The FBI is investigating after suspicious letters, some containing fentanyl, were sent to election offices across the country. And history is made in the operating room when a man receives the world’s first whole-eye transplant. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. Suspicious letters, some with fentanyl, sent to…

Following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, protests have erupted and tensions have risen at schools like Cornell, Columbia and NYU. These incidents have sometimes turned violent with students fearing for their safety. Lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee examined the current state of the First Amendment and several alleged free speech violations on campuses…

Former President Donald Trump delivers his testimony in the civil fraud trial. And WeWork, once valued at $47 million, files for bankruptcy. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Donald Trump testifies in civil fraud trial Former President Donald Trump took the stand on Monday, Nov. 6, in his…

As a report comes out on the government’s potential plans to evacuate U.S. citizens from the Middle East, former President Barack Obama reacts to the intensifying war. And an off-duty pilot is accused of trying to shut down the engines of an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for…

Republicans are set to vote on a new speaker of the House nominee Tuesday morning, Oct. 24. They hope to move to the floor for an official vote soon after the candidate is chosen, perhaps as early as Tuesday evening Oct. 24.  The process will be similar to ranked-choice voting. All eight candidates will be…

The United States Supreme Court is hearing from South Carolina officials Wednesday, Oct. 11, as they defend a congressional district map drawn by Republicans. The map was blocked by a panel of three federal judges who said the state unconstitutionally moved Black voters from one district to another. In the ruling, the panel said that…

Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., is facing 23 new federal charges for allegedly stealing his donor’s identities, among a slew of other charges filed in the Eastern District of New York. On Tuesday, Oct. 10, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Santos used his donor’s credit cards without authorization, funneling money into his campaign fund and his…

Former President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, for House speaker by way of a Truth Social post on Thursday, Oct. 5. The speaker role recently became available after a vote to oust Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., was taken earlier in the week, an initiative spearheaded by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla. In his post, Trump…

The U.S. military shot down an aircraft belonging to a NATO ally in an act of self-defense. And we take a few steps in learning more about the history of humans in America. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. U.S. fighter jet shoots down Turkish drone in Syria A…

Incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear (D) and Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R) are facing off in November in Kentucky’s gubernatorial election. This race will serve as a significant test to determine if a Democratic incumbent can secure victory in a deeply conservative state. Meanwhile, Virginia will hold elections for seats in both houses of the state’s General Assembly, potentially…