On Monday, Jan. 16, former President Donald Trump solidified his frontrunner status by decisively defeating his GOP rivals, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, at the Iowa caucus. As the possibility of another Trump-Biden rematch looms, some voters are not clear about which candidate is better suited to guide the…

The next Republican primary debate that was scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 18, in New Hampshire is no longer taking place. ABC News announced on Tuesday, Jan. 16, its decision to cancel the debate after it said both former President Donald Trump and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley failed to respond to their invitations by…

The U.S. launched another airstrike against Houthi targets, as the Iranian-backed group is expected to be relisted as a global terrorist organization. And the next Republican debate is canceled just days before the New Hampshire primary. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. US launches strike as Houthis expected…

The United States Navy is an elite maritime force. Its carrier strike groups project American power around the world, protect global shipping lanes, and offer humanitarian aid during disasters. But even the best need to take a break, which is why the Navy is experimenting with a new way to relieve warships while they’re on…

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has officially terminated efforts for reunification with South Korea, citing the nation’s bolstered defense capabilities and strengthened ties with Russia. The announcement, made through the state-run Korean Central News Agency, emphasized Pyongyang’s view of Seoul as its primary adversary, attributing the decision to Seoul’s strengthened joint military exercises with…

U.S. officials are condemning an attack by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp on Iraq’s Kurdistan region that struck near the U.S. consulate on Monday night, Jan. 15. The IRGC took responsibility, saying it launched ballistic missiles to destroy an Israeli spy site. According to Iranian state-run media, the IRGC said in a statement it launched…

In a dominant victory, former President Donald Trump walks away the winner in Iowa. And the two largest supermarket chains in the country are sued over their proposed merger. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Trump easily wins Iowa caucuses; DeSantis & Haley battle for second It did…

China has emerged as the global leader in electric vehicle (EV) adoption while also boasting a robust lead over the rest of the world in charging infrastructure. Beijing has overseen the installation of about 2.3 million EV chargers throughout the country — approximately one for every seven Chinese EVs. Comparatively, the European Union is in…

Two Palestinian men killed at least one person and injured at least 12 others on Monday, Jan. 15, in a coordinated “car-ramming” attack, according to Israeli police. The incident occurred in the central Israeli city of Ra’anana. Authorities believe the drivers are relatives from the Israeli-occupied city of Hebron in the West Bank, as reported…

Voters are ready to be heard as the 2024 presidential primary kicks off in Iowa. And congressional leaders said they have reached a deal to avert a government shutdown. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Trump leads in Iowa ahead of record-cold caucuses On Monday, Jan. 15, the…