America is not ready for a major war, says a bipartisan commission A bipartisan commission report reveals that the United States is critically unprepared for a major military conflict, facing significant challenges from China and Russia. The report highlights alarming shortfalls in military readiness, including munitions shortages, recruitment challenges, and an inadequate defense industrial base.…

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…

The United States launches large-scale retaliatory airstrikes against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. And eBay agrees to pay a $3 million fine in connection to a harassment scheme. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. U.S. launches retaliatory strikes against Houthis in Yemen The United States led a…

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel to continue his tour of the Middle East as he looks to prevent a broader war in the region. And more than 20 people are injured after an explosion at a hotel in Texas. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Jan. 9,…

The missing piece of an Alaska Airlines plane that blew off in midflight is found in a backyard. And the first U.S. moon landing mission in decades lifts off. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. Missing panel from Alaska Airlines flight found As the National Transportation Safety Board…

With the cease-fire over, Israel says it’s expanding its ground operations to all of Gaza. And plans for the next merger in the airline industry have been announced. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. Israel expanding operation in Gaza days after cease-fire ends Just days after the temporary…

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a hostage release deal that will see a four-day pause in fighting. And he’s back — less than a week after being fired, Sam Altman is returning as the CEO of OpenAI. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. Israel, Hamas agree to…

A bipartisan group of senators introduced a resolution urging President Biden to keep all options on the table, including the use of military force, if Iran or its proxies attack Israel or the greater region. The group hopes the resolution will send a clear message to Iran to stay out of the Israel-Hamas war. “Iran…

Amid the ongoing border crisis that is overwhelming immigration services and courts, one group that is facing considerable legal challenges is unaccompanied children. Tens of thousands of these children, many of whom have fled violence or poverty in their home countries, present a unique challenge. U.S. authorities are tasked with ensuring the well-being of the…

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee plan to subpoena Harlan Crow, Leonard Leo and Robin Arkley. Members want to compel the three of them to provide more information about the travel and accommodations they provided to Supreme Court justices. Reporting from Pro-Publica revealed Crow provided Justice Clarence Thomas with vacations valued at hundreds of thousands…