Elon Musk sats down with former President Donald Trump in an interview on X that lasted two hours. And the impact of an earthquake in Los Angeles is caught on live TV. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Elon Musk interviews Donald Trump for 2 hours on X after delay Former…

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East. And Tom Cruise gives the Paris Olympics a Hollywood ending as we look toward the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. U.S. sending submarine to Middle East amid new…

An Israeli airstrike reportedly killed a senior Hamas member deep inside Lebanon in the southern city of Sidon on Friday, Aug. 9. Sidon is about 40 miles from the Israel-Lebanon border. The strike hit a car carrying a Hamas security official and another occupant inside; both were killed in the attack and some bystanders were…

Iran may reconsider plans for “a multi-pronged attack” on Israel following Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination in Tehran in July 2024, as reported by Politico and senior U.S. officials. Initially, Iranian authorities rejected the U.S. claim that Haniyeh’s death did not warrant a significant response. However, those authorities are now “increasingly on board” with this…

Growing skepticism is shaping American views on international aid, especially regarding Ukraine. According to a poll released Thursday, Aug. 8, by Defense Priorities and YouGov, most Americans are hesitant to provide unconditional aid to Ukraine amid doubts about its ability to succeed against Russia. This unease reflects broader concerns that U.S. foreign policy may not…

The debate is on. Former President Donald Trump has agreed to the ABC News debate with Vice President Kamala Harris and proposed two more. And bodycam footage has been released showing the police response to the assassination attempt during the former president’s rally in July. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. Trump agrees…

At a campaign event in Michigan on Wednesday, Aug. 7, Vice President Kamala Harris was met with protesters criticizing the administration’s handling of the war in Gaza. Harris responded to their chants during the rally. “I’m here because we believe in democracy,” Harris said. “Everyone’s voice matters. But I am speaking now. I am speaking…

A federal judge told Harvard University it will have to face a lawsuit over claims it did not protect Jewish students against antisemitism. On Tuesday, Aug. 6, U.S. District Court Judge Richard Stearns denied Harvard’s motion to dismiss the suit from six Jewish Harvard students. In the lawsuit, the students said the school was indifferent…

Yahya Sinwar has been appointed the new leader of Hamas, taking over after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran. Known for his significant role in Hamas’ military strategies, Sinwar’s leadership is expected to continue the group’s aggressive posture against Israel. Sinwar, who has had close ties with Iran, steps into the role at a…

Vice President Kamala Harris introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate while Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance spoke to supporters during separate rallies in Philadelphia. And U.S. officials say a Pakistani national with ties to the Iranian government has been arrested in connection with a plot to kill American politicians. These stories and more highlight The…