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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.

Developments in former President Donald Trump's legal cases take us to a New York City courtroom and the U.S. Supreme Court

Testimony continues in Trump criminal trial as Supreme Court debates immunity

The United States Supreme Court will hear arguments on Donald Trump's immunity claims while the former president's criminal trial resumes in New York

Trump to attend NY trial as US Supreme Court hears immunity case

Congress passes a $95 billion foreign aid package which included a measure that could ban TikTok in the United States.

Senate passes $95B aid package for Ukraine, Israel; TikTok bill included

Dozens arrested in pro-Palestinian protests at top colleges across the states; day two of Trump's trial testimony unfolds.

Protests lead to arrests across college campuses

The 12-person jury will hear opening statements in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York.

Jury to hear opening statements in Trump’s first criminal trial

Israel struck back in its first military response to Iran's attack and the 12-person jury is selected in Trump's hush money trial.

Israel carries out strike against Iran in response to drone attack

The Senate dismisses impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary and an Indonesian volcano triggers evacuations.

Senate dismisses articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Mayorkas

Seven jurors selected in former President Trump's hush money trial; historic rains flood United Arab Emirates, impacting airport and region.

First 7 jurors selected in Trump hush money trial

Prosecutors are delving deeper into Trump's hush money trial after an account revealed his reaction to a damaging recording in the 2016 campaign.

Dozens of jurors excused as Trump’s hush money trial begins

Following Iran's attack on Israel, the world waits for their next steps. For the first time, a former U.S. president faces criminal charges.

Israeli war cabinet meets after Iran’s direct attack

General Michael Erik Kurilla, the U.S. Central Command's leader in the Middle East, arrived in Israel on Thursday. According to officials cited by The New York Times, General Kurilla will work closely with the Israeli military to prepare for Iran's expected retaliation, discuss the ongoing conflict with Hamas, and coordinate aid efforts.

US sends top commander to Israel ahead of expected attack from Iran

Prominent figures come together at the White House as President Joe Biden hosts a state dinner for the Japanese Prime Minister.

Biden hosts White House state dinner before trilateral summit

Arizona has enacted a ban on abortion at all stages of pregnancy following the state Supreme Court's decision to uphold an 1864 law that criminalizes the procedure. The court's 4-2 decision on Tuesday, April 9, makes all abortions illegal except when necessary to save a woman's life.

Arizona Supreme Court rules 1864 near-total abortion ban can be enforced

Monday, April 8, saw significant developments in three of the four criminal cases involving former President Donald Trump. Special Counsel Jack Smith, leading the federal charges against Trump for efforts to overturn the 2020 election, urged the Supreme Court to dismiss Trump’s claims of immunity from prosecution.

Trump’s criminal cases see day of court filings on immunity claim, bids to delay

Millions of Americans will witness a total solar eclipse today, the first in seven years, with the moon blocking the sun, darkening the sky.

US to experience total solar eclipse for first time since 2017

Israel has pledged to establish three corridors, featuring the Erez Crossing in northern Gaza, to enhance the flow of humanitarian aid. This move comes after a phone conversation between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which Biden cautioned that U.S. policy toward Israel and the ongoing conflict in Gaza might shift unless Israel intensifies efforts to safeguard civilians and aid workers.

Israel commits to opening crossing for aid after Biden warning

President Joe Biden is scheduled to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today, in what's anticipated to be a tense conversation. This will be their first discussion since an Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed seven aid workers from the nonprofit World Central Kitchen, including a dual U.S.-Canadian citizen.

Biden to speak with Netanyahu days after Israeli strike killed aid workers

At least nine people have died and more than 800 are injured following the most significant earthquake to strike Taiwan in 25 years, occurring Wednesday, April 3. The aftermath saw buildings tilting precariously, with rescuers employing ladders to reach those trapped inside. The event brought traffic to a halt and led to the suspension of train services throughout the island.

7.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Taiwan, several dead

World Central Kitchen is suspending its aid operations in Gaza after several volunteers are killed.

World Central Kitchen pauses aid operations in Gaza after 7 members killed

Israel withdraws its troops from Gaza's largest hospital after a two-week military operation.

Israel withdraws troops from Gaza’s largest hospital after two-week operation

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators interrupt President Biden's celebrity-packed fundraising event at Radio City Music Hall. And, The Wall Street Journal marks one year of reporter Evan Gershkovich being held in a Russian prison.

Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupt Biden’s star-studded NYC fundraiser

Two bodies are recovered in Baltimore's bridge collapse as crews continue a difficult search for four remaining victims. And, drivers are about to pay 15 bucks one-way every day just to enter this U.S. city.

Two victims recovered after Baltimore bridge collapse

Six people are presumed dead after the major bridge collapse in Baltimore, and former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel is out at NBC News just days after joining the network.

6 workers presumed dead in Baltimore bridge collapse

A major bridge collapses in Baltimore after being struck by a ship -- sending multiple people into the water. And, Homeland Security raids the homes of hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs as part of an ongoing investigation. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

Major bridge collapses in Baltimore after ship collision; search and rescue underway

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