More than 100 students were arrested Thursday, April 18, at Columbia University during a pro-Palestinian protest on the campus’ main lawn. The arrests occurred as New York City police, in riot gear, dismantled a makeshift tent city that had been set up by the protesters without school permission after a second day of protest. University President Minouche…

Israel struck back in its first military response to Iran since last weekend’s attack. The 12-person jury is selected in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, April 19, 2024. Israel carried out strike against Iran in response to drone attack Israeli forces struck back…

The concept of universal basic income — inspired by pandemic stimulus checks issued under both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump — is gaining traction across the states. However, opinions on its potential to reshape finances are not so universal. Minnesota lawmakers are proposing a $100 million pilot program to establish universal basic…

Kamala Harris became the first American vice president in history to visit an abortion services provider while in office on Thursday, Mar. 14. That visit was a part of her “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” tour, which she hopes will mobilize Americans concerned about dwindling access to reproductive healthcare and abortion services. Straight Arrow News contributor…

Vice President Kamala Harris plans for a historic stop at an abortion clinic in Minnesota. And a man who lived most of his life in an iron lung passes away. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, March 14, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris to tour abortion clinic in Minnesota Vice President…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., venturing into the 2024 presidential race as an independent, has reportedly approached New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura as potential vice-presidential running mates. The unusual pairing highlights Kennedy’s strategy to diverge from conventional political paths and appeal to a wider audience. Kennedy, who has yet…

For a team that loses more than it wins, Dartmouth College basketball players racked up two victories on March 5. They bested Harvard in the season finale and voted to be the first college athletes to unionize. Voting 13-2, Big Green’s basketball players elected to join Service Employees International Union Local 560, which already represents…

On Super Tuesday, President Joe Biden achieved a dominant performance in the Democratic primaries, securing victories in every state with over 80 percent of the vote in many of them. However, his sweep was not without opposition, as a significant protest vote emerged in some states. Activists urged voters to select the ‘uncommitted’ option as…

President Biden and former President Trump respond after voters in more than a dozen states went to the polls for Super Tuesday. And, after winning one race last night, Nikki Haley is expected to suspend her campaign today. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Donald Trump moves closer…

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Donald Trump can remain on the ballot in Colorado, overturning a decision from the state’s Supreme Court. The justices ruled that the Constitution makes Congress, not the states, responsible for enforcing Section 3 of the 14th Amendment against federal officeholders and candidates.  In December, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled…