Politics

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are claiming responsibility for an attack on a Norwegian commercial tanker in the Red Sea.

US responds to mayday call after Iran-backed Houthi rebels attack ship in Red Sea: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 12, 2023

Speaker Johnson is expected to hold a vote to officially authorize an impeachment inquiry into President Biden during the week of Dec. 10.

Biden impeachment inquiry vote expected during busy week for House

Texas's Supreme Court is now temporarily blocking a woman from having an abortion despite a lower court granting her an emergency order.

Texas Supreme Court blocks woman’s abortion, mother’s life ‘not at risk’

Three years into his term, President Biden confirmed nearly the same number of federal judges as Trump at the same point in his first term.

Battle of the bench: Biden nearly even with Trump on judicial confirmations

Former President Donald Trump said he would not be re-taking the stand on Monday, in the $250 million civil fraud trial against him.

Trump says he won’t testify again in civil fraud trial

On Saturday, Liz Magill resigned as president of Penn following backlash about her congressional testimony on antisemitism.

Penn president, Magill, resigns after antisemitism testimony

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington D.C. on Tuesday, where he will meet with President Biden and leaders of Congress.

Ukraine President Zelenskyy to meet with Biden in D.C. as funding efforts flounder: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 11, 2023

Members of Congress asked university presidents if calls for genocide violate school policy. Their answers have caused a fallout.

UPenn, Harvard presidents clarify antisemitism testimony after fallout

George Santos has shifted focus to Cameo, crafting personalized messages for $500, following his expulsion from the House of Representatives.

George Santos rakes in six figures on Cameo, surpassing congressional salary

The House Education Committee launched an investigation into Harvard, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania following antisemitism hearing.

House committee launches probe into universities after antisemitism hearing

Ana Navarro says Biden should pardon his son

Hunter Biden indicted on 9 tax-related charges: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 8, 2023

47 members of Congress are either retiring, seeking another office, or resigning from Congress between now and the 2024 elections.

With dozens of retirements, resignations, the face of Congress is changing quickly

Decades of disastrous economic policies in Argentina led voters to Javier Milei, who is promising to blow it up.

Why is Argentina’s economy so bad? Does Javier Milei have the answers?

Senate Republicans on Wednesday, Dec. 6, blocked a $110 billion emergency spending bill that includes aid for Ukraine in its war with Russia.

Senate Republicans block Ukraine funding over border policy

With just over a month to go until the Iowa caucuses, Republican presidential hopefuls sought momentum during the fourth primary debate.

Republican candidates square off in fourth debate: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 7, 2023

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced he'll resign at the end of the year. His fellow Republicans will now have to work with a shrinking majority.

McCarthy resigns, Republican says majority could flip if someone calls out sick

Congress grilled university presidents over the rise of antisemitism on campus as Jewish students have said they feel they are in danger.

Lawmakers grill college presidents over rise of antisemitism on campuses

Republicans say they're concerned about organizations doxing people who rioted on Jan. 6, and want to protect their identity.

Speaker Johnson to blur Jan. 6 footage to prevent retaliation

With four republican presidential hopefuls set to take the debate stage tonight, it is former President Donald Trump already stealing the show.

Trump’s dictator remarks create media frenzy, overshadow GOP debate

Trump has asked the Supreme Court to reject a request by federal prosecutors to immediately review his claim of immunity from prosecution.

How conservative radio host’s Supreme Court case threatens to upend the courts

FBI Director Christopher Wray said "sextortion" crimes are bursting into prominence and making teen victims feel trapped.

‘Sextortion’ is a rapidly escalating threat, FBI director says

Hundreds of military promotions pushed through the Senate after Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., dropped his months-long blockade.

Senate approves hundreds of military promotions as Tuberville drops hold

Senate briefing on Ukraine aid becomes heated as Republicans demand border policy change: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 6, 2023

A House Judiciary report found the FBI interviewed a Catholic priest and choir directing for a memo about "radical traditionalist Catholic" ideology.

FBI interviewed priest, choir director when creating ‘anti-Catholic’ memo