The first seven jurors are selected in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial, and historic rain in the United Arab Emirates leads to major flooding at the Dubai airport and across the region. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, April 17, 2024. First 7 jurors selected in Trump hush money…

A federal judge in California ruled Wednesday, April 3, that Border Patrol officers near San Diego have illegally detained hundreds of immigrant youths in “open-air detention sites” without adequate food, water or shelter. The judge mandated their rapid transfer to “safe and sanitary” facilities, and the Department of Homeland Security is now facing a lawsuit.…

The Supreme Court steps in to extend a block on Texas’ immigration law. And, the biggest single prize in TV history will be up for grabs thanks to Amazon and a YouTube star. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Supreme Court extends hold on Texas’ immigration law Senate…

Congressional leaders and the White House are currently engaged in negotiations to finalize a deal aiming to keep much of the government open beyond the deadline on Friday, March 22. Sources familiar with the talks told CNN that failure to reach an agreement could result in a shutdown for major agencies. One of the primary…

The Department of Homeland Security unveiled its inaugural artificial intelligence roadmap Monday, March 18, introducing three pilot projects. The initiatives aim to improve investigations into fentanyl trafficking and child exploitation, support communities in disaster resilience planning through FEMA and enhance training for immigration officers. The unprecedented speed and potential of AI’s development and adoption presents…

It wasn’t a cyberattack but a technical error that caused AT&T’s massive outage on Thursday, Feb 22. In a statement, AT&T said the outage began in the morning hours as the company worked to expand its network. “Based on our initial review, we believe that today’s outage was caused by the application and execution of an…

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants another forward operating base for troops. However, instead of having it overseas, like in the Middle East or Western Pacific, Abbott wants it at the border between the United States and Mexico. At a press conference on Friday, Feb. 16, Abbott announced he authorized the construction of Forward Operating Base…

One person is dead and more than 20 are wounded after shots are fired at a parade for the Super Bowl champions. And the lander looking to be the first U.S. spacecraft to touch down on the moon in five decades lifts off into space. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday,…

In their second attempt, House Republicans vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. And a driver is killed after crashing into the emergency room of a Texas hospital, leaving others critically injured. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. House Republicans vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas…

An ad from the He Gets Us Campaign sparked controversy online after airing during the Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 11. The 60-second spot showcased pairings of people who likely had different backgrounds and beliefs. The ad featured a pro-life protester and a woman outside an abortion clinic, a police officer and Black man, and a…