Politics

Congress is trying to pass a funding bill with money for Ukraine, Israel and humanitarian aid, but disagreements on immigration policy are holding it up.

Democrats want legalization for undocumented in exchange for asylum reform

A proposed policy intended to protect foster children might instead limit the number of foster homes, according to a Republican letter.

State AGs say new HHS foster care rule would violate Christian families’ rights

The U.S. Supreme Court could consider horn honking as free speech protected by the First Amendment. This comes after Susan Porter, a California woman, received a ticket in 2017 for honking in support of a political rally. California law permits car horns only when “safe operation” is needed or for a “theft alarm system.”

US Supreme Court case asks if horn honking is free speech

A U.S. military aircraft crashed in the ocean near Japan with six people on board killing at least one according to Japan's Coast Guard.

US military aircraft crashes near Japan, at least 1 dead: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 29, 2023

Paris Hilton wants Congress to pass the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act this year, saying she's an abuse survivor and wants to help protect others.

Paris Hilton’s anti-child abuse bill gains momentum in Congress

More hostages are expected to be released on Tuesday, Nov. 28, as the temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas enters a fifth day.

More hostages set to be released as Israel-Hamas cease-fire is extended: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 28, 2023

Chuck Schumer said Senate Democrats are prepared to work with Senate Republicans to evaluate the incoming president's nominations.

Schumer to bring Israel, Ukraine aid package to Senate floor

President Joe Biden has reached his lowest approval rating since taking office, according to a new poll released Wednesday, Dec. 18.

Biden to skip UN climate summit in Dubai

Israel-Hamas cease-fire nears end as dozens of hostages released: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 27, 2023

Holton Township declared itself a “Second Amendment Sanctuary City” and formed a voluntary militia to protect citizens' right to due process.

Michigan township forms militia, declares itself 2A “Sanctuary City”

Mayor Eric Adams is being accused of sexual assault. The allegations stem from his time as a New York City transit police officer in 1993.

NYC Mayor Adams facing sexual assault lawsuit

This morning marks the beginning of a four-day ceasefire between Israeli and Hamas forces in Gaza following weeks of hostage negotiations.

Four-day ceasefire in Gaza sets table for hostage release: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 24, 2023

A federal appeals court struck down part of the Maryland Firearm Safety Act of 2013, making it easier for residents to obtain handguns.

Federal appeals court strikes down portion of Maryland gun law

As Israel and Hamas agree to a four-day cease-fire and hostage release, D.C. lawmakers react as they consider aid packages.

‘Hamas can regroup’: DC reacts to Israel-Hamas hostage deal

Most of American voters would rather not talk about politics while they are dining at the Thanksgiving table.

Poll: Most Americans agree, no political talk at Thanksgiving

The CEOs of the three companies were subpoenaed while the CEOs of Meta and TikTok are in talks to appear voluntarily.

Snap, Discord, X CEOs subpoenaed to testify on online child abuse

An auditor has raised doubts about the ability of Donald Trump's publicly traded company to stay in business, according to a new regulatory filing.

Truth Social takes media outlets to court for misreporting the company’s losses

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Kyiv on Monday, Nov. 20, to speak with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin makes unannounced visit to Ukraine

Biden turns 81. Many voters think he wouldn’t finish his second term

Javier Milei won the presidency in Argentina's election, promising to shake up the state in response to economic issues.

Trump-like Milei elected president of Argentina by biggest margin in 40 years

The national debt is soaring. Social Security will be underfunded in less than a decade. CBO gave Congress several options and time is running out.

Raise taxes? Cut spending? Social Security? ‘Something has to be done’

ChatGPT CEO Sam Altman plans to donate $1 million in personal funds to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund.

Microsoft hiring former OpenAI CEO who was fired 3 days ago: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 20, 2023

A series of reports outlined a toxic workplace at the FDIC, and a chairman with a bad temper, which led female staff members to leave.

FDIC chair faces calls to resign, probe imminent, after reports of toxic workplace

After accusations of ballot stuffing and voter fraud, some Connecticut voters have to cast their votes again in the close mayoral election.

Connecticut ballot stuffing scandal prompts a mayoral election revote