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Top generals who oversaw the evacuation from Afghanistan testified as to what happened during the proceedings. Getty Images

General doesn’t know how many Americans were left in Afghanistan

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Texas can enforce a new law that allows local police to arrest undocumented immigrants. AP Images

Supreme Court rules Texas can enforce contentious immigration law for now

The House Judiciary Committee is seeking information about the brothers of Jose Antonio Ibarra, the man accused of killing Laken Riley. Reuters

House Judiciary seeks information on the brothers of Laken Riley’s alleged killer

Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., expressed regret for calling the California Senate primary rigged after she finished third in the race. AP Images

After backlash, Rep. Porter regrets calling California primary ‘rigged’

Trump filed a lawsuit against ABC News, alleging defamation stemming from comments made during an interview regarding rape allegations. Reuters

Trump sues ABC News for defamation over rape comments

The Dwight D. Opperman Foundation has canceled its Ruth Bader Ginsburg Leadership Award gala after controversy and objections from Ginsburg's family and previous award recipient Barbra Streisand over this year's choices of recipients. Getty Images

RBG Award gala canceled, organizers face backlash over 2024 honorees

The ACLU and NRA are uniting in a landmark Supreme Court case on free speech and government advocacy limitations. Reuters

ACLU and NRA unite in landmark free speech case at Supreme Court

President Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a White House summit next month, amid rising concerns over North Korea’s nuclear program and Chinese actions in the South China Sea. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced the first-ever U.S.-Japan-Philippines leaders’ summit, underscoring the growing economic ties between the nations. Reuters

Biden to host US-Japan-Philippines summit amid North Korea tensions

The Supreme Court steps in to extend a block on Texas' immigration law. And, the biggest single prize in TV history will be up for grabs thanks to Amazon and a YouTube star. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Getty

Supreme Court extends hold on Texas’ immigration law

Former President Trump is unable to post bond covering the full amount of a $464 million civil fraud judgement, according to his lawyers. Reuters

Report: Trump unable to secure $464 million bond in civil fraud case

The White House and Congress are racing against the clock to fund several key government agencies before the March 22 deadline. Getty Images

Border funding fight threatens budget deadline, shutdown days away

The Homeland Security Department introduced an AI roadmap with pilot projects and tech collaborations to boost security. Reuters

Homeland Security reveals first AI roadmap, launches pilot programs

Early Monday, March 18, with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Seoul attending a democracy conference, North Korea resumed its missile testing after two months by launching several short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern seas. This move follows closely on the heels of a joint 11-day military drill between South Korea and the U.S., which Pyongyang has repeatedly condemned as a rehearsal for invasion. Getty Images

North Korea fires short-range missiles as Blinken visits Seoul

The U.S. State Department’s first charter flight from Haiti, carrying over 30 Americans fleeing escalating gang violence, landed in Miami on Sunday. This evacuation comes in the wake of the U.S. Embassy in Haiti’s urgent recommendation for Americans to depart from the country, which is currently grappling with severe gang violence and a vacuum of leadership, culminating in the closure of its main airport. Getty

US citizens fleeing Haiti gang violence land in Miami

With a landslide victory in an election without real competition, Russian President Vladimir Putin secures another term in power. And, following a downturn during the pandemic, marriage rates in the U.S. are on the rise. Getty

Vladimir Putin wins Russian presidential election, 6 more years in power

Federal regulators seek to revise right-to-repair laws due to frequent McDonald's ice cream machine failures. Getty Images

Feds advocate for right-to-repair changes amid McDonald’s ice cream woes

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that public officials can block individuals on social media under certain conditions. Reuters

SCOTUS clarifies when public officials can block constituents on social media

Matt Gaetz allegedly paid over $10,000 to witnesses in a House probe, according to records cited by Leppard. Getty Images

Rep. Matt Gaetz subpoenaed in defamation lawsuit

Allegations that Aaron Rodgers once denied the Sandy Hook school shooting were first published in a CNN exclusive. Getty Images

Media outlets react to reports that Aaron Rodgers is a Sandy Hook denier

Gov. Kristi Noem suggested President Joe Biden's dog face a similar fate to her own dog, Cricket, shot for aggression, as revealed in her memoir. Getty Images

Gov. Kristi Noem sued for allegedly ‘deceptive’ social media ad

A judge ruled Fani Willis can remain on Georgia's election interference case against former President Donald Trump if the prosecutor leaves. AP Images

Fani Willis can stay on Trump Georgia case if prosecutor leaves, judge rules

An appeals court on Thursday, March 14, denied former Trump adviser Peter Navarro’s request to remain free while appealing his contempt of Congress conviction. Navarro had argued that he should not be incarcerated during the appeal process. Getty

Appeals court rejects Peter Navarro’s bid to remain out of prison

A ruling is expected Friday, March 15, concerning the Georgia D.A. in former President Trump's election interference case. And, SpaceX's Starship rocket successfully launches into orbit but faces issues on its return to Earth. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, March 15, 2024. Getty Images

Judge to rule on motion to disqualify Fulton County DA Fani Willis

Former President Trump did not rule out political violence after the election, stating it depends on the fairness of the vote in a Time magazine interview. AP Images

Report: Trump approved secret CIA mission using social media against China