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Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are claiming responsibility for an attack on a Norwegian commercial tanker in the Red Sea. AP Images

US responds to mayday call after Iran-backed Houthi rebels attack ship in Red Sea: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 12, 2023
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington D.C. on Tuesday, where he will meet with President Biden and leaders of Congress. AP Images

Ukraine President Zelenskyy to meet with Biden in D.C. as funding efforts flounder: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 11, 2023
Hunter Biden was indicted on nine tax-related charges in California as a special counsel investigation continues into his business dealings. Reuters

Hunter Biden indicted on 9 tax-related charges: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 8, 2023
With just over a month to go until the Iowa caucuses, Republican presidential hopefuls sought momentum during the fourth primary debate. Reuters

Republican candidates square off in fourth debate: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 7, 2023
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Senate briefing on Ukraine aid becomes heated as Republicans demand border policy change: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 6, 2023
The White House warns the U.S. is running out of money to aid Ukraine. AP

White House warns U.S. is running out of money for Ukraine aid: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 5, 2023
Days after the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas ended, Israel said that it was expanding its ground operations to all of Gaza. AP Images

Israel expanding strikes in Gaza following end of temporary truce: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 4, 2023
After a weeklong pause in fighting, the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas came to an end as Israel said it resumed strikes in Gaza. AP Images

Airstrikes resume in Gaza as cease-fire ends: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 1, 2023
Henry Kissinger, the secretary of state and national security adviser under Presidents Richard Nixon and Geral Ford, died Wednesday at the age of 100. AP

Henry Kissinger dies at 100: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 30, 2023
A U.S. military aircraft crashed in the ocean near Japan with six people on board killing at least one according to Japan's Coast Guard. Reuters

US military aircraft crashes near Japan, at least 1 dead: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 29, 2023
More hostages are expected to be released on Tuesday, Nov. 28, as the temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas enters a fifth day. Reuters

More hostages set to be released as Israel-Hamas cease-fire is extended: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 28, 2023
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Israel-Hamas cease-fire nears end as dozens of hostages released: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 27, 2023
This morning marks the beginning of a four-day ceasefire between Israeli and Hamas forces in Gaza following weeks of hostage negotiations. Getty Images

Four-day ceasefire in Gaza sets table for hostage release: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 24, 2023
Israel and Hamas agreed to free 50 hostages, including three Americans in a deal that will see a four-day pause in the fighting in Gaza. Reuters

Israel, Hamas reach deal to release hostages, pause fighting: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 22, 2023
The Republican National Committee filed a lawsuit in Vermont challenging a city policy of allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections. Getty Images

US appellate court rules on Voting Rights Act: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 21, 2023
The former CEO of OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, to lead a new advanced AI research team at Microsoft. Reuters

Microsoft hiring former OpenAI CEO who was fired 3 days ago: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 20, 2023
President Biden has signed the bipartisan two-tiered short-term funding bill helping avert a government shutdown. AP

Biden signs short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 17, 2023
With a bipartisan vote of 87-11 Wednesday the Senate passed Speaker Mike Johnson's short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown. Reuters

Senate passes short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 16, 2023
Israel Defense Forces said troops are carrying out a "precise and targeted operation against Hamas in a specified area" of Al-Shifa Hospital, the largest hospital in Gaza. Reuters

IDF carries out ‘targeted operation’ in Gaza hospital: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 15, 2023
Tens of thousands of people are expected to rally this afternoon at the National Mall in Washington D.C. in support of Israel. Reuters

Tens of thousands expected in D.C. for pro-Israel rally: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 14, 2023
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C. Speaking with Fox News on Sunday night, Nov. 12, announced that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. Getty Images

Republican Sen. Tim Scott ends bid for president during TV interview: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 13, 2023
The FBI is investigating after suspicious letters, some containing fentanyl, were sent to election offices. Pierce County Auditor’s Office/ABC News

Suspicious letters, some with fentanyl, sent to elections offices: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 10, 2023
For the third time, Republican candidates for the 2024 presidential election faced off in a primary debate. AP Images

The big takeaways from the 3rd Republican primary presidential debate: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 9, 2023
The results are in for election day 2023, and Democrats scored victories in several states, including Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia. Reuters

Democrats take home victories in several states after Election Day 2023: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 8, 2023