Politics

Top U.S. officials will travel to Mexico to meet with Mexico's president and discuss a way to handle migrants at the border.

Blinken, Mayorkas to visit Mexico, meet with president to discuss surge at border

As Congress begins its holiday break with no new deal reached on border security, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., sent a letter to President Joe Biden

Speaker Johnson sends letter asking Biden to take executive action on border

Former President Donald Trump attributed Iran’s recent decision to attack Israel to weakness shown by the Biden administration.

Gaza Health Ministry says more than 20,000 Palestinians killed in Israel-Hamas war: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 22, 2023

Data from Customs and Border Protection shows the number of overseas immigrants trying to illegally enter the U.S. has more than doubled.

Illegal immigration from countries in Asia, Africa is surging

Shortly after the unprecedented Colorado ruling on Trump came down, the justices on the bench began receiving threats on social media.

Colorado justices receive threats after barring Trump from ballot

LGBTQ+ groups are buying guns for self-defense ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration, according to a report from the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Judge blocks California law that bans guns in public spaces

Ten Americans and a fugitive have been released from Venezuelan custody as part of a prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Venezuela.

10 Americans, fugitive released in prisoner swap with Venezuela: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 21, 2023

2023 included 19 ballots to elect two speakers, an expulsion and the start of an impeachment inquiry. Only 20 bills were signed into law.

House Republicans year in review — least productive Congress in 50+ years

A judge has ordered court documents from Jeffrey Epstein's case to be unsealed, potentially revealing 170 previously redacted names.

Over 170 names connected to Jeffrey Epstein case ordered to be released

Senate confirmed a dozen top military nominees putting an end to Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's 11-month long hold.

Senate confirms remaining military promotions blocked by Sen. Tuberville

Former President Donald Trump's request to delay his upcoming defamation trial was denied by an appeals court, causing the trial to proceed as scheduled.

Colorado Supreme Court bars Trump from 2024 ballot: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 20, 2023

A judge has put a hold on the removal of a Confederate statue from Arlington National Cemetery; Arlington's history will remain either way.

Removing the Confederate statue won’t change Arlington’s complicated history

The Department of Justice announced a new accountability and transparency database for federal law enforcement officers.

New DOJ database tracks federal officers’ misconduct to boost public trust

Former President Donald Trump focuses on immigration during his rallies, sometimes using inflammatory rhetoric.

Trump’s rhetoric enflames debate over immigration policy

Mississippi's Secretary of State sent a cease and desist letter to BlackRock regarding alleged misleading of clients about ESG investing.

BlackRock ‘misleading’ investors on ESG strategy, Tennessee lawsuit claims

Texas governor signs a law allowing state law enforcement to arrest migrants who cross the border illegally.

Gov. Abbott signs law allowing Texas to arrest migrants: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 19, 2023

Negotiators have made progress on a deal to get a foreign aid package finalized, but it doesn't look like it'll be finished this year.

Senate could leave Washington without deal for Ukraine, Israel, border

A staffer has reportedly been fired following an investigation into a sex tape that appears to have been filmed in the nation's Capitol.

NBC, FOX coverage of Capitol Hill sex tape scandal is starkly different

President Biden and the first lady were unharmed after a driver crashed into an SUV in the president's motorcade.

President Biden, first lady safe after vehicle collides with motorcade

Israel revealed more information overnight about the three hostages taken by Hamas who were mistakenly killed by Israeli troops.

Israel releases more details on accidental killing of 3 hostages: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 18, 2023

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied that he helped Hunter Biden defy a subpoena by hosting a press conference when he was supposed to be deposed.

Eric Swalwell denies helping Hunter Biden defy subpoena

President Biden is making concessions on border security policy in order to get Republicans on board with a $110 billion foreign aid package.

$110 billion foreign aid package with border security has support of moderates

Sen. Michael Bennet blocked a must-pass FAA bill that avoid a shutdown demanding more funding for Ukraine.

Urgent FAA bill blocked by senator demanding funding for Ukraine

As a latest consequence of former President Liz Magill's antisemitism testimony, UPenn is facing the withdrawal of state funding.

UPenn state funding stripped as fallout over antisemitism testimony continues