Politics

FBI is looking into whether Mayor Eric Adams pressured fire officials to sign off on a 35-story Turkish consulate despite fire-safety issues.

FBI probes NYC Mayor Adams’ pressure to open consulate for Turkish government

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C. Speaking with Fox News on Sunday night, Nov. 12, announced that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.

Republican Sen. Tim Scott ends bid for president during TV interview: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 13, 2023

Maryland officials claim victory with the announcement that the new FBI headquarters will be constructed in Greenbelt, Maryland.

FBI director questions pick of Maryland site for FBI HQ, lawmakers react

Adobe is selling AI-generated images depicting scenes of war, including explosions and destroyed homes in Gaza.

Generative AI threatens 2024 elections; false Israel-Hamas images spread

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., announced on Thursday. Nov. 9 that he will not be running for reelection in 2024

Dem. Sen. Joe Manchin not seeking reelection in 2024 opening door for GOP

The FBI is investigating after suspicious letters, some containing fentanyl, were sent to election offices.

Suspicious letters, some with fentanyl, sent to elections offices: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 10, 2023

Lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee examined the current state of the First Amendment and several alleged free speech violations on campuses.

Lawmakers examine antisemitism, alleged free speech violations on college campuses

The House of Representatives passed a resolution to denounce a Palestinian slogan as 'antisemitic' in a 377-44-1 vote.

60 Democrats ask Biden to give Palestinians in the US protected status

Foreign policy was a large topic during the GOP presidential primary, especially looking at relations with China and data sharing.

GOP debate raises questions over Airbnb sharing user data with China

A bipartisan group of Congress members are asking Attorney General Garland to require TikTok to register as a foreign agent.

Lawmakers ask DOJ to force TikTok to register as foreign agent

The interest payment on U.S. debt now costs the nation more than $1 trillion a year. Younger generations will be left holding the bag.

The hidden cost of US debt: Why younger generations should be outraged

The 2024 presidential election may be a rematch between President Biden and former President Trump, but it is their families in the spotlight.

Biden, Trump families in spotlight as Ivanka testifies, Hunter subpoenaed

For the third time, Republican candidates for the 2024 presidential election faced off in a primary debate.

The big takeaways from the 3rd Republican primary presidential debate: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 9, 2023

Problems with elections in Kentucky and Pennsylvania related to voting machines are adding to skepticism around election integrity.

Will voting machine glitches in KY and PA add to skepticism about election integrity?

The Senate Rules Committee will move toward ending Sen. Tuberville's hold on what is now 450 military nominees by proposing a rules change.

Senate to move toward rules change to end Tuberville military nominations hold

Christian Ziegler, Chair of the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF), is seeking a multimillion-dollar buyout amidst a scandal and investigation.

5 Republicans face off in third GOP primary debate in Miami

Rep. Rashida Tlaib referred to Netanyahu as a "genocidal maniac" on Instagram, leading to her recent censure by other members of Congress.

House votes to censure Dem. Rep. Rashida Tlaib over Israel remarks

The results are in for election day 2023, and Democrats scored victories in several states, including Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia.

Democrats take home victories in several states after Election Day 2023: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 8, 2023

Senate Republicans released a list of border security measures they want enacted. Without them, they won't support Israel-Ukraine aid.

Senate GOP demands immigration reform be added to Israel, Ukraine aid

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Trump's argument for presidential immunity in a defamation lawsuit filed by E. Jean Carroll.

Former President Trump clashes with judge during testimony at $250M civil fraud trial: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 7, 2023

Navy veteran has been denied the ability to advertise his business, Timberline Firearms and Training, at the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport.

Navy vet threatens to sue Flagstaff, claims 1st Amdt violation for rejecting gun range ads at airport

Senate Republicans are looking to overcome Sen. Tuberville's hold on 378 pending military nominations and counting.

Senate Republicans won’t rule out rules change over Tuberville military hold

With one year until the 2024 presidential election, a new survey is showing voters in five battleground states favor Trump over Biden.

Polls: Trump leads Biden in most key swing states: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 6, 2023

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a Second Amendment case that could have major implications for domestic violence cases.

SCOTUS to hear arguments in Second Amendment case regarding domestic violence, gun rights