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

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. Getty Images

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. Getty Images

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. U.S. Central Command

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. Getty Images

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. AP Images

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

The U.S. Secretary of State is in Israel today, Jan. 9, meeting with top officials to try to avert the war from spreading in the region. Getty Images

Blinken visits Israel to avert war from spreading in Middle East: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 9, 2024

The missing piece of an Alaska Airlines plane that blew off in mid-flight is found in a man's backyard in Oregon. Reuters

Missing panel from Alaska Airlines flight found in man’s backyard: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 8, 2024

The U.S. Secretary of State is set for another trip to the Middle East as recent developments prompt fears of the war spreading. Reuters

Blinken visits Middle East amid fears of war spreading: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 5, 2024

Hundreds of pages of previously sealed court documents related to Jeffrey Epstein were released to the public on Wednesday. Getty Images

Dozens of Jeffrey Epstein court documents unsealed, naming high-profile figures: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 4, 2024

A top Hamas leader is killed in Lebanon, sparking concerns the war in the Middle East could expand outside of Gaza and Israel. Reuters

Senior Hamas leader killed in blast in Lebanon: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 3, 2024

The leader of South Korea's opposition Democratic party continues to recover this morning after being wounded in a stabbing on a livestream. Reuters

South Korean opposition leader stabbed, attacker arrested as cameras record: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 2, 2024

At least a dozen people are dead after Russia launched one of its largest missile attacks on Ukraine. Reuters

Massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 12: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 29, 2023

The Colorado Republican Party is appealing the ruling by the state's high court that bars former President Trump from running again. AP

Colorado GOP appeals ruling barring Trump from 2024 ballot: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 28, 2023

U.S. officials are set to speak with the Mexican government on Wednesday over the rise in migrants reaching the U.S. southern border. Reuters

US, Mexico to meet as migrants flood southern border: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 27, 2023

The United States has fired retaliatory strikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq following a drone attack. AP Images

US strikes Iran-backed groups after drone attack on servicemembers in Iraq: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 26, 2023

Former President Donald Trump attributed Iran’s recent decision to attack Israel to weakness shown by the Biden administration. AP Images

Gaza Health Ministry says more than 20,000 Palestinians killed in Israel-Hamas war: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 22, 2023

Ten Americans and a fugitive have been released from Venezuelan custody as part of a prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Venezuela. AP Images

10 Americans, fugitive released in prisoner swap with Venezuela: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 21, 2023

Former President Donald Trump's request to delay his upcoming defamation trial was denied by an appeals court, causing the trial to proceed as scheduled. Getty Images

Colorado Supreme Court bars Trump from 2024 ballot: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 20, 2023

Texas governor signs a law allowing state law enforcement to arrest migrants who cross the border illegally. AP Images

Gov. Abbott signs law allowing Texas to arrest migrants: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 19, 2023

Israel revealed more information overnight about the three hostages taken by Hamas who were mistakenly killed by Israeli troops. Reuters

Israel releases more details on accidental killing of 3 hostages: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 18, 2023

While the House adjourned for the holiday break, the Senate announced it will return Monday to negotiate a bill for Ukraine and Israel aid. Getty Images

House adjourns, Senate stays to work on funding for Ukraine and Israel: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 15, 2023

Mullin states that the criteria for impeachment are high, requiring a misdemeanor, high crime, or treason committed while in office. Getty Images

House Republicans formally authorize Biden impeachment inquiry: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 14, 2023

President Biden has provided updates on where the United States stands in its support of Ukraine and Israel. AP Images

Biden warns Israel is losing world support, says US will aid Ukraine ‘as long as we can’: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 13, 2023