In a surprise announcement, Republican candidate for president, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., ends his campaign during a TV interview. And the U.S. confirms it’s in “ongoing negotiations” to free the hostages taken by Hamas in Gaza. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., suspends campaign for…

Following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, protests have erupted and tensions have risen at schools like Cornell, Columbia and NYU. These incidents have sometimes turned violent with students fearing for their safety. Lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee examined the current state of the First Amendment and several alleged free speech violations on campuses…

On Wednesday, Nov. 8, federal prosecutors charged three people in connection with running a network of high-end brothels that federal officials said politicians, military officers, government contractors, and even tech executives frequented. According to acting U.S. Attorney Josh Levy, the three people charged, Han Lee, James Lee, and Junmyung Lee, rented high-end apartments as brothel…

Foreign policy was a prominent subject during the Nov. 8 Republican presidential primary debate. The discussions ranged from the wars in Israel and Ukraine to growing threats from Iran and North Korea. However, the candidates agreed that the greatest long-term threat to America is China. When discussing TikTok — a social media app with connections…

The United States is so deep in debt, the interest payment alone is now costing more than $1 trillion a year, according to a Bloomberg analysis. Experts say the soaring debt is an alarm bell for the nation, but some economists have been ringing this bell for decades. “I’m kind of outraged, morally outraged,” said…

Former President Donald Trump delivers his testimony in the civil fraud trial. And WeWork, once valued at $47 million, files for bankruptcy. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Donald Trump testifies in civil fraud trial Former President Donald Trump took the stand on Monday, Nov. 6, in his…

Do public officials have the right to block their constituents from their personal social media pages? The U.S. Supreme Court is taking up the issue. On Oct. 31, the justices heard oral arguments to decide whether “a public official’s social media activity constitutes ‘state action’ only if the official used the account to perform a…

Dry conditions in Mexico, West Africa, and India are pushing the cost of candy up which could leave trick-or-treaters with less bounty this Halloween. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, candy prices are up 7.5% compared to last year, and are 20% higher than 2021. Cocoa prices are trading at…

Israel’s ground invasion into Gaza is still expected to happen by most accounts, but no one seems to know exactly when it will start. Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said his troops are ready to take their war with Hamas terrorists in Gaza to the next stage, but there are…

President Biden is set to address the nation following his visit to Israel. And, after 18 years, the main suspect in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway confesses – these stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.   Biden to address nation on Israel-Hamas war; aid headed to Gaza President Joe Biden…