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.…

Hours away from the first debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, we’re breaking down what you need to know about the event hosted by CNN. And two giant pandas from China are on their way to the U.S. in a big step for “panda diplomacy.” These stories and more highlight The Morning…

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…

Another historic trial begins on June 3, this time Hunter Biden — the son of the president of the United States — faces charges. And in Mexico, a woman is elected president for the first time in the country’s history. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, June 3, 2024. Jury selection…

In a historic move for college sports, the NCAA agrees to a deal that would allow schools to directly pay their players. And a group of graduates walk out of Harvard’s commencement after 13 students are barred from the ceremony. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, May 24, 2024. NCAA agrees to deal to…

Special counsel Jack Smith urges the Supreme Court to reject former President Trump’s claims of immunity in the election interference case, and Tesla settles a lawsuit over a 2018 crash involving its Autopilot system. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Court filings on immunity claim, bid to delay…

Grab your eclipse glasses, America! We’ll get you ready for today’s total solar eclipse. And, more trouble for Boeing as a plane loses its engine cover during takeoff. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, April 8, 2024. U.S. to experience total solar eclipse for first time since 2017 On the afternoon…

After President Joe Biden issues a warning on a call with the Israeli Prime Minister, Israel announces plans to increase humanitarian aid. And, you may be out of luck if you’re still looking for that Airbnb for the upcoming eclipse. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, April 5, 2024. Israel commits…

International scrutiny of a UN organization, set up to help Palestinian refugees, continues to grow. The Israeli Defense Forces uncovered what they are calling a Hamas tunnel network, underneath the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNWRA) headquarters in Gaza. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod…

After his immunity claim was rejected by an appeals court, former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to weigh in. And Tiger Woods is putting Nike in the past, announcing a new clothing line of his own. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. Donald Trump turns…