Politics

Israel continues its retaliation on Hamas as the White House confirms 11 Americans were killed in the militant group's surprise attack.

Israel continues airstrikes against Hamas in Gaza: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 10, 2023

Migrants continue to head north to U.S. border in record numbers despite Mexican agreements to help deportation.

Mexico busing migrants north despite vow to help US alleviate border crisis

Israel has declared war against Hamas, and misinformation about the attack and next steps in the conflict is already spreading online.

Misinformation spreading online after war erupts in Israel

There's strong bipartisan support in Congress for Israel's defense, but not all lawmakers are standing behind the Jewish state.

Israel-Hamas war: Some lawmakers blame Iran, others point at Israel

Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s, R-Ala., continues hold on military promotions as the U.S. is moving its largest naval ship to support Israel.

Sen. Tuberville’s military promotions hold questioned amid Israel-Hamas war

Republican presidential candidates on the campaign trail criticized President Biden following the attacks on Israel.

GOP presidential candidates blame Biden’s deal with Iran for Israel attacks

Hamas militants staged a surprise attack on Saturday, killing more than 700 people in Israel, including at least four Americans.

Israel declares ‘full siege’ on Gaza after Hamas attack: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 9, 2023

As the immigration crisis continues to grow, President Biden is having to change his policies, now facing backlash from activists.

President Biden faces backlash over border wall construction

The cost of electric vehicles has been a "leading deterrent" for U.S. consumers, a problem the White House is trying to fix with a new policy.

EV tax credits set to become available for consumers at time of purchase

Former President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, for House speaker by way of a Truth Social post on Thursday, Oct. 5

Trump backs Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker

A United States fighter jet shot down an armed Turkish drone flying near American troops stationed in Syria.

US fighter jet shoots down Turkish drone: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 6, 2023

Thousands of migrants are crossing the border and ending up in New York, but the city is running out of resources.

Mayor Adams travels to Mexico to deter migrants as NYC deals with crisis

Veterans are having their hotel reservations for the Army-Navy game canceled due to the influx of migrants who are being housed at the hotels.

Hotel bookings for Army-Navy game canceled due to influx of migrants

President Joe Biden's dog, Commander, is no longer at the White House after biting a staffer, according to a spokesperson.

Biden’s dog removed from the White House after biting staffers

The Biden administration is waiving 26 federal laws to allow the construction of a border wall.

Biden admin waives laws to allow border wall construction: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 5, 2023

The Supreme Court will review two cases about censorship on social media. This is a long-standing issue that is now reaching a federal level.

SCOTUS to review Big Tech censorship powers. How has the issue escalated?

For the first time in U.S. history, the speaker of the House has been voted out of office

What’s next for House after McCarthy ousted as speaker: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 4, 2023

Powering an upcoming $4 billion electric vehicle battery factory in Kansas will require a nearby coal-fired power plant to stay active.

New EV battery factory requires energy from coal-fired power plant

Tensions are rising between Illinois officials and the White House as the migrant crisis in Chicago continues to grow.

Ill. Gov. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Johnson confront White House over migrant crisis

Congressman Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, was carjacked a mile from the Capitol on Monday, Oct. 2, by three armed assailants.

House Dem. Henry Cuellar carjacked near the Capitol

Former President Donald Trump attends the opening of his civil fraud trial in New York.

Trump attends his NY civil fraud trial: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 3, 2023

Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., leaves his House leadership role over his party's support for President Biden as the 2024 presidential nominee.

Dem. Rep. Phillips leaves leadership post after pushing for Biden challenger

As more migrants are being dropped off in Chicago, city officials are struggling to find a solution on how to support them.

Hundreds of migrants housed at O’Hare as Chicago deals with ongoing crisis

Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif, announced on Sunday, Oct. 1, the appointment of Laphonza Butler, D-Calif, to the U.S. Senate.

Calif. Gov. Newsom appoints Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein’s Senate seat