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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.

Less than 24 hours away from projected landfall in Florida, Idalia has strengthened from a tropical storm into a hurricane.

Idalia, now a hurricane, nears Florida: The Morning Rundown Aug. 29, 2023

Florida residents have begun bracing for impact as Tropical Storm Idalia barrels its way toward the Gulf Coast.

Tropical Storm Idalia heads for Florida: The Morning Rundown Aug. 28, 2023

Donald Trump's mug shot was released by Fulton County Jail on Aug. 24, soon after the former president turned himself in on charges

Donald Trump’s mug shot released: The Morning Rundown Aug. 25, 2023

The first GOP presidential debate is in the books, with former President Donald Trump as a notable absence.

GOP debate goes on, minus Trump: The Morning Rundown Aug. 24, 2023

Eight Republican candidates vying to become the next president will take part in the first Republican primary debate of the 2024 cycle.

First 2024 Republican debate field set: The Morning Rundown Aug. 23, 2023

Former President Trump said the indictments he faces will allow him to retaliate against Biden if he beats him in 2024.

Trump to surrender in Georgia Thursday: The Rundown Aug. 22, 2023

Tropical Storm Hilary left thousands without power in California, and Russia's lunar mission ended with a crash.

Tropical Storm Hilary hits California: The Rundown Aug. 21, 2023

The chief responsible for emergency response in Maui has resigned, with wildfire preparedness on the island in question.

Maui emergency chief resigns amid wildfire response criticism: The Rundown Aug. 18, 2023

Secretary of State Blinken has spoken by phone with Paul Whelan, the American who is being held in a remote prison camp in Russia.

Blinken speaks with Paul Whelan: The Rundown Aug. 17, 2023

President Joe Biden has offered his first remarks on the Hawaii wildfires after facing criticism for not commenting on the tragedy.

Biden to tour damage from Hawaii wildfires: The Rundown Aug. 16, 2023

Former President Donald trump was charged with racketeering as part of his fourth indictment, and a judge sides with activists in Montana.

Trump faces fourth indictment: The Rundown Aug. 15, 2023

The wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui is now the deadliest fire the U.S. has seen in more than 100 years.

Maui wildfires deadliest in US in 100+ years: The Rundown Aug. 14, 2023

An encouraging step takes place in a plan to get detained Americans home from Iran.

Detained Americans on house arrest in planned Iran prisoner swap: The Rundown Aug. 11, 2023

The death toll rises after wildfires tear through parts of Hawaii.

Death toll rises as wildfires tear through Hawaii: The Rundown Aug. 10, 2023

Ohio voters went to the polls on a measure with implications on abortion laws in the state.

Ohio voters reject Issue 1, sets stage for abortion rights vote: The Rundown Aug. 9, 2023

A deadly storm system along much of the east coast caused Washington D.C. government buildings to close as tornadoes, damaging winds and hail threatened the area.

Deadly storms leave more than 1 million without power: The Rundown Aug. 8, 2023

Former VP Mike Pence says there is a possibility he becomes a prosecution witness if Donald Trump goes to trial on conspiracy charges.

Pence says he could be prosecution witness in Trump trial: The Rundown Aug. 7, 2023

Former President Trump pled not guilty to four felony charges in a Washington district court on Thursday, Aug. 4.

Trump speaks out after pleading not guilty to charges: The Rundown August 4

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to make his first court appearance related to the latest federal charges he faces.

Trump to make court appearance on 2020 charges: The Rundown August 3

Special Counsel Jack Smith announced new federal charges against former President Donald Trump, this time related to the 2020 election.

Trump faces federal charges over 2020 election: The Rundown August 2

A former business partner of Hunter Biden testified for more than five hours before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee.

Hunter Biden’s former business partner answers questions: The Rundown August 1

Trump donors have already spent $40 million on his legal fees. They have also donated millions to his campaign.

Trump team creating legal defense fund, reports say: The Rundown July 31

Former President Donald Trump faces additional charges in the classified document case.

Trump accused of attempting to have video deleted: The Rundown July 28

North Korea gives Russia a tour of the North's weaponry that includes the country's banned ballistic missiles.

North Korea shows Russia its banned ballistic missiles: The Rundown July 27