Politics

The chairman asserts that the Fauci appears uncertain on social distancing data despite being considered as a trusted source for information.

Lawmaker: Fauci told committee social distancing rules likely not based on data

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk faces a major protest led by ousted Law and Justice (PiS) rival Jarosław Kaczyński amid a constitutional crisis. Tusk dismantled state-run media, accused of bias. PiS claims illegality, triggering tensions and protests.

Poland’s newly elected PM Tusk faces protests amid constitutional crisis

Donald Trump will not deliver his closing arguments on Thursday, Jan. 11, in his civil fraud trial in New York.

Trump barred from giving closing argument in NY civil fraud trial

Two Republican candidates took the debate stage while the GOP frontrunner, former President Donald Trump held a town hall at the same time.

Haley, DeSantis face off in GOP debate as Trump holds town hall: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 11, 2024

Attorneys general of Oklahoma and Montana described how drugs and illegal immigration at the southern border have impacted their states.

Babies born addicted to drugs: AGs share extent of immigration crisis impact

Mexican President López Obrador wants the U.S. to give $20 billion to Latin American and Caribbean countries in exchange for border help.

President Biden’s plea to Mexico triggers requests from Mexican president

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin underwent a "minimally invasive" surgery after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in December.

Pentagon reveals Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer

Dr. Anthony Fauci stated that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's criticisms during a COVID-19 hearing led to an increase in death threats against him.

Dr. Fauci says he’s open to coronavirus lab leak theory

Chinese migrants are making a journey to escape to the U.S. Border.

Surge in Chinese migrants headed to US-Mexico border a boon for smugglers

The House Oversight Committee released a resolution to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress. Members hope to approve it Wednesday.

House Oversight moves to hold Hunter Biden in criminal contempt

A new panel of judges from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a previous injunction which allowed California's gun ban to take effect.

California ban on guns in most public places blocked again

Congress is holding a classified hearing investigating the existence of UFOs while American belief in extraterrestrial life spikes.

Congress to hold classified UFO hearing as public belief in aliens grows

Farmers in Germany begin weeklong protest of subsidy cuts and diesel tax eliminations, prompting partial government reversals.

Farmers clog Germany’s highways with tractors during weeklong protests

With a government shutdown on the horizon, Congressional leaders say they have made an overarching spending agreement.

Congressional leaders reach spending deal as government shutdown looms

The missing piece of an Alaska Airlines plane that blew off in mid-flight is found in a man's backyard in Oregon.

Missing panel from Alaska Airlines flight found in man’s backyard: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 8, 2024

New Jersey leaders are turning away migrants who have been bused to the state by Texas Gov. Abbott, defying Mayor Adams' executive order.

New Jersey officials order cops to ensure immigrants sent from Texas go to NYC

Christopher Carnell, an 18-year-old defendant, seeks to delay his hearing to December 13, 2024, after the deadline for appointing electors.

New Jan. 6 video shows lawmakers clearing hall just before rioters appear

Mayor Eric Adams said the city filed a lawsuit against 17 bus companies for $708 million for bringing thousands of migrants to New York City.

NYC sues bus companies bringing thousands of migrants from Texas

Missouri has banned all land sales to "foreign adversaries," including China, within 10 miles of critical military sites in the state.

Missouri bans land sales to China, other ‘foreign adversaries’ near military bases

The House Homeland Security Committee will begin impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Wednesday.

House seeks Mayorkas’ impeachment. Does US have control of border?

Republican lawmakers are calling for stricter border policies, with some willing to shut down the government if immediate action isn't taken.

House Republicans may tie immigration reform to gov’t funding as shutdown looms

Gov. Abbott launched a "10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants" list to locate and arrest illegal immigrants wanted for crimes in Texas.

Justice Department sues Texas over border crossing law

There are multiple members of Congress who don't live in the district they represent. How? It comes down to three constitutional requirements.

How can a member of the House represent a district they don’t live in?

Colorado is facing legal challenges as gun rights groups sue the state over a recently enacted ghost gun ban.

Gun rights groups take Colorado to court over new ghost gun ban