Politics

In a bipartisan vote on Wednesday evening, Jan. 31, the House overwhelmingly approved a $78 billion tax cut package.

House passes $78 billion tax bill increasing child tax credit

Questions about YouTube's policies are being raised after a graphic video related to a murder case in Pennsylvania is left up for hours.

YouTube facing questions after beheading video remained online for hours: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 1, 2024

CEOs from TikTok, X, Snapchat and Meta testified on child safety before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Jan. 31.

Lawmakers interrogate Meta, Big Tech CEOs on child safety measures

According to the U.S. intelligence community and Congress members, China is targeting water, transportation and other critical systems.

China positioning malware in US critical infrastructure to prepare for conflict

A group of 10 scientists sued a journal for retracting studies on the abortion pill, saying the retractions were politically motivated.

Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in abortion pill case

President Joe Biden said he has decided on how to respond to the deadly drone attack in Jordan that killed 3 U.S. service members.

Biden decides on response to deadly attack on US forces in Jordan; Iran-backed militia issues statement

House Republicans voted to advance their articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.

House panel advances Mayorkas impeachment articles: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 31, 2024

Democrats say Republicans are setting a new precedent by impeaching a cabinet secretary, like Mayorkas, over policy disagreements.

Democrats warn Mayorkas impeachment will come back to bite Republicans

The U.K. government plans to ban disposable vape sales to curb youth vaping, contributing to the country's goal of being smoke-free by 2030.

UK announces ban on disposable vapes amid trend in youth vaping

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., spoke out against those attacking Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s military record, stating it is a “sign of the bankruptcy” of critics’ ideas.

Pelosi team clarifies calls for FBI probe into Palestinian protesters

James Lankford has been censured by the Oklahoma GOP.

Oklahoma GOP censures Sen. James Lankford amid border bill talks

President Joe Biden vows America will respond after three U.S. service members were killed in a drone attack in Jordan on Sunday, Jan. 28.

Biden: US will respond after 3 troops killed by Iran-backed militia in Jordan: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 29, 2024

The House Homeland Security Committee is proceeding with two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

House moving forward with 2 articles of impeachment against Mayorkas

A Lebanese migrant was caught near El Paso, Texas, claiming to be a former Hezbollah member planning to make a bomb.

Border battle grows, half of US governors back Texas in standoff with feds

Former President Donald Trump attributed Iran’s recent decision to attack Israel to weakness shown by the Biden administration.

Top UN court rejects South Africa call for Israel to end war against Hamas

Democrats are disagreeing with other left-leaning lawmakers over how to handle the influx of migrants to Chicago.

Proposed solutions to migrant influx in Chicago cause conflict among Dems

A Texas man, Travis Mullis, was executed by lethal injection for killing his 3-month-old son over 16 years ago.

Alabama becomes first state to execute inmate using nitrogen gas: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 26, 2024

Minority Leader McConnell told Republicans he supports working toward a border security deal to go with aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

McConnell reiterates support after risking border deal over Trump opposition

Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday suggested migrants should be hired to fill the city’s lifeguard shortage — because “they’re excellent swimmers.” A proposed plan aims to expedite individuals with specific skill sets, such as nurses, to address shortages in essential services.

NYC becomes first city to label social media ‘environmental toxin’

Ohio's GOP-dominated senate voted to ban gender-affirming care for minors and bar transgender women and girls from competing on sports teams.

Ohio approves ban on gender-affirming care for minors despite governor’s veto

The first execution of an inmate by nitrogen gas is expected to take place in Alabama despite calls to stop it by human rights groups.

Alabama set to conduct first nitrogen gas execution in U.S.: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 25, 2024

It’s looking like the 2024 presidential election is shaping up to be a rematch of the 2020 election: Trump vs. Biden.

Where does the 2024 election stand after New Hampshire primary?

The creator of "Libs of TikTok" has been appointed to serve on a committee within the Oklahoma Board of Education.

‘Libs of TikTok’ founder appointed to Oklahoma library panel

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jordan subpoenaed Health and Human Services Secretary Becerra for information on care of migrant children.

Jim Jordan subpoenas HHS for info on unaccompanied migrant children