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…

A bipartisan team of Congress members spent months negotiating the details of a comprehensive border security and immigration reform package. However, the package failed to make it through Congress after Republicans switched their support to opposition at the last minute. Republicans have criticized President Biden for not being tougher on border security, leaving some confused…

Democrats are busy celebrating a consistently strong economy under President Biden, citing shocking GDP growth and record-low unemployment. Republicans are responding to the celebration with concerns about rising living costs, housing unaffordability, and continuing inflation. Straight Arrow News contributor Tim Carney points out that many Americans feel left behind by “Bidenomics” and argues that they…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking action to cut down on the dangers posed by soot inhalation, which can lead to health issues such as asthma, heart attacks, strokes, and more. In an effort to prevent these potential medical complications, the agency has announced stricter guidelines for allowable levels of soot in the air,…

Early polling for the 2024 U.S. presidential election predicts a tight rematch between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, now giving Trump a slight advantage over his Democratic rival after previous polls favored incumbent Joe Biden. This lead change coincides with a thriving economy under Biden and myriad criminal proceedings against former President…