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…

Five Republican candidates took the stage Wednesday night, Nov. 8, making their case to be the next president in the third GOP primary debate. And Hollywood actors reach a tentative deal with the studios to put an end to the nearly four-month strike. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Nov. 9. Recapping…

Five Republican presidential candidates will take the stage tonight for the third GOP primary debate in Miami. The debate is at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. Those who qualified for the debate are former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley,…

The results are in, we have the big winners from Election Day across America. And the House votes to censure Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian American in Congress. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Nov. 8. Election Day 2023 results The results are in for Election Day 2023, and Democrats scored…

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…

With one year until the presidential election, voters in key swing states are sharing their views. And check your freezers — Tyson is recalling nearly 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Polls: Trump leads Biden in 5 of 6 swing states one year…

A lot has changed in the Republican presidential primary. The field is narrowing and may continue to do so further in the next week or two. Here are three things to know:  1. Former Vice President Mike Pence dropped out  Mike Pence announced he is suspending his campaign. Polls show he was losing support; the…

Amid dismal poll numbers, NBC’s Kristen Welker confronted Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) about whether former President Donald Trump’s “legal troubles” are the reason he’s still in the presidential race. In an interview Sunday on Meet the Press, the NBC News host put DeSantis on the spot. “As you know, you are trailing double digits behind former President Trump,” Welker said. “He is facing 91 felony counts. Do you believe that the former president’s …

Fox News has scheduled a Nov. 30 debate between Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis, who secured his re-election with ease in 2022, is actively campaigning for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Newsom, who also comfortably won a second term last year, has dismissed speculations regarding his potential White…

The political debate over electric vehicles is continuing as individual states start to enforce EV registration fees. More Republican-led states are implementing annual fees costing $200 or more to replace the gas taxes EVs avoid. The gas taxes that help fund infrastructure are taking a hit as electric vehicles more people are driving EVs. This…