Politics

Donald Trump took the stand during his civil fraud trial on Wednesday, as the judge fined him $10,000 for violating a gag order.

Trump fined for violating gag order in his civil fraud trial for second time

A manhunt continues for the shooter killed multiple people at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine, Wednesday in a mass shooting.

Manhunt underway for person of interest in Maine mass shooting: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 26, 2023

Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows is seeking to move election interference charges against him from state to federal court.

Meadows cooperates with feds in election interference case, Trump reacts

Advocacy group Christians for a Free Palestine, along with CodePink, organized a protest in the Senate building.

Senate at odds over $106B security package for Israel, Ukraine and border

A lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Paxton claims that the Biden administration damaged Texas-installed razor wire along the border.

Texas sues DHS for cutting razor wire barrier during ongoing border crisis

Hamas has been accused by Israel of using hospitals as command centers for terrorists, putting the medical facilities at risk of attack.

US officials release findings in deadly Gaza hospital blast: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 25, 2023

41 Brown University students were charged with trespassing during a sit-in, demanding the school divest from weapons manufacturers.

Report: US planning for potential evacuation of Americans in Middle East: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 24, 2023

Republicans are meeting Tuesday morning to choose a new House Speaker nominee and hope to vote on the House floor as soon as Tuesday night.

Republicans meet Tuesday morning to choose new House speaker nominee

Most Americans, including Republicans and Democrats, are tired of the House failing to elect a speaker, according to a new USA Today poll.

Democrats, Republicans, independents agree: Elect a House speaker now

As the Israel-Hamas war reached multiple fronts, more trucks carrying humanitarian aid arrived in Gaza from Egypt.

Humanitarian aid arrives in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war enters third week: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 23, 2023

Rep. Jim Jordan dropped out of the race for House Speaker Friday. Here's a look at some of the lawmakers who are jumping in.

Jordan out as speaker nominee, Republicans starting from scratch

Rep. Matt Gaetz, and three other Republicans who helped oust Speaker McCarthy, say they're willing to be punished if it helps Jim Jordan.

Gaetz willing to be expelled from Republican conference if it helps Jordan

President Biden speaks to the nation, telling Americans why it's vital that Israel and Ukraine win their wars.

Biden says Israel, Ukraine victory vital for US security: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 20, 2023

James Comer and Jim Jordan have issued subpoenas as part of an impeachment inquiry into Biden's alleged mishandling of classified documents.

Jim Jordan vows to ‘win this race,’ drops plan to empower temporary speaker

A poll by the University of Virginia shows that a growing number of Americans believe the government should restrict certain expression.

Growing share of Americans say gov’t should restrict ‘offensive’ speech

Iran is an oil-rich nation, and the country's money was able to fund Hamas. However, Iran is reliant on China to support its economy.

How China’s dollars enable Iran to financially back Hamas

President Biden is set to address the nation following his visit to Israel.

Biden to address nation on Israel-Hamas war: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 19, 2023

Thousands of protestors shut down Independence Avenue and dozens were arrested inside an office building as senators received a classified briefing.

Pro-Palestinian protestors arrested on Capitol Hill as Senate gets classified Israel briefing

Rep. Jim Jordan lost a vote in a second House speaker ballot Wednesday as lawmakers start to consider alternatives.

GOP unsure of speaker votes, considers expanding temp speaker power

The United States is a top sponsor for the UNRWA, however the relief money could potentially be heading to Hamas.

How US donations to UN Palestinian relief agency could be used by Hamas

President Biden arrives in Israel a day after a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital leads to protests across the Middle East.

Biden in Israel day after deadly Gaza hospital blast: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 18, 2023

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., will not attend a classified briefing on Israel as pressure builds for him to resign following a new indictment.

Menendez won’t attend classified Israel briefing as many call for his resignation

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett said it would be a good idea for the high court to adopt its own code of ethics.

Barrett calls SCOTUS ethics code a ‘good idea,’ senator tells Alito, Thomas to ‘get out of the way’

President Biden's 2024 reelection campaign has created an account on former President Donald Trump's social media platform, Truth Social.

Biden campaign joins Trump’s Truth Social