Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is vowing to go to the floor for a third speaker ballot and “win this race.” He said he first wanted to speak with the 20 Republicans who voted against him on Wednesday, Oct. 18. The GOP speaker nominee needs at least 18 of them to flip to win the election.…

President Biden is set to address the nation following his visit to Israel. And, after 18 years, the main suspect in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway confesses – these stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.   Biden to address nation on Israel-Hamas war; aid headed to Gaza President Joe Biden…

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, lost ground during the second ballot for House speaker Wednesday, Oct. 18. He received 199 votes, one shy of the 200 he received on Tuesday, Oct. 17 and 18 shy of the 217 he needs to be elected.  It is unclear what the House of Representatives plans to do next. Even…

President Biden arrives in Israel a day after a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital leads to protests across the Middle East. And prosecutors plan to recharge actor Alec Baldwin in connection to a fatal shooting on a movie set – these stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. Biden…

Congressman Steve Scalise says he is no longer in the running to be speaker of the House a day after being nominated. And Israel warns residents of Gaza City to vacate as the country continues to retaliate against Hamas – these stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.   Steve Scalise ends…

Israel, forming an emergency war-time government, continues its strikes against Hamas in Gaza as the U.S. works to bring American hostages back home. And auto workers take their strike to Ford’s largest plant in the world – these stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. Israel continues airstrikes against Hamas;…

Republican and Democrat lawmakers on Capitol Hill are moving to send more aid to Ukraine — a lot more. Pro-Ukraine senators said the effort would allow the U.S. to send enough resources and support to last the war-torn country through the 2024 U.S. election, and it could cost $50 billion to $100 billion. The new…

Israel declared war against Hamas after the terrorist group and governmental organization launched an unprecedented attack over the weekend of Oct. 7, killing hundreds of Israelis. Now, more than a thousand people have died since the Israeli-Palestinian (Hamas) conflict started, including at least nine Americans. This attack raises several questions for the U.S. about sending…

Congress’ focus is being diverted from budget negotiations to how the U.S. can prepare in case Israel needs more support since declaring war. The concern is whether Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s, R-Ala., hold on military promotions will have any impact, given the U.S. is currently moving its largest naval ship into the region. The deputy commander…

The death toll tops 1,000 after Hamas’ surprise attack and Israel’s response. And more auto workers are set to go on strike, but this time against Mack Trucks – these stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Oct. 9, 2023. Israel retaliates after surprise attack by Hamas Hamas militants staged a surprise attack on Saturday, Oct.…