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Suspected Houthi rebels attacked a ship in the Gulf of Aden and Iraqi militants allied with them targeted Eilat, Israel, on Wednesday. Reuters

Democrats denounce Biden for attacking Houthis without congressional approval

President Joe Biden frequently touts his work on student debt, but a new poll shows many Americans are not a fan of his work on the issue. Getty Images

Biden admin. makes surprise move to fast-track student loan forgiveness

On the final day of his $370 million civil fraud trial in New York, former President Donald Trump ended up speaking during closing arguments. Getty Images

Trump delivers closing argument in final day of NY civil fraud trial defying judge’s terms

The United States led a massive retaliatory attack against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen on Thursday. U.S. Central Command

US, UK launch strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 12, 2024

A House Judiciary subcommittee held a hearing highlighting the costs of illegal immigration on social services. Getty Images

Illegal immigration has billion-dollar impact on social services across the US

A Pentagon report shows that over $1 billion worth of military aid was not properly tracked and is now unaccounted for. Getty Images

Report: $1B in US weapons sent to Ukraine unaccounted for

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

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. Reuters

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. Getty Images

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. Homeland Security Committee Events

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. AP Images

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. Reuters

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. Getty Images

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

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

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. Getty Images

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. Reuters

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. Naval Air Systems Command

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. Reuters

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. Reuters

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. Reuters

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. AP Images

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. AP Images

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. Getty Images

NYC sues bus companies bringing thousands of migrants from Texas