President Biden’s debate performance drew a variety of reactions from Democrats, with some calling for him to step down, others saying that he should support another candidate, and some still insisting that Biden remains the best choice. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court expanded presidential powers and criminal immunity in its Trump v. United States decision…

For almost an hour President Joe Biden takes questions from the media about his policies, his candidacy and his health. And Prince Harry addresses the controversy surrounding his selection as an award recipient at the ESPYs. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, July 12, 2024. Biden fields questions on ability, foreign affairs while misspeaking at…

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has introduced articles of impeachment against conservative Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas. The New York congresswoman is accusing them of what she calls “unchecked corruption” for refusing to recuse themselves from certain cases, like the recent decision to grant former President Donald Trump immunity, and improperly failing to disclose gifts from wealthy donors. The resolutions…

President Joe Biden is set to hold a press conference as George Clooney joins the calls for him to step aside. And the NBA scores big with its latest TV rights deal. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, July 11, 2024. Biden to hold press conference as Clooney, Welch call for a change…

Republicans released the platform for their 2024 campaign to retake the White House and Senate and retain control of the House of Representatives. The document includes a 20-point plan which covers a range of priorities including immigration, the economy, military and social issues.  Republicans said their top priority is to seal the border and stop…

Public alarm over the chances of democracy surviving in America has reached a new high-water mark in the wake of the Supreme Court’s July 1 ruling in Trump v. United States, where the court expanded presidential powers for all current and future U.S. presidents. Among other things, the court may have granted U.S. presidents the…

A U.S. Marshal while on duty outside Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s residence shot an attempted carjacker last week, court and police records show. The alleged carjacker was 18-year-old Kentrell Flowers. pulled a gun on two Marshals in their car, prompting one to shoot him in self-defense. The Marshal shot the Flowers in the mouth…

On July 1, the United States Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 majority opinion for Trump v. United States that American presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for actions that fall within their constitutional duties. The ruling asserts that evidence of official criminal acts committed by a president cannot even be presented in any U.S.…

As Congress reconvenes on Capitol Hill, all eyes are on the House of Representatives, where a pivotal vote is scheduled on the contentious Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. Introduced by House Republicans, this bill seeks to mandate proof of U.S. citizenship for all federal elections in an effort to prevent noncitizens from voting. Under…

Actress Taraji P. Henson kicked up a conversation with her comments at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 30. So, what is Project 2025? “The Project 2025 plan is not a game, look it up. Look it up,” Henson said. Project 2025 is a 900-page document from the conservative Heritage Foundation. The document calls for…