The Biden administration wants to put more electric vehicles (EVs) on American roadways, just not Chinese-made models. According to The Wall Street Journal, the White House is considering raising the nation’s tariff on imports of automobiles from China. It would mark the second time a tariff increase like this has occurred since 2018, when former…

The death toll in Gaza rises above 20,000, according to local health officials. And the speaker of the House writes a letter to the president urging him to take executive action on the border crisis. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Dec. 22, 2023.   Health ministry says Gaza death toll surpasses 20,000…

The number of immigrants from overseas who tried to illegally enter the United States increased two to three times over the last couple of years. The trend covers not just the U.S. southern border, but entry points around the country.  In October 2021, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials encountered 15,076 people from China, India,…

China’s secretive space plane, called Shenlong or “Divine Dragon,” is apparently laying “eggs” into Earth’s orbit. The astronomer who originally tracked the objects called them “mysterious wingmen,” but in truth, it’s not clear what they are.  China launched the Shenlong on Dec. 14, marking the space plane’s third voyage into orbit. That’s when amateur astronomer…

With its substantial population, numerous rivers, and impressive industrial output, Germany has held a dominant position in Europe for many years. A recent economic slowdown, partially attributed to the loss of access to Russia’s affordable natural gas, has resulted in Germany becoming one of the worst-performing developed nations. In his post-American series, Straight Arrow News…

The U.S. Senate is not expected to vote on a package for increased aid to Ukraine until early next year. Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, the United States has granted a total of $111 billion in aid to Ukraine, including a minimum of $45 billion allocated for military assistance. The…

Ten Americans and a fugitive are released from Venezuelan custody as part of a prisoner exchange between the two countries. And two media giants begin talks about a potential merger. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. 10 Americans, fugitive released from Venezuelan custody in prisoner swap Ten Americans…

In the United States, homelessness has reached its highest levels in 15 years. A mere four states are accountable for over 50% of the homeless population. California takes the lead, with 28% of the nation’s estimated 653,000 homeless individuals, as reported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The surge in homelessness coincides with…

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recently released a report addressing meat and dairy alternatives to help combat climate change. The report recommends that wealthier nations, including the U.S., cut their meat consumption while advocating for developing countries to increase meat production. Beef lover and Straight Arrow News contributor Newt Gingrich argues that the UNEP…

After two months of attacks on ships in the Red Sea — attacks which included ballistic missiles and suicide drones — the United States said the U.S. Navy is going to lead an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea from the Houthis responsible for the attacks. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced…