In competing visits, President Biden and former President Trump address the crisis at the southern border. And, at least two people are dead in the largest fire in Texas history. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, March 1, 2024. Biden, Trump make separates stops at Southern border to address immigration President…

Americans’ confidence in the economy is wavering. After three consecutive months of growing consumer confidence, The Conference Board’s index took a hit in February. Economists all over the map continue to point out that the U.S. economy is very strong right now. They can’t quite put a finger on why many Americans don’t feel the…

In November, Americans will cast their votes to elect a new president and Congress. Despite significant indicators suggesting dissatisfaction with the economy, posing a challenge for President Biden’s potential reelection, predicting the winner remains challenging due to all the variables at play. Straight Arrow News contributor Larry Lindsey utilizes a recent Gallup poll to offer…

Just months after some of the few remaining pandas in U.S. zoos were sent back to China with tensions between the two nations mounting, panda diplomacy is returning. The China Wildlife Conservation Association signed an agreement to send two giant pandas, a male and a female, to the San Diego Zoo. The announcement came months…

If you are flying on American Airlines soon, you may want to pack a little lighter to save a few bucks. The airline has announced it is raising checked bag fees for the first time since 2018. Passengers checking bags at the airport on most flights will now pay $40 for their first checked bag,…

Attorneys for Hunter Biden seek to have his tax charges dismissed, saying he was selectively targeted by prosecutors. And heading to the airport? Changes at American Airlines may have you rethinking your checked bags. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Hunter Biden seeks to dismiss tax charges, says…

Nigeria has the largest population and the largest economy of any nation in Africa and is projected to become the fourth-largest country in the world by population before 2050. But Nigeria is also a country with plenty of troubles, from notorious political corruption to domestic terrorism and armed insurgency. Peering ahead into the post-American world,…

The impact of immigration on the U.S. economy is a subject of continued debate following failed negotiations on immigration reform in Congress. Recently, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) published a report that attempted to sift through the arguments and lay out precise forecasts for economic growth linked to immigration over the next ten years. Straight…

February marks the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. When Russian troops advanced into Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, few could predict how the war would turn out, and probably fewer could predict the stalemate two years in. For Ukraine, victory means one thing: complete Russian withdrawal. For Putin, however, Russia’s version of victory…

Tensions are escalating between Venezuela and Guyana over claims to the oil-rich region of Essequibo, with both nations accusing each other of violating a recent peace agreement signed in December. Satellite imagery confirms that Venezuela is strengthening its military operations along the disputed border, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Essequibo…