Elon Musk’s X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, is reportedly cutting its disinformation and election integrity team in half just weeks after posting new positions to help combat foreign interference. In an Aug. 29 blog post, X announced the expansion of the election integrity team. “We’re currently expanding our safety and elections teams to…

Seven presidential candidates looked to gain momentum during Wednesday night’s debate as the absent frontrunner loomed large. And drivers are being asked to park outside due to a major recall affecting millions of vehicles. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Sept. 28, 2023.  Republican candidates spar on multiple issue during second debate Seven presidential hopefuls took…

According to officials, a man threw two Molotov cocktails at the Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, Sept. 24. The incident has been described as a “terrorist attack” by Cuban officials on social media. No one was hurt in the attack, and the U.S. spoke out on Monday, Sept 25, condemning the attack. Cuba’s…

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, a staunch ally of President Vladimir Putin, has recently become the subject of serious health-related rumors. The Kremlin-backed Kadyrov, known for providing a substantial number of troops for Russia’s war in Ukraine, is suspected to be hospitalized in a coma. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan breaks down the history of…

Canadian House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota apologized on Sunday, Sept. 24, after recognizing a Ukrainian veteran who fought for a Nazi military unit during World War II. This was after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke to the House of Commons to bolster support from the Western ally. Canadian lawmakers offered a standing ovation in…

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…

The Biden administration is granting temporary legal status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants. And Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington D.C. as Congress debates more funding for Ukraine. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Sept. 21, 2023. White House granting temporary legal status to nearly 500,000 Venezuelan migrants The Biden administration is offering…

Lawyers for Hunter Biden have revealed his plans following an indictment on federal gun charges. And, in what is being called a surprise move, the FDA rejects the first nasal spray alternative to EpiPens. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. Hunter Biden to plead not guilty on federal gun charges…

Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is in New York the week of Sept. 17. The war time leader spoke to the United Nation’s General Assembly, pleading with the international body to remove Russia from the Security Council. In an emotionally charged speech, Zelenskyy told the Assembly, “Each decade, Russia starts a new war. Parts of Moldova…

Five Americans detained in Iran are back home as part of a prisoner exchange. And a cyberattack could mean a tougher time finding Clorox products in your corner store. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023. 5 Americans return to the U.S. as part of prison swap with Iran Five Americans…