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…

President Joe Biden takes executive action to protect hundreds of thousands of undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. And from wildfires to tropical storms to extreme heat, much of the country is under alert for severe weather. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Biden administration announces protection for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens…

A bipartisan team of Congress members spent months negotiating the details of a comprehensive border security and immigration reform package. However, the package failed to make it through Congress after Republicans switched their support to opposition at the last minute. Republicans have criticized President Biden for not being tougher on border security, leaving some confused…

Developing stories out of the Middle East as Pakistan fires back at Iran and the U.S. launches additional strikes at Houthi targets. And the latest Apple Watches will be back on sale on Thursday, Jan. 18, but with some changes. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. Pakistan strikes…

Top U.S. officials are heading to Mexico to discuss the surge in illegal migrant crossings at the U.S. southern border. And police in South Korea are investigating the death of an actor who starred in the Oscar-winning film “Parasite.” These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023. US officials to…

The Israeli army says it is carrying out a ‘targeted operation’ at Gaza’s largest hospital. And the United States and China agree to address climate change as the countries’ two leaders are set to meet. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. IDF says troops carrying out ‘targeted operation’…

The House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution Tuesday evening, Nov. 14. It’s a first step toward averting a government shutdown Friday, Nov. 17 at midnight. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said his chamber will take up the resolution as soon as possible.  The continuing resolution funds the government in two parts at 2023…

Tens of thousands gathered for the “March for Israel” at the National Mall in a show of solidarity with Israel as it wages war in Gaza in response to the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas. On Tuesday, Nov. 14, Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed the gathered crowd during the march through a live video feed.…

A rally in support of Israel is expected to attract tens of thousands to Washington, D.C. And the TSA announces a record level of travelers will take to the skies this Thanksgiving. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. Tens of thousands are expected at the march for the…

Congress has until Friday, Nov. 17, to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown. To do that, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., proposed a “laddered continuing resolution” that would fund the government in two separate parts. Here’s how it would work: Normally, continuing resolutions fund the entire federal government in one group with one expiration…