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…

Here’s the indisputable truth about Vivek Ramaswamy: He put his money where his mouth is. Running for president costs a lot of money, and Ramaswamy paid for most of his campaign out of his pocket. The entrepreneur effectively dropped out of the presidential race after a distant fourth-place showing at the Iowa caucuses. He scored…

Former President Donald Trump won the Iowa caucuses on Monday, Jan. 16, with Ron DeSantis claiming second place and Nikki Haley landing third. Trump’s performance matches trends from nationwide polls showing him as the favored Republican nominee. The general election is 10 months away on Nov. 5, however, some organizations are already preparing for litigation…

A proposed $25 billion merger between the two largest supermarket chains in the U.S. is now facing some opposition. On Monday, Jan. 15, Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson sued Kroger and Albertsons, attempting to block the merger. Ferguson argued that the deal would leave shoppers with fewer choices and lead to higher prices. “This…

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…

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…

As the Iowa caucuses near, two Republican candidates spar on the debate stage while the former president holds a town hall. And an avalanche leads to at least one death at a California ski resort. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. Candidates clash in 2-person debate; Trump holds…

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,…

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…

Heading into 2024, the Iowa caucuses on Jan. 15 mark the first election event of the year. New Hampshire’s presidential primary is set for later in the month on Jan. 23. Republican candidates are trying to gain support to overtake current GOP front-runner former President Donald Trump. Television ad spending has soared in Iowa among…