Politics

The House Education Committee launched an investigation into Harvard, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania following antisemitism hearing.

House committee launches probe into universities after antisemitism hearing

Ana Navarro says Biden should pardon his son

Hunter Biden indicted on 9 tax-related charges: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 8, 2023

47 members of Congress are either retiring, seeking another office, or resigning from Congress between now and the 2024 elections.

With dozens of retirements, resignations, the face of Congress is changing quickly

Decades of disastrous economic policies in Argentina led voters to Javier Milei, who is promising to blow it up.

Why is Argentina’s economy so bad? Does Javier Milei have the answers?

Senate Republicans on Wednesday, Dec. 6, blocked a $110 billion emergency spending bill that includes aid for Ukraine in its war with Russia.

Senate Republicans block Ukraine funding over border policy

With just over a month to go until the Iowa caucuses, Republican presidential hopefuls sought momentum during the fourth primary debate.

Republican candidates square off in fourth debate: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 7, 2023

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced he'll resign at the end of the year. His fellow Republicans will now have to work with a shrinking majority.

McCarthy resigns, Republican says majority could flip if someone calls out sick

Congress grilled university presidents over the rise of antisemitism on campus as Jewish students have said they feel they are in danger.

Lawmakers grill college presidents over rise of antisemitism on campuses

Republicans say they're concerned about organizations doxing people who rioted on Jan. 6, and want to protect their identity.

Speaker Johnson to blur Jan. 6 footage to prevent retaliation

With four republican presidential hopefuls set to take the debate stage tonight, it is former President Donald Trump already stealing the show.

Trump’s dictator remarks create media frenzy, overshadow GOP debate

Trump has asked the Supreme Court to reject a request by federal prosecutors to immediately review his claim of immunity from prosecution.

How conservative radio host’s Supreme Court case threatens to upend the courts

FBI Director Christopher Wray said "sextortion" crimes are bursting into prominence and making teen victims feel trapped.

‘Sextortion’ is a rapidly escalating threat, FBI director says

Hundreds of military promotions pushed through the Senate after Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., dropped his months-long blockade.

Senate approves hundreds of military promotions as Tuberville drops hold

Senate briefing on Ukraine aid becomes heated as Republicans demand border policy change: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 6, 2023

A House Judiciary report found the FBI interviewed a Catholic priest and choir directing for a memo about "radical traditionalist Catholic" ideology.

FBI interviewed priest, choir director when creating ‘anti-Catholic’ memo

FBI Director Christopher Wray's testimony suggests an increased level of terror threats on the U.S. from foreign adversaries.

‘Blinking red lights everywhere’: FBI Director Wray warns of terror threats

The White House warns the U.S. is running out of money to aid Ukraine.

White House warns U.S. is running out of money for Ukraine aid: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 5, 2023

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas hints that a mass amnesty may be needed to address the growing border crisis.

DHS secretary signals amnesty could be used to address border crisis

The weaponization of government is a topic that is in focus on Capitol Hill as Twitter Files journalists testified on censorship.

‘Twitter Files’ journalists testify on the Hill over weaponization of government

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is being credited for his quick action after a fellow senator began choking during a Republican conference luncheon.

Sen. Rand Paul performs Heimlich maneuver on choking colleague

After a weeklong pause in fighting, the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas came to an end as Israel said it resumed strikes in Gaza.

Airstrikes resume in Gaza as cease-fire ends: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 1, 2023

Sen. Tuberville says he wants to get the military nominees he's been holding for 10 months promoted soon, as the Senate considers a work around.

Tommy Tuberville says military holds could be resolved in about a week

Henry Kissinger, the secretary of state and national security adviser under Presidents Richard Nixon and Geral Ford, died Wednesday at the age of 100.

Henry Kissinger dies at 100: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 30, 2023

Members of Congress spoke with the parents of dual U.S.-Israeli citizens serving in the Israeli military who are currently held hostage.

‘Hostages out, then we deal with Hamas,’ father of Israeli hostage tells Congress