Steve Bannon remained defiant as he turned himself in to serve four months in a federal prison Monday, July 1. The longtime Trump ally was convicted of contempt for defying a congressional subpoena from the committee that probed the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol attack.  “I’m proud to go to prison,” Bannon said in a press conference before turning himself over…

Reaction from President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump after the Supreme Court’s historic ruling on presidential immunity. And Hurricane Beryl strengthens to a Category 5 as it approaches Jamaica. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Biden issues warning after SCOTUS ruling as Trump looks to overturn conviction In a landmark…

More than half of Americans use some sort of background noise to help them fall asleep. People use tools like box fans, YouTube videos and designated white noise machines to drown out interruptions that could disturb their sleep. For new parents, the machines can help them, and their newborns, get a good night’s sleep. However,…

The Supreme Court sent two cases that could forever change how social media companies moderate content back to the lower courts on Monday, July 1. Florida and Texas passed what they described as anti-censorship laws in 2021 in response to what their state governments said was an anti-conservative bias from social media platforms.   The justices unanimously…

China has taken another step towards its renewable energy goals with the unveiling of a new wind turbine capable of powering tens of thousands of homes by itself. This latest installment highlights China’s ongoing dominance in the renewable energy sector. China’s new wind turbine boasts an energy output approximately 36 times greater than the industry…

On Oct. 1, Mexico’s newly elected President Claudia Sheinbaum will be the first female to take office and face her first test: the growing threat of drug cartels. A report released on Saturday, June 29, said that Mexican drug cartels are claiming to have increased firepower, including sophisticated U.S. weaponry like the FGM-148 Javelin Missile.…

Initial results from France’s snap parliamentary elections indicate a potential significant change in the country’s political trajectory. Conservative leader Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party secured 34% of the votes in the first round on Sunday, June 30. While seen as a victory for the far-right movement, Le Pen’s party has not yet reached a…

As of July 1, a California law requires credit card networks to give banks a code to track purchases at gun stores. On the same day, Georgia, Iowa, Tennessee and Wyoming have laws taking effect that block the use of a gun shop code in those states. Merchant category codes are meant to provide a…

The Supreme Court ruled Monday, July 1, that presidents are entitled to absolute immunity from prosecution for actions that fall within their constitutional duties and presumptive immunity for official acts. However, justices ruled there is no immunity for unofficial acts.  The 6-3 decision was split along ideological lines. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the opinion…

There is a microscopic world inside the human body, with trillions of microorganisms living in it and impacting health. Now, a new study is linking a specific type of gut bacteria to binge eating and weight gain.  Everyone has about 200 different species of bacteria, viruses and fungi in their digestive tract. While many are…