Politics

The Colorado Republican Party is appealing the ruling by the state's high court that bars former President Trump from running again.

Colorado GOP appeals ruling barring Trump from 2024 ballot: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 28, 2023

Rand Paul released his annual "Festivus Report," highlighting what he calls wasteful government spending, including payments to dead people.

‘Festivus Report’ finds hundreds of billions in government waste

Michigan's Supreme Court has ruled that Trump can appear on the 2024 primary ballot — the opposite of Colorado's court's ruling.

Michigan Supreme Court keeps Trump on ballot, opposite from Colorado ruling

Police and the FBI are investigating threats against Colorado Supreme Court justices following a ruling that bars Trump from the 2024 ballot.

Security for Colorado Supreme Court justices enhanced after Trump ruling

A grand jury will decide whether an Ohio woman who experienced a miscarriage will be indicted for "abuse of a corpse."

Ohio grand jury to decide on indictment for ‘abuse of corpse’ after miscarriage

The New York Times published an op-ed by the Hamas-appointed Gaza mayor. He said no sane person could engage in such destruction.

New York Times criticized for op-ed written by Hamas-appointed mayor

A swatting attempt targeting Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's home on Christmas Day was sniffed out by local authorities.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted in Christmas Day swatting attempt

The United States has fired retaliatory strikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq following a drone attack.

US strikes Iran-backed groups after drone attack on servicemembers in Iraq: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 26, 2023

Congress doesn't work a full week in Washington — they rarely work a full four days, and it's usually closer to 3.5 days a week in D.C.

Congress consistently works 3 to 4 days a week in Washington

Top U.S. officials will travel to Mexico to meet with Mexico's president and discuss a way to handle migrants at the border.

Blinken, Mayorkas to visit Mexico, meet with president to discuss surge at border

As Congress begins its holiday break with no new deal reached on border security, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., sent a letter to President Joe Biden

Speaker Johnson sends letter asking Biden to take executive action on border

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

Gaza Health Ministry says more than 20,000 Palestinians killed in Israel-Hamas war: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 22, 2023

Data from Customs and Border Protection shows the number of overseas immigrants trying to illegally enter the U.S. has more than doubled.

Illegal immigration from countries in Asia, Africa is surging

Shortly after the unprecedented Colorado ruling on Trump came down, the justices on the bench began receiving threats on social media.

Colorado justices receive threats after barring Trump from ballot

A federal judge blocked a California law that would ban carrying firearms in public places starting on Jan. 1. U.S.

Judge blocks California law that bans guns in public spaces

Ten Americans and a fugitive have been released from Venezuelan custody as part of a prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Venezuela.

10 Americans, fugitive released in prisoner swap with Venezuela: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 21, 2023

2023 included 19 ballots to elect two speakers, an expulsion and the start of an impeachment inquiry. Only 20 bills were signed into law.

House Republicans year in review — least productive Congress in 50+ years

A judge has ordered court documents from Jeffrey Epstein's case to be unsealed, potentially revealing 170 previously redacted names.

Over 170 names connected to Jeffrey Epstein case ordered to be released

Senate confirmed a dozen top military nominees putting an end to Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's 11-month long hold.

Senate confirms remaining military promotions blocked by Sen. Tuberville

Former President Donald Trump's request to delay his upcoming defamation trial was denied by an appeals court, causing the trial to proceed as scheduled.

Colorado Supreme Court bars Trump from 2024 ballot: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 20, 2023

A judge has put a hold on the removal of a Confederate statue from Arlington National Cemetery; Arlington's history will remain either way.

Removing the Confederate statue won’t change Arlington’s complicated history

The Department of Justice announced a new accountability and transparency database for federal law enforcement officers.

New DOJ database tracks federal officers’ misconduct to boost public trust

Former President Donald Trump focuses on immigration during his rallies, sometimes using inflammatory rhetoric.

Trump’s rhetoric enflames debate over immigration policy

Mississippi's Secretary of State sent a cease and desist letter to BlackRock regarding alleged misleading of clients about ESG investing.

BlackRock ‘misleading’ investors on ESG strategy, Tennessee lawsuit claims