The U.S. faces a potential COVID surge; a government shutdown likely to be avoided; Paul Pelosi’s attacker appears in court; and JFK documents are set to be declassified. These stories and more highlight our morning rundown for Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022.  Senate to vote on funding bill to avert shutdown There was a House vote…

The 10 year anniversary of the Sandy Hook massacre; roadway dangers; and more Russian prisoner swaps. These stories and more highlight the midday rundown, aimed straight down the middle, for Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. GOP requests 40 officials to testify on COVID-19 origins GOP leaders in the house are doing the groundwork preparing for the…

Biden boosts electric battery production; More Oath Keepers go on trial; and nods to Hollywood’s hottest. These stories and more highlight the midday rundown, aimed down the middle, for Monday, Dec. 12, 2022.  Biden to fund domestic EV battery production A government loan of $2.5 billion will be going to General Motors and LG Energy…

In a sudden change, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted to send plans that would let police use “killer robots” back to a committee for further review. It’s a reversal from last week’s vote allowing the use of robots in extraordinary circumstances and only as a last resort. But Straight Arrow News contributor Adrienne…

The end to the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate; Oregon gun law on pause; L.A. bans styrofoam; and Biden puts a ban on big cats. Straight Arrow News has these stories and more in the Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 midday update. End to military vaccine mandate added to defense bill A new defense bill would require the Pentagon…

Transgenderism has become a political flashpoint. Several conservative-led states have passed laws banning transgender athletes from girls’ sports, and Texas is investigating gender-affirming care as child abuse. In response, California has become a transgender sanctuary state. Straight Arrow News contributor Star Parker says the transgender issue is the social challenge of our times. She declares that…

With the help of the Biden administration, the House voted to avert a rail strike that would have crippled the U.S. economy to the tune of up to $2 billion daily. The legislation, which now goes to the Senate, approves new contracts that give workers a 24% pay raise from 2020 through 2024. However, some…

House Democrats approved a historic leadership team for the 118th Congress starting in January. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., has been appointed party leader, becoming the first Black man to head a political party on Capitol Hill. Jeffries will have two members of the current leadership team at his side, but in elevated positions. Rep. Katherine…

Ever since Donald Trump announced he’s running for president in 2024 and his hand-picked candidates mostly bombed in the midterm elections, there’s been a lot of focus on the man many perceive to be his biggest threat: Ron DeSantis. The Florida governor beat his Democratic opponent by 19 points, winning a whopping 58% of the…

Americans take part in Black Friday amid record inflation; Musk grants Twitter amnesty; and Covid lockdown frustrations are growing in China. These stories and more highlight the morning rundown for Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Black Friday begins amid record inflation It’s the biggest shopping weekend of the year and Americans are ready for deals after…