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.
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

With a bipartisan vote of 87-11 Wednesday the Senate passed Speaker Mike Johnson's short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown.

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Senate passes short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 16, 2023

Israel Defense Forces said troops are carrying out a "precise and targeted operation against Hamas in a specified area" of Al-Shifa Hospital, the largest hospital in Gaza.

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IDF carries out ‘targeted operation’ in Gaza hospital: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 15, 2023

Tens of thousands of people are expected to rally this afternoon at the National Mall in Washington D.C. in support of Israel.

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Tens of thousands expected in D.C. for pro-Israel rally: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 14, 2023

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C. Speaking with Fox News on Sunday night, Nov. 12, announced that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.

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Republican Sen. Tim Scott ends bid for president during TV interview: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 13, 2023

The FBI is investigating after suspicious letters, some containing fentanyl, were sent to election offices.

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Suspicious letters, some with fentanyl, sent to elections offices: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 10, 2023

For the third time, Republican candidates for the 2024 presidential election faced off in a primary debate.

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The big takeaways from the 3rd Republican primary presidential debate: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 9, 2023

The results are in for election day 2023, and Democrats scored victories in several states, including Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia.

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Democrats take home victories in several states after Election Day 2023: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 8, 2023

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Trump's argument for presidential immunity in a defamation lawsuit filed by E. Jean Carroll.

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Former President Trump clashes with judge during testimony at $250M civil fraud trial: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 7, 2023

With one year until the 2024 presidential election, a new survey is showing voters in five battleground states favor Trump over Biden.

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Polls: Trump leads Biden in most key swing states: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 6, 2023

The House passed a GOP-led aid package to Israel, which would provide $14.3 billion in assistance, as the Israel-Hamas war continues.

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House approves GOP-led $14.3B Israel aid package: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 3, 2023

President Joe Biden says he believes there should be a "pause" in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

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Biden calls for ‘pause’ in Israel-Hamas war: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 2, 2023

A densely populated refugee camp in Gaza is hit by Israeli airstrikes, with officials on both sides of the war speaking out.

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Israel strikes Gaza refugee camp, targeting Hamas commander: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 1, 2023

Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the House, previously collaborated with a group that promoted "conversion therapy."

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House Republicans propose $14.3 billion in aid to Israel, cut IRS funding: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 31, 2023

A Maine community comes together to heal just days after 18 people were killed in the worst mass shooting in the state's history.

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Maine community reflects after state’s worst mass shooting: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 30, 2023

The United States carries out airstrikes on Iranian-backed groups in East Syria after attacks on U.S. troops.

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US strikes back at Iran-linked groups in Syria after troops attacked: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 27, 2023

A manhunt continues for the shooter killed multiple people at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine, Wednesday in a mass shooting.

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Manhunt underway for person of interest in Maine mass shooting: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 26, 2023

Hamas has been accused by Israel of using hospitals as command centers for terrorists, putting the medical facilities at risk of attack.

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US officials release findings in deadly Gaza hospital blast: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 25, 2023