Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro plans to annex and invade Guyana. Guyana has already appealed to the United States for defensive aid and support. Guyana’s request to Americans comes at a time when many Americans cannot afford healthcare, housing, and other basic living necessities, and as the United States continues to support Ukraine against a Russian…

President Biden delivers updates on where the United States stands in its support of Israel and Ukraine. And, Apple is rolling out a new security feature to protect iPhone users from passcode thieves. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. Biden says Israel is losing support; US will aid…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Congress and President Biden on Tuesday, Dec. 12. While visiting, Zelenskyy brought a simple message: If the United States continues to provide aid to Ukraine, they will win, if the U.S. does not, Putin will win. “He said, if we lose, you can count on occupation by the Russians, count…

In the fiscal year 2020-2021, Congress allocated $7.5 billion to support electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the United States. However, two years later, progress has been limited, with the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program currently operational only in Ohio, where just one charging station has been opened. The first NEVI charging station, located…

Climate activists around the world have been employing increasingly disruptive tactics to draw awareness toward environmental abuses they believe pose a threat to the planet. Their methods, which have included blocking traffic, occupying vessels and defacing art, have been met with varying responses from law enforcement, lawmakers and the general public. “We’ve tried every other…

The U.S. responds to another attack in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. And, one toy company announces major cuts to its workforce during the holiday season. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. Houthi rebels claim responsibility for tanker attack in Red Sea Iran-backed Houthi rebels…

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has a big week coming up. From a meeting with a foreign president to a vote on an impeachment inquiry, Johnson will be facing some of the biggest issues both home and abroad. Biden impeachment inquiry  First and foremost, Johnson is expected to hold a vote on formally authorizing an…

The Chinese military is nothing if not consistent. Vessels from the Chinese coast guard are harassing Filipino fishermen and marines in disputed waters in the South China Sea at a rate of about twice a month since August. The Chinese ships are working to stop Filipino vessels from reaching destinations in the Scarborough Shoal and…

More than a dozen military members have been “disciplined” in connection to Jack Teixeira’s classified intelligence leaks. According to the Air Force inspector general’s inquiry, released to the public on Dec. 11, the colonel in charge of Teixeira’s unit was also “relieved from his position” following the investigation. The Air Force report did not point…

China’s biggest onshore wind power project, operated by the state-owned China General Nuclear Power Corporation, is now fully operational in Inner Mongolia. With 701 wind turbines boasting a total installed capacity of 3 million kilowatts, the facility aims to produce 10 billion kilowatt-hours annually, significantly cutting standard coal consumption by 2.96 million tons and reducing…