Politics

FBI Director Christopher Wray's testimony suggests an increased level of terror threats on the U.S. from foreign adversaries.

‘Blinking red lights everywhere’: FBI Director Wray warns of terror threats

The White House warns the U.S. is running out of money to aid Ukraine.

White House warns U.S. is running out of money for Ukraine aid: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 5, 2023

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas hints that a mass amnesty may be needed to address the growing border crisis.

DHS secretary signals amnesty could be used to address border crisis

The weaponization of government is a topic that is in focus on Capitol Hill as Twitter Files journalists testified on censorship.

‘Twitter Files’ journalists testify on the Hill over weaponization of government

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is being credited for his quick action after a fellow senator began choking during a Republican conference luncheon.

Sen. Rand Paul performs Heimlich maneuver on choking colleague

After a weeklong pause in fighting, the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas came to an end as Israel said it resumed strikes in Gaza.

Airstrikes resume in Gaza as cease-fire ends: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 1, 2023

Sen. Tuberville says he wants to get the military nominees he's been holding for 10 months promoted soon, as the Senate considers a work around.

Tommy Tuberville says military holds could be resolved in about a week

Henry Kissinger, the secretary of state and national security adviser under Presidents Richard Nixon and Geral Ford, died Wednesday at the age of 100.

Henry Kissinger dies at 100: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 30, 2023

Members of Congress spoke with the parents of dual U.S.-Israeli citizens serving in the Israeli military who are currently held hostage.

‘Hostages out, then we deal with Hamas,’ father of Israeli hostage tells Congress

Congress is trying to pass a funding bill with money for Ukraine, Israel and humanitarian aid, but disagreements on immigration policy are holding it up.

Democrats want legalization for undocumented in exchange for asylum reform

A proposed policy intended to protect foster children might instead limit the number of foster homes, according to a Republican letter.

State AGs say new HHS foster care rule would violate Christian families’ rights

The U.S. Supreme Court could consider horn honking as free speech protected by the First Amendment. This comes after Susan Porter, a California woman, received a ticket in 2017 for honking in support of a political rally. California law permits car horns only when “safe operation” is needed or for a “theft alarm system.”

US Supreme Court case asks if horn honking is free speech

A U.S. military aircraft crashed in the ocean near Japan with six people on board killing at least one according to Japan's Coast Guard.

US military aircraft crashes near Japan, at least 1 dead: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 29, 2023

Paris Hilton wants Congress to pass the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act this year, saying she's an abuse survivor and wants to help protect others.

Paris Hilton’s anti-child abuse bill gains momentum in Congress

More hostages are expected to be released on Tuesday, Nov. 28, as the temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas enters a fifth day.

More hostages set to be released as Israel-Hamas cease-fire is extended: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 28, 2023

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., laid out his plan to bring an Israel and Ukraine aid package to the Senate floor.

Schumer to bring Israel, Ukraine aid package to Senate floor

According to the White House, President Biden will not attend the UN climate change conference in Dubai later this week.

Biden to skip UN climate summit in Dubai

Israel-Hamas cease-fire nears end as dozens of hostages released: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 27, 2023

Holton Township declared itself a “Second Amendment Sanctuary City” and formed a voluntary militia to protect citizens' right to due process.

Michigan township forms militia, declares itself 2A “Sanctuary City”

Mayor Eric Adams is being accused of sexual assault. The allegations stem from his time as a New York City transit police officer in 1993.

NYC Mayor Adams facing sexual assault lawsuit

This morning marks the beginning of a four-day ceasefire between Israeli and Hamas forces in Gaza following weeks of hostage negotiations.

Four-day ceasefire in Gaza sets table for hostage release: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 24, 2023

A federal appeals court struck down part of the Maryland Firearm Safety Act of 2013, making it easier for residents to obtain handguns.

Federal appeals court strikes down portion of Maryland gun law

As Israel and Hamas agree to a four-day cease-fire and hostage release, D.C. lawmakers react as they consider aid packages.

‘Hamas can regroup’: DC reacts to Israel-Hamas hostage deal

Most of American voters would rather not talk about politics while they are dining at the Thanksgiving table.

Poll: Most Americans agree, no political talk at Thanksgiving