The Morning Rundown

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Get up to speed on the stories leading the day. Join host Karah Rucker for a few minutes, five days a week, to stay ahead of the never-ending news cycle. Bringing you just the facts you need to know with reporting from Straight Arrow News.

Previous Episodes

Two of the more than 100 hostages still being held captive by Hamas in Gaza have been rescued after a raid by Israeli forces.

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2 Israeli hostages rescued in Gaza raid; dozens of Palestinians reportedly killed: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 12, 2024

President Joe Biden answered questions about his memory following the release of a report into his handling of classified documents.

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Biden defends memory after classified documents report: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 9, 2024

The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments regarding whether former President Donald Trump is eligible to run for president.

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Supreme Court to hear arguments over Trump’s ballot eligibility: The Morning Rundown: Feb. 8, 2024

House Republicans fail to impeach the Homeland Security secretary and pass an Israel aid bill.

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House Republicans fail to impeach Mayorkas, pass Israel funding bill: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 7, 2024

Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles III began outpatient treatment after being diagnosed with cancer.

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King Charles III diagnosed with cancer: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 6, 2024

The United States launches strikes against Iranian-backed targets in the Middle East three days in a row.

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US launches strikes against Iranian-backed targets 3 days in a row: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 5, 2024

Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer says a national security bill covering foreign aid and immigration could be unveiled as soon as Friday.

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Schumer: Security bill on immigration, Ukraine aid to be unveiled soon: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 2, 2024

Questions about YouTube's policies are being raised after a graphic video related to a murder case in Pennsylvania is left up for hours.

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YouTube facing questions after beheading video remained online for hours: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 1, 2024

House Republicans voted to advance their articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.

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House panel advances Mayorkas impeachment articles: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 31, 2024

The identities of the three U.S. soldiers who were killed in an attack on a military base in Jordan on Sunday, Jan. 28, have been released.

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3 US soldiers killed in Jordan drone strike identified: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 30, 2024

President Joe Biden vows America will respond after three U.S. service members were killed in a drone attack in Jordan on Sunday, Jan. 28.

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Biden: US will respond after 3 troops killed by Iran-backed militia in Jordan: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 29, 2024

Alabama performed the first execution in the U.S. using nitrogen gas on inmate Keneth Smith on Thursday night.

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Alabama becomes first state to execute inmate using nitrogen gas: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 26, 2024

The first execution of an inmate by nitrogen gas is expected to take place in Alabama despite calls to stop it by human rights groups.

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Alabama set to conduct first nitrogen gas execution in U.S.: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 25, 2024

Former President Trump spoke to his supporters after winning the New Hampshire presidential primary for the third time.

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Trump wins New Hampshire Republican primary: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 24, 2024

The path to becoming the Republican nominee for president runs through New Hampshire as the first-in-the-nation primary begins on Tuesday.

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Trump, Haley clash in New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 23, 2024

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Sunday, Jan. 21, that he is ending his bid for the White House ahead of the New Hampshire primary.

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DeSantis drops out of presidential race ahead of New Hampshire primary: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 22, 2024

Congress passed a short-term funding bill with just hours before Friday's deadline to avoid a government shutdown.

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Congress passes short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 19, 2024

Pakistan said it has carried out strikes targeting terrorists inside Iran while the U.S. carried out more strikes on Houthi targets.

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Pakistan strikes back at Iran; US targets Houthi missiles: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 18, 2024

The U.S. launched an airstrike against Houthi targets, as the Iranian-backed group is expected to be added to the terror list.

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US strikes Houthi targets in Yemen as group is expected to be added to terror list: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 17, 2024

It did not take long for a winner to be decided in the Iowa caucuses, a half-hour in, former President Donald Trump was declared the victor.

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Trump wins Iowa caucuses in historic landslide; DeSantis places 2nd: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 16, 2024

The 2024 presidential primaries kick off on Monday with the Iowa caucuses as the GOP frontrunner, Donald Trump, tops the latest poll.

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Trump leads in Iowa ahead of record-cold caucuses, The Morning Rundown, Jan. 15, 2024

The United States led a massive retaliatory attack against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen on Thursday.

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US, UK launch strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 12, 2024

Two Republican candidates took the debate stage while the GOP frontrunner, former President Donald Trump held a town hall at the same time.

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Haley, DeSantis face off in GOP debate as Trump holds town hall: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 11, 2024

U.S. forces take down a barrage of missiles and drones in what is being called a "complex attack" by Houthi militants.

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U.S. shoots down missiles, drones in largest Houthi attack in Red Sea: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 10, 2024