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In a ruling on Friday, Oregon's top court granted permission for Donald Trump to remain on the state's primary ballot, leaving the final decision on his eligibility to the U.S. Supreme Court. The state justices rejected a challenge that sought to remove Trump from the ballot based on the 14th Amendment, which disqualifies officials who engage in insurrection from holding office. Associated Press

Oregon’s top court lets Trump stay on ballot for now, waits for SCOTUS ruling
Meta unveils plans to enhance safety measures for young users on its platforms, including restrictive settings and content filters. AP Images

Meta, facing heat from all sides, announces safety measures for minors
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin spoke at Politics and Eggs, a political forum that's a must for presidential candidates. AP Images

Manchin asked about Dems writing him in for primary: ‘Whatever you want to do’
In a pivotal address to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Jan. 11, South Africa accused Israel of genocide against Palestinians. AP Images

South Africa levels genocide charges against Israel in ICJ over Gaza war
Suspected Houthi rebels attacked a ship in the Gulf of Aden and Iraqi militants allied with them targeted Eilat, Israel, on Wednesday. Reuters

Democrats denounce Biden for attacking Houthis without congressional approval
President Joe Biden frequently touts his work on student debt, but a new poll shows many Americans are not a fan of his work on the issue. Getty Images

Biden admin. makes surprise move to fast-track student loan forgiveness
On the final day of his $370 million civil fraud trial in New York, former President Donald Trump ended up speaking during closing arguments. Getty Images

Trump delivers closing argument in final day of NY civil fraud trial defying judge’s terms
The United States led a massive retaliatory attack against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen on Thursday. U.S. Central Command

US, UK launch strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 12, 2024
A House Judiciary subcommittee held a hearing highlighting the costs of illegal immigration on social services. Getty Images

Illegal immigration has billion-dollar impact on social services across the US
A Pentagon report shows that over $1 billion worth of military aid was not properly tracked and is now unaccounted for. Getty Images

Report: $1B in US weapons sent to Ukraine unaccounted for
The chairman asserts that the Fauci appears uncertain on social distancing data despite being considered as a trusted source for information. AP Images

Lawmaker: Fauci told committee social distancing rules likely not based on data
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk faces a major protest led by ousted Law and Justice (PiS) rival Jarosław Kaczyński amid a constitutional crisis. Tusk dismantled state-run media, accused of bias. PiS claims illegality, triggering tensions and protests.

Poland’s newly elected PM Tusk faces protests amid constitutional crisis
Donald Trump will not deliver his closing arguments on Thursday, Jan. 11, in his civil fraud trial in New York. Reuters

Trump barred from giving closing argument in NY civil fraud trial
Two Republican candidates took the debate stage while the GOP frontrunner, former President Donald Trump held a town hall at the same time. Getty Images

Haley, DeSantis face off in GOP debate as Trump holds town hall: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 11, 2024
Attorneys general of Oklahoma and Montana described how drugs and illegal immigration at the southern border have impacted their states. Homeland Security Committee Events

Babies born addicted to drugs: AGs share extent of immigration crisis impact
Mexican President López Obrador wants the U.S. to give $20 billion to Latin American and Caribbean countries in exchange for border help. AP Images

President Biden’s plea to Mexico triggers requests from Mexican president
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin underwent a "minimally invasive" surgery after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in December. Reuters

Pentagon reveals Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer
Dr. Anthony Fauci stated that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's criticisms during a COVID-19 hearing led to an increase in death threats against him. Getty Images

Dr. Fauci says he’s open to coronavirus lab leak theory
Chinese migrants are making a journey to escape to the U.S. Border. AP Images

Surge in Chinese migrants headed to US-Mexico border a boon for smugglers
The House Oversight Committee released a resolution to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress. Members hope to approve it Wednesday. Getty Images

House Oversight moves to hold Hunter Biden in criminal contempt
A new panel of judges from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a previous injunction which allowed California's gun ban to take effect. Reuters

California ban on guns in most public places blocked again
Congress is holding a classified hearing investigating the existence of UFOs while American belief in extraterrestrial life spikes. Naval Air Systems Command

Congress to hold classified UFO hearing as public belief in aliens grows
Farmers in Germany begin weeklong protest of subsidy cuts and diesel tax eliminations, prompting partial government reversals. Reuters

Farmers clog Germany’s highways with tractors during weeklong protests
With a government shutdown on the horizon, Congressional leaders say they have made an overarching spending agreement. Reuters

Congressional leaders reach spending deal as government shutdown looms