On the campaign trail this week, former President Donald Trump pledged to make in-vitro fertilization free if elected in November. Trump spoke about his plan during a rally. “I’ve been looking at it and what we’re going to do is, for people that are using IVF – which is fertilization – the government is going…

Young America’s Foundation (YAF), which describes itself as the leading organization for young conservatives, sued the Department of Education, alleging a grant program violates the equal protection clause because its eligibility is based on race. YAF challenged the department’s McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program which provided $60 million in 2023 to approximately 6,000 students. The Department…

The scenic countryside of Greece is dealing with an enormous and stinky problem that’s driving away tourists and hurting business. Millions of dead fish, as far as the eye can see, are washing up near the town of Volos. Seafront businesses dependent on tourism say that revenues on Thursday, Aug. 29, had dropped 80% since…

The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a significant setback to the Biden administration’s efforts to provide student debt relief, declining on Wednesday, Aug. 28, to reinstate the SAVE Plan, a key part of the administration’s broader strategy to ease the financial burden on millions of Americans. This decision leaves borrowers in limbo as legal challenges from…

Former President Donald Trump’s running mate has harsh words for Vice President Kamala Harris amid controversy over Trump’s visit to Arlington National Cemetery this week. And Israel’s military has launched a massive incursion into the West Bank as concerns grow over a broadening war. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. Controversy over Trump…

Mexico is not happy with the United States right now. Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced he is pausing relations with the U.S. Embassy because Ambassador Ken Salazar put out a statement that said the country’s proposed judicial reforms pose a “risk” to democracy. “How are we going to allow the ambassador, with all…

On Tuesday, Aug. 27, Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott revealed plans to expand buoy barriers in the Rio Grande River at one of the busiest hotspots for illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border. Abbott said he is still awaiting a final court decision before adding to the 1,000-foot barrier of linked buoys anchored in concrete…

Hawaii dramatically shifted its weapons laws in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 Bruen decision. Hawaii, which is known for strict weapons restrictions and low gun violence rates, now allows open carry of weapons, including firearms, battle axes and blades, in public spaces. State lawmakers passed a law allowing open carry of deadly or…

It’s been one month since the chaotic presidential election in Venezuela unfolded. There has been international outcry that the election was rigged. Even the U.S. said that incumbent authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro did not win the election despite his claim to victory. Since the vote, there has been no transparency over voter rolls or tallies,…

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said she feels “as prepared as anyone can be” for potential Supreme Court involvement in the 2024 presidential election results. In a CBS interview, Jackson discussed the likelihood of legal challenges if former President Trump contests the outcome, similar to his 2020 claims. She also addressed concerns over the…