Russia has been assaulting the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka since October 2023, taking extremely heavy casualties in the process. Both sides view Avdiivka as a must-win battle. And while the Ukrainians celebrate the high costs they’ve forced the Russians to pay in this battle, the Russians appear content to continue paying those costs and more.…

Biden administration officials are pressing the Mexican government for help at the U.S.-Mexico border. United States officials and Mexican leaders met to strategize immigration solutions as migrant entries into the U.S. reach unprecedented numbers. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Wednesday, Dec.…

The U.S. Department of Defense is investigating extremism within its ranks in response to revelations of some current and former members’ involvement in the Jan. 6 riots. Experts express hope that the inquiry will be instrumental in addressing internal threats within the military. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered an analysis of extremist activity within the…

Christmas Day created travel chaos for certain travelers. In parts of Nebraska, semis jackknifed, vehicles piled up, and some drivers slid off of the road, Monday, Dec. 25. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) reported responding to at least 100 weather-related incidents. The NSP urged drivers to only travel if necessary and carry a…

A powerful storm wreaked havoc along the Eastern Seaboard, unleashing heavy rain, flooding, road washouts, and strong winds. The aftermath left cities and hundreds of thousands of people in New England without power. The storm also resulted in at least five fatalities.  The National Weather Service sounded the alarm with dangerous rainfall warnings for New…

Texas’ governor signs a law allowing state law enforcement to arrest migrants who cross the border illegally. And Google has agreed to pay $700 million with some money going to consumers. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Gov. Abbott signs law allowing Texas to arrest migrants Texas Gov.…

The Senate and White House are still negotiating the details of a deal to provide $110 billion in funding for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific region, in addition to beefing up security at the U.S. southern border. However, it doesn’t look like a deal is near. After a long weekend of negotiations, Senate Minority Leader…

Abortion rights in the United States have been difficult to navigate since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, with states now legislating their own policies. For prospective mothers with complicated or high-risk pregnancies, that confusion has been especially acute. Straight Arrow News contributor Jordan Reid observes how, from the perspective of an American woman,…

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The United States and NATO built an air defense system to protect all of Europe from short- and medium-range ballistic missiles launched by Iran. The system is called the European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA) missile defense system, and the final piece of the network will be operational on Dec. 15. The newest facility in the…