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.
The expiration of Title 42 brings with it new legal and political discourse over the new regulations that aim to take its place. AP Images

Title 42 expires, triggering challenges to new policies: May 12 rundown

Gov. Greg Abbott has deployed hundreds of National Guard troops to the border in anticipation of immigration policy Title 42 expiring. Reuters

Texas braces for immigration influx as Title 42 set to expire: May 11 rundown

Rep. George Santos is expected to be arraigned in federal court today on undisclosed charges following an FBI investigation. Reuters

George Santos in federal court following FBI investigation: May 10 rundown

President Joe Biden will meet with lawmakers to discuss the nation's debt, as the U.S. attempts to avoid a potential government default. AP Images

Biden, lawmakers to meet on looming debt ceiling: May 9 rundown

The driver of an SUV that crashed into a crowd outside a migrant shelter killing eight in Texas on Sunday has been arrested. Reuters

8 killed after driver crashes into crowd near TX migrant center: May 8 rundown

The Wagner group has been fighting on behalf of Russia in its war against Ukraine, and now its leader is threatening to pull out. Reuters

Authorities nab suspect in California stabbings spree: May 5 rundown

After a chaotic and nearly 8-hour stand off with police, the man accused of opening fire in an Atlanta hospital is now in custody Reuters

Atlanta mass shooting suspect arrested after 8-hour standoff: May 4 rundown

A manhunt in Texas for the person police say is responsible for shooting and killing five people is now in custody. Reuters

Texas manhunt ends, murder suspect found hiding in laundry: May 3 rundown

A major dust storm in Illinois caused low visibility that led to a deadly highway pileup of dozens of cars. Reuters

Dust storm causes 80-car pileup in Illinois, kills 6: May 2 rundown

A third major U.S. bank has gone under in less than a two-month span. The federal government is now stepping in. Reuters

First Republic becomes 3rd recent major bank failure, feds step in: May 1 rundown

Two U.S. Army helicopters collided and crashed in Alaska on April 27 while returning from a training flight. Three soldiers were killed. Getty Images

3 soldiers dead in Alaska helicopter collision: April 28 rundown

The U.S. is hosting South Korea's president who is expected to make a speech to a joint session of Congress. Reuters

South Korean president to address Congress: April 27 rundown

The Taliban has killed the ISIS leader responsible for leading an attack that killed 13 U.S. troops in Afghanistan. AP Images

Taliban take down ISIS leader behind attack on US troops: April 26 rundown

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have officially launched their re-election campaign for 2024. Reuters

Biden launches 2024 campaign as age concerns swirl: April 25 rundown

The State Department says workers from the U.S. embassy in Sudan have been evacuated in a special military operation. Reuters

US military evacuates embassy workers in Sudan amid unrest: April 24 rundown

British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has resigned from government following an investigation about bullying allegations. Reuters

British deputy prime minister resigns following bullying probe: April 21 rundown

The Supreme Court needs more time to weigh in on a lower court's ruling that imposed restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone. Reuters

Supreme Court extends review on abortion pill access: April 20 rundown

American journalist Evan Gershkovich is in a Moscow courtroom seeking an appeal after Russia charged him with espionage. Reuters

US journalist appears in Russian court, denies spying: April 18 rundown

The trial of Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion dollar defamation lawsuit against Fox News has been suddenly delayed until April 18. AP

Dominion lawsuit against Fox News suddenly delayed: April 17 rundown

"The Heartbeat Protection Act" has been signed into law by Florida governor Ron DeSantis. It bans abortions after six-weeks of pregnancy. AP

Florida passes 6-week abortion ban, DeSantis signs into law: April 14 rundown

A federal appeals court has ruled to preserve access to abortion pills, but tightens the rules on how the drug can be used. Reuters

Court preserves abortion pill access, but tightens rules: April 13 rundown

President Biden is in Ireland to celebrate the 25th anniversary of an agreement that ended decades of turmoil in the country. AP

President Biden in Ireland to celebrate peace and heritage: April 12 rundown

Another victim has succumbed to their injuries after being shot at a Louisville bank, bringing the number of victims to five. Reuters

Fifth death in Louisville mass shooting: April 11 rundown

The DOJ has opened a criminal investigation into the leak of top secret documents. Some of them pertain to the war in Ukraine. Reuters

DOJ investigating leak of top secret Pentagon documents: April 10 rundown