The Morning Rundown

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Get up to speed on the stories leading the day. Join host Karah Rucker for a few minutes, five days a week, to stay ahead of the never-ending news cycle. Bringing you just the facts you need to know with reporting from Straight Arrow News.

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President Joe Biden is set to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, a day after he spoke to Congress.

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Netanyahu to meet with Biden following his speech to Congress

For the first time since dropping out of the 2024 race, President Joe Biden will address the nation. Here's what to expect.

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President Biden to address the nation on his decision to end 2024 campaign

Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough verbal delegate support to become the Democratic presidential nominee.

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VP Harris secures enough delegate support to become Democratic nominee

Reactions are coming in from both sides of the aisle after President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race and endorsed Vice President Harris.

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Presidential race shaken up as Biden ends 2024 campaign, endorses Harris

"You'll never hear it from me a second time." Former President Trump recounted assassination attempt while accepting GOP nomination.

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Trump accepts GOP’s nomination, recounts assassination attempt

J.D. Vance introduced himself to the world Wednesday, July 17, at the RNC, officially accepting the vice presidential nomination.

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JD Vance accepts GOP’s nomination for vice president

Former Republican rivals of Donald Trump are now throwing their weight into backing him for the 2024 presidential election at the RNC.

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Haley among former rivals to show support for Trump at RNC

Former President Donald Trump arrived at the Republican National Convention where Ohio Senator J.D. Vance was nominated as his running mate.

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Trump appears at Republican National Convention; Vance nominated as VP

The Republican National Convention kicks off on July 15, following the attempted assassination of former President Trump on July 13.

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Trump arrives in Milwaukee for RNC; assassination attempt investigation continues

With the eyes of the world on him, President Biden made several flubs during his press conference on July 11, but vowed to remain in race.

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Biden fields questions on ability, foreign affairs while misspeaking at times

Actor George Clooney — a longtime supporter and fundraiser for President Biden — joins the chorus of Democrats calling for him to step aside.

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President Biden to hold press conference as George Clooney, Sen. Welch call for a change

President Biden addressed world leaders at the NATO summit in Washington while President Trump spoke to his supporters at a Florida rally.

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Biden speaks at NATO summit, Trump holds rally in Florida

President Biden's doctor is responding to reports a Parkinson's disease expert visited the White House as Biden ignores calls to step down.

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Biden’s physician responds to reports on Parkinson’s expert visits

President Joe Biden's first broadcast interview following the debate leaves top House Democrats continuing to seek a change.

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Top House Democrats call for Biden to step aside in private meeting

President Joe Biden will discuss his campaign and health in a primetime interview amid internal party pressure and calls to drop out.

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Biden to speak in first TV interview since debate amid calls to drop out

President Joe Biden and his team are looking to reassure supporters he's the right nominee for 2024 as some Democrats call for him to bow out.

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Biden looks to solidify support from Democrats after debate

After the Supreme Court's immunity ruling, President Biden issued a warning and former President Trump looks to overturn his conviction.

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Biden issues warning after immunity ruling as Trump looks to overturn conviction

The Supreme Court will decide today whether former President Donald Trump has immunity for his role in the Jan. 6 riots.

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Supreme Court to issue ruling on Trump’s immunity claim

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump went head to head in the first presidential debate of 2024.

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Biden, Trump tout their records in first presidential debate

CNN is getting ready to host the first presidential debate of the 2024 election tonight with new rules in place.

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CNN hosts first presidential debate between Biden, Trump tonight

The Supreme Court is set to rule on high-profile cases on subjects like presidential power, abortion care and social media. 

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Supreme Court to deliver rulings on presidential power, abortion, social media

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is expected to walk free after he pleads guilty to violating the U.S. Espionage Act.

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Julian Assange agrees to plea deal with US government

Today marks 2 years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and both Biden and Trump are highlighting it on the campaign trail.

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Biden, Trump campaigns mark 2nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are taking very different approaches to preparing for next week's debate.

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Biden preps at Camp David, Trump remains on campaign trail ahead of debate