Three years after the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol, new videos are still emerging. Security camera footage from Punchbowl News shows just how close rioters were to lawmakers during the breach of the Capitol building. House Democrats in safety hoods can be seen frantically storming out of the third-floor gallery of the Capitol,…

Russia’s aerial assaults on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine show no signs of stopping as the New Year unfolds. The attacks, escalating in intensity, have resulted in the loss of dozens of innocent lives and left hundreds more injured. The White House has expressed heightened concern, revealing that Russia is employing short-range ballistic missiles sourced from…

Technology has changed lives, giving users more opportunities to connect with one another and providing innovative approaches to everyday tasks. But while law-abiding citizens are using technology to make their lives easier, others are using it to commit crimes in ways once thought impossible. That even goes for kidnapping. Reuters reported in 2019 that there…

The U.S. Secretary of State is set for another trip to the Middle East as recent developments prompt fears of the war spreading. And an Olympic athlete convicted of murdering his girlfriend has been released from prison. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 Blinken to visit the Middle…

Gun rights groups are suing Colorado over a newly enacted law banning so-called ghost guns. Rocky Mountain Gun Owners and the National Association for Gun Rights filed a federal lawsuit against Colorado’s Unserialized Firearms and Firearm Components bill, signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis in June. “These pre-assembled, click together, untraceable, deadly weapons are…

A top Hamas leader is killed in Lebanon, sparking concerns the war in the Middle East could expand. And former President Donald Trump is appealing a ruling in Maine barring him from the ballot. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Senior Hamas leader killed in blast in Lebanon…

Secretary of State Antony Blinken approved the sale of $147 million worth of 155 mm artillery shells and related components to Israel. The deal is not yet finalized, but if it goes through, it could include more than 57,000 high-explosive rounds, 30,000 M4 propelling charges and other ancillaries like fuzes, primers and charges.  The Biden…

General election presidential debates have three requirements to qualify. If a candidate doesn’t meet them, they won’t be on the stage.  To qualify, a candidate must: These rules are set by the Commission on Presidential Debates, which organizes the events. The Republican Party and the Democratic Party do not have a say. The commission explained…

Democrat and Republican lawmakers navigated a series of significant events in 2023. These included the removal of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., discussions about supporting nations in two separate wars, and the ongoing legal proceedings against former President Donald Trump. The upcoming year shows few signs of slowing down as the political divide grows wider…

Biden administration officials are pressing the Mexican government for help at the U.S.-Mexico border. United States officials and Mexican leaders met to strategize immigration solutions as migrant entries into the U.S. reach unprecedented numbers. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Wednesday, Dec.…