Politics

The Supreme Court will review two cases about censorship on social media. This is a long-standing issue that is now reaching a federal level.

SCOTUS to review Big Tech censorship powers. How has the issue escalated?

For the first time in U.S. history, the speaker of the House has been voted out of office

What’s next for House after McCarthy ousted as speaker: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 4, 2023

Powering an upcoming $4 billion electric vehicle battery factory in Kansas will require a nearby coal-fired power plant to stay active.

New EV battery factory requires energy from coal-fired power plant

Tensions are rising between Illinois officials and the White House as the migrant crisis in Chicago continues to grow.

Ill. Gov. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Johnson confront White House over migrant crisis

Congressman Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, was carjacked a mile from the Capitol on Monday, Oct. 2, by three armed assailants.

House Dem. Henry Cuellar carjacked near the Capitol

Former President Donald Trump attends the opening of his civil fraud trial in New York.

Trump attends his NY civil fraud trial: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 3, 2023

Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., leaves his House leadership role over his party's support for President Biden as the 2024 presidential nominee.

Dem. Rep. Phillips leaves leadership post after pushing for Biden challenger

As more migrants are being dropped off in Chicago, city officials are struggling to find a solution on how to support them.

Hundreds of migrants housed at O’Hare as Chicago deals with ongoing crisis

Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif, announced on Sunday, Oct. 1, the appointment of Laphonza Butler, D-Calif, to the U.S. Senate.

Calif. Gov. Newsom appoints Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein’s Senate seat

With a government shutdown averted for now, Congress faces new challenges.

Shutdown averted but Congress faces new challenges: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 2, 2023

Sen. Dianne Feinstein passed away at 90, leaving vacancies in the Senate that Gov. Gavin Newsom needs to fill.

Sen. Feinstein’s death leaves Senate vacancy Gov. Newsom needs to fill

Millions of federal government employees go without pay during a government shutdown, but members of Congress keep getting a paycheck.

Members of Congress still get paid during government shutdown

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., the longest-serving senator from her state, has died, according to people familiar with the matter.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, longest serving woman senator, dies at 90

Musk met local law enforcement and politicians at the Texas border with Mexico to get a first hand look at the immigration situation.

Elon Musk weighs in on immigration policy in visit to US-Mexico border

With just hours to go for Congress to act, we look at what could be affected if a government shutdown begins this weekend.

Government shutdown’s potential impact: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 29, 2023

The Oversight Committee held its first impeachment inquiry hearing into President Biden where Democrats tried to subpoena Rudy Giuliani.

Democrats try to subpoena Giuliani at impeachment inquiry hearing

DNA collection at the southern border is creating controversy over where and how the information can be used.

DHS collects migrants’ DNA for growing database, raising privacy concerns

Seven presidential candidates looked to gain momentum during Wednesday night's debate as the absent frontrunner loomed large.

Candidates clash at 2nd GOP primary debate: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 28, 2023

A poll from Monmouth University found that a plurality of Americans would blame Republicans for a government shutdown and prefer compromise.

Poll: More Americans would blame Republicans for government shutdown

Senate Democrats have walked away from negotiations with Republicans on border policy changes due to GOP demands on asylum and parole reform.

House, Senate vote on bills as government shutdown looms: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 27, 2023

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a federal constitutional convention to consider the 28th amendment. A law professor explains what that means.

Law professor analyzes Gov. Newsom’s call for a federal constitutional convention

New Jersey Democrat Sen. Cory Booker called on senior Sen. Bob Menendez to step down while he fights bribery and corruption charges.

NJ Sen. Cory Booker calls on Menendez to resign over bribery charges

The second Republican primary debate nears as the field of eligible candidates grows smaller.

2nd Republican primary debate field set: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 26, 2023

As offshore wind energy develops off the East Coast, many fishermen say they will not be able to work between the turbines.

Wind energy expansion raises concerns over fishing industry’s future