Microsoft is one step closer to purchasing Activision in a blockbuster $69 billion deal. On Friday, Sept. 22, U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced the sale of Activision by Microsoft has preliminary approval pending third-party consultation and a final decision. This comes after the CMA rejected a deal proposed by Microsoft over concerns that…

The White House is set to announce a new office dedicated to gun violence prevention. And could there be a Hollywood ending? Talks continue between writers and studios as the strike approaches five months. Hear about these stories and more in The Morning Rundown for Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Biden to announce creation of Office of…

Congress has until the end of September to fund the government. With about a week to spare, here are the options: Meet the deadline, pass a stopgap bill, or shut down. But when budget showdowns reach shutdowns, there is a significant taxpayer cost. Here are five times politicians shut down the government in this week’s…

The Senate approved three key military nominees that had been held up by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., in overwhelmingly bipartisan votes. That means Gen. Eric Smith is the new Marine Corps commandant, Gen. Randy George is now chief of staff of the Army, and Air Force Gen. Charles Brown will become chairman of the Joint…

Attorney General Merrick Garland testified in front of the House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill Wednesday, Sept. 20. It is the first time Garland has testified to the committee since former President Donald Trump and Hunter Biden, President Biden’s son, have both been indicted on federal charges in separate cases. Republicans focused on discrediting Garland’s…

The U.S. is barreling toward a government shutdown. Congress has so far failed to agree on spending legislation to fund the government starting Oct. 1. But didn’t the U.S. just deal with a spending crisis a few months back? Government shutdowns and debt ceiling debacles are often conflated. Here are the differences between a government…

Life in the 21st century is filled with distraction. Studies show we spend almost half our waking lives distracted. In the Air Force, like other service branches, distractions could mean disaster. So, the Department of the Air Force is working to improve mental toughness. Straight Arrow News was given an opportunity to see how the…

Hydrogen fuel is used to propel NASA rockets into space, and certain car manufacturers are placing their bets on hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles to advance sustainable mobility. Despite these promising applications, hydrogen fuel has yet to achieve widespread adoption. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan delves into the mechanics of hydrogen fuel, its potential for cleaner…

During his presidency, Donald Trump launched an immigration policy requiring asylum seekers to remain in Mexico until their scheduled immigration court date. President Joe Biden later terminated this policy and introduced his own approach, which has sparked controversy among some who argue that Biden’s changes have resulted in an influx of migrants and dangerous conditions.…

It’s clear the American people are looking for new options in the 2024 presidential race. If there’s a Trump-Biden rematch, 64% of American voters would feel like the political system is broken, according to a recent CBS News/YouGov poll. A News Nation poll from June found that 49% of voters would consider a third-party candidate…