Politics

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

With a bipartisan vote of 87-11 Wednesday the Senate passed Speaker Mike Johnson's short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown.

Senate passes short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 16, 2023

The House of Representatives left Washington for a week-and-a-half-long recess after a failed vote to fund the government in 2024.

Americans want Congress to make a deal; House leaves for Thanksgiving

Nikki Haley was asked about the cause of the Civil War but did not mention slavery in her response, leading to criticism.

GOP candidate Nikki Haley calls for abolishing anonymity on social media

Ahead of President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping meeting, the US and China announced an agreement to address climate change.

US, China issue climate change agreement ahead of Biden-Xi meeting

Israel Defense Forces said troops are carrying out a "precise and targeted operation against Hamas in a specified area" of Al-Shifa Hospital, the largest hospital in Gaza.

IDF carries out ‘targeted operation’ in Gaza hospital: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 15, 2023

The House approved a continuing resolution to keep parts of the government funded into early 2024, but a long term solution is needed.

House passes continuing resolution to prevent gov’t shutdown. What’s next?

A proposed, bipartisan Senate resolution encourages President Biden to consider using military force if Iran escalates the Israel-Hamas war.

Senate resolution says President Biden has the authority to strike Iran