Politics

As the Israel-Hamas war reached multiple fronts, more trucks carrying humanitarian aid arrived in Gaza from Egypt.

Humanitarian aid arrives in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war enters third week: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 23, 2023

Rep. Jim Jordan dropped out of the race for House Speaker Friday. Here's a look at some of the lawmakers who are jumping in.

Jordan out as speaker nominee, Republicans starting from scratch

Rep. Matt Gaetz, and three other Republicans who helped oust Speaker McCarthy, say they're willing to be punished if it helps Jim Jordan.

Gaetz willing to be expelled from Republican conference if it helps Jordan

President Biden speaks to the nation, telling Americans why it's vital that Israel and Ukraine win their wars.

Biden says Israel, Ukraine victory vital for US security: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 20, 2023

James Comer and Jim Jordan have issued subpoenas as part of an impeachment inquiry into Biden's alleged mishandling of classified documents.

Jim Jordan vows to ‘win this race,’ drops plan to empower temporary speaker

A poll by the University of Virginia shows that a growing number of Americans believe the government should restrict certain expression.

Growing share of Americans say gov’t should restrict ‘offensive’ speech

Iran is an oil-rich nation, and the country's money was able to fund Hamas. However, Iran is reliant on China to support its economy.

How China’s dollars enable Iran to financially back Hamas

President Biden is set to address the nation following his visit to Israel.

Biden to address nation on Israel-Hamas war: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 19, 2023

Thousands of protestors shut down Independence Avenue and dozens were arrested inside an office building as senators received a classified briefing.

Pro-Palestinian protestors arrested on Capitol Hill as Senate gets classified Israel briefing

Rep. Jim Jordan lost a vote in a second House speaker ballot Wednesday as lawmakers start to consider alternatives.

GOP unsure of speaker votes, considers expanding temp speaker power

The United States is a top sponsor for the UNRWA, however the relief money could potentially be heading to Hamas.

How US donations to UN Palestinian relief agency could be used by Hamas

President Biden arrives in Israel a day after a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital leads to protests across the Middle East.

Biden in Israel day after deadly Gaza hospital blast: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 18, 2023

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., will not attend a classified briefing on Israel as pressure builds for him to resign following a new indictment.

Menendez won’t attend classified Israel briefing as many call for his resignation

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett said it would be a good idea for the high court to adopt its own code of ethics.

Barrett calls SCOTUS ethics code a ‘good idea,’ senator tells Alito, Thomas to ‘get out of the way’

President Biden's 2024 reelection campaign has created an account on former President Donald Trump's social media platform, Truth Social.

Biden campaign joins Trump’s Truth Social

President Biden will be making a trip to Israel as the country's war with Hamas continues

Biden visiting Israel to reaffirm support; seek aid for Gaza: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 17, 2023

As electric vehicles become more popular, states are looking to find a way to make up for the gaps in infrastructure taxes.

States impose EV fees to offset gas-tax shortfalls, spark controversy

Rep. Jim Jordan, the Republican nominee to be Speaker of the House, said he is winning over lawmakers who previously opposed his nomination.

Jim Jordan feels ‘real good’ about chances of becoming next House speaker

Rep. Jim Jordan and his supporters are working to convince the 50 or so GOP holdouts to vote for him to be the next House speaker.

Jim Jordan working to convince holdouts he should be speaker

Ten Republicans in Wisconsin settle a civil lawsuit after admitting their actions were part of an effort to overturn Biden's victory.

Most agree on US supporting Israel, balk at Biden’s performance: Polls

The Biden administration is reopening a Trump-era border facility in Texas for unaccompanied migrant children, showing another policy change.

US reopens Trump-era housing facilities for unaccompanied migrant children

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are growing. Hamas hinted that if the U.S. continues supporting Israel, Iran will start to assist Hamas.

Iran warns of Israel war escalation as it continues to back terror group

A new federal indictment accuses Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and his wife of conspiring to act as a foreign agent.

Sen. Bob Menendez charged with conspiracy to act as foreign agent

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise refuses to say unequivocally that the 2020 presidential election was not stolen.

Steve Scalise drops out of House speaker race: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 13, 2023