The Sinaloa cartel is ordering its members to stop fentanyl production and trafficking in response to increasing U.S. pressure. Non-compliance with this directive carries grave consequences, including abduction or death, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. Led by El Chapo’s sons, the Sinaloa cartel issued this order to ease U.S. authorities’ ongoing scrutiny. They…

President Biden sits down for an interview with “60 Minutes,” discussing America’s role in the war between Israel and Hamas and the future of Gaza. And Rite Aid files for bankruptcy amid lawsuits over the opioid crisis – these stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Biden interviewed on America’s role in…

Law enforcement authorities recently arrested a drug kingpin as a part of a transnational investigation into organized crime, as Mexican drug cartels expand into Alaska. Miguel Guevara claimed ties to the Sinaloa Cartel. What sets his case apart is not the charges, but the location of his arrest. Mexican cartels targeting Alaska contribute to overdose…

California sued five of the world’s largest oil companies, alleging they deceived the public about the risks of fossil fuels and the impact on climate change. The lawsuit filed in San Francisco Superior Court targeted BP, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Shell, and ConocoPhillips, along with the companies’ trade group, the American Petroleum Institute. In the 135-page filing,…

According to a Reuters poll, President Joe Biden’s approval rating is at its highest point since March. The poll comes as House Republicans called for an impeachment inquiry into the president on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Despite the impeachment inquiry called for by House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Biden’s approval rating has increased to…

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., directed the chairmen of three committees to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. McCarthy said House Republicans have uncovered serious and credible allegations into President Biden’s conduct regarding his son’s overseas business dealings.  “Taken together, these allegations paint a picture of a culture of corruption,” McCarthy said when…

President Biden marked the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a visit to a military base in Alaska amid criticism about his travel plans to mark the solemn day.

President Biden marked the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a visit to a military base in Alaska amid criticism about his travel plans to mark the solemn day.

A possible meeting between Russian and North Korean leaders looks to be on track. And 22 years later, Americans across the country remember the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. These stories highlight the Morning Rundown for Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. Kim Jong Un reportedly takes train to Russia for Putin meeting North Korean leader Kim…

The Biden administration canceled the seven remaining oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) on Wednesday, Sept. 6. In addition, the Department of the Interior also announced proposed rules aimed at providing stronger protections against new leasing and development in parts of Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve that are designated as special…