Homelessness is a growing crisis in the United States, with the number of homeless persons increasing by around 6% each year. The high costs of housing and living expenses, combined with strict laws and regulations regarding zoning and new construction, make this issue one of the toughest to resolve in America. Straight Arrow News contributor…

FBI Director Christopher Wray testified in front of the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Tuesday, Oct. 31, warning Congress that Hamas’ terror attacks on Israel could lead to threats in the U.S. “The reality is that the terrorism threat has been elevated throughout 2023, but the ongoing war in the Middle East has raised the…

A densely populated refugee camp in Gaza is hit by Israeli airstrikes, with officials on both sides of the war speaking out. And we’re learning more about a heavily armed man found dead at an amusement park in Colorado. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. Israel says strike on refugee camp in…

Vice President Kamala Harris embarked on a trip to the United Kingdom for a summit on artificial intelligence hosted by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Her visit follows President Joe Biden’s recent signing of an executive order on “safe, secure, and trustworthy artificial intelligence,” which marks the farthest-reaching move on AI at the federal level.…

Israel’s war against Hamas terrorists is moving into its second phase. That means there will be more ground troops in Gaza, where much of the fighting is expected to take place below the surface. On Oct. 31, more than three weeks after the war started, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) started attacking Hamas fighters inside the…

The migrant crisis is putting a strain on the resources and economies of U.S. border cities. Now, those cities are seeking help from communities and organizations across the country. One group in Omaha, Nebraska, has been doing what it can to ease the burden on El Paso, Texas, which officials say has been stretched beyond…

The push to get another $106 billion in supplemental funding for Ukraine, Israel and the border continued Tuesday, Oct. 31. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made the Biden administration’s pitch to the Senate Appropriations Committee.  The president’s request includes:  “Only firm American leadership can ensure that tyrants, thugs, and terrorists…

Texas is taking the federal government to court over border protection. A significant development occurred on Monday, Oct. 30, when a federal judge issued an order preventing U.S. Border Patrol agents from removing or cutting the razor wire installed by the state along the border. This order comes in response to Texas’ lawsuit against the…

As Israel continues its fight against the terrorist group Hamas, Americans are becoming increasingly concerned for their safety at home. International protests and riots, as well as increased attention on terror attacks and border security, have three out of every four Americans worried about the threat of an attack on U.S. soil. The Israel-Hamas war…

House Republicans unveil their plans to send aid to Israel with a bill cutting funding for the IRS. And have you purchased your Halloween candy yet? You might have some sticker shock when you do. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. House GOP unveils $14.3 billion Israel aid bill;…