Politics

Farmers in Germany begin weeklong protest of subsidy cuts and diesel tax eliminations, prompting partial government reversals.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NYC sues bus companies bringing thousands of migrants from Texas

Missouri has banned all land sales to "foreign adversaries," including China, within 10 miles of critical military sites in the state.

Missouri bans land sales to China, other ‘foreign adversaries’ near military bases

The House Homeland Security Committee will begin impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Wednesday.

House seeks Mayorkas’ impeachment. Does US have control of border?

Republican lawmakers are calling for stricter border policies, with some willing to shut down the government if immediate action isn't taken.

House Republicans may tie immigration reform to gov’t funding as shutdown looms

Gov. Abbott launched a "10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants" list to locate and arrest illegal immigrants wanted for crimes in Texas.

Justice Department sues Texas over border crossing law

There are multiple members of Congress who don't live in the district they represent. How? It comes down to three constitutional requirements.

How can a member of the House represent a district they don’t live in?

Colorado is facing legal challenges as gun rights groups sue the state over a recently enacted ghost gun ban.

Gun rights groups take Colorado to court over new ghost gun ban

More allegations have come to light against Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., after already being charged in relation to an alleged bribery scheme.

More allegations of bribery against Sen. Bob Menendez surface

A top Hamas leader is killed in Lebanon, sparking concerns the war in the Middle East could expand outside of Gaza and Israel.

Senior Hamas leader killed in blast in Lebanon: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 3, 2024

The Biden administration is using a provision in the Arms Export Control Act to bypass Congress and sell Israel over 50,000 explosive rounds.

How the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to sell Israel artillery

The new year brings a new gun control law to California even after a federal judge ruled it unconstitutional.

Appeals court stays federal ruling, lets Calif. gun control law go into effect

As the Iowa caucuses approach, ad spending in the state has spiked with candidates' efforts to gain support and overtake Trump.

TV ad spending in Iowa spikes as caucuses and primaries approach

To participate in a presidential debate, candidates must meet three qualification requirements. See them here.

How does a 3rd party or independent candidate qualify for presidential debate?

Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed legislation on Friday that aimed to bar transgender minors from accessing gender-affirming care.

Ohio governor vetoes ban on minors’ access to gender-affirming care

A new study found that the fewest journalists ever identify as Republicans, with just 3% being affiliated with the GOP.

Only 3.4% of US journalists identify as Republicans, fewest ever

Maine's Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows, a Democrat, barred Trump's name from being on the state's primary election ballot.

Trump barred from 2024 primary ballot in Maine

At least a dozen people are dead after Russia launched one of its largest missile attacks on Ukraine.

Massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 12: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 29, 2023

There’s a lot of speculation about third-party or independent candidates running in 2024. Here's the latest they can launch a bid.

Independent presidential candidates won’t have to announce until March. Here’s why.

House Republicans demand that the White House turn over any documents related to Hunter Biden's refusal to comply with the Dec. 13, subpoena.

House Republicans seek White House documents over Hunter Biden’s refusal to comply with subpoena