Politics

Stanford Law Professor Michael McConnell explains why he believes Donald Trump should not be removed from the presidential ballot.

Constitutional lawyer explains why Trump shouldn’t be removed from ballot

The leaders of North Korea and Russia meet as the two U.S. adversaries look to strengthen their relationship

Kim Jong Un meets with Vladimir Putin in Russia: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 13, 2023

Fast-food workers in California are set to see an increase in their hourly wages following a recent labor agreement.

California fast food workers set to receive $20 minimum wage

Senate Republicans are warning their House colleagues that their impeachment inquiry must be done by the book and doubt Biden will be removed from office.

Senate Republicans doubt impeachment inquiry will end with Biden’s removal

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a 30-day ban on carrying firearms in public and is receiving pushback from gun rights groups.

New Mexico governor issues 30-day ban on carrying guns, gun rights groups sue

A prisoner exchange with Iran will give it $6 billion for humanitarian uses, but it is unclear how the government will choose to spend it.

US releases $6B frozen Iranian funds as part of deal with Iran prisoner swap

Searches for unbiased news sources spike during elections as voters try to cut through the partisan noise. Enter the Media Bias Chart.

Americans say media bias divides the nation. This chart shows most polarizing.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister rejects US calls for diplomacy and vows to continue launching spy satellites despite UN bans.

Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia amid US warnings: The Morning Rundown Sept. 12, 2023

The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments about the legality of mobile voting vans used in Racine, Wisconsin for absentee voting.

Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide if Catholic charity is actually religious

A federal appeals court has ruled the Biden administration along with government agencies like the CDC and FBI likely violated the First Amendment when they pushed to censor and moderate posts about COVID-19 on social media during the pandemic.

Gov’t likely violated 1st Amdt with COVID social media censorship, court says

A Reuters poll shows President Biden's approval has bumped two percent in the last month, though it still sits below 50%.

Biden in Vietnam: ‘We’re all better off if China does well’

A possible meeting between Russian president Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un looks to be on track.

Kim Jong Un takes train to Russia, reports say: The Morning Rundown Sept. 11, 2023

A first-in-the nation excise tax on guns and ammunition passed in both chambers of the California Statehouse on Thursday.

California could become first state to implement tax on guns, ammunition

The special grand jury report in Georgia that ultimately led to an indictment of former President Donald Trump is expected to be released.

Georgia grand jury report to be released: The Morning Rundown Sept. 8, 2023

Every state attorney general in the country is asking Congress to create new laws addressing AI’s ability to create child pornography.

AI can create deepfake child porn. State AGs want Congress to address that.

A Harvard-Harris poll revealed that 51% of Americans aged 18-24 believe Israel should be ended and given to Hamas and the Palestinians.

New college free speech rankings released. Harvard comes in last.

Hunter Biden will face trial for federal gun charges starting June 3, coinciding with the release of Roberts' memoir, possibly capitalizing on Biden's situation. Roberts is set to share her story in a memoir, detailing her experience of meeting Hunter Biden and the unexpected journey that followed, with a focus on mothering and protecting a grandchild of the U.S. President.

Hunter Biden indictment coming: The Morning Rundown Sept. 7, 2023

The GOP wants Sen. Schumer to bring military nominees up for a vote, as Sen. Tuberville keeps them from being approved in large groups.

GOP calls on Schumer to vote on military nominees, Tuberville continues hold

Congress is back from recess and must fund the government to avoid an October shutdown. But there are other agenda items flying under the radar.

Congress is back. What’s on the agenda?

The U.S. government deficit is expected to double to $2 trillion for fiscal year 2023. It's an increase driven by interest rates and spending.

US deficit is projected to roughly double this year, watchdog says

Pakistan officials are warning that terrorist group TTP has long distance weapons that were left behind in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

US military equipment left in Afghanistan now in hands of Pakistani militants

A senate subcommittee has issued a subpoena to Live Nation, seeking information related to its ticket pricing, fees, resale practices.

Congress returns to Capitol Hill: The Morning Rundown Sept. 5, 2023

Congress needs to pass 12 spending bills, or a continuing resolution, to avoid a government shutdown Oct. 1 at midnight. It's not even close.

Senate leaders: House spending bills violate agreement, will lead to shutdown

The ACLU of Indiana is suing the state for not paying for a gender-affirming sexual reassignment surgery for a convicted murderer.

ACLU sues Indiana over law banning inmate’s gender-affirming surgery