Politics

A U.S. military aircraft crashed in the ocean near Japan with six people on board killing at least one according to Japan's Coast Guard.

US military aircraft crashes near Japan, at least 1 dead: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 29, 2023

Paris Hilton wants Congress to pass the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act this year, saying she's an abuse survivor and wants to help protect others.

Paris Hilton’s anti-child abuse bill gains momentum in Congress

More hostages are expected to be released on Tuesday, Nov. 28, as the temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas enters a fifth day.

More hostages set to be released as Israel-Hamas cease-fire is extended: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 28, 2023

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer claimed that President Donald Trump's federal loan freeze has made many Americans "aroused."

Schumer to bring Israel, Ukraine aid package to Senate floor

President Joe Biden has reached his lowest approval rating since taking office, according to a new poll released Wednesday, Dec. 18.

Biden to skip UN climate summit in Dubai

Israel-Hamas cease-fire nears end as dozens of hostages released: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 27, 2023

Holton Township declared itself a “Second Amendment Sanctuary City” and formed a voluntary militia to protect citizens' right to due process.

Michigan township forms militia, declares itself 2A “Sanctuary City”

Mayor Eric Adams is being accused of sexual assault. The allegations stem from his time as a New York City transit police officer in 1993.

NYC Mayor Adams facing sexual assault lawsuit

This morning marks the beginning of a four-day ceasefire between Israeli and Hamas forces in Gaza following weeks of hostage negotiations.

Four-day ceasefire in Gaza sets table for hostage release: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 24, 2023

A federal appeals court struck down part of the Maryland Firearm Safety Act of 2013, making it easier for residents to obtain handguns.

Federal appeals court strikes down portion of Maryland gun law

As Israel and Hamas agree to a four-day cease-fire and hostage release, D.C. lawmakers react as they consider aid packages.

‘Hamas can regroup’: DC reacts to Israel-Hamas hostage deal

Most of American voters would rather not talk about politics while they are dining at the Thanksgiving table.

Poll: Most Americans agree, no political talk at Thanksgiving

The CEOs of the three companies were subpoenaed while the CEOs of Meta and TikTok are in talks to appear voluntarily.

Snap, Discord, X CEOs subpoenaed to testify on online child abuse

An auditor has raised doubts about the ability of Donald Trump's publicly traded company to stay in business, according to a new regulatory filing.

Truth Social takes media outlets to court for misreporting the company’s losses

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Kyiv on Monday, Nov. 20, to speak with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin makes unannounced visit to Ukraine

Biden turns 81. Many voters think he wouldn’t finish his second term

Javier Milei won the presidency in Argentina's election, promising to shake up the state in response to economic issues.

Trump-like Milei elected president of Argentina by biggest margin in 40 years

The national debt is soaring. Social Security will be underfunded in less than a decade. CBO gave Congress several options and time is running out.

Raise taxes? Cut spending? Social Security? ‘Something has to be done’

ChatGPT CEO Sam Altman plans to donate $1 million in personal funds to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund.

Microsoft hiring former OpenAI CEO who was fired 3 days ago: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 20, 2023

A series of reports outlined a toxic workplace at the FDIC, and a chairman with a bad temper, which led female staff members to leave.

FDIC chair faces calls to resign, probe imminent, after reports of toxic workplace

After accusations of ballot stuffing and voter fraud, some Connecticut voters have to cast their votes again in the close mayoral election.

Connecticut ballot stuffing scandal prompts a mayoral election revote

President Biden has signed the bipartisan two-tiered short-term funding bill helping avert a government shutdown.

Biden signs short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 17, 2023

A bipartisan group of senators is asking Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for emails that may reveal what the company knew about its harms to kids.

Senators ask Mark Zuckerberg to hand over emails about harm to children

President Biden and President Xi agreed to continue dialogue regarding advanced AI systems and the safety concerns they bring.

Biden and Xi discuss AI, fentanyl, pandas amid heightened tensions