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.
Ten Americans and a fugitive have been released from Venezuelan custody as part of a prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Venezuela.

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10 Americans, fugitive released in prisoner swap with Venezuela: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 21, 2023

Former President Donald Trump's request to delay his upcoming defamation trial was denied by an appeals court, causing the trial to proceed as scheduled.

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Colorado Supreme Court bars Trump from 2024 ballot: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 20, 2023

Texas governor signs a law allowing state law enforcement to arrest migrants who cross the border illegally.

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Gov. Abbott signs law allowing Texas to arrest migrants: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 19, 2023

Israel revealed more information overnight about the three hostages taken by Hamas who were mistakenly killed by Israeli troops.

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Israel releases more details on accidental killing of 3 hostages: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 18, 2023

While the House adjourned for the holiday break, the Senate announced it will return Monday to negotiate a bill for Ukraine and Israel aid.

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House adjourns, Senate stays to work on funding for Ukraine and Israel: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 15, 2023

Mullin states that the criteria for impeachment are high, requiring a misdemeanor, high crime, or treason committed while in office.

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House Republicans formally authorize Biden impeachment inquiry: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 14, 2023

President Biden has provided updates on where the United States stands in its support of Ukraine and Israel.

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Biden warns Israel is losing world support, says US will aid Ukraine ‘as long as we can’: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 13, 2023

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are claiming responsibility for an attack on a Norwegian commercial tanker in the Red Sea.

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US responds to mayday call after Iran-backed Houthi rebels attack ship in Red Sea: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 12, 2023

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington D.C. on Tuesday, where he will meet with President Biden and leaders of Congress.

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Ukraine President Zelenskyy to meet with Biden in D.C. as funding efforts flounder: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 11, 2023

Hunter Biden was indicted on nine tax-related charges in California as a special counsel investigation continues into his business dealings.

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Hunter Biden indicted on 9 tax-related charges: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 8, 2023

With just over a month to go until the Iowa caucuses, Republican presidential hopefuls sought momentum during the fourth primary debate.

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Republican candidates square off in fourth debate: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 7, 2023

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Senate briefing on Ukraine aid becomes heated as Republicans demand border policy change: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 6, 2023

The White House warns the U.S. is running out of money to aid Ukraine.

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White House warns U.S. is running out of money for Ukraine aid: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 5, 2023

Days after the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas ended, Israel said that it was expanding its ground operations to all of Gaza.

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Israel expanding strikes in Gaza following end of temporary truce: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 4, 2023

After a weeklong pause in fighting, the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas came to an end as Israel said it resumed strikes in Gaza.

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Airstrikes resume in Gaza as cease-fire ends: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 1, 2023

Henry Kissinger, the secretary of state and national security adviser under Presidents Richard Nixon and Geral Ford, died Wednesday at the age of 100.

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Henry Kissinger dies at 100: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 30, 2023

A U.S. military aircraft crashed in the ocean near Japan with six people on board killing at least one according to Japan's Coast Guard.

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US military aircraft crashes near Japan, at least 1 dead: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 29, 2023

More hostages are expected to be released on Tuesday, Nov. 28, as the temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas enters a fifth day.

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More hostages set to be released as Israel-Hamas cease-fire is extended: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 28, 2023

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Israel-Hamas cease-fire nears end as dozens of hostages released: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 27, 2023

This morning marks the beginning of a four-day ceasefire between Israeli and Hamas forces in Gaza following weeks of hostage negotiations.

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Four-day ceasefire in Gaza sets table for hostage release: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 24, 2023

Israel and Hamas agreed to free 50 hostages, including three Americans in a deal that will see a four-day pause in the fighting in Gaza.

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Israel, Hamas reach deal to release hostages, pause fighting: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 22, 2023

Georgia's new GOP-drawn electoral maps ensure a 9-5 Republican advantage in the U.S. House and GOP majorities in 2024 elections.

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US appellate court rules on Voting Rights Act: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 21, 2023

The former CEO of OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, to lead a new advanced AI research team at Microsoft.

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Microsoft hiring former OpenAI CEO who was fired 3 days ago: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 20, 2023

President Biden has signed the bipartisan two-tiered short-term funding bill helping avert a government shutdown.

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Biden signs short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 17, 2023