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House Oversight Chairman James Comer has accused James Biden of lying to Congress during the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

Democrats, Republicans want answers about outside influence on US Trade Rep

A court of appeals blocked Florida's restrictions on workplace training regarding race-related issues, citing a First Amendment violation.

Appeals court blocks Florida’s ‘Stop-Woke’ law on First Amendment grounds

Oregon lawmakers are reversing course on a law that decriminalized drug use. Now, it's up to the governor to approve the repeal.

Oregon voters decriminalized drugs; now lawmakers are recriminalizing them

The Supreme Court has temporarily suspended Texas' controversial new immigration law, which would have allowed state police to detain individuals suspected of illegal entry into the country. The law, known as Senate Bill 4, was signed into effect by Governor Gregg Abbott in December.

Supreme Court temporarily blocks new Texas immigration bill

Super Tuesday is here -- with voters in more than a dozen states looking to make a difference in the presidential race. And -- Elon Musk is dethroned as the world's richest person. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Super Tuesday preview — more than a dozen states holding contests

Congress released spending bills that cover about 30% of the government. It needs to pass them by Friday, March 8 to avoid a partial shutdown.

Congress releases spending packages to last through Sept., avoid partial shutdown

A Texas court overruled a decision that halted a new law allowing local police to arrest migrants suspected of being in the U.S. illegally.

Texas wins appeal over state law allowing local police to arrest migrants

Supreme Court justices expressed concerns about using an obstruction statute in charging individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, raising questions about the prosecution process.

Court tosses part of Jan. 6 sentence, could impact 100 defendants’ prison time

The Supreme Court overturned a ruling by Colorado's Supreme Court which stated Donald Trump cannot appear on the primary ballot.

Supreme Court unanimously rules that Trump can remain on presidential ballot

The Supreme Court may deliver its ruling March 4, on whether Colorado can exclude former President Donald Trump from its ballot, based on the 14th Amendment’s insurrection clause. The Court has announced it will release one or more opinions today.

Supreme Court could issue ruling on Trump ballot eligibility

Both Donald Trump and Nikki Haley emerge from the weekend with victories, with Super Tuesday just one day away and, a powerful blizzard in California shuts down parts of a major highway. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, March 4, 2024.

Trump wins 3 caucuses, Haley wins first primary ahead of Super Tuesday

Donald Trump said local police should help to deport migrants who are in the U.S. illegally after a judge stuck down a similar Texas law.

Trump wants local police to help deport migrants, judge blocks similar TX law

RFK Stadium lost its last team in 2017 and is set to be demolished. Congress wants to give D.C. government the power to revitalize the area.

Congress considers giving rusting RFK Stadium campus to DC for revitalization

Alabama Legislature swiftly passed legislation shielding doctors, patients and hospitals from liability for IVF embryo loss post-ruling.

Alabama passes IVF safeguards, small minority sees IVF embryos as children

Biden called for bipartisan border legislation, challenging Trump to join in

Biden, Trump make separate visits to southern border: March 1, 2024

After the death of a nonbinary high school student Nex Benedict, LGBTQ groups are calling on a top Oklahoma education official to resign.

Call for top Oklahoma education official to resign after Nex Benedict’s death

Some U.S. homes will receive electricity for the first time as part of a government plan to give rural and tribal communities clean energy.

Energy Dept. unveils $366M plan for rural, tribal clean energy

Plastic is in the air, clouds, bottom of the ocean and everywhere in between. Congress wants to address the plastic problem.

Plastic is in blood, breast milk and vital organs – Congress wants to get it out

Congressional leaders strike a deal to avoid a partial government shutdown before Friday night's deadline. And, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to face questions from Congress over keeping his health a secret. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024

Congress reaches short-term deal to avoid government shutdown: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 29, 2024

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is stepping down from his position. Republicans are praising his impact on the federal judiciary.

Senate Republicans praise McConnell for impact on federal judiciary

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced he will step down from his position in November. There are multiple potential candidates.

Here’s who could replace Mitch McConnell as Senate’s top Republican

Multiple migrants were kicked out of a New York City basement. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams calls for changes to a sanctuary city law.

NYC migrants shelter in basement; Adams calls for sanctuary law change

President Biden and former President Trump win in Michigan as a group of Democratic voters use the primary to send a message.

Biden wins Michigan despite ‘uncommitted’ votes; Trump defeats Haley: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 28, 2024

American chips and semiconductors are being found in Russian missiles and other technology used to kill Ukrainians.

American tech is still being found in Russian weapons used in Ukraine

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