The Senate passes the two-step funding bill ahead of the government shutdown deadline. And, with holiday shopping in full swing, Amazon is warning customers that scams are on the rise. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Senate passes short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown Because of bi-partisan…

The People’s Republic of China is building a naval base in Ream, Cambodia. Both governments said the Chinese navy won’t operate out of the base, but that argument doesn’t really hold water. New analysis of satellite imagery by Naval News shows the addition of a very large main pier at the Ream Naval Base, and…

The Russian navy has suffered a string of setbacks recently. The Ukrainians have begun striking targets in Crimea, which formerly served as Russia’s control hub over the Black Sea. Meanwhile, Sweden and Finland together control most of the Baltic Sea, and both of those nations filed to join NATO following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine…

In a surprise announcement, Republican candidate for president, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., ends his campaign during a TV interview. And the U.S. confirms it’s in “ongoing negotiations” to free the hostages taken by Hamas in Gaza. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., suspends campaign for…

Since February 2022, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has resulted in the loss of hundreds of thousands of soldiers, forced millions of civilians to flee their homes, and left entire cities in ruins. The most recent report from Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense indicates that Russian combat casualties alone have surged to nearly 310,000 since the…

Foreign policy was a prominent subject during the Nov. 8 Republican presidential primary debate. The discussions ranged from the wars in Israel and Ukraine to growing threats from Iran and North Korea. However, the candidates agreed that the greatest long-term threat to America is China. When discussing TikTok — a social media app with connections…

When Ukraine was a part of the USSR, it was a major weapons manufacturer. To win the war with Russia and protect its future, Ukraine’s government wants the country to regain that former prominence. Ukraine’s Armed Forces are up to the task. The UAF used domestically produced Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV) called Sea Babies to…

Five Republican candidates took the stage Wednesday night, Nov. 8, making their case to be the next president in the third GOP primary debate. And Hollywood actors reach a tentative deal with the studios to put an end to the nearly four-month strike. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Nov. 9. Recapping…

The United States Air Force is buying 1,000 nuclear-capable cruise missiles. The new missiles are called Long-Range Standoff Weapons (LRSOs) and should offer commanders more options when considering possible nuclear strikes against enemy factions. The United States’ nuclear arsenal is broken up into three distinct areas of delivery, collectively known as the nuclear triad. Intercontinental…

The results are in, we have the big winners from Election Day across America. And the House votes to censure Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian American in Congress. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Nov. 8. Election Day 2023 results The results are in for Election Day 2023, and Democrats scored…