alexei Navalny vows to continue his fight against Putin…

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants another forward operating base for troops. However, instead of having it overseas, like in the Middle East or Western Pacific, Abbott wants it at the border between the United States and Mexico. At a press conference on Friday, Feb. 16, Abbott announced he authorized the construction of Forward Operating Base…

The impact of immigration on the U.S. economy is a subject of continued debate following failed negotiations on immigration reform in Congress. Recently, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) published a report that attempted to sift through the arguments and lay out precise forecasts for economic growth linked to immigration over the next ten years. Straight…