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Some are responding after Sen. Chuck Schumer launched a whistleblower tip-line for reporting "abuses of power" in the Trump administration.

‘Netanyahu has lost his way’: Schumer calls for new elections in Israel

It’s budget planning time in Washington. That means it’s time for the Pentagon to submit its request for money from the American taxpayers.

How the Department of Defense’s $850 billion budget breaks down

The Canadian government has introduced the Online Harms Act, a bill aimed at curbing hate speech and harmful content on social media platforms. The legislation has ignited a national conversation about the balance between ensuring digital safety and safeguarding individual freedoms.

Canada’s Online Harms Act: Navigating digital safety and free speech

Kamala Harris stated that computer chip workers are "a source of my optimism" and emphasized their skilled work.

Vice President Kamala Harris to tour Minnesota abortion clinic in historic visit

There are two discharge petitions in the House, both of which would bring a foreign aid package to the floor for a vote.

House has competing petitions to vote on foreign aid despite Johnson opposition

A judge dismissed six charges against former President Donald Trump and co-defendants in a Georgia election interference case.

Judge drops multiple charges against Trump in GA election interference case

A report found AI could pose an existential threat to humanity. Members of Congress say there are hurdles to creating effective regulations.

Senate chairman says Congress ‘hardly up to the challenge’ of regulating AI

RFK Jr. filed a lawsuit to remove his name from the Wisconsin presidential ballot after the state elections commission decided kept him on it.

RFK Jr. says Aaron Rodgers, Jesse Ventura sit atop his running mate list

As tensions and civil unrest escalate in Haiti, the United States has heightened its security measures by deploying an additional team of Marines to the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince. This action comes in the wake of the turmoil that led to the resignation of Acting Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry, after a series of intense anti-government protests and violence swept through the nation.

US deploys Marines to embassy in Haiti amid rising unrest

President Biden and former President Trump clinch their parties' nominations, setting up a rematch for the White House, and a rocket explodes in Japan just seconds after liftoff. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Biden, Trump set for historic presidential rematch after clinching nominations

Special counsel Hur testified in front of the House Judiciary Committee about his investigation into Biden's handling of classified docs.

Special counsel Hur says classified docs report doesn’t exonerate Biden

As Trump supporters fill positions of power within the Republican National Committee, dozens of staffers were fired on Monday, March 11.

RNC fires dozens of staffers amid leadership change

Pence issues a warning about TikTok's security issues as Congress debates its future before the House votes on a bill to ban the app.

Pence labels TikTok ‘digital fentanyl,’ calls on Congress to ban app

U.S. intelligence reports Netanyahu's leadership is at risk as public trust wanes and political pressures mount.

US intelligence report: Netanyahu’s leadership ‘in jeopardy’

Columbia University leaders prepare to testify about antisemitism amid campus controversies and a lawsuit challenging free speech rights.

Columbia Univ. leaders to testify on Capitol Hill about campus antisemitism

Aiming to assist consumers in purchasing American-made groceries, the U.S. Department of Agriculture introduced a new federal rule on Monday targeting meats, eggs, and poultry.

USDA issues rule to clarify ‘Product of USA’ label

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry, speaking from Puerto Rico, announced his intention to resign after the formation of a transitional presidential council. The announcement followed a high-level meeting in Jamaica that included members of the Caribbean trade bloc and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Haitian prime minister to resign amid rising gang violence

U.S. intelligence officials warn of threats at home and abroad. And, changes are coming for groceries with that 'Made in the USA' label.

U.S. intelligence chiefs warn of threats at border, abroad

Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., is defending the inaccurate story she told about a human trafficking victim during her SOTU rebuttal.

Britt defends story of trafficking victim that contained inaccuracies

Transcript of five hours of Biden interviews with federal prosecutors released. Prosecutors concluded there was not enough evidence to charge him with any crimes.

President Biden unveils $7.3 trillion budget proposal for FY 2025

Secretary of HUD Marcia Fudge is stepping down at the end of the month, according to a statement on Monday.

Fudge stepping down as HUD secretary, Biden praises accomplishments

Immigration remains the top concern for 27% of Americans, the longest streak in 24 years, according to Gallup.

Biden, Trump reignite debate over ‘undocumented’ vs. ‘illegal’ immigrants

Trump expressed concerns over TikTok's national security implications while opposing bans in fear of bolstering rival platforms.

Former President Trump voices concerns over TikTok’s national security risks

Portugal's national elections marked a major shift to the right as the Socialist Party lost to the center-right Democratic Alliance.

Portugal’s political landscape swings right in latest national elections

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