Senate Republicans say they will refuse to proceed on an Israel-Ukraine funding package if it doesn’t also strengthen security at the U.S. southern border. The refusal, combined with House Republicans’ border and immigration reform demands, means a serious compromise will be necessary to get those three measures approved together. “I’m not going to vote for…

Hamas’ surprise Oct. 7 attack claimed over 1,400 Israeli lives and has been called the worst day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. The subsequent Israeli siege and bombing of Gaza, which has now killed over 10,000 Palestinians, unleashed a storm of arguments across the internet and around the world. Straight Arrow News contributor…

In the immediate aftermath of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, President Joe Biden ordered aircraft carriers to the Middle East and warned Iran and Hezbollah to keep their distance, seeking to deter a larger regional war. But critics of the president are questioning the effectiveness of his long-term Iran containment strategy over the…

The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry said more than 10,000 people have been killed since Israel launched its strikes on the territory following the terror attacks that left more than 1,400 dead. The ministry added that more than 4,100 children are among the dead in Gaza, and 25,000 people have been injured. Gaza is becoming a…

Former President Donald Trump delivers his testimony in the civil fraud trial. And WeWork, once valued at $47 million, files for bankruptcy. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Donald Trump testifies in civil fraud trial Former President Donald Trump took the stand on Monday, Nov. 6, in his…

Senate Republicans are publicly pressuring Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., to drop his blanket hold on military nominees that has been in place since February 2023. Tuberville is protesting a Pentagon policy that provides travel expense reimbursement and paid time off for military service members who get an abortion.  Republicans are proposing alternatives to Tuberville, like…

A Stanford University student is speaking out after a hit-and-run that sent him to the hospital is being investigated as a hate crime. The suspected hate crime marks the latest happening amid growing tensions on college campuses as the war between Israel and Hamas continues. According to a public safety statement from the university, the…

With one year until the presidential election, voters in key swing states are sharing their views. And check your freezers — Tyson is recalling nearly 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Polls: Trump leads Biden in 5 of 6 swing states one year…

The House has approved a $14.3 billion aid package for Israel. And for those who don’t tip when ordering from DoorDash, the company has a warning for you. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. House approves $14.3 billion aid package for Israel Secretary of State Antony Blinken  arrived in Israel on…

Classes at Cornell University have been canceled for Friday, Nov. 3. The university cited “extraordinary stress” amid ongoing tensions between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian students on campus since Hamas killed 1,500 Israelis in a terror attack on Oct. 7 and Israel’s counteroffensive has left more than 9,000 Palestinians dead, according to the Palestinian health ministry. Earlier…