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.
Federal judge blocks Biden administration policy on asylum seekers. Reuters

Judge blocks Biden administration asylum policy: The Rundown July 26

The personal chef of former President Barack Obama drowned at Martha's Vineyard, police confirmed. AP Images

Obama’s personal chef drowns at Martha’s Vineyard: The Rundown July 25

Russian authorities accused Ukraine of launching another drone attack on Moscow on Monday, July 24. This is the second attack in a month. Reuters

Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack on Moscow: The Rundown July 24

The FBI form at the center of an alleged bribery scheme involving the Biden family has been released by the House Oversight Committee. AP Images

Form at center of alleged Biden scheme released: The Rundown July 21

Senior officials from the U.S., Japan and South Korea met earlier today to discuss ongoing threats from North Korea. Reuters

NKorea threats prompt US meeting; World Cup gunman: The Rundown July 20

Former President Donald Trump says he has received a letter informing him that he is a target of the Justice Department’s investigation into efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Getty Image

Trump says he is target in DOJ 2020 election probe: The Rundown July 19

Russia targeted the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, with cruise missiles and drones, after pulling out of its grain deal with the country. Reuters

Russia targets Ukrainian port after pulling out of grain deal: July 18 rundown

Russia has announced it has halted its deal to allow grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. AP

Russia halts grain flow, deadly storms pummel Northeast: July 17 rundown

An Arizona state lawmaker said artificial intelligence (AI) system ChatGPT helped draft a new deepfake legislation that was signed into law this week. Getty Images

FTC looking into ChatGPT’s consumer protections: July 14 rundown

Microsoft email accounts belonging to top government officials and agencies have been breached by Chinese hackers. Getty Images

Chinese hackers target government officials: July 13 rundown

In a special session, the Iowa Legislature passed a bill that would ban abortion at the 6-week mark of a pregnancy. AP Images

Iowa Legislature passes 6-week abortion ban: July 12 rundown

President Biden is expected to meet with the president of Ukraine on Wednesday, according to sources familiar with plans of the NATO summit. Reuters

Ukraine tops NATO summit talks after Turkey backs Sweden: July 11 rundown

President Biden is in Europe this week for the annual NATO summit, which he says Ukraine is not ready to join. Reuters

Ukraine NATO membership on agenda at summit: July 10 rundown

For the second day in a row, Russian jets were caught on video harassing U.S. drones, and Twitter threatened a competitor with a lawsuit. Getty Images

Russian fighter jets harassing US military caught on camera, again: July 7 rundown

After being exiled to Belarus, Wagner Group Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was reported to be in Russia after last month's brief revolt. Reuters

Wagner Chief Prigozhin back in Russia following revolt: July 6 Rundown

House Republicans, led by Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., requested an interview with White House physician Kevin O'Connor. AP Images

Secret Service confirms cocaine found in White House: July 5 rundown

A mass shooting at a holiday celebration in Baltimore left two young people dead and another 28 people shot and injured. AP Images

Baltimore police search for suspects after 30 shot in mass shooting: July 3 rundown

A federal judge has ruled that writer E. Jean Carroll is allowed to continue on with her second lawsuit against Donald Trump. Reuters

Judge rejects Trump request to dismiss defamation lawsuit: June 30 rundown

The Coast Guard announced human remains have likely been recovered from the debris of the submarine that imploded underwater last week. Reuters

Human remains recovered from submarine debris: June 29 rundown

Hundreds of flights have been canceled in the U.S. following thousands of cancellations yesterday. United is blaming the FAA. Reuters

Severe weather leads to canceled flights, United blames FAA: June 28 rundown

Wagner Group Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin arrived in Belarus Tuesday after his Russian mutiny charges were dropped. AP

Prigozhin charges dropped as he arrives in Belarus: June 27 rundown

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu made his first public appearance since the Wagner Group staged a revolt on Russia.

Russia attempts to move on from Wagner Group revolt: June 26 rundown

Coast Guard Officials confirmed that all five people aboard the Titan submarine died after an implosion underwater. Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

All Titan submarine passengers dead after implosion: June 23 rundown

The deadline to find the submarine that disappeared on its way to the Titanic wreckage site is approaching. Getty Images

Race to find lost submarine as oxygen is running out: June 22 rundown