Last week, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., the sole Palestinian-American U.S. House representative, addressed Jewish protestors in D.C. advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza. Tlaib has faced criticism for her stance on Israel and for her votes against a resolution condemning Hamas. Straight Arrow News contributor Star Parker observes that for all the noise liberals like…

The United States carries out airstrikes on Iranian-backed groups in Syria after attacks on U.S. troops. And a new Democratic candidate steps forward to challenge President Biden in 2024. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. US strikes against Iranian-backed groups in Syria after troops attacked The United States…

A year has passed since Elon Musk assumed leadership at what is now known as “X,” formerly Twitter. With ambitious plans for a free speech platform turned super app, Musk’s tenure has been nothing short of eventful. Since Musk’s takeover, X has faced its share of challenges. Third-party data from Apptopia suggests a significant drop…

Revered Israeli and U.S. intelligence agencies failed to detect the signs of an imminent Hamas attack on Israeli villages near the Gaza Strip. The surprise attack was planned within Hamas’s military wing and highlights both Israel’s intelligence blind spots as well as Hamas’s use of “old-school techniques” like in-person communication. Straight Arrow News contributor Katherine…

In the early morning hours of Oct. 26, Israel Defense Forces launched a strategic raid into northern Gaza. Using tanks, armored bulldozers, and infantry, the IDF said its raid lasted several hours and helped “prepare the battlefield” for the impending ground invasion into Hamas-held territory. The IDF released video of the operation. Thermal cameras mounted…

A manhunt is underway after a mass shooting in Maine left multiple people dead. And, after three weeks, the United States has a new speaker of the House. These stories and more highlight the Morning Rundown for Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. Manhunt underway for suspect in Maine mass shooting A manhunt continues Thursday morning for…

Republicans in the Senate are at odds as they review a request from President Biden to pass a $106 billion national security package. Though the package has received bipartisan support, it’s still missing the Senate votes it needs to pass. The national security package includes: In order for the package to clear the Senate filibuster…

With the 2024 presidential election a year away, new research shows that Americans are watching or reading the news less closely than they were just a few years earlier. According to a new Pew Research Center analysis, since 2016, there has been a precipitous decline in adults following the news. In 2016, 51% of adults…

U.S. intelligence officials release their findings on who was behind the deadly blast at a hospital in Gaza. Also, dozens of states sue Meta, alleging it uses addictive techniques, harming kids and teens. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. IDF launches’ wide-scale strikes’; U.S. issues findings on hospital…