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The Biden administration is recommending another household item be upgraded for energy efficiency — ceiling fans. Getty Images

What the government’s ceiling fan proposal means for you

The White House has transcripts of interviews between Secret Service agents and the House Jan. 6 committee. Getty Images

Congress wants Secret Service Jan. 6 transcripts back from White House

President Trump is dominating the Republican primary race, but polls show his indictments are starting to hurt his chances in a general election. Getty Images

Polls show indictments are hurting Trump’s standing in general election

Donald Trump's mug shot was released by Fulton County Jail on Aug. 24, soon after the former president turned himself in on charges Reuters

Donald Trump’s mug shot released: The Morning Rundown Aug. 25, 2023

The DOJ recently announced another 371 defendants were charged with $836 million in Covid relief fraud. How did fraudsters get so much money? Getty Images

DOJ has seized $1.4B in Covid relief fraud. How was so much money stolen?

San Francisco and Grants Pass, Oregon have appealed to the courts looking for relief from the homelessness crisis. AP Images

San Francisco, Grants Pass appeal court bans on clearing, ticketing homeless people

Tucker Carlson parked billboard trucks emblazoned with "corporate media is dead" outside major media outlets. Getty Images

Trump interview with Tucker Carlson overshadows GOP debate

The first GOP presidential debate is in the books, with former President Donald Trump as a notable absence. Reuters

GOP debate goes on, minus Trump: The Morning Rundown Aug. 24, 2023

Republican presidential candidate Larry Elder said he qualified for the debate but is not being allowed to participate. Getty Images

Larry Elder plans to sue RNC over debate rules, gifts for $1 donations

Eight Republican candidates vying to become the next president will take part in the first Republican primary debate of the 2024 cycle. Reuters

First 2024 Republican debate field set: The Morning Rundown Aug. 23, 2023

The DOJ said a police officer who died by suicide after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot died in the line of duty, so his family can receive death benefits. AP Images

DOJ: Officer who died by suicide after responding to Jan. 6 died in line of duty

The Biden administration is inviting bids for nearly 20 miles of border wall sections, including more than 30,000 steel wall panels. Getty Images

Biden admin auctions off unused border wall parts; media coverage mixed

Former President Trump said the indictments he faces will allow him to retaliate against Biden if he beats him in 2024. AP Images

Trump to surrender in Georgia Thursday: The Rundown Aug. 22, 2023

Former President Donald Trump skipped a primary debate in 2016. He instead hosted a fundraiser that led to his foundation being shutdown. Getty Images

Here’s what happened the last time Trump skipped a debate

Amid recent national security concerns, state legislators are moving to put restrictions on Chinese land ownership in the United States. AP Images

State legislators propose bans on Chinese land ownership in the US

Former President Trump's lawyer Ty Cobb says Trump's narcissism could land him in jail if a gag order is reinstated by the DC Appeals Court. AP Images

Trump’s schedule filling up with trials, 2024 election campaign

House Oversight investigators determined then-Vice President Biden used a pseudonym for certain emails, and now they want to read them. Reuters

Biden emails with ‘Robert L. Peters’ pseudonym being probed by House GOP

A U.S. lawmaker said Chinese hackers obtained all of his incoming and outgoing emails for an entire month. Getty Images

US lawmaker hacked by Chinese points to his criticism of CCP, support for Taiwan

X , the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is making its own preparations ahead of the election cycle. Reuters

X expands team that polices misinformation ahead of 2024 election

The Denver judge denied Donald Trump's motion to end the case in his favor, ensuring that the case will continue. Reuters

Trump lawyers seek 2026 start for federal trial over 2020 election

Dershowitz says the special counsel investigating Hunter Biden was appointed illegally because he already worked for the government. Getty Images

Dershowitz: Special counsel investigating Hunter Biden was appointed illegally

Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin shares some of the blame for the hold on more than 300 military nominees. Getty Images

Sec Def was warned Pentagon abortion policy would have ‘severe consequences’

An FBI agent told Congress that FBI headquarters let the Secret Service know agents were coming to Hunter Biden's house to interview him. Getty Images

FBI agent: FBI HQ tipped off Secret Service about Hunter Biden interview

Three judges on the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans backed some limits on the abortion pill Mifepristone. Reuters

Appeals court backs abortion pill limits, setting up SCOTUS case